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3-868-361-25(1)
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Manual de instrucciones
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Istruzioni per l’uso
SDM-N50
© 1999 Sony Corporation
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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 To enjoy clear sound from the built-in stereo speaker . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Step 1: Connect the media engine to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2: Connect the display and media engine
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About the bright points of light or black dots Precautions Bright points of light (red, blue or green) or black dots may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a Warning on power connections malfunction. The LCD screen is made with high- • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, precision technology and more than 99.99 % of the be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. picture element is intact. However, some of the picture For the customers in the U
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To adjust the tilt and height To use the display comfortably This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. This display is designed so that you can set it up at a comfortable viewing angle. Adjust the viewing angle of your display according to the height of the desk and chair, and so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes. 90° To enjoy clear sound from the built- in stereo speaker 40° This monitor has a built-in stereo speaker in base of the display stand. We
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6 2 (volume) +/– and M(+)/m(–) buttons Identifying parts and controls (pages 10, 12) These buttons display the VOLUME menu and function as See the pages in parentheses for further details. the M(+)/m(–) buttons when selecting the menu items and making adjustments. LCD display 7 INPUT and OK button, and indicator (pages 10, 12) This button selects the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 (HD15 (RGB) connectors) video input signal. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press t
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qg HD15 (RGB) input 2 connector (INPUT2) (page 8) Media engine This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. The pin assignment is the same as qf. SYSTEM CONNECTER ( ) TO DISPLAY qh AC IN connector (page 9) This connector provides AC power to the monitor. INPUT 1 qj AC power switch (page 9) AUDIO IN This switch turns the monitor on and off. When the AC power INPUT 2 switch is turned on, the display automatically turns on. qk AC power indicator (page 17) This
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x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Setup Use the supplied Macintosh adapter. Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • LCD display • Media engine • Media engine stand •Power cord • System connecting cable (2 m) to INPUT1 or (applicable cable type: DP-2) INPUT2 connector • HD15 (RGB) video signal cable • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) • Macintosh adapter • Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk • Macintosh Utility Disk M
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If no picture appears on your screen Step 3:Connect the power cord • Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer. • Check that the media engine is on. With the media engine, display, and computer switched off, • If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, the computer is first connect the power cord to the media engine, then connect it in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the to a power outlet. keyboard or moving the mouse. • If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the s
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Using the stereo speaker Selecting the input signal You can listen to music, sounds, and other audio files using the You can connect two computers to this monitor using the INPUT stereo speaker of your monitor. 1 and INPUT 2 connectors. To select one of the two computers, Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the audio output jack of your use the INPUT button. computer or other audio equipment using the supplied audio cord (stereo miniplug). Press the INPUT button. The input signal and corresponding i
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4 V CENTER (page 13) VCENTER Select the V CENTER menu Customizing Your Monitor to adjust the picture’s vertical centering. Before making adjustments 25 Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the best result. EX I T 5 ZOOM (page 14) You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the ZOOM Select the ZOOM menu to on-screen menu. ON adjust the picture’s sharpness OFF according to the input signal’s aspect ra
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x Using the MENU, M(+)/m(–), and OK buttons Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST) 1 Display the main menu. Contrast adjustment is made using a separate CONTRAST menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your from the main menu (page 11). This setting is stored in memory screen. for the signal from the currently selected input connector. MENU 1 Press the 6 (contrast) button. The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. CONTRAST 70 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. Press the M(+)/m(–)
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8 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select (PHASE) Eliminating flicker or blurring and press the OK button. The PHASE menu appears on the screen. (PHASE/PITCH) 9 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons until the screen color When the monitor receives an input signal, the automatic picture becomes uniform. quality adjustment function of this monitor automatically adjusts Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. the picture position, phase, and pitch, and ensures that a clear picture appear
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4 If necessary, fine tune the color temperature. Displaying a low-resolution signal First press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to at the actual resolution (ZOOM) select R (Red) or B (Blue) and press the OK button, and then press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to adjust the color temperature. This monitor is preset at the factory to display pictures on the Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by screen in full, irrespe
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Resetting the adjustments (RESET) Additional settings (Option) This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the You can adjust the following options: RESET menu to reset the adjustments. • WIDE STEREO • BASS BOOST 1 Press the MENU button. • BACKLIGHT The main menu appears on the screen. • LIGHT SENSOR • POWER SAVE 2 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select 0 0 0 0 (RESET) • USER SENSOR and press the OK button. • LANGUAGE The RESET menu appears on the screen. •MENU LOCK Reset the settings a
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Adjusting the backlight Selecting the on-screen menu language If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight. English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese versions First press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is (BACKLIGHT) and press the OK button. Then press English. the M(+)/m(–) buttons to adjust the desired light level. First press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select (LANGUAGE) and press the OK button. Then press Automatic
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Technical Features Power saving function (user sensor/power saving mode) 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 DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically enter the power saving mode. It automatically enters the low power consumption mode when the user sensor detects the absence of a user. Power consumption state Power consumption AC po
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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 backlight is set to the most appropriate level by setting the light sensor to ON. The default setting of the brightness of the backlight is set to its maximum. When the light sensor setting is set to ON, the monitor adjusts the brightness of the backlight linearly from its lower- to
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If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected Troubleshooting from the currently selected connector. Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. INFORMAT ION CABLE D I SCONNECTED On-screen messages I NPUT : 1 GO TO POWER SAVE 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 20. If OUT OF SCAN RAN
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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 22) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom Check these items No picture If the AC power indicator is not lit • Check that the power cord is properly connected. If the AC power indicator is red • Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position. The AC power indica
