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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-M51
© 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Step 1: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 2: Connect the audio cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 3: Connect the power c
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About the built-in stereo speaker Precautions Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy discs away from the speaker’s opening as the speakers generate a Warning on power connections magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, magnetic tapes and discs. be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A. About the bright points of light or black dots
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1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 17, 21) Identifying parts and controls This switch turns the display on and off. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is See the pages in parentheses for further details. turned on, and either flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode. Front of the LCD display 2 MENU button (pages 11, 12) This button displays the main menu. 3 6 (contrast) button (page 12) MENU This button displays
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qd HD15 (RGB) input connector/HD15 (RGB) video Rear of the LCD display signal cable (page 7) This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin No. Signal OPEN 1Red 2Green (Sync on Green) 3Blue 4 ID (Ground) 5 DDC Ground* 6 Red Ground 7 Green Ground 8 Blue Ground 9 DDC + 5V* 10 Ground 11 ID (Ground) 12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* 13 H. Sync 14 V. Sync 15 Data Clock (SCL)* * DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA. qf C
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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 • Power cord • AC adapter • HD15 (RGB) video signal cable (this cable is already connected to the monitor) • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) •Cord clip (2) • Macintosh adapter • Windows Monitor Information/Windows Utility/Macintosh Utility Disk • Warranty card Macintosh adapter • Notes for Macinto
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Step 2:Connect the audio cord Step 4:Secure the cords and close the back cover Open the back cover and turn off the display before connecting. Note 1 Remove the cable holder. Do not open the back cover more than 90 degrees, otherwise damage may result to the back cover or latch. to audio input Cable holder OPEN 2 Secure the cables and cords with the cable holder. to audio input of the computer or other audio audio cord (supplied) equipment Cable holder Step 3:Connect the power cord 3 Clos
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Adjusting the monitor’s resolution and color number Step 5:Turn on the monitor and Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to your computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to computer your computer or video board. The color palette setting and the actual number of colors are as follows: • High Color (16 bit) t 65,536 colors 1 Press the 1 (power) switch. t • True Color (24 bit) about 16.77 million colors The indicator of the monitor lights up in
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3 Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust Adjusting the tilt and height screen height. This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. 70° 30° 40° 64° To adjust the angles, follow the procedure of the steps below. Note When adjusting the screen tilt and height, proceed slowly and carefully, 1 Grasp the lower middle part of the display while being sure not to hit the LCD panel against the desk or the base of the holding the display stand, then, tilt the LCD panel disp
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4 V CENTER (page 13) VCENTER Select the V CENTER menu Customizing Your Monitor to adjust the picture’s vertical centering. Before making adjustments 50 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 COLOR (page 14) You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the COLOR Select the COLOR menu to on-screen menu. 9300K adjust the color temperature 6500K 5 000K of the picture. This adjusts
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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 11). screen. 1 Press the 6 (contrast) button. MENU The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. CONTRAST 70 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. 48.4kHz / 60Hz Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to select the menu it
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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 until the horizontal When the monitor receives an input signal, the automatic picture stripes are at a minimum. quality adjustment function of this monitor automatically adjusts Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. the picture position, phase, and pitch, and ensures that a clear picture
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To change the GAMMA setting Adjusting the color temperature You can select the GAMMA setting from [1] - [3]. The highest (COLOR) setting is [3]. The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color 1 Press the MENU button. temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. The main menu appears on the screen. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the temperature is high. 2 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select (COLOR) 9300K is generally suita
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Resetting the adjustments (RESET) Additional settings (Option) This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the You can adjust the following options: RESET menu to reset the adjustments. • BACKLIGHT • POWER SAVE 1 Press the MENU button. • LANGUAGE The main menu appears on the screen. •MENU LOCK 2 Press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select 0 (RESET) 1 Press the MENU button. and press the OK button. The main menu appears on the screen. Reset the settings according to the following instructions
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Selecting the on-screen menu language English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English. First press the M(+)/m(–) buttons to select (LANGUAGE) and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(–) button to select a language and press the OK button. LANGUAGE ENGL I SH DEUTSCH Ç FRAN AIS ESPA ÑOL ITAL I ANO EX I T • ENGLISH • DEUTSCH: German • FRANÇAIS: French • ESPAÑOL: Spanish • ITALIANO: Italian • : Japanese L
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Automatic picture quality Technical Features adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically Power saving function matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, of the screen. (See Appendix for a list of the factory preset ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a modes.) computer or video graphics
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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 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 RANGE appears
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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 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 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position. light up wh
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Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy • Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 12). • Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13). xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment • Set the resolution to XGA (1024 x 768) 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 • Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13). properly • Adjust the p
