TFT LCD Color Computer Display - Manuals, Specs & Warranty
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1. J B I HD15 HD15 video signal IBM PC AT or cable analog RGB compatible computer supplied E Connecting to a Macintosh computer to a power outlet 2 to the HD 15 lt input connector power cord supplied analog RGB The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is that of the SDM S53 The same applies for the SDM S73 model SDM S93 i HD15 HD15 video 1 to the computer s signal cable analog HD15 output connector RGB supplied analog RGB Macintosh computer When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the to a power outlet 2 video signal cable power cord supplied Setup 3 Secure the cords and close the back cover 1 Slide up the back cover 2 Remove the stand cover 3 Secure the power cord and video signal cable using the cable holder on the cabinet SDM S53 S73 Secure the video signal cable using the cable holder on the cabinet SDM S93 4 Feed the power cord and the video signal cable into the stand and secure them using the cable holder SDM S53 S73 Feed the power cord through the hole on the left of the stand and secure the power cord and video signal cable using the cable holder inside SDM 93 5 Replace the stand cover and then slide down the back cover Please be sure2. PreCautlOnS lt s c58 eo eee wee eae ke eae PE ke ee eas 4 Identifying parts and controls 0000 00 e eee 5 SetU eeni ea eae eee 6 Setup 1 Connect the video signal cables 6 Setup 2 Connect the power cord 00 0c eee eee 7 Setup 3 Secure the cords and close the back cover 8 Setup 4 Turn on the monitor and computer 8 Setup 5 Adjusting the tilt 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 cee eee 9 Customizing Your Monitor 2200055 10 Navigating the Menu 1 2 6 ee 10 lt C Adjusting the backlight BACKLIGHT 0 11 Q Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST 0005 11 O Adjusting the black level of an image BRIGHTNESS 11 A Adjusting the picture s sharpness and centering SCREEN pecseiansa r enone ii awaa EEE E E ee Adjusting the color temperature COLOR Y Changing the gamma setting GAMMA o Changing the menu s position MENU POSITION 14 Selecting the on screen menu language LANGUAGE 14 gt lt Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults RESET 14 O n Locking the menus and controls MENU LOCK 14 Technical Features 0 0c e eee eee eee 15 Power saving function 0 0 0 0 eee 15 Reducing the power consumption ECO mode 15 Automatic picture quality adjustment function 15 Troubleshooting 6 ccscceticasewnde case eed eews w
3. Dutch e SVENSKA Swedish e PYCCKUN Russian H Japanese e hz Chinese 14 gt lt Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults RESET Reset the adjustments to the default settings 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to select gt lt RESET and press the OK button The RESET menu appears on the screen Press the 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 WV LANGUAGE setting is not reset by this method e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen On Locking the menus and controls MENU LOCK Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the t buttons to select On MENU LOCK and press the OK button The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select ON or OFF and press the OK button e ON Only the power switch will operate If you attempt any other operation the Oan MENU LOCK icon appears on the screen OFF Set On MENU LOCK to off If Oa MENU LOCK has been set to ON when you press the MENU button O n MENU LOCK is automatically selected Technical Features Power saving function This monitor meets the power saving guidelines set by VESA ENERGY STAR and NUT
4. and automatically recalled whenever USER is selected The main menu appears on the screen 13 Y Changing the gamma setting GAMMA You can associate the picture s color shade on the screen with the picture s original color shade 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to select 7 GAMMA and press the OK buiton The GAMMA menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button Changing the menu s position MENU POSITION You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select 3 MENU POSITION and press the OK bution 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 Selecting the on screen menu language LANGUAGE You can change the language used on menus or messages displayed on this monitor 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to select Y LANGUAGE and press the OK button The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to select a language and press the OK buiton e ENGLISH e FRANCAIS French e DEUTSCH German e ESPANOL Spanish e ITALIANO Italian e NEDERLANDS
5. 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 21
6. by the monitor s specifications The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal OUT OF RANGE XXX XkKHZ xxxHz If RESOLUTION gt 1024 x 768 is displayed SDM S53 This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1024 x 768 or less If RESOLUTION gt 1280 x 1024 is displayed SDM S73 S93 This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1280 x 1024 or less OUT OF RANGE RESOLUTION gt 1280X1024 If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input NO INPUT SIGNAL GO TO POWER SAVE GO TO POWER SAVE The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected CABLE DISCONNECTED GO TO POWER SAVE GO TO POWER SAVE The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed 17 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 20 if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem For further information and troubleshooting assistance pl
7. normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds MENU E Resetting the adjustments to the detault settings You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu For more information about resetting the adjustments see RESET on page 14 lt a Adjusting the backlight BACKLIGHT If the screen is too bright adjust the backlight and make the screen easier to see 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the t buttons to select BACKLIGHT and press the OK button The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the light level and press the OK button Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST Adjust the picture contrast 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select CONTRAST and GB press the OK button The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the contrast and press the OK button Adjusting the black level of an image BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture brightness black level 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the t buttons to select BRIGHTNESS and press the OK button The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the brightness and press the OK button 11 A Adjusting the picture s sharpness and center
8. that cords come out through the opening at the bottom of the stand cover for proper placement of the stand cover SDM S53 S73 back cover L cable holder cable holder Illustrations of monitor rear are the SDM S53 The same applies for the SDM S73 model SDM S93 back cover L cable holder cable holder Setup 4 Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the I if it is not already pressed Make sure the power indicator is lit in red Note The monitor is factory shipped with the MAIN POWER switch set to on Bb lights in red MAIN POWER J oe as gt 2 Press the power switch on the front right of the monitor The power indicator lights up in green lights in green 3 Turn on the computer The installation of your monitor is complete If necessary use the monitor s controls to adjust the picture page 10 If no picture appears on your screen e Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected 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 If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen Check that the video signal cable is properly connected If OUT OF RANGE appears on
9. the screen Reconnect the old monitor Then adjust the computer s graphics board within the following ranges SDM S53 SDM S73 S93 Horizontal 28 61 kHz 28 80 kHz frequency Vertical 48 75 Hz 48 75 Hz frequency Resolution 1024 x 768 or less 1280 x 1024 or less For more information about the on screen messages see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 18 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 to the computer The 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 turns 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 Setup 5 Adjusting the tilt This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below Grasp the sides of the LCD panel then adjust screen angles approx approx 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
10. until the information box appears Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear MENU Example Model name MODEL SDM S53 Serial number SER NO 1234567 MANUFACTURED 2003 52 Week and year of manufacture If any problem persists call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information e Model name SDM S53 or SDM S73 or SDM S93 e Serial number e Detailed description of the problem e Date of purchase e Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board 20 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 power indicator will either light up in green or flash orange If the power indicator is lit in orange the computer is in power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse power indicator b If the picture disappears from the screen and the power indicator is green 1 Turn off the power switch and disconnect the video signal cables from the monitor 2 Turn the monitor on by pressing the power switch 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 your computer s If the color bars do not appear there is a potential monitor failure Inform your authorized Sony dea
11. EK If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPMS Display Power Management Signaling compliant the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below SDM S53 Power mode Power consumption power indicator normal 25 W max green operation active off 1 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 W max red main power off 0 W off SDM S73 Power mode Power consumption power indicator normal 45 W max green operation active off 1 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 W max red main power off 0 W off SDM S93 Power mode Power consumption power indicator normal 50 W max green operation active off 1 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 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 the power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency Reducing the power consumption ECO mode If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor the backlight level and the power consumption are reduced Press the ECO button ECO w gt ECO ON The ECO ON menu appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds To c
12. Press the buttons until the vertical stripes disappear Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear i Test Patien END um 11 Click END on the screen to turn off the test pattern 12 Press the OK button Return to the SCREEN menu 13 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button Return to the menu screen E Adjust the picture s position manually H CENTER V CENTER Adjusting the color temperature If the picture is not in the center of the screen adjust the picture s COLOR centering as follows You can select the color level of the picture s white color field 1 Set the resolution to 1024 x 768 SDM S53 from the default color temperature settings 1280 x 1024 SDM S73 S93 on the computer Also if necessary you can fine tune the color temperature 2 Load the CD ROM 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 3 Start the CD ROM select the area and model and display the test pattern 2 Press the t buttons to select COLOR and For Windows press the OK button Click Utility gt Windows Win Utility exe The COLOR menu appears on the screen For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility 3 Press the t buttons to select the desired color temperature and press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button Whites will change from a bluish hue to reddish hue as the The main menu appears on the screen temperature is low
13. SONY TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM S53 SDM S73 SDM S93 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 outlet on
14. 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 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 SUT 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 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 A 125 V Soca Fd As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Lro guidelines for energy efficiency 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 This monitor complies with the TCO 99 guidelines If you have any questions about this pr
15. ake adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt Otherwise irreparable malfunctions could occur 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 power 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 addit
16. al and store them 4 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button Return to the menu screen E Adjust the picture s sharpness manually PHASE PITCH You can adjust the picture s sharpness as follows 1 Set the resolution to 1024 x 768 SDM S53 1280 x 1024 SDM S73 S93 on the computer 12 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 buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 6 Press the t buttons to select PHASE and press the OK button The PHASE 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 on END IN The main menu appears on the screen If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen adjust pitch by the following steps 8 Press the OK button 9 Press the buttons to select PITCH and press the OK button The PITCH menu appears on the screen 10
17. ancel the ECO mode Press the ECO button again ECO r gt ECO OFF The ECO OFF menu appears on the screen and normal backlight level is set The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds 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 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 61 kHz SDM S53 28 80 kHz SDM S73 S93 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 continued 15 may take a longer time than normal to display
18. and height proceed slowly and carefully being sure not to hit the monitor against the desk Customizing 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 Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen See page 11 for more information on using the MENU button MENU 1280x1024 60Hz Use the t4 and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main menu illustration The following 1 9 menu appears Keep pressing to scroll down until the icons in menu 9 appear See page 11 for more information on using the and OK buttons 1 BACKLIGHT page 11 F Select the BACKLIGHT Eoi menu to adjust the brightness Bi TTT 1 o o of the backlight AS 1280x1024 60Hz MENU 2 CONTRAST O page 11 Select the CONTRAST menu to adjust the picture contrast TTT 1280x1024 60Hz MENU BRIGHTNESS page 11 Select the BRIGHTNESS menu to adjust the picture brightness black level TTT 1280x1024 60Hz MENU 10 4 SCREEN A page 12 Select the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture s sharpness phase pitch or its centering horizontal vertical position 5 COLOR E page 13 Select the COLOR menu to adjust the col
19. any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors laser printers electric fans fluorescent lighting or televisions e Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet preferably on a different circuit E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting e 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 correctly e Adjust the computer s refresh rate vertical frequency to obtain the best possible picture Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy e Adjust the brightness and contrast page 11 e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1024 x 768 SDM S53 1280 x 1024 SDM S73 S93 on your computer Picture is ghosting e Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and or video switch boxes e Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets Picture is not centered or sized e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 properly e Adjust the picture position page 13 Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges Picture is too sma
20. e 16 On screen messages 1 62 ee 16 Trouble symptoms and remedies 20000e eee 18 Self diagnosis function 0000 c eee 20 Specifications 2 000s 21 Precautions Warning on power connections e 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 240V AC for 240 V AC only 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 t
21. ease visit Sony support website at http www sony net Symptom Check these items No picture If the power indicator is not lit or if the power indicator will not light up when the power switch is pressed e Check that the power cord is properly connected e Check that the monitor s MAIN POWER switch is on page 8 If the power indicator turns on in red e Check that the power switch is on If the power indicator is green or flashing orange e Use the self diagnosis function page 20 If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 6 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in 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 before entering the power saving mode This is not a malfunction If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen or the power indicator is either orange or alternating between green and orange e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 6 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e The computer is in the powe
