Sony SDM-HX73/B Operating Instructions
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1. 8 Press the OK button The main menu appears on the screen If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen adjust the pitch using the following procedures 9 Press the 4 4 buttons to select PITCH and press the OK button The PITCH adjustment menu appears on the screen 10 Press the buttons until the vertical stripes disappear Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear 11 Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern Bl Adjust the picture s position manually H CENTER V CENTER If the picture is not in the center of the screen adjust the picture s centering as follows 1 Set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 on the computer 2 Load the CD ROM 3 Start the CD ROM select the area and model and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Utility exe For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility 4 Press the MENU button The main menu a2. 17 LANGUAGE mMenu usui amisit io n oi e sua 18 gt lt RESET menu reset to the default setting 18 On MENU LOCK menu 18 Technical Features 19 Controlling the volume 19 Power Saving function 19 Setting the MODE PICTURE AUDIO g mode 20 Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor 20 Automatic picture quality adjustment function analog RGB signal only 20 Troubleshooting 21 On screen messages 21 Trouble symptoms and remedies 22 Self diagnosis function 24 Specifications 25 Precautions Warning on power connections Use the supplied power cord If you use a different power cord be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply For the customers in the U S A If you do not use the appropriate cord this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards For the customers in the UK If you use the monitor in the UK be sure to use the appropriate UK power cord Example of plug types for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet Installation Do no
3. NO INPUT SIGNAL INPUT 2 XXXX X If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector When INPUT SENSING ON OFF page 17 is set to ON the monitor finds another input signal and changes the input automatically CABLE DISCONNECTED INPUT 2 XXXXX continued 21 Trouble symptoms and remedies If a problem occurs as a result of a connected computer or other equipment refer to the connected computer equipment s instruction manual Use the self diagnosis function page 24 if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem Symptom No picture If the D power indicator is not lit or if the D power indicator will not light up when the D power switch is pressed If the D power indicator is green If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen or the b power indicator is amber If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen page 21 If using Windows If using a Macintosh system Picture flickers bounces oscillates or is scrambled 22 Check these items Check that the power cord is properly connected Use the self diagnosis function page 24 Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or push
4. list in the Windows device selection screen If SDM HX73 or SDM HX93 does not appear in the Models list try Plug amp Play When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 16 Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors laser printers electric fans fluorescent lighting or televisions Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet preferably on a different circuit Change the orientation of the monitor BProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting Confirm that the graphics mode VESA Macintosh 19 Color etc and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor Even if the frequency is within the proper range some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync with correctly This monitor does not process interlace signals Set for progressive signals Adjust the computer s refresh rate vertical frequency to obtain the best possible picture 60 Hz is recommended Symptom Picture is fuzzy Picture is ghosting Picture is not centered or
5. 1 Turn off the D power switch and disconnect the video signal cables from the monitor 2 Turn the monitor on by pressing the D power switch If all four color bars appear white red green blue the monitor is working properly Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer s If the color bars do not appear there is a potential monitor failure Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor s condition If the D power indicator lights up in amber Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse The computer s power saving mode is shut off and the 5 power indicator lights up in green and the picture appears on the screen Specifications LCD panel Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 17 inch 43 cm SDM HX73 19 inch 48 cm SDM HX93 Input signal format RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 80 kHz analog RGB 28 64 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 75 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution Horizontal Max 1280 dots Vertical Max 1024 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q positive SYNC signal TTL level 2 2 KQO positive or negative Separate horizontal and vertical or composite sync Digital RGB DVI signal TMDS Single link Audio input Stereo minijack 0 5 Vrms Speaker output 3Wx2 Headphones jack Stereo minijack Power requirements SDM HX73 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0A SDM HX93 100 240 V 50 60 H
