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01GB01COV-AEP.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 30, 2002 10:44 AM
4-093-821-01(3)
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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
US
Operating Instructions
SDM-P232W
© 2002 Sony Corporation
SDM-S51/S71/S81
4-087-260-14 (1)
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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 a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup 2: Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output conn
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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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Rear of the display stand Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display 9 A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 9, 18, 22) This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch again. If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up, press the MAIN POWER switch (8). B MENU button (page 12) GB This button turns the menu screen on and off. C M/m buttons (page
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2 Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable Setup 3:Connect the power cord (analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the monitor’s Connect the computer according to the following AC IN connector. illustrations. 2 Connect it to a power outlet. x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer to the HD15 input 1 connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2 to AC IN to power outlet
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Setup 4:Bundle the cords and Setup 5:Turn on the monitor and cables computer 1 Remove the arm cover. 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the [. 2 Bundle the cords and cables inside of the stand. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. 3 Replace the arm cover and back cover. lights in red MAIN POWER arm cover 1 2 3 2 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front right of the back cover monitor. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green. lights in gre
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If no picture appears on your screen Setup 6:Adjust the tilt Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. approx. 5° approx. 20° If “No input signal” appears on the screen: – Check that the input priority setting is correct (page 16). – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. – Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the
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Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Press the INPUT button. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button. INPUT1: Select the input signal received at the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1, or at the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1. INPUT2: Select the input signal received at the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2, or at the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for I
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5 Close the menu. Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If Customizing Your Monitor no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds. Before making adjustments MENU Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. x Resetting the adjustments to the default Navigating the menu settings Y
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1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button. ADJUSTMENT menu. The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen. Backlight PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 1: HD15 Contrast 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Brightness” and Backlight : 100 Brightness Contrast : 50 press the OK button. Brightness : 50 Color Color : 9300K The “Br
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Fine tuning the color temperature x Selecting the Smoothing The setting is stored in memory for each video input connector, If the picture displayed at the “Full2” or “Full1” mode of “Zoom” respectively. is not smooth, use the picture smoothing function. PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 1: HD15 R : 110 Backlight : 100 G : 128 Contrast : 50 B : 140 Brightness : 50 Color : 9300K Gamma : Gamma2 Smoothing : Text Standard 1 Press the MENU button. Graphics The main menu appears on the screen. 1920 × 1200/60 Hz S
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4 Press the M/m buttons to select “Off” and press the OK button. INPUT SETTING menu To resume the automatic picture quality adjustment function You can adjust the following items using the INPUT SETTING 4 Select “On” in step above. menu. Auto Adjust INPUT SETTING 1: HD15 Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch) Phase You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. This Auto Adjust : On Pitch Phase : 20 adjustment is effective when the computer is connected to the Pitch
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Adjust the picture’s position manually x Selecting the Input Priority (H Center /V Center) When computers are connected to both of the monitor’s video If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s input connectors (DVI-D and HD15) for either INPUT1 or centering as follows. INPUT2, you can choose the connector to which a signal is input preferentially. 1 Set the resolution to 1920 × 1200 on the computer. For INPUT1, use “Input1 Priority,” and for INPUT2, use “Input
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x Menu Position You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on OPTION menu the screen. You can adjust the following items using the OPTION menu. 1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Menu Position” Zoom OPTION 1: HD15 and press the OK button. Menu Position Zoom : Full2 The “Menu Position” adjustment menu appears on the screen. Language Menu Position Language : English Menu Lock Menu Lock : Off 2 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired position. Reset Reset You can choo
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Automatic picture quality Technical Features adjustment function (analog RGB signal only) Power saving function When the monitor receives an input signal, it This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, automatically adjusts the picture’s position and ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power picture appears on the screen. Management Signaling) comp
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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. INFORMATION 1: HD15 Cable disconnected Go to power save On-screen messages 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 20. Go to power save The m
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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. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 22) 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 monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 9).
