Sony PREMIERPRO SDM-P234 User's Manual
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1. TFT LCD Color SDM P234 2004 Sony Corporation Computer Display 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 into an outlet2. properly Touch sensor keys do not operate On appears on the screen Resolution displayed on the menu screen is incorrect After turning off the main power 5 power stays bright for a while Check these items Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 14 Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet preferably on a different circuit Change the orientation of the monitor Problem 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 Adjust the brightness and contrast page 13 Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 14 Adjust the smoothing page 14 Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 on your computer Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and or video switch boxes Check that all plugs are firmly seated in th
3. CD ROM Fine tuning the color temperature You can make additional adjustments to the light areas GAIN white level and the dark areas BIAS black level of a 3 Start the CD ROM select the area and model and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Utility exe pice Or A Sn p 1 Touch MENU Click Utility Mac Mac Utility The main menu appears on the screen 4 Touch MENU 2 Touch toselect COLOR and touch OK The main menu appears on the screen The COLOR menu appears on the screen 5 Touch to select SCREEN and touch OK 3 Touch f to select GAIN and touch OK The SCREEN menu appears on the screen The GAIN ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 6 Touch f to select H CENTER or V CENTER and touch OK The H CENTER adjustment menu or V CENTER adjustment menu appears on the screen 7 Touch f to center the test pattern on the screen 8 Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern 15 4 Touch f to select R Red G Green or B Blue and touch OK Then touch _ to adjust the GAIN and touch OK 5 Touch to select then touch OK The COLOR menu appears on the screen 6 Touch to select BIAS and touch OK The BIAS ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 5 RENNES 128 CHEN 128 BONES 128 gt o lt 1920x1200 60Hz 7 Touch f to select R Red G Green or B Blue and touch OK Then touch to adjust the BIAS
4. COLOR and touch OK Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear The COLOR menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select the desired color temperature and touch OK Whites will change from a bluish hue 9300K to a reddish hue 5000K as the temperature is lowered When you select sRGB the colors adjust to the sRGB profile The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol designed for computer products If you select SRGB the color settings of your computer must be set to the 11 Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern i i SRGB profile Adjust the picture s position manually H CENTER V CENTER Note If the picture is not in the center of the screen adjust the picture s e If a connected computer or other equipment is not SRGB compliant color cannot be adjusted to the sRGB profile e You cannot select sRGB when the ECO mode is set to AUTO e If you select sRGB you cannot adjust the contrast and brightness in the PICTURE ADJUST menu Also you cannot adjust the GAMMA menu centering as follows 1 Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 on the computer 2 Load the
5. a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor e 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 92 kHz analog RGB 28 75 kHz digital RGB Vertical frequency 48 85 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution 1600 x 1200 or more 1920 x 1200 or less Only when the vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz e 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 P234 from the Models list in the Windows device selection screen If SDM P234 does not appear in the Models list try Plug amp Play e When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable Symptom Picture flickers bounces oscillates or is scrambled Picture is fuzzy Picture is ghosting Picture is not centered or 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 Touch sensor keys do not work the menu screen is not displayed Touch sensor keys do not work
6. and touch OK 8 Touch to select 4 then touch OK The new color setting is stored in memory and automatically recalled whenever USER is selected The COLOR menu appears on the screen Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults gt lt You can reset the GAIN or BIAS to the default settings 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select COLOR and touch OK The COLOR menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select GAIN or BIAS and touch OK The GAIN ADJUSTMENT menu or BIAS ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to select gt RESET and touch OK The RESET menu appears on the screen 5 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK e OK To reset GAIN or BIAS to the default settings e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the GAIN ADJUSTMENT menu or BIAS ADJUSTMENT menu 16 Y GAMMA menu You can associate the picture s color shade on the screen with the picture s original color shade mGAMMA 1 8 GAMMA 2 2 GAMMA 2 6 1920x1200 60Hz Selecting the GAMMA 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select 7 GAMMA and touch OK The GAMMA menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK ZOOM menu The monitor is set to display the picture on the screen in full irrespective of the picture s mode or resolution in the default setting FULL2 You
7. energy consumption levels that are important from the viewpoints of both the work internal and natural external environments Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment e g acidic and climate influencing emissions radioactive waste it is vital to save energy Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy What does labelling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and Statens Energimyndighet The Swedish National Energy Administration Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues environment ergonomics usability emission of electric and magnetic fields energy consumption and electrical and fire safety The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals brominated and chlorinated flame retardants CFCs freons and chlorinated solvents among other things The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy The energy requirements include
