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4-094-159-02 (1)
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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
Operating Instructions
SDM-HS53
SDM-HS73
SDM-HS93
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SDM-S51/S71/S81
4-087-260-14 (1)
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Owner’s Record NOTICE This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only. The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. specifications: Model No. Serial No. SPECIFICATIONS Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p Cord
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Table of Contents Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Step 1: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 2: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 3: Secure the cords and
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Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Precautions Please note that the LCD screen is made with high- precision technology. However, black points or bright Warning on power connections points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen. For the customers in the U.S.
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1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 15, 19) Identifying parts and controls To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch upward. See the pages in parentheses for further details. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is The 1 (power) switch and the control buttons are on the lower turned on, and lights up in orange when the monitor is in right part of the front of the monitor. power saving mode. Front of the LCD display Press upward to turn the display on
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8 AC IN connector (page 8) Rear of the LCD display Connect the power cord (supplied). 9 HD15 (RGB) input connector (page 7) This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. 1 5 4 3 2 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. Signal 1Red 2Green 3Blue 4 ID (Ground) 5 DDC Ground* 6 Red Ground Open the back cover. 7 Green Ground 8 Blue Ground 9 DDC + 5V* 10 Ground 11 ID (Ground) 12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* 13 H. Sync 14 V. Sync 15 Data Clock (SCL)* * DDC (Display Data Channe
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x Connecting to a Macintosh computer When connecting this monitor to a Macintosh computer, use the Setup Macintosh adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the Macintosh adapter to the computer before connecting the cable. Before using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable Cord strap Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions) Warranty
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Step 2:Connect the power cord Step 3:Secure the cords and close the back cover With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. 1 Bundle the cables and cords. Using the supplied cord strap, bundle the cables and cords. to AC IN Cord strap The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is to a power outlet that of the SDM-HS53. The same applies for the SDM-HS73/HS93 model. power cord (supplied) The illustration
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Step 4:Turn on the monitor and Adjusting the tilt computer This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Approx. 20° Approx. 5° 1 Press the 1 (power) switch upward. The 1 (power) indicator of the monitor lights up in green. 2 Turn on the computer. The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture. Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen tilt. If no picture appears on your screen Check that the power co
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1BACKLIGHT BACKL I GHT (page 11) Customizing Your Monitor Select the BACKLIGHT menu to adjust the brightness 100 Before making adjustments of the backlight. Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. ZZ... 1280 x1024 / 60Hz Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the EX I T best result. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the 2 CONTRAST 6 (page 11) CONTRAST on-screen menu. Select the CONTRAST menu to adjust the picture contrast. 100 Adju
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x Resetting the adjustments 8LANGUAGE (page14) LANGUAGE You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See Select LANGUAGE to ENGL I SH page 14 for more information on resetting the adjustments. change the language used on FRANÇA I S DEUTSCH menus or messages. ESPAÑOL I TA L I ANO Adjusting the backlight 1280 x1024 / 60Hz EX I T (BACKLIGHT) If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen 9 Other menus (page 14) RESET easier to see. Set the following menu OK item
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3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. Adjusting the picture’s sharpness For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. and centering (SCREEN) For Macintosh Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility]. x Automatic picture quality adjustment function 4 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and 5 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and press the OK button
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x Adjust the picture’s position manually Adjusting the color temperature (H CENTER/V CENTER) 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 from the default color temperature settings. 1 Load the Utility Disk. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature. 2 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. 1 Press the MENU button. For Windows The main menu
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Changing the gamma setting Additional settings (GAMMA) You can adjust the following options: RESET 0 You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the MENU LOCK picture’s original color shade. 1 Press the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Keep pressing the m button until the icon of the desired option item appears. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (GAMMA) and press the OK button. 3 Press th
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Reducing the power consumption Technical Features ( mode) If you set the mode to LOW by pressing the button on Power saving function the front of the monitor, the backlight level is reduced and the This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, power consumption is reduced, too. ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a Press the button several times until LOW appears. computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant
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If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected. Troubleshooting INFORMAT ION Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. CABLE D I SCONNECTED GO TO POWER SAVE 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 17. GO TO POWER SAVE If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen The moni
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Trouble symptoms and remedies If a problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom Check these items No picture If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, Check that the power cord is properly connected. or if the 1 (power) indicator will not Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position. light up wh
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Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 11). Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12). x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor Set the resolution to XGA (1024 × 768) on your computer (SDM-HS53). Set the resolution to SXGA (1280 × 1024) on your computer (SDM-HS73/HS93). Picture is ghosting Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes. Check that all plugs are firmly se
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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 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. 1 (power) indicator OK MENU If the picture disappears from the screen and the 1 (power) indicator is green GB 1 Tur
