2-345-277-01(1) LCD Multi Function Display MFM-HT75W MFM-HT95 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Model No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Table of Contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Setup 1: Open the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setup 2: Connect the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parent menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activating the Parental Control feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Custom Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What the Ratings Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting “PIP” (Picture In Picture) (for PC 1/PC 2 only) . . . . . .
Precautions Warning on power connections • Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A. If you do not use the appropriate cord, this display will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. For the customers in the UK If you use the display in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate UK power cord.
For customers in the United States This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org). qd Installation on a wall or a mounting arm If you intend to install the display on a wall or a mounting arm, be sure to consult qualified personnel. A Remote control sensor This sensor receives a signal from the remote control.
M Connector cover (page 9) Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords. Rear of the LCD display qf Q PC 2 connectors 1 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for PC 2 (page 9) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals. 2 Audio input jack for PC 2 (page 9) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other equipment connected to PC 2.
TV (page 14): Remote control 8 9 MUTING DISPLAY 1 SLEEP 1 0 PC1 PC2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TV 2 3 MENU 4 qa Press to select the TV input. C Feature buttons (Picture Mode) (page 35): Press repeatedly to step through the Picture Mode. (Zoom) (page 22): Press repeatedly to step through the “Zoom” settings. (PinP) (page 30): Press repeatedly to step through the “PIP” settings. D MENU button (page 15) Press to turn the menu screen on and off. E 0-9 buttons (page 14) Use these buttons to input numbers.
Setup Before using your display, check that the following items are included in your carton: • LCD display • Remote control • Size AAA batteries (2) • Power cord • HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) • DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) • 75-ohm coaxial cable • CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) • Warranty card • Quick Setup Guide Setup 1: Open the stand Remove the connector cover.
To connect to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer to the audio input for PC 2 to the HD15 input x Connecting video equipment using the VIDEO 1 jacks If you intend to connect video equipment that has component video output jacks, such as a DVD player, follow the instructions below. Using a video signal cable (not supplied) and an audio cord (not supplied), connect the video equipment to the display’s VIDEO 1 jacks.
x Connecting video equipment using the VIDEO 2 jacks If you intend to connect video equipment that has composite/S video output jacks, such as a VCR, follow the instructions below. Using a video signal cable (not supplied) and an audio cord (not supplied), connect the video equipment to the display’s VIDEO 2 jacks. x Connecting an antenna If you intend to connect an antenna to receive the TV signal, follow the instructions below.
Setup 3: Connect the power cord 1 2 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the display’s AC IN connector. Setup 5:Turn on the display and other equipment 1 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the display. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green. CH lights in green 1 to AC IN 2 to the power outlet power cord (supplied) 2 Turn on the computer or other video equipment. 3 Press the signal.
If no picture appears on the screen • Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. • If “No Input Signal” appears on the screen: – 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 button (page 12). Setup 6: Adjust the tilt This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust the screen angles. approx.
Watching the TV Skipping unnecessary channels You can skip unnecessary channels when selecting channels using the CH +/– button. Setting the TV channels To watch TV programs, you need to run “Auto Program” to set up your channels. Perform the following “Auto Program” procedure before you watch TV programs for the first time. For details on the use of the menu and buttons, see “Navigating the menu” on page 15. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Channel) and press the OK button.
Using other features Customizing Your Display You can also use the following TV features. Before making adjustments x Watching TV programs with closed captions Set “Caption Vision” in the “Option” menu to “On.” For details, see “Setting “Caption Vision” (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)” on page 32. x Using the Parental Control feature Select control options in the “Parent” menu. For details, see “Parent menu” on page 25. Button operations (remote control) Press To MUTING Turn off the sound.
4 Adjust the item. Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the OK button. When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the display returns to the previous menu. 3 Select the item you want to adjust. Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, then press the OK button. OK , OK , 5 Close the menu. Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.
x Selecting the Picture Mode for TV/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 Picture menu You can adjust the following items using the “Picture” menu. • Mode DVI-D: PC 1 Picture Backlight Mode: Movie Backlight: 100 Contrast (Picture) Contrast: 70 Brightness: 50 Brightness Color: Hue: Sharpness: Color Color Temp.: 9300K Gamma: Gamma4 Hue Picture Mode Reset NR: Dynamic Picture: Sharpness 1280 × 1024/60 Hz Color Temp.
x Adjusting “Backlight” If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see. x Adjusting “Color” (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) You can change the color intensity of the picture displayed. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and press the OK button. The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
x Adjusting “Color Temp.” (for PC 1/PC 2 only) The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen. You can select the picture’s color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and press the OK button. The “Picture” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Color Temp.
x Resetting Picture Mode to the default You can reset the adjustments to the default settings. x Setting “Dynamic Picture” (for TV/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 only) You can set the “Dynamic Picture” function to on or off. This feature can be set for each available input. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 1 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Picture) and press the OK button. The “Picture” menu appears on the screen. Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
x Adjusting “Treble,” “Bass,” and “Balance” Audio menu You can adjust the following items using the “Audio” menu. The items in the “Audio” menu can be set for each available input. • Surround : TV Audio • Treble Surround: SRS WOW Treble: 0 • Bass Bass: 0 Balance: 0 Auto Volume: On • Balance MTS: Stereo Audio Reset • Auto Volume • MTS • Audio Reset Select Set OK Exit 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select press the OK button.
x Setting “MTS” (for TV only) Screen menu You can enjoy stereo, bilingual, and monaural programs. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Audio) and press the OK button. The “Audio” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “MTS” and press the OK button. The “MTS” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button. x Automatic picture quality adjustment function (for PC 2 only) For the MFM-HT75W • Normal: Original size. • Full: A picture is enlarged horizontally (linear) to fill the 15:9 screen. Useful for viewing Squeeze signal. • Wide Zoom: A picture is enlarged horizontally (nonlinear) to fill the 15:9 screen, keeping the original image as much as possible.
x Adjusting the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch) (for PC 2 only) x Adjusting the picture’s position manually (H Center /V Center) (for PC 2 only) You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s centering as follows. 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 768 (MFM-HT75W), or 1280 × 1024 (MFM-HT95) on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and display the test pattern.