8. is set to AUTO page 19 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select g PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select O BRIGHTNESS and touch OK The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to adjust the brightness and touch OK Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults gt lt You can reset the adjustments to the default settings 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select g PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 13 3 Touch to select MODE RESET and touch OK The RESET menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK OK To reset all of the adjustment data in the PICTURE ADJUST menu to the default settings e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the PICTURE ADJUST menu Adjusting the SMOOTHING If the picture displayed at the FULL2 or FULL1 mode of ZOOM is not smooth use the picture smoothing function 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select 2 PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select SMOOTHING and touch OK The SMOOTHING menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to select the desired mode The smoothing effect becomes stronger in the order of E STAND
9. mammals due to the bio accumulative processes Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur The relevant TCO 99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available Cadmium Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour generating layers of certain computer displays Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries the colour generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium Mercury Mercury is sometimes found in batteries relays and switches It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit CFCs freons The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere causing increased recept
10. or less OUT OF RANGE INPUT XXXXX RESOLUTION gt 1920X1200 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 NO INPUT SIGNAL INPUT XXXXX GO TO POWER SAVE The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed NO INPUT SIGNAL INPUT XXXXX GO TO POWER SAVE 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 XXXXX 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 For further information and troubleshooting assistance please visit Sony support website at http www sony net Symptom No 22 picture EFO power is not lit or if power will not light up when power is touched tO power turns on in red If power is green If
11. switch off power may not turn off right away This is not a malfunction 23 Displaying this monitor s information While the monitor is receiving a video signal touch and hold MENU for more than 5 seconds until the information box appears Touch MENU again to make the box disappear Example MENU Model MODEL SDM P234 name SER NO 1234567 Serial MANUFACTURED 2004 40 number Week and year of manufacture If any problem persists call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information e Model name SDM P234 e Serial number e Detailed description of the problem e Date of purchase e Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board e 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 D power will light up in green If D power is lit in orange the computer is in power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse If the picture disappears from the screen and power is green 1 Turn the monitor off by touching power and disconnect the video signal cables from the monitor 2 Turn the monitor on by touching power If all four color bars appear white red green blue the monitor is working properly Reconnect the video signal cables and check the condition of
12. terminal has no input settings Note that the LANGUAGE 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 Touch INPUT to change the input setting is not reset by this method e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen 17 On MENU LOCK menu Lock the control of keys to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting 1920x1200 60Hz K 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select On MENU LOCK and touch OK The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select either ON or OFF and touch OK e ON Only power and INPUT will operate If you attempt any other operation the On MENU LOCK icon appears on the screen OFF Set On MENU LOCK to off If On MENU LOCK has been set to ON when you touch MENU On MENU LOCK is automatically selected 18 F4 OPTION menu You can set the Sony logo on the front of the monitor to illuminate The default setting is ON 5 ILLUMINATION 1920x1200 60Hz 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select 5 OPTI
13. 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 Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor Also note the model name and specifications of your computer and graphics board Specifications LOD panel Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 23 inch 58 4 cm Input signal format RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 92 kHz analog RGB 28 75 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 85 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution Horizontal Max 1920 dots Only when the vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz the horizontal resolution is 1600 dots or more Vertical Max 1200 lines Only when the vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz the vertical resolution is fixed to 1200 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q positive SYNC signal TTL level 2 2 kQ positive or negative Separate horizontal and vertical or composite sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q negative Sync on green Digital RGB DVI signal TMDS Single link Audio input Stereo minijack 0 5 Vrms Audio output Stereo minijack Power requirements 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0 A Power consumption Max 80 W Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Approx 534 x 429 x 250 mm with stand 21 1 8 x 17 x 9 7 8 inches Approx 534 x 352 x 110 5 mm without stand 21 8 x 13 7 8 x 4 inches Ma
14. ARD GRAPHICS TEXT To make the characters appear clear This mode is suited for text based applications e STANDARD The default setting Standard smoothing effect e GRAPHICS To make the pictures appear clean This mode is suited for CD ROM software such as photo images or illustrations Note e When you set the amp ZOOM menu to REAL the SMOOTHING menu is not available e 1920 x 1200 resolution signals are shown only in REAL mode and SMOOTHING is not possible A SCREEN menu analog RGB signal only You can adjust the following items using the SCREEN menu e AUTO e PHASE A 5 e PITCH AUTO H CENTER u n e V CENTER H CENTER V CENTER 1920x1200 60Hz K Note When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI D input connector for INPUT3 adjustment is unnecessary 14 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 D power will operate If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor seems not to completely adjust the picture You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal Adjust by touching OK on the front of the monitor one touch sensing function or following t
15. CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen or power 1s orange If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen page 21 If using Windows If using a Macintosh system Check these items e Check that the power cord is properly connected e Check that the monitor s MAIN POWER switch is on page 9 e Check that power is on e Use the self diagnosis function page 24 e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in e Check that the input select setting is correct page 11 e 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 e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in e 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 e The computer is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse e Check that your graphics board is installed properly e Check that the computer s power is on e Restart the computer Problem caused by
16. ON and touch OK The OPTION menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select ILLUMINATION and touch OK The ILLUMINATION menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to select either ON or OFF and touch OK e ON Turns the Sony logo illumination on OFF Turns the Sony logo illumination off Logo lights up approx 15 seconds after you touch power to turn the monitor on 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 computer or video graphics board that is DPM Display Power Management Standard compliant the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below Power mode Power consumption power normal 80 W max green operation ECO mode green active off 1 0 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 0 W max red main power off 0 W off 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 Reducing the power consumption ECO mode If you touch ECO on the front of the monitor repeatedly you can select the screen brightness ECO MIDDLE ECO LOW ECO AUTO ECO HIGH Each mode appears on the screen and the screen brig
17. RGB e When connecting the computer to the monitor s HD15 supplied input connector analog RGB refer to Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 analog RGB output connector analog RGB Note Using the supplied HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB e Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this connect the computer to the monitor s HD15 input connector analog might bend the pins RGB for INPUT1 or INPUT2 e Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to avoid bending the pins of the video signal cable connector Connect the computer according to the following illustrations 1 Slide up the back cover Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computer 2 Tilt the display forward to the HD15 input connector analog RGB to the computer s HD15 output connector analog RGB HD15 HD15 video signal IBM PC AT or compatible cable analog RGB computer supplied Connecting to a Macintosh When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting 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 speakers or headphones you can listen to sound from your computer or othe
18. The PHASE adjustment menu appears on the screen COLOR menu 7 Touch until the horizontal stripes are at a You can select the picture s color level for the white color field minimum from the default color temperature settings Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum Also if necessary you can fine tune the color temperature 8 Touch OK The main menu appears on the screen If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen adjust the pitch using the following procedures Note e You can adjust the color temperature for each ECO mode e Settings in the COLOR menu can be made for the current input You can also adjust settings for other inputs 9 Touch f to select PITCH and touch OK 1 Touch MENU The PITCH adjustment menu appears on the screen The main menu appears on the screen 10 Touch _ until the vertical stripes disappear 2 Touch toselect
19. a demand that the computer and or display after a certain period of inactivity shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands for example in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields physical and visual ergonomics and good usability Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from TCO Development SE 114 94 Stockholm Sweden Fax 46 8 782 92 07 Email Internet development tco se Current information regarding TCO 99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet using the address http www tco info com Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards cables wires casings and housings Their purpose is to prevent or at least to delay the spread of fire Up to 30 of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins PCBs Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and
20. ademarks or Specifications 25 registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore T and are not mentioned in each case in this manual http www sony net 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 The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet Installation Do not install or leave the monitor e In 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 e In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock e Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field such as a TV or various other household appliances e In places 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 adequa
21. can also view the picture in its actual aspect ratio or resolution Settings in the ZOOM menu can be made for the current input You can also adjust settings for other inputs mFULL2 FULL1 REAL 1920x1200 60Hz K 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select ZOOM and touch OK The ZOOM menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK e FULL2 The default setting The input signal is displayed on the screen in full irrespective of the picture s mode or resolution e FULL1 The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual aspect ratio Therefore black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the picture depending on the signal e REAL The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual resolution Sub 1920 x 1200 signals are displayed at the center of the screen surrounded by a black frame Note When you use 1920 x 1200 resolution signals the above mentioned settings are not available The picture is displayed on the screen in full MENU POSITION menu LANGUAGE menu You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen MENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO 920x1200 60Hz 1 t 1920x1200 60Hz 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select Y LANGUAGE and touch OK The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen 2 To
