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4-077-619-11(1)
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Manual de instrucciones
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Istruzioni per l’uso
SDM-N50PS
© 2000 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Step 1: Connect the media engine to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 2: Connect the display and media engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 3: Connect the power cord. . . . . . .
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About the bright points of light or black dots Precautions Bright points of light (red, blue or green) or black dots may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a Warning on power connections malfunction. The LCD screen is made with high- • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, precision technology and more than 99.99% of the be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. picture element is intact. However, some of the picture For the customers in the U.
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To install the display horizontally or vertically To adjust the angle This display can be installed either horizontally or vertically using This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below with the supplied display stand. the supplied display stand. Open the display stand until the click sound is heard. To adjust the angle, hold the front base and push (or pull) the rear Put the display on the stand, aligning the mark which shows the leg outward (or inward) until the desired angle i
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1 1 1 1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 17, 21) Identifying parts and controls This switch turns the display on and off. The indicator lights up in green when the monitor is turned on. See the pages in parentheses for further details. The indicator lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode. LCD display 2 2 2 2 MENU button (page 13) Front This button displays the main menu. 3 3 3 3 6 (contrast) button (page 13) This button displays the CONTRAST menu. 4 4 4 4 8 (brigh
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qg qg qg qg HD15 (RGB) input 2 connector (INPUT2) (page 8) Media engine This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. The pin assignment is the same as qf. SYSTEM CONNECTER ( ) TO DISPLAY qh qh qh qh AC IN connector (page 9) This connector provides AC power to the monitor. INPUT 1 qj qj qj qj AC power switch (page 9) AUDIO IN This switch turns the media engine on and off. When the AC INPUT 2 power switch is turned on or off, the display automatically turns
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x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Setup Use the supplied Macintosh adapter. Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • LCD display • Media engine •Display stand • Media engine stand •Power cord to INPUT1 or • System connecting cable (2 m) INPUT2 connector (applicable cable type: DP-2) • HD15 (RGB) video signal cable • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) • Macintosh adapter • Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk Macintosh a
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If no picture appears on your screen Step 3:Connect the power cord • Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer. • Check that the media engine is on. With the display, media engine, and computer switched off, • If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, the computer is first connect the power cord to the media engine, then connect it in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the to a power outlet. keyboard or moving the mouse. • If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the s
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To close the display stand Installing the display vertically While sliding the stopper up, close the display stand. This display can be installed either horizontally or vertically using the supplied display stand. To switch to the horizontal or vertical viewing position First install the supplied WinPortrait (for Windws 95/98 and NT4.0) or MacPortrait (for Macintosh). To switch the view, press Shift + Ctrl + R on the keyboard. For more information, see the The stopper supplied software’s i
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Selecting the on-screen menu Selecting the input signal language (LANGUAGE) You can connect two computers to this monitor using the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 connectors. To select one of the two computers, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese versions use the INPUT button. of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English. Press the INPUT button. The input signal and corresponding input indicator, “1” (INPUT 1 Press the MENU button. 1) or “2” (INPUT 2) change
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4 4 4 4 V CENTER (page 14) VCENTER Select the V CENTER menu Customizing Your Monitor to adjust the picture’s vertical centering. Before making adjustments 25 Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the best result. EX I T 5 5 ZOOM (page 15) 5 5 You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the ZOOM Select the ZOOM menu to on-screen menu. ON adjust the picture’s size OFF according to the input signal’s as
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x Using the MENU, M(+)/m(–), and OK buttons Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST) 1 Display the main menu. Contrast adjustment is made using a separate CONTRAST menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your from the main menu (page 12). This setting is stored in memory screen. for the signal from the currently selected input connector. MENU 1 Press the 6 (contrast) button. The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. CONTRAST 70 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. Press the M(+)/m(–)
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8 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select (PHASE) Eliminating flicker or blurring and press the OK button. The PHASE menu appears on the screen. (PHASE/PITCH) 9 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to adjust the phase. When the monitor receives an input signal, the automatic picture Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. quality function of this monitor is activated. This function automatically adjusts the phase, pitch, and picture position to ensure that a clear picture appears on t
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4 If necessary, fine tune the color temperature. Displaying a low-resolution signal First press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to at the actual resolution (ZOOM) select R (Red) or B (Blue) and press the OK button, and then press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to adjust the color temperature. This monitor is preset at the factory to display pictures on the Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by screen in full, irrespe
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Resetting the adjustments (RESET) Additional settings (Option) You can reset the adjustments. You can adjust the following options: • BASS BOOST 1 Press the MENU button. • BACKLIGHT The main menu appears on the screen. • POWER SAVE • LANGUAGE 2 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select 0 (RESET) • MENU LOCK and press the OK button. The RESET menu appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. You can reset the adjustment data in either of the following The main menu appears on the screen. two ways:
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Technical Features Power saving function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, NUTEK, and ENERGY STAR. If the monitor is connected to a computer or graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically enter the power saving mode. Power consumption state Power consumption AC power indicator 1 (power) indicator normal operation 28 W green green power saving mode ≤ 3 W orange orange 1 (power): off ≤ 3 Wred off AC power:
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If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected Troubleshooting from the currently selected connector. Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. INFORMAT ION CABLE D I SCONNECTED On-screen messages I NPUT : 1 GO TO POWER SAVE If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 19. If OUT OF SCAN RAN
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Trouble symptoms and remedies If a problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 21) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom Check these items No picture If the media engine’s AC power • Check that the power cord is properly connected. indicator is not lit If the media engine’s AC power • Check that the display’s 1 (power) switch is in the “on” positi
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Symptom Check these items The picture does not switch to the xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment vertical view • Install the supplied WinPortrait (for Windows 95/98 and NT4.0) or MacPortrait (for Macintosh) (page 10). For more information, see the supplied software’s instruction manual. If the software does not work properly, contact the software’s customer service. Picture flickers, bounces, • Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). oscillates, or is scrambled • Isolat