6. Volume menu Power mode Power consumption power from the main menu indicator 1 Press the amp f buttons when no menu appears on normal 50 W max green the screen operation active off W max amber AP deep sleep D power off 1W max of LJ A p LIT XS SDM HX93 V7 Power mode Power consumption b power indicator 2 Press the amp f buttons to control the volume Bona 60 W max green The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds operation active off W max amber Notes deep sleep Youcannot adjust the volume when the main menu is displayed on the EN UU 4a a screen e power off 1 W max off When your monitor is in power saving mode no sound comes from the speakers or the headphones When your computer enters the active off mode the input signal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen After 5 seconds the monitor enters the power saving mode Deep sleep is a power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency continued 19 Setting the MODE PICTURE AUDIO g mode If you press the e button on the right side of the monitor repeatedly you can select the MODE from GAME gt MOVIE PC AUTO When you select AUTO the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings Automatic brightness adjustment function For more in
7. control buttons pages 12 19 These buttons are used to select the menu items and make adjustments and also display the Volume menu to control the volume 6 OK button page 12 This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using the V buttons 5 INPUT button page 11 This button switches the video input signal between INPUTI LI INPUT2 and INPUTS when two computers are connected to the monitor 2 button page 20 This button changes the MODE PICTURE AUDIO 9 Back cover page 7 Slide up this cover when you connect cables or cords Headphones jack page 19 This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones continued 5 Rear of the LCD display INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 111 AC IN connector page 8 This connector connects the power cord supplied Security Lock Hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington Audio input jack for INPUT1 page 8 This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUTI HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals 5 Audio input jack for INPUT2 page 8 This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jac
8. 280x1024 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the f buttons to select gt RESET and press the OK button The RESET menu appears on the screen 3 Press the 4 buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button e OK To reset all of the adjustment data to the default settings Note that the A LANGUAGE setting is not reset by this method e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen 18 The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select either On or Off e ON Only the D power switch and INPUT button will operate If you attempt any other operation the On icon appears on the screen OFF Set Om MENU LOCK to off If On MENU LOCK has been set to ON when you press the MENU button On MENU LOCK is automatically selected Technical Features Power saving function This monitor meets the power saving guidelines set by VESA ENERGY STAR and NUTEK If the monitor is connected to a Controlli ng the volume computer or video graphics board that is DPMS Display Power Management Signaling compliant the monitor will Using the monitor s speakers or headphones you can listen to automatically reduce power consumption as shown below sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor s audio input jacks SDM HX73 You can control the volume by using a separate
9. CENTER ETUR H CENTER V CENTER V CENTER 1280x1024 60Hz Note When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI D input connector for INPUT3 adjustment is unnecessary E Automatic picture quality adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically adjusts the picture s position and sharpness phase pitch and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen page 20 Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated only the OD power switch will operate If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal See AUTO below If you still need to make further adjustments to the picture quality You can manually adjust the picture s sharpness phase pitch and position horizontal vertical position These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the monitor receives a previously input and registered input signal B Make further automatic adjustments to the picture quality for the current input signal AUTO 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the amp f buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 3 Press the 9 4 buttons to select AUTO and press the OK button Make the appropriat
10. Canada uniquement Si cet appareil est export aux Etats Unis ou au Canada utiliser le cordon d alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes SPECIFICATIONS Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5 15 broches Cordon Type SVT ou SJT minimum 3 x 18 AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 125 V As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency e Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries IBM PC AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U S A e VESA and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated e WOW SRS and 0 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies e Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual http www sony net Table of Contents PIGGRHUOPIS a seisa i ation ee a E dag Gon HOR RC Ge D 4 Identifying part
11. GAME press the OK button MOVIE AUTO Adjusting the CONTRAST 9 Adjust the picture contrast 1280x1024 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button Th i th i 4 Press the amp f button to select the desired mode and A RD EE Seed E 2 Press the f button to select PICTURE eG von AUDIO and press the OK button EE P ee The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen MOVIE Clear picture with strong contrast e PC Soft tone picture 3 Press the buttons to select 2 PICTURE and AUTO Automatically adjusts the screen brightness press the OK button according to the brightness of the surroundings The PICTURE menu appears on the screen automatic brightness adjustment function For e nre e cA B 4 Press the amp f buttons to select 9 CONTRAST and adjustment function light sensor page 20 press the OK button The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen NOTE In the AUTO mode you cannot adjust the backlight 5 Press the f buttons to adjust the contrast and press the OK button continued 13 Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS O 2 Adjust the picture brightness black level 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 3 Press the amp f button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 4 Press the amp f buttons to select g PICTURE and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen 9 Press t
12. PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 3 Press the amp f buttons to select x AUDIO and press the OK button 4 Press the amp f buttons to select SURROUND and press the OK button 5 Press the amp f buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button SRS WOW OFF 1280x1024 60Hz e SRS WOW Deep rich bass tone and clear high tone creates a rich surround sound experience and movies and games especially can be enjoyed with powerful sound e OFF Turns off the SRS WOW effect Adopting the latest technology developed by SRS Labs Inc SRS WOW significantly improves the sound quality of various audio sources E MODE RESET menu resetting every mode to the default gt lt You can reset the adjustments to the default settings 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 3 Press the 4 4 buttons to select gt lt RESET and press the OK button The RESET menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button e OK To reset every mode in the PICTURE AUDIO menu to the default settings e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the PICTURE AUDIO menu 15 A SCREEN menu analog RGB signal only You can adjust the following items using the SCREEN menu AUTO PHASE A e PITCH AUTO H
13. SON Y TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM HX73 SDM HX93 2003 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit Do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment int
14. d press the OK button Adjusting the COLOR You can select the picture s color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings Also if necessary you can fine tune the color temperature 1 1280x1024 60Hz Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 14 The color temperature can be set for each mode GAME MOVIE PC AUTO Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the amp f button to select amp PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select g PICTURE and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select COLOR and press the OK button The COLOR menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen 5 RM 1 268 C 128 B MMI 128 1280x1024 60Hz Press the amp f buttons to select R Red or B Blue and press the OK button Then press the buttons to adjust the color temperature and press the OK button Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect to G green the G component is fixed Press the amp f buttons to select then press the OK button The new color setting is stored in memory and automatica
15. e adjustments of the screen s phase pitch and horizontal vertical position for the current input signal and store them 16 B Adjust the picture s sharpness manually Phase Pitch You can adjust the picture s sharpness as follows This adjustment is effective when the computer is connected to the monitor s HD15 input connector analog RGB 1 Setthe resolution to 1280 x 1024 on the computer 2 Load the CD ROM 3 Start the CD ROM select the area and model and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Utility exe For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility 4 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 5 Press the amp f buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 6 Press the 4 4 buttons to select PHASE and press the OK button The PHASE adjustment menu appears on the screen 7 Press the buttons until the horizontal stripes are at a minimum Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum
16. ed in Check that the input select setting is correct page 11 A non supplied video signal cable is connected If you connect a non supplied video signal cable CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in Check that the input select setting is correct page 11 Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor The computer is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse Check that your graphics board is installed properly Check that the computer s power is on lIProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor reconnect the old monitor and adjust the computer s graphics board within the following ranges Horizontal frequency 28 80 kHz Analog RGB 28 64 kHz Digital RGB Vertical frequency 48 75 Hz Analog RGB 60 Hz Digital RGB Resolution 1280 x 1024 or less If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor reconnect the old monitor and do the following Select SONY from the Manufacturers list and select SDM HX73 or SDM HX93 from the Models
17. formation see Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor Press the e button repeatedly The default setting of the MODE is set to MOVIE When you press the Le button once MOVIE the default setting is displayed and when you press again PC is displayed Each time you press the 8 button the mode changes as follows 2 l tcm L amp AUTO TTT 50 Each mode appears on the screen and the MODE is changed The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor This monitor is provided with a feature to automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings The brightness of the screen is set to the most appropriate level by setting the 8 mode to AUTO with the Le button on the right side of the monitor or in the PICTURE AUDIO menu The default setting of the brightness of the screen is set to MOVIE Also when you set the g mode to AUTO with the button on the right side of the monitor the adjustment bar is also displayed You can adjust the bar with the buttons Screen brightness changes according to the level you set 20 Automatic picture quality adjustment function analog RGB signal only When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically adjusts the picture s position and sharpness phase pitch and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen The fact