22. e 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 14 If you set these adjustments manually they are stored in memory as user modes and automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same input signals 20 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 XXXXX XXX XkHz XXXHZ If RESOLUTION 1920 x 1200 is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1920 x 1200
23. ee ae aa ue 16 Kah ZOOM menu 16 MENU POSITION menu 17 Fe INPUT SENSING ON OFF menu 17 LANGUAGE menu 17 lt RESET MEMU waa 2e ee os does an do 17 On MENU LOCK menu 18 Fee OPTION menu 18 rani Riana ieee oa Technical Features 19 Apple Computer Inc registered in the f oe eee Power SAVING TUNCHON sscan suer aaee k ai ak he eee 19 Windows is registered trademark of Reducing the power consumption ECO mode 19 Microsoft Corporation in the United Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor 19 ae es ga Automatic picture quality adjustment function IBM PC AT and VGA are registered 7 P q y ao trademarks of IBM Corporation of the analog RGB signal only eK BS es M ee OG ee Se ok GO DR ee a 20 U S A VESA and DDC are trademarks of the EE ST A T E ac Troubleshooting 21 Association ENERGY STAR is a U S registered On screen messages 21 mark Trouble symptoms and remedies 22 Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Self di agnosi s function DA Adobe Systems Incorporated Self diagnosis function All other product names mentioned herein may be the tr
24. eir sockets Adjust the pitch and phase page 14 Adjust the picture position page 14 Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges Set the zoom setting to FULL2 page 16 Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 on your computer Adjust the brightness page 13 Adjust the backlight page 13 It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor Adjust the gamma on the GAMMA menu page 16 The screen might turn darker depends on ECO mode you selected Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 14 Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 14 Adjust the color temperature page 15 Touch the touch sensor key again Touch sensor keys do not work when they are not lit Touch an area of the touch sensor keys so they light up then operate the display using the touch sensor keys Turn off the MAIN POWER switch located on the upper side of the monitor once and turn on again after 30 seconds when static electricity might have caused the problem 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 When power is lit in red or when the monitor is in the power saving mode if you turn the MAIN POWER
25. he first time you turn on your computer 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 itis You do not need to set the vertical frequency to any particular high value 10 Setup 7 Adjust the tilt This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below Grasp the sides of the LCD panel then adjust screen angles approx approx si 30 approx 175 approx 175 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 proceed slowly and carefully being sure not to hit the monitor against the desk Selecting the input signal INPUT Touch INPUT The input signal changes each time you touch this key INPUT On screen message Input signal configuration Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner INPUT1 HD15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 INPUT HD15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2 INPUT3 DVI D DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT3 11 Customiz
26. he steps in 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 Make further automatic adjustments to the picture quality for the current input signal AUTO 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select SCREEN and touch OK The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select AUTO and touch OK Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen s phase pitch and horizontal vertical position for the current input signal and store them 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 Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 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 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 5 Touch f to select SCREEN and touch OK The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 6 Touch to select PHASE and touch OK
27. htness is reduced according to the mode The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds Screen brightness and power consumption are reduced as the mode changes from HIGH to MIDDLE to LOW The default setting of the screen brightness is set to MIDDLE When you select AUTO the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings automatic brightness adjustment function For more information see Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor on page 19 Note When the ECO mode is set to HIGH MIDDLE or LOW BACKLIGHT CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS of the menu are available page 13 e You cannot select sRGB in the COLOR menu when the ECO mode is set to AUTO 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 ECO mode to AUTO with ECO on the front of the monitor or in the PICTURE ADJUST menu The default setting of the screen brightness is set to MIDDLE Also when you set the ECO mode to AUTO with ECO on the front of the monitor the adjustment bar is also displayed You can adjust the bar with _ I Screen brightness changes according to the level you set 19 Automatic picture quali
28. icture quality for the current input signal one touch sensing function 6 INPUT page 11 This key switches the video input signal between INPUT INPUT2 and INPUT3 when multiple computers are connected to the monitor ECO page 19 This key is used to reduce the power consumption Light sensor page 19 This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers etc Rear of the display stand 9 MAIN POWER switch page 9 This switch turns the monitor s main power on and off Back cover page 7 Slide up this cover when you connect cables or cords Rear of the LCD display 11 AC IN connector page 8 This connector connects the power cord supplied Cable holder page 9 This part secures cables and cords to the monitor 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 Kensigton 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 INPUT1 15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 4 fi m fi 19 20 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals Audio input jack for INPUT2 page 8 This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a compute
