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2-580-337-01(1)
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-S73E
SDM-S74E
© 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: Pull the stand lock pin out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup 2: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup 3: Connect the power
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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 9, 16) This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) See the pages in parentheses for further details. indicator is red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch The illustrations of the monitor in this page are the SDM-S74E. again. If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up, press the MAIN POWER switch (6). Front of the LCD display 2 MENU button (pages 11, 12) This button turns the menu screen on and
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SDM-S73E Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following items are 7 9 included in your carton: LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) q; DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) (SDM-S74E only) CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) Warranty card Quick Setup Guide SDM-S74E Setup 1:Pull the stand lock pin out stand lock pin 7 AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). 8 DVI-D
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Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 Setup 2:Connect the video signal output connector (analog RGB) cables Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s HD 15 input connector (analog RGB). • Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. Connect the computer according to the following illustrations. When connecting the computer to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB), refer to “Connect a x Connecting to an IBM PC/
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Setup 3:Connect the power cord Setup 4:Secure the cords and close the back cover 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitor’s AC IN connector. 1 Secure the power cord and video signal cables using the cable holder on the cabinet. 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. 2 Secure the cables and cord using the cable holder SDM-S73E on the stand. 3 Slide down the back cover. SDM-S73E 1 to AC IN 3 1 back cover cable holder 2 to a power outlet 2 power cord (supplied) cab
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If no picture appears on your screen Setup 5:Turn on the monitor and Check that the power cord and the video signal cables are computer properly connected. If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen: 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the right – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any side of the monitor in the direction of the [, if it is not key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. already pressed. Make sure the 1 (power) indicator – Check that the input sig
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Setup 6:Adjusting the height and Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) (SDM-S74E only) tilt Press the m/M buttons. This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. The input signal change each time you press these buttons. Hold both sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen angles. INPUT approx. approx. 5° 30° On-screen message Input signal configuration (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) INPUT1 : DVI-D DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT2
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5COLOR (page14) COLOR Select the COLOR menu to Customizing Your Monitor 9300K adjust the color temperature 6500K USER ADJUST of the picture. This adjusts Before making adjustments the tone of the screen. Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. 1280 x1024 / 60Hz EX I T For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making any adjustments after monitor is connected to the computer and turned on. 6GAMMA (page15) GAMMA Select the GAMMA menu to GAMMA 1 You can make
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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 17). 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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x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually Adjusting the picture’s (PHASE/PITCH) You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. sharpness and centering (SCREEN) (SDM-S73E/S74E analog 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. RGB signal only) 2 Load the CD-ROM. Note 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the region and model, and When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI-D input connector, display the test pattern. adjustment is not necessary. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows
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12 Press the OK button. Return to the SCREEN menu. Adjusting the color temperature (COLOR) 13 Press the m/M buttons to select and press the OK button. You can select the color level of the picture’s white color field Return to the menu screen. from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature. x Adjust the picture’s position manually (H CENTER/V CENTER) 1 Press the MENU button. If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust t
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3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button. Changing the gamma setting AUTO ON: When the selected input terminal has no (GAMMA) input signal, or when you select an input terminal by the m/M buttons on the monitor and the terminal has You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the no input signal, the on-screen message appears picture’s original color shade. (page 18) and the monitor checks the input signal to another input terminal a
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Locking the menus and Technical Features controls (MENU LOCK) Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or Power saving function resetting. This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, 1 Press the MENU button. ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a The main menu appears on the screen. computer or video graphics board that is DPM (Display Power Management) Standard compliant, the monitor will automatically 2 Press the m/M buttons to sele
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If input signals do not match one of the factory Reducing the power consumption preset modes (ECO mode) When the monitor receives an input signal that does not match one of the factory preset modes, the automatic picture quality If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor adjustment function of this monitor is activated to ensure that a repeatedly, you can select the screen brightness. clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following monitor frequency ranges):
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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. On the SDM-S74E, when INPUT SENSING (page 15) is set to Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. AUTO ON, the monitor finds another input signal and changes the input automatically. On-screen messages SDM-S73E INFORMAT ION If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the NO I NPUT S I GNA L following messages appears on
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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. 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 9). light up when the 1 (power) switch is pressed, If the 1 (power) indicator turns on Check that the 1
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Symptom Check these items Picture flickers, bounces, Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13). oscillates, or is scrambled Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit. Change the orientation of the monitor. x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting. Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh
