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2-580-335-01(1)
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-S204E
© 2004 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 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup 2: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup 3: Bundle 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 points of light (red, Warning on power connections blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen, and Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. screen. This is not malfunction. For
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Rear of the display stand Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display 8 1 MENU OK INPUT MENU ECO A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator 2 (pages 8, 17) This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch again. If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up, press the MAIN POWER switch (7). 3 B MENU button (page 11) This button turns the menu screen on and of
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Rear of the LCD display Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following items are q; included in your carton: LCD display Power cord qa 9 HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) qs DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) qd Warranty card Quick Setup Guide Setup 1:Connect the video signal cables I AC IN connector (page 7) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). • Turn off the monito
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Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output x Connecting to a Macintosh connector (digital RGB) Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB). to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) to the computer’s output connector HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) to the computer’s DVI output (supplied) connector (digital RGB) Macintosh DVI-D video signal c
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Setup 3:Bundle the cords and Setup 4:Turn on the monitor and cables computer 1 Slide up the back cover. 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the [ (on), if it 2 Secure the video signal cables using the cable is not already pressed. Make sure the 1 (power) holder on the cabinet. indicator is lit in red. Note 3 Slide down the back cover. The monitor is factory shipped with the MAIN POWER switch set to [ (on). 4 Bundle all the cords and cab
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If no picture appears on your screen Setup 5:Adjust the height and tilt Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen: Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any angles. key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. – Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT butto
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Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Press the INPUT button. The input signal change each time you press this button. INPUT On-screen message Input signal configuration (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) INPUT1 : HD15 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT2 : HD15 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2 INPUT3 : DVI-D DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT3 10
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4 Adjust the item. Press the m/M buttons to make the adjustment, then press the Customizing Your Monitor OK button. When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the Before making adjustments display returns to the previous menu. Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making OK adjustments. , You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu 5 Close the menu.
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3Press them/M buttons to select “ BACKLIGHT” and press the OK button. PICTURE ADJUST menu The “BACKLIGHT” menu appears on the screen. You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUST menu. 4 Press the m/M buttons to adjust the light level and press the OK button. MODE (ECO mode) P I CTURE ADJUST BACKLIGHT HIGH CONTRAST 6 x Adjusting the CONTRAST 6 : 1 0 0 : 7 0 BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture contrast. : 5 0 SMOOTHING SMOOTHING
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3 Press the m/M buttons to select “SMOOTHING” and x Make further automatic adjustments to the press the OK button. picture quality for the current input signal The SMOOTHING menu appears on the screen. (AUTO) 4 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode. 1 Press the MENU button. The smoothing effect becomes stronger in the order of The main menu appears on the screen. TEXTtSTANDARDtGRAPHICS. TEXT: To make the characters appear clear. (This mode is 2 Press the m/M buttons to select
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9 Press the m/M buttons to select “PITCH” and press the OK button. COLOR menu The “PITCH” adjustment menu appears on the screen. You can select the picture’s color level for the white color field 10 Press the m/M buttons until the vertical stripes from the default color temperature settings. disappear. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature. Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear. COLOR 9300K 6500K sRGB USER ADJUST 1600x/ 1200 60Hz EX I T Note 11 Click [END] on t
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4 Press the m/M buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue) The ZOOM menu appears on the screen. and press the OK button. Then press the m/M 3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode. buttons to adjust the color temperature and press FULL2 (The default setting): The input signal is the OK button. displayed on the screen in full, irrespective of the Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by picture’s mode or resolution. increasing or decreasing the R and B components with r
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2 Press the m/M buttons to select (INPUT 0 RESET menu SENSING ON/OFF) and press the OK button. The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen. Reset the adjustments to the default settings. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode RESET and press the OK button. OK CANCEL ON: When the selected input terminal has no input signal, or when you select an input terminal by the INPUT button on the monitor and the terminal has no input signal, the on-screen message appears 1600x/ 1200 6
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Reducing the power consumption Technical Features (ECO mode) If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor Power saving function repeatedly, you can select the screen brightness. 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 : ECO HIGH Management) Standard compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below. ECO : ECO MID
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Automatic picture quality adjustment function (analog RGB signal only) When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen. The 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
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If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input via the currently Troubleshooting selected connector. When INPUT SENSING ON/OFF (page 15) is set to ON, the Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. monitor finds another input signal and changes the input automatically. On-screen messages INFORMAT ION NO I NPUT S I GNAL If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the I NPUT # : XXXX X following messages appears on the scr
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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. For further information and troubleshooting assistance, please visit Sony support website at: http://www.sony.net/ 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 monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is o