29. ing 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 You can adjust the menus by using the touch sensor keys on the front of the monitor 1 Light up touch sensor keys Touch an area of the touch sensor keys so they light up If touch sensor keys are already been lit this step is unnecessary go to step 2 MENU gt ARE MENU Note Touch sensor keys work only when they are lit Touch sensor keys light up when you turn the monitor on but they turn off if you do not perform any operations for a while To light them up again touch an area of the touch sensor keys While the menu 1s displayed the touch sensor keys remain on and ready for use 2 Display the main menu Touch MENU to display the main menu on your screen gt 3 Select the menu Touch _ to display the desired menu Touch OK to move to the first menu item gt lt SMOOTHING 1920x1200 60Hz 12 4 Select the item you want to adjust Touch to select the item you want to adjust then touch OK If is one of the menu items When you select and touch OK the display returns to the previous menu 5 Adjust the item Touch to make the adjustment then touch OK When you touch OK the setting is sto
30. ion on earth of ultraviolet light with e g increased risks of skin cancer malignant melanoma as a consequence Lead Lead can be found in picture tubes display screens solders and capacitors Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses causes lead poisoning The relevant TCO 99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed Bio accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms Lead Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio accumulative
31. 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 danos 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 P234 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 Canada uniq
32. on authority For customers in the United States This product contains mercury Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance http www eiae org Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details Front of the LCD display This display employs a touch sensor key system You can operate the display by touching the letters or symbols on the front panel Touch sensor keys work only when they are lit Touch sensor keys light up when you turn the monitor on but they turn off if you do not perform any operations for a while To light them up again touch an area of the touch sensor keys Note Do not press the touch sensor keys too hard This may cause a malfunction 1 Sony logo page 18 Sony logo illuminates 2 Power pages 9 19 24 This key turns the monitor on when the key lights up in red To turn the monitor off touch this key again If the key does not light up press the MAIN POWER switch do MENU page 12 This key turns the menu screen on and off 4 page 12 These keys are used to select the menu items and make adjustments OK pages 12 14 This key activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using 4 When the menu screen is not displayed with this key you can make automatic adjustment of the p
33. r audio equipment connected to the monitor s audio input jacks Setup 3 Connect the speakers or headphones Connect the speaker cord or headphone cord securely to the monitor s audio output jack The speakers and headphones are not supplied Setup 4 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 Setup 5 Bundle the cords and Setup 6 Turn on the monitor and cables computer 1 Slide up the back cover 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the upper side of the monitor if power is not lit Make sure 2 Remove the stand cover D power is lit in red 3 Secure the video signal cables audio cords and speaker cord or headphone cord using the cable holder on the cabinet MAIN POWER lights in red 4 Secure the power cord connecting cables and cords using the cable holder 5 Replace the stand cover and then slide down the back cover Please be sure that cords come out through the opening at the bottom of the stand cover for proper placement of the stand cover 2 Touch and hold power on the front right of the monitor for a few seconds 5 power lights up in green back cover lights in green D RIT mu Vly i stand cover 3 Turn on the computer 4 Touch INPUT to select the desired input signal The selected input s picture appea
34. r or other audio equipment connected to INPUT2 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 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 INPUTS DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT3 page 7 This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev 1 0 Audio output jack page 8 This jack outputs audio signals to speakers or headphones DE 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 e LCD display e Power cord HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB ee ee e DVI D video signal cable digital RGB digital RGB e Audio cord stereo miniplug e CD ROM utility software for Windows Macintosh Operating Instructions etc e Warranty card e Quick Setup Guide Setup 1 Connect the video signal cables to the computer s DVI output connector digital RGB e Turn off the monitor computer and any other L DVI D video signal equipment before connecting them cable digital
35. red then the display returns to the previous menu 6 Close the menu When you touch MENU the menu closes and the touch sensor keys turn off If MENU is not touched for 45 seconds after adjustment the menu closes and the touch sensor keys turn off Resetting the adjustments to the default settings You can reset the adjustments using RESET menu For more information about resetting the adjustments see gt RESET on page 17 2 PICTURE ADJUST menu You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUST menu e MODE ECO mode e BACKLIGHT e CONTRAST 9 e BRIGHTNESS e MODE RESET gt lt e SMOOTHING gt lt SMOOTHING 1920x1200 60Hz Note e You can adjust the backlight contrast and brightness for each ECO mode e Settings in the PICTURE ADJUST menu can be made for the current input You can also adjust settings for other inputs Selecting the MODE ECO mode You can select the picture mode to reduce the power consumption Note You can also select the picture mode with ECO pages 5 19 on the front of the monitor 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch f to select 2 PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select MIDDLE and touch OK The MODE menu appears on the screen 1920x1200 60Hz 4 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK The screen brightness is changed as the mode turn
36. rs on the screen For more information see Selecting the input signal INPUT on page 11 INPUT D The installation of your monitor is complete If necessary use the monitor s controls to adjust the picture page 12 If no picture appears on your screen e Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected e If 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 touching INPUT page 11 e 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 touching INPUT page 11 e 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 92 kHz 28 75 kHz Vertical frequency 48 85 Hz 60 Hz Resolution 1600 x 1200 or more 1920 x 1200 or less Only when the vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz 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 T
37. s to HIGH MIDDLE LOW and the power consumption is reduced When you select AUTO the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings automatic brightness adjustment function For more information see Automatic brightness adjustment function light sensor on page 19 Adjusting the BACKLIGHT cy If the screen is too bright adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see Note The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to AUTO page 19 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select 2 PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select BACKLIGHT and touch OK The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to adjust the light level and touch OK Adjusting the CONTRAST Adjust the picture contrast Note The contrast cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to AUTO page 19 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select 2 PICTURE ADJUST and touch OK The PICTURE ADJUST menu appears on the screen 3 Touch f to select CONTRAST and touch OK The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen 4 Touch to adjust the contrast and touch OK Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture brightness black level Note The brightness cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode
38. ss Approx 9 7 kg 21 1b 6 oz with stand Approx 7 5 kg 16 lb 9 oz without stand Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7 Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition e Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4 8 of total horizontal time or 0 8 us whichever is larger e Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2 5 usec e Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 usec Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 29 TCO 99 Eco document Congratulations You have just purchased a TCO 99 approved and labelled product Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products Why do we have environmentally labelled com puters In many countries environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment The main problem as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature There are also other characteristics of a computer such as
39. te precautions against airborne dust and dirt Otherwise irreparable malfunctions could occur for 200 to 240 VAC for 240 V AC only Ventilation The openings are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these openings must never be blocked or covered Handling the LCD screen e 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 e If 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 Ifa still picture is displayed for a long time a residual image may appear for a while The residual image will eventually disappear e The LCD panel becomes warm during operation This is not a malfunction 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 e Be sure to unplug the po
40. ty 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 factory 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 92 kHz analog RGB 28 75 kHz digital RGB Vertical frequency 48 85 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB 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 th
41. uch to select 5 MENU POSITION and touch OK 3 Touch f to select a language and touch OK The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen e ENGLISH 7 e FRANCAIS French 3 Touch to select the desired position and touch DEUTSCH German OK B ESPANOL Spanish You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will ITALIANO Italian appear e NEDERLANDS Dutch e SVENSKA Swedish E INPUT SENSING ON OFF menu PYCCKMM Russian HAE Japanese When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING ON OFF e MX Chinese menu the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal and changes the input automatically before the eves R ES ET menu monitor goes into the power saving mode Reset the adjustments to the default settings mAUTO ON AUTO OFF OK CANCEL 1920x1200 60Hz 1920x1200 60Hz OK 1 Touch MENU The main menu appears on the screen 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch to select gt INPUT SENSING ON OFF The main menu appears on the screen and touch OK The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen 2 Touch to select gt lt RESET and touch OK The RESET menu appears on the screen 3 Touch to select the desired mode and touch OK 3 Touch f to select the desired mode and touch e ON When the selected input terminal has no input OK signal or when you select an input terminal by e OK To reset all of the adjustment data to the default INPUT on the monitor and the
42. uement 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 This monitor complies with the TCO 99 guidelines Table of Contents PRCCAUMOAS a rE eis 4 Identifying parts and controls 5 DCIUD EA E EE E E es 7 Setup 1 Connect the video signal cables 7 Setup 2 Connect the audio cord 8 Setup 3 Connect the speakers or headphones 8 Setup 4 Connect the power cord 8 Setup 5 Bundle the cords and cables 9 Setup 6 Turn on the monitor and computer 9 Setup 7 Adjust the tilt 10 Selecting the input signal INPUT 11 Customizing Your Monitor 12 Navigating the menu 12 amp PICTURE ADJUST menu 13 AX SCREEN menu analog RGB signal only 14 le COLOR menu 15 Y GAMMA menu
43. wer cord from the power outlet before cleaning your monitor e 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 e 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 e 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 e Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile solvents such as insecticide or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials Transportation e Disconnect all cables from the monitor and hold the LCD display by the body Be careful not to scratch the screen when transporting If you drop the monitor you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged e 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 sanitati
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