4 Parent menu Press the M/m buttons to select “Select Country” and press the OK button. : TV Parent TV programs and movies shown on TV are given a rating signal based on the following rating systems. Lock: Select Country: Change Password Off U.S.A. Canada In the U.S.A.: U.S. Television Parental Guidelines to rate television programs (U.S. TV ratings), and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Guidelines to rate movies including those shown on TV (movie ratings).
Tip If you have forgotten your password, enter the master password “4357” (corresponding to “HELP” on a phone number pad) in step 3. You can then store a new password. Notes • If you entered “4357” as your password for the first time, you cannot store a new password (see step 3 of “Activating the Parental Control feature” on page 25). • When you select a Parental Control program and the indicator is displayed on the screen, you cannot view that program even if you enter “4357”.
Press the M/m buttons to select “TV Rating” and press the OK button. To unlock a rating, select and press the OK button. The indicator changes to “–” and all ratings above it are unlocked. : TV Parent TV Rating Rating TV-Y: TV-Y7: TV-G: TV-PG: TV-14: TV-MA: Some U.S. TV ratings have additional content ratings called “extenders.” The extenders are defined as follows: D (sexually suggestive Dialogue), FV (Fantasy Violence), L (coarse Language), S (Sexual situations) and V (Violence).
x What the Ratings Mean Ratings in the U.S.A. Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain programs, as follows: Option Description Child Suitable for children under the age of 7. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S. TV ratings: TV-Y, TV-G, and TV-NR Youth Suitable for children aged 7 and older. Viewable U.S. movie ratings: G, PG, NR, and N/A Viewable U.S.
Ratings in Canada Option Sony’s predetermined ratings These are original ratings that Sony has predetermined based on the viewer’s age. Each rating allows you to view certain programs, as follows: 14+ (Programming Parents are strongly cautioned to contains themes or exercise discretion in permitting content which may not viewing by pre-teens and early teens. be suitable for viewers under the age of 14) Option Description Child Suitable for children under the age of 8.
The “PIP Setting” menu appears on the screen. Option menu DVI-D: PC 1 Option PIP You can adjust the following items using the “Option” menu.
Note The inputs for main/sub pictures must be selected as shown below. Main Sub PC 1 PC 2 TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 6 Press the M/m buttons to select “Sub Position” and press the OK button. The “Sub Position” menu appears on the screen. DVI-D: PC 1 Option PIP On PIP Setting : Sub : Sub Size : Sub Position Audio Select : PIP On TV Large To change the sub picture’s size (PIP function: On) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
x Setting “Caption Vision” (for TV/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 only) • Off: You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Caption Vision” and press the OK button. The “Caption Vision” menu appears on the screen.
x Setting “Menu Lock” 3 You can lock in the menu adjustments to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting. Press the M/m buttons to select “All Reset” and press the OK button. The “All Reset” menu appears on the screen. DVI-D: PC 1 Option 1 2 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. PIP : Caption Vision : Input Sensing : Language : Menu Position Menu Lock : Demo Mode : All Reset Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button.
Technical Features Power saving function Using the display’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other equipment connected to the display’s audio input jacks. This display meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK.
Setting the Picture Mode You can select the Picture Mode using the button or “Mode” in the “Picture” menu. When you select “Auto,” the display automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings (Automatic brightness adjustment function). For more information, see “Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor)”. For details on using the “Mode” menu, see page 17. For details on using the button, see below. Press the button repeatedly.
Turning off the display automatically (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 Troubleshooting only) Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. You can set the display to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). On-screen messages Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly.
If “Cable Disconnected” appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector. I N F ORMA T I ON DV I - D : P C 1 Ca b l e D i s c o n n e c t e d If “Power will be turned off by off timer soon.” appears on the screen This indicates that the power provided to the display will be turned off by off timer in 1 minute. If “Power will be turned off by auto shut off soon.
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. For PC 1/PC 2 Symptom Check these items No picture. If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, or if the 1 (power) indicator will not light up when the 1 (power) switch is pressed, • Check that the power cord is properly connected.
Symptom Check these items Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled. • Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). Picture is fuzzy. • Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 18). • Adjusting the sharpness (page 18). • Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). xProblem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display • Check your graphics board manual for the proper display setting.
For TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 Symptom Check these items No picture. Cannot receive any channels. • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the display. • Check antenna cable connections. No sound./Noisy sound. Good picture, no sound. • Check audio cable connections. • Check the volume control. • Press the MUTING or VOL + button so that “Muting” disappears from the screen (pages 15, 34). • Disconnect your headphones. Remote control does not operate.
Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Screen size: 17 inch (43 cm) (MFