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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-HX73
SDM-HX93
© 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup 2: Connect the audio cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setup 3: Connect the power c
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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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A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator Identifying parts and controls (pages 9, 19, 24) To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch. See the pages in parentheses for further details. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the display is in the Front of the LCD display power saving mode. B Light sensor (page 20) MENU This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area. MENU Be sure not to cover the sensor wi
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K AC IN connector (page 8) Rear of the LCD display This connector connects the power cord (supplied). L Security Lock Hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington. M Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio ql output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT1. N HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 qa qs (p
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Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB) Setup Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for Before using your monitor, check that the following items are INPUT3. included in your carton: LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) to the DVI-D input Audio cord (stereo miniplug) connector (digital CD-
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x Connecting to a Macintosh Setup 3:Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the to the HD 15 input monitor’s AC IN connector. connector (analog RGB) 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. 1 to AC IN to the computer’s output connector HD15-HD15 video signal to power outlet 2 cable (analog RGB) (supplied) Macintosh power cord (supplied) When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied), if necessary. Connect the adapter to the co
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Setup 4:Bundle the cords and Setup 5:Turn on the monitor and cables computer 1 Slide up the back cover. 1Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the monitor. 2 Secure the video signal cable, audio cords and the The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green. power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet. 3 Slide down the back cover. MENU lights in green OK INPUT 1 back cover 2 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the INPUT button to select the desired input signal. The selected input’s picture a
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MENU OK INPUT MENU OK INPUT If no picture appears on your screen Setup 6:Adjust the tilt and swivel 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
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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 GB 11
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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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x PICTURE menu PICTURE/AUDIO menu You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE menu. BACKLIGHT P I CTURE You can adjust the following items using PICTURE/AUDIO MOVIE CONTRAST 6 menu. : 1 0 0 BRIGHTNESS : 7 0 MODE P I CTURE/AUDIO GAMMA menu : 5 0 (GAME/MOVIE/PC/AUTO) COLOR menu MOVIE PICTURE SHARPNESS SHARPNESS 1280x/ 1024 60Hz AUDIO EX I T MODE RESET 0 1280x/ 1024 60Hz EX
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Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS 2 Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ Adjust the picture brightness (black level). AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. 2Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the m/
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1 Press the MENU button. 5Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode The main menu appears on the screen. and press the OK button. SURROUND 2 Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ SRS WOW AUDIO) and press the OK button. OFF The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. 1280 x1024 / 60Hz EX I T The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. • SRS WOW: Deep rich bass tone and clear high tone 4 Press the m/M buttons to sel
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x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch) SCREEN menu (analog RGB You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. This signal only) adjustment is effective when the computer is connected to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB). You can adjust the following items using the SCREEN menu. AUTO SCREEN 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. PHASE PITCH AUTO 2 Load the CD-ROM. PHASE H CENTER P I TCH H CENTER V CENTER 3 Start the CD-ROM, select
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x Adjust the picture’s position manually INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu (H CENTER /V CENTER) If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING ON/OFF centering as follows. menu, the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal, and changes the input automatically before the 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. monitor goes into the power saving mode. I NPUT SENSING 2 Load the CD-ROM. AUTO
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MENU LOCK menu LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or ENGL I SH resetting. FRANÇA I S DEUTSCH MENU LOCK ESPAÑOL I TA L I ANO ON OFF 1280 x1024 / 60Hz EX I T 1280 x1024 / 60Hz 1 Press the MENU button. EX I T The main menu appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. 2Press the m/M buttons to select (LANGUAGE) The main menu appears on the screen. and press the OK button. The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the m/M buttons to
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Power saving function Technical Features 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 Controlling the volume Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will Using the monitor’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to automatically reduce power consumption as shown below. sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio in
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Setting the MODE (PICTURE/ Automatic picture quality adjustment function (analog RGB AUDIO) ( mode) signal only) If you press the button on the right side of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the MODE from GAME t When the monitor receives an input signal, it MOVIE t PC t AUTO. automatically adjusts the picture’s position and When you select “AUTO,” the monitor automatically adjusts the sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear screen brightness according to the brightness o