22. ered from 9300K default setting to 6500K 5 Press the buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button E Fine tuning the color temperature The SCREEN menu appears on the screen USER ADJUSTMENT 6 Press the buttons to select H CENTER or V CENTER and press the OK button The H CENTER or V CENTER menu appears on the screen 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the t buttons to select COLOR and press the OK button The COLOR menu appears on the screen 7 Press the buttons to center the test pattern in the screen 8 Click END on the screen to turn off the test pattern 3 Press the buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen 9 Press the OK button Return to the SCREEN menu 10 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button om Return to the menu screen a RO 1 28 CM 1 28 B 128 SIE 1280x1024 60Hz 4 Press the t 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 5 Press the buttons to select then press the OK button The new color setting is stored in memory for USER ADJUSTMENT
23. ing SCREEN 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 15 Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated only the 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 display receives the same input signal These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input signal after reconnecting your computer E 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 buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK buiton The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select AUTO and press the OK button Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen s phase pitch and horizontal vertical position for the current input sign
24. itor off press this switch again Front of the LCD display If the power indicator does not light up press the MAIN POWER switch 6 See the pages in parentheses for further details 2 MENU button pages 10 11 This button turns the menu screen on and off 3 buttons page 11 These buttons are used to select the menu items and make adjustments 010 0 0 AIO 4 OK button page 11 This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using the 4 buttons 3 5 ECO button page 15 This button is used to reduce the power consumption 6 MAIN POWER switch page 8 This switch turns the monitor s main power on and off Rear of the LCD display Side view of the LCD display Back cover page 8 Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords MAIN POWER continued 5 SDM S53 S73 E 10 aN The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the SDM S53 SDM S93 10 AC IN connector page 7 This connector connects the power cord supplied HD15 RGB input connector This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals 10 Cable holder page 8 This part secures cables and cords to the monit
25. ive 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 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 e When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment use the original carton and packing materials Disposal of the monitor Do not dispose of this monitor with general household waste 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 FNT Power switch and power indicator Identifying parts and controls T ae ce 20 eee This switch turns the monitor on when the power indicator lights up in red To turn the mon
26. l 48 75 Hz Horizontal Max 1280 dots Vertical Max 1024 lines 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 75Q negative Sync on green 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0A Max 45 W SDM S73 Max 50 W SDM S93 Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Input signal format Input signal format Resolution Resolution Input signal levels Input signal levels Power requirements Power requirements Power consumption with stand Approx 339 x 275 x 53 mm 13 3 8 x 10 7 8 x 2 8 inches without stand Approx 367 x 411 x 215 mm 14 1 2 x 16 1 4 x 8 1 2 inches with stand SDM S73 Approx 412 x 445 x 234 mm 16 1 4 x 17 5 8 x 9 1 4 inches with stand SDM S93 Approx 367 x 315 x 60 mm 14 2 x 12 2 x 2 3 8 inches without stand SDM S73 Approx 412 x 350 x 64 mm 16 1 4 x 13 7 8 x 2 5 8 inches without stand SDM S93 Mass Approx 5 4 kg 11 1b 14 oz with stand SDM S73 Approx 6 6 kg 14 lb 8 oz with stand SDM S93 Approx 4 1 kg 9 1b without stand SDM S73 Approx 5 2 kg 11 lb 7 oz without stand SDM S93 Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 6 Mass Approx 3 7 kg 8 lb 2 oz with stand Approx 2 7 kg 5 lb 15 oz without stand Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 6 Recommended horizontal
27. ler of the monitor s condition If the picture disappears from the screen and the power indicator is flashing orange Press the power switch twice to turn the monitor off and then on If the power indicator lights up in green the monitor is working properly If the power indicator is still flashing there is a potential monitor failure Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the D power indicator and 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 make and model of your computer and graphics board Specifications SDM S53 LCD panel SDM S73 S93 Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix LCD panel Picture size 15 0 inch RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 61 kHz Vertical 48 75 Hz Horizontal Max 1024 dots Vertical Max 768 lines 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 75Q negative Sync on green 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 0 6 A Power consumption Max 25 W Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Approx 339 x 370 x 186 mm 13 3 8 x 14 5 8 x 7 3 8 inches Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 17 0 inch SDM S73 Picture size 19 0 inch SDM S93 RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 80 kHz Vertica
