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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-X53
SDM-X73
SDM-X93
© 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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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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L AC IN connector (page 8) Rear of the LCD display This connector connects the power cord (supplied). M 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. N Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT1. O HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) T
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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 INPUT2 (SDM-X53) or INPUT3 (SDM-X73/X93). 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 m
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x Connecting to a Macintosh Setup 3:Connect the power cord to the HD 15 input 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the connector (analog RGB) monitor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. 1 to AC IN to the computer’s output connector HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) to power outlet 2 (supplied) Macintosh power cord (supplied) When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied), if necessary. Connect the adapter to the compu
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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. 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the [, if it is not 2 Secure the video signal cable, audio cords and the already pressed. Make sure the 1 (power) indicator power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet. 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 Bu
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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 SDM-X53 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 : DVI-D DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2 SDM-X73/X93 On-screen message Input signal configuration (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) GB INPUT1 : HD15 HD15 input con
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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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If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this 3Press the m/M buttons to select “0 RESET” and monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture press the OK button. You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the The “RESET” menu appears on the screen. current input signal (See “AUTO” below). 4Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode If you still need to make further adjustments to the picture and press the OK button. quality OK: To reset a
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GAMMA menu INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING ON/OFF picture’s original color shade. menu, the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal, and changes the input automatically before the GAMMA monitor goes into the power saving mode. GAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 I NPUT SENSING GAMMA 3 AUTO ON AUTO OFF 1280x/ 1024 60Hz EX I T 1280x/ 1024 60Hz EX I T x Selecting the GAMMA 1 Press
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MENU LOCK menu LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting. ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S DEUTSCH MENU LOCK ESPAÑOL I TA L I ANO ON OFF 1280 x1024 / 60Hz EX I T 1280x/ 1024 60Hz EX I T 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press 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. 2Press the m/M buttons to s
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Reducing the power consumption Automatic picture quality (ECO mode) adjustment function (analog RGB signal only) If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the screen brightness from HIGH t When the monitor receives an input signal, it MIDDLE t LOW, and the power consumption is reduced. automatically adjusts the picture’s position and When you select “AUTO,” the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the s