18. gnal only page 16 Adjust the color temperature page 14 If MENU LOCK is set to ON set it to OFF page 18 Depending on the graphics board setting the resolution displayed on the menu screen may not coincide with the one set on the computer continued 23 Displaying this monitor s information While the monitor is receiving a video signal press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the information box appears Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear Example MENU Model name MODEL SDM HX93 SER NO 1234567 Serial MANUFACTURED 2003 40 number Week and year of manufacture If any problem persists call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information Model name SDM HX73 or SDM HX93 e Serial number Detailed description of the problem Date of purchase e Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board Type of input signals analog RGB digital RGB 24 Self diagnosis function This monitor is equipped with a self diagnosis function If there is a problem with your monitor or computer s the screen will go blank and the D power indicator will light up green If the D power indicator is lit in amber the computer is in power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse 5 power indicator If the picture disappears from the screen and the 5 power indicator is green
19. he amp f buttons to select BRIGHTNESS and press the OK button The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen Press the button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select PICTURE and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select COLOR and press the OK button The COLOR menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select the desired color temperature and press the OK button White balance changes from bluish to reddish as the color temperature is adjusted from 9300K to 6500K Fine tuning the color temperature Press the amp f buttons to adjust the brightness and press the OK button Adjusting the GAMMA 7y 1 You can associate the picture s color shade on the screen with the picture s original color shade mGAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 GAMMA 3 GAMMA 4 1280x1024 60Hz Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the amp f button to select g PICTURE 5 AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select g PICTURE and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select y GAMMA and press the OK button The GAMMA menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select the desired mode 6 an
20. k of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT2 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals Audio input jack for INPUT3 page 8 This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT3 DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT3 page 7 This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev 1 0 Cable holder page 9 This part secures cables and cords to the monitor e am Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output Setup connector digital RGB Using the supplied DVI D video signal cable digital RGB connect the Before using your monitor check that the following items are computer to the monitor s DVI D input connector digital RGB for included in your carton INPUTS LCD display Power cord e HDI5 HDIS video signal cable analog RGB DVI D video signal cable digital RGB Audio cord stereo miniplug CD ROM utlity software for Windows Macintosh Operating Instructions etc Warranty card Quick Setup Guide to the DVI D input connector digital Setup 1 Connect the video signal cables to the computer s DVI output connector digital RGB Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting j them When connecting the co
21. lly recalled whenever User is selected The COLOR menu appears on the screen Adjusting the SHARPNESS Adjust to sharpen the edge of images etc 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the V f button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select 2 PICTURE and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen 4 Press the amp f buttons to select SHARPNESS and press the OK button The SHARPNESS menu appears on the screen 5 Press the amp f buttons to adjust the sharpness and press the OK button H AUDIO menu nq You can adjust the following items using the AUDIO menu e TREBLE e BASS BALANCE e SURROUND SURROUND 1280x1024 60Hz Adjusting TREBLE BASS or BALANCE 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the amp f button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 3 Press the amp f buttons to select x AUDIO and press the OK button 4 Press the amp f buttons to select TREBLE BASS or BALANCE and press the OK button 5 Press the 4 buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button Adjusting SURROUND 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button The
22. lowing items using the PICTURE menu e BACKLIGHT Cu CONTRAST 2 PICTURE AUDIO menu You can adjust the following items using PICTURE AUDIO MODE e BRIGHTNESS GAME MOVIE PC AUTO GAMMA menu Y PICTURE 2 e COLOR menu AUDIO q e SHARPNESS pot e MODE RESET gt lt 1280x1024 60Hz Adjusting the BACKLIGHT If the screen is too bright adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see E MODE menu You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose 1 Press the MENU button The PICTURE AUDIO settings can be set for each mode The main menu appears on the screen The changed setting is automatically applied for each input INPUTVIINPUTZ INPUT 2 Press the f button to select g PICTURE AUDIO and press the OK button 1 Press the MENU button The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen The main menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select 2 PICTURE and 2 Press the V f button to select g PICTURE press the OK button AUDIO and press the OK button The PICTURE menu appears on the screen The PICTURE AUDIO menu appears on the screen 4 Press the amp f buttons to select BACKLIGHT 3 Press the amp f button to select MOVIE and press and press the OK button GB the OK button The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen The MODE menu appears on the screen 5 Press the 4 buttons to adjust the light level and
23. mizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer and turn them on For the best results wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on screen menu Navigating the menu 1 Display the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen MENU 3 M gt 3 a gt lt 1280x1024 60Hz 2 Select the menu Press the buttons to display the desired menu Press the OK button to move to the first menu item a OK P 28S 7 A lt 3 Select the item you want to adjust Press the buttons to select the item you want to adjust then press the OK button 48 OK P a5 7 A d If is one of the menu items When you select and press the OK button the display returns to the previous menu 12 4 Adjustthe item Press the amp 4 buttons to make the adjustment then press the OK button When you press the OK button the setting is stored then the display returns to the previous menu OK 5 Close the menu Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds MENU i Resetting the adjustments to the default settings You can reset the adjustments using RESET menu For more information about resetting the adjustments see RESET on page 18 B PICTURE menu You can adjust the fol
24. mputer after connecting the monitor the setup Wizard may appear on the screen In this case follow the on screen instructions The Plug amp Play monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor The vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz Since flickers are unobtrusive on the monitor you can use it as it is You do not need to set the vertical frequency to any particular high value 10 Setup 6 Adjust the tilt and swivel This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below Grasp the sides of the LCD panel then adjust screen angles approx approx approx 45 approx NEL To use the monitor comfortably Adjust the viewing angle of your monitor according to the height of your desk and chair and so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes Note When adjusting the screen tilt and height proceed slowly and carefully being sure not to hit the monitor against the desk Selecting the input signal INPUT button Press the INPUT button The input signal change each time you press this button INPUT On screen message Input signal configuration Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner INPUTI HD15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUTI INPUT2 HD15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2 INPUTS DVI D DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT3 11 Custo
25. mputer to the monitor s HD15 DVI D video signal input connector analog RGB refer to Connect a cable digital RGB computer equipped with an HD15 output connector supplied analog RGB Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 LE Note Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might output connector analog RG B bend the pins Using the supplied HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB connect the computer to the monitor s HD 15 input connector analog RGB for INPUTI or INPUT2 Slide up the back cover Connect the computer according to the following illustrations E Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computer to the HD 15 input connector analog RGB to the computer s HD15 output connector analog RGB 11 U HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB IBM PC AT or compatible supplied computer continued 7 ll Connecting to a Macintosh to the HD 15 input connector analog RGB J ae to the computer s output connector e HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB supplied Macintosh When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before co
26. nnecting the video signal cable Setup 2 Connect the audio cord Connect the supplied audio cord to the monitor s corresponding audio input jack Using the monitor s speakers or headphones you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor s audio input jacks For more information see Controlling the volume on page 19 to the audio input to audio output of the computer or other audio equipment audio cord supplied Setup 3 Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitor s AC IN connector 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet 000000 amp 2 to power outlet power cord supplied Setup 4 Bundle the cords and Setup 5 Turn on the monitor and cables computer 1 Slide up the back cover 1 Press the power switch on the front of the monitor 2 Secure the video signal cable audio cords and the The D power indicator lights up in green power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet 3 Slide down the back cover lights in green back cover 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press the INPUT button to select the desired input signal The selected input s picture appears on the screen For more information see Selecting the input signal INPUT GB b
27. o an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANTE Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar da os por favor lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model SDM HX73 HX93 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation BZ03 NOTICE This notice is applicable for USA Canada only If shipped to USA Canada install only a UL LISTED CSA LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following specifications SPECIFICATIONS Plug Type Nema Plug 5 15p Cord Type SVT or SJT minimum 3 x 18 AWG Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A 125 V NOTICE Cette notice s applique aux Etats Unis et au
28. ory preset mode When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen If the input signal matches the factory preset mode the picture appears on the screen automatically with the appropriate default adjustments If input signals do not match one of the factory preset modes When the monitor receives an input signal that does not match one of the factory preset modes the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor is activated to ensure that a clear picture always appears on the screen within the following monitor frequency ranges Horizontal frequency 28 80 kHz Vertical frequency 48 75 Hz Consequently the first time the monitor receives input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes the monitor may take a longer time than normal to display the picture on the screen This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so that next time the monitor will function in the same way as when the monitor receives the signals that match one of the factory preset modes If you adjust the phase pitch and picture position manually For some input signals the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor may not completely adjust the picture position phase and pitch In this case you can set these adjustments manually page 16 If
29. ppears on the screen 5 Press the amp f buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 6 Press the amp f buttons to select H CENTER or V CENTER and press the OK button The H CENTER adjustment menu or V CENTER adjustment menu appears on the screen 7 Press the 9 4 buttons to center the test pattern on the screen 8 Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern MENU POSITION menu You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen 1280x1024 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the 4 f buttons to select F5 MENU POSITION and press the OK button The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select the desired position and press the OK button You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will appear E INPUT SENSING ON OFF menu When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING ON OFF menu the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal and changes the input automatically before the monitor goes into the power saving mode mAUTO ON AUTO OFF 1280x1024 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the V f buttons to select E INPUT SENSING ON OFF and press the OK button The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen 3 Press the amp f buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK bu
30. s and controls 5 Setup 7 Setup 1 Connect the video signal cables 7 Setup 2 Connect the audio cord 8 Setup 3 Connect the power cord 8 Setup 4 Bundle the cords and cables 9 Setup 5 Turn on the monitor and computer 9 Setup 6 Adjust the tilt and swivel 10 Selecting the input signal INPUT button 11 Customizing Your Monitor 12 Navigating the MENU Se Rues reste 12 PICTURE AUDIO menu 13 MODE MENU PCT 13 PICTURE menu ESRI danas ae one doa bore ee d eo 13 Adjusting the BACKLIGHT E 13 Adjusting the CONTRAST Q 13 Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS O 14 Adjusting the GAMMA 7 14 Adjusting the COLOR se 14 Adjusting the SHARPNESS 15 AUDIO Men ET ota actus doa m mara e an eee urina ed 15 Adjusting TREBLE BASS or BALANCE 15 Adjusting SURROUND 15 MODE RESET menu resetting every mode to the default gt 15 A SCREEN menu analog RGB signal only 16 MENU POSITION menu 1 17 F INPUT SENSING ON OFF menu
31. sized properly analog RGB signal only Picture is too small Picture is dark Wavy or elliptical pattern moire Is visible Color is not uniform White does not look white Monitor buttons do not operate O n appears on the screen Resolution displayed on the menu screen is incorrect Check these items Adjust the contrast and brightness page 13 14 Adjusting the sharpness page 15 Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 16 BProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not cade by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 on your computer Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and or video switch boxes Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets Adjust the pitch and phase page 16 Adjust the picture position page 17 Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges BProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 on your computer Adjust the backlight page 13 Adjust the brightness page 14 Adjust the gamma on the GAMMA menu page 14 It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor When the 2 mode is set to AUTO the display brightness may become dark in low ambient light page 13 20 Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 16 Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB si
32. t install or leave the monitor n places subject to extreme temperatures for example near a radiator heating vent or in direct sunlight Subjecting the monitor to extreme temperatures such as in an automobile parked in direct sunlight or near a heating vent could cause deformations of the casing or malfunctions n places subject to mechanical vibration or shock Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field such as a TV or various other household appliances nplaces subject to inordinate amounts of dust dirt or sand for example near an open window or an outdoor exit If setting up temporarily in an outdoor environment be sure to take adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt Otherwise irreparable malfunctions could occur Handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen Take care when you place the monitor by a window e Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen Do not place a heavy object on the LCD screen This may cause the screen to lose uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions f the monitor is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the screen This is not a malfunction The screen returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating level e If a still picture is displayed for a long time a residual image may appear for a while The residual image will eventually disappear The LCD panel becomes warm d
33. to volatile solvents such as insecticide or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials Transportation Disconnect all cables from the monitor and grasp both side of the LCD display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when transporting If you drop the monitor you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment use the original carton and packing materials Disposal of the monitor e Do not dispose of this monitor with general household waste e The fluorescent tube used in this monitor contains mercury Disposal of this monitor must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local sanitation authority Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details Front of the LCD display 1 Power switch and power indicator pages 9 19 24 To turn the display on or off press the D power switch The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on and lights up in orange when the display is in the power saving mode 2 Light sensor page 20 This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers etc Stereo speakers page 19 These speakers output the audio signals as sound 4 MENU button page 12 This button turns the menu screen on and off V t and volume