28. ll E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1024 x 768 SDM S53 1280 x 1024 SDM S73 S93 on your computer Picture is dark e Adjust the backlight page 11 e Adjust the brightness page 11 e Adjust the gamma using Gamma page 14 e It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor e If you press the ECO button the screen turns darker Wavy or elliptical pattern moire e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 is visible Color is not uniform e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 White does not look white e Adjust the color temperature page 13 Monitor buttons do not operate If MENU LOCK is set to ON set it to OFF page 14 O n appears on the screen The monitor turns off after a while Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment e Set the computer s power saving setting to off After turnig off the main power e When the main power is on but the power switch is not pressed or when the monitor the power indicator stays is in the power saving mode if you turn the MAIN POWER switch off the power bright for a while indicator may not turn off right away This is not a malfunction continued 19 Displaying this monitor s information While the monitor is receiving a video signal press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds
29. oduct you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SDM S53 S73 S93 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 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 CG BZ03 Table of Contents e Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S A and other countries Windows is registered trademarks 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 VESA and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association e ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark e Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated e All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual http www sony net
30. or Setup Before using your monitor check that the following items are included in your carton e LCD display e Power cord e HD15 HD15 video signal cable 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 Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting Notes e Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins e Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins of the video signal cable connector 1 Slide up the back cover 2 Tilt the display forward Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector analog RGB Using the supplied HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB connect the computer to the monitor s HD 15 input connector analog RGB Connect the computer according to the following illustrations E Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computerp Setup 2 Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitor s AC IN connector to the HD 15 input connector analog RGB 3 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet SDM S53 S73 A 1 to AC IN to the computer s HD15 output connector analog RGB
31. or temperature of the picture This adjusts the tone of the screen 6 GAMMA 7 page 14 Select the GAMMA menu to change the picture s color shade setting MENU POSITION page 14 Select the MENU POSITION to change the on screen menu position LANGUAGE M page 14 Select LANGUAGE to change the language used on menus or messages 9 RESET gt lt page 14 Reset the adjustments to the default settings MENU LOCK On page 14 Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting 5 AUTO PHASE PITCH H CENTER V CENTER 1280x1024 60Hz MENU Hi 0 9 i rco DNN oomoo Spoo SB 1280x1024 60Hz 0 mGAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 GAMMA 3 1280x1024 60Hz MENU 1280x1024 60Hz MENU ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO 1280x1024 60Hz OK CANCEL 1280x1024 60Hz MENU 1280x1024 60Hz MENU E Using the MENU and OK buttons 1 Display the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen MENU 2 Select the menu you want to adjust Press the buttons to display the desired menu Press the OK button to select the menu item a oo gt amp 3 Adjust the menu Press the 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 oo E 4 Close the menu Press the MENU button once to return to
32. r 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 If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen page 16 E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected 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 28 61 kHz SDM S53 28 80 kHz SDM S73 S93 Vertical 48 75 Hz Resolution 1024 x 768 or less SDM S53 1280 x 1024 or less SDM S73 S93 If using Windows 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 S53 SDM S73 or SDM S93 from the Models list in the Windows device selection screen If the model name of this monitor does not appear in the Models list try Plug amp Play If using a Macintosh system 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 Picture flickers bounces oscillates or is scrambled e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 e Isolate and eliminate
33. 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 12 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 Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated only the power switch will operate 16 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 18 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 18 If xxx x kHz xxx Hz is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported
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