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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-S53
SDM-S73
SDM-S93
© 2003 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: 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 1 (power) indicator Identifying parts and controls (pages 8, 15, 20) This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) See the pages in parentheses for further details. indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch again. Front of the LCD display If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up, press the MAIN POWER switch (6). 2 MENU button (pages 10, 11) This button turns the menu screen on and off. 1 3 M/m buttons (page 11) These buttons are u
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SDM-S53/S73 Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following items are 8 9 included in your carton: LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable q; CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) Warranty card Quick Setup Guide The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the Setup 1:Connect the video signal SDM-S53. cables SDM-S93 Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. Notes 9 Do not touch the pins of the v
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x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible Setup 2:Connect the power cord computerp 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the to the HD 15 monitor’s AC IN connector. input connector (analog RGB) 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. SDM-S53/S73 1 to AC IN to the computer’s HD15 output connector (analog RGB) HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) IBM PC/AT or (supplied) compatible computer x Connecting to a Macintosh computer to a power outlet 2 to the HD 15 inp
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SDM-S93 Setup 3:Secure the cords and 1 3 close the back cover back cover 1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Remove the stand cover. cable holder 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 2 4 on the cabinet (SDM-S93). stand cover 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 t
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MENU OK ECO 3 Turn on the computer. Setup 5:Adjusting the tilt The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. monitor’s controls to adjust the picture (page 10). Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen If no picture appears on your screen angles. Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. approx. approx. 5° 30° If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen: The com
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4SCREEN (page12) SCREEN Select the SCREEN menu to Customizing Your Monitor adjust the picture’s sharpness AUTO PHASE (phase/pitch) or its centering P I TCH Before making adjustments H CENTER (horizontal/vertical V CENTER Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. position). 1280 x1024 / 60Hz For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making EX I T adjustments. 5COLOR (page13) You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the COLOR Select th
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x Using the MENU, M/m, and OK buttons Adjusting the backlight 1 Display the main menu. (BACKLIGHT) Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen. If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen easier to see. MENU Note The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to HIGH, MIDDLE, or LOW (page 15). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. Press the M/m buttons to display the desired
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2 Load the CD-ROM. Adjusting the picture’s 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and sharpness and centering display the test pattern. For Windows (SCREEN) Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. For Macintosh x Automatic picture quality adjustment Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility]. function 4 Press the MENU button. When the monitor receives an input signal, it The main menu appears on the screen. automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch)
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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 1 Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53) from the default color temperature settings. 1280 × 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 but
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0 Resetting the adjustment data Changing the gamma setting to the defaults (RESET) (GAMMA) Reset the adjustments to the default settings. 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. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select 0 (RESET) and press the OK button. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (GAMMA) and The RESET menu ap
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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 ECO : USER computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power 100 Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below. ECO : E
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Horizontal frequency: 28–61 kHz (SDM-S53) 28–80 kHz (SDM-S73/S93) Troubleshooting Vertical frequency: 48–75 Hz Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. 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 On-screen messages that next time, the monitor will function in the
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If “CABLE DISCONNECTED” appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected. INFORMAT ION CABLE D I SCONNECTED 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. GB 17
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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. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 20) 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 monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 8).
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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 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) on your computer. Picture is ghosting Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes. Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. Picture is not centered or sized
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Displaying this monitor’s information Self-diagnosis function While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is information box appears. a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear. blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator i