34. tton e ON When the selected input terminal has no input signal or when you select an input terminal by the INPUT button on the monitor and the terminal has no input signal the on screen message appears page 21 and the monitor checks the input signal to another input terminal automatically to change the input When the input is changed the selected input terminal is displayed on the left upper of the screen When there is no input signal the monitor goes into the power saving mode automatically e OFF The input is not changed automatically Press the INPUT button to change the input continued 17 On MENU LOCK menu Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting LANGUAGE menu MENGLISH ESPANOL I TALI ANO 1280x1024 60Hz 1280x1024 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select f LANGUAGE Press the MENU button and press the OK button The main menu appears on the screen The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen Press the amp f buttons to select On MENU LOCK 3 Press the f buttons to select a language and and press the OK button gt lt RESET menu reset to the press the OK button e English e Francais French e Deutsch German e Espanol Spanish e Italiano Italian Nederlands Dutch e Svenska Swedish e PyccKMM Russian AA Japanese e HX Chinese default setting OK CANCEL 1
35. uring operation This is not a malfunction About the built in stereo speakers Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment tapes and floppy discs away from the speaker s opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field This magnetic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and discs Note on the LCD Liquid Crystal Display Please note that the LCD screen is made with high precision technology However black points or bright points of light red blue or green may appear constantly on the LCD screen and irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen This is not malfunction Effective dots more than 99 99 Maintenance Besure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning your monitor Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth If you use a glass cleaning liquid do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the LCD screen s coating Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Do not rub touch or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed
36. utton on page 11 INPUT The installation of your monitor is complete If necessary use the monitor s controls to adjust the picture page 12 continued 9 If no picture appears on your screen Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected f NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen The computer is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button page 11 If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen Check that the video signal cable is properly connected Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button page 11 If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen reconnect the old monitor Then adjust the computer s graphics board within the following ranges Analog RGB Digital RGB Horizontal frequency 28 80 kHz 28 64 kHz Vertical frequency 48 75 Hz 60 Hz Resolution 1280x 1024 orless 1280 x 1024 or less For more information about on screen messages see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 22 No need for specific drivers The monitor complies with the DDC Plug amp Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor s information No specific driver needs to be installed on the computer The first time you turn on your co
37. you set these adjustments manually they are stored in memory as user modes and automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same input signals Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support refer to this section On screen messages If there is something wrong with the input signal one of the following messages appears on the screen To solve the problem see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 22 If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor s specifications Check the following items For more information about on screen messages see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 22 If xxx x kHz xxx Hz is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the monitor s specifications The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal OUT OF RANGE INPUT 2 XXXXX XXX XKHz XXXHz If RESOLUTION gt 1280 x 1024 is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1280 x 1024 or less OUT OF RANGE INPUT 2 XXXXX RESOLUTION 1280X1024 If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input via the currently selected connector When INPUT SENSING ON OFF page 17 is set to ON the monitor finds another input signal and changes the input automatically
38. z Max 1 1 A Power consumption Max 50 W SDM HX73 Max 60 W SDM HX93 Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright SDM HX73 Approx 414 x 418 5 x 232 mm 16 3 8 x 16 l o x 9 4 inches SDM HX93 Approx 466 5 x 468 x 265 mm 18 8 x 18 l2 x 10 1 2 inches Mass SDM HX73 Approx 6 5 kg 14 Ib 5 oz SDM HX93 Approx 8 5 kg 18 Ib 12 oz Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7 Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4 8 of total horizontal time or 0 8 usec whichever is larger Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2 5 usec Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 usec Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 25
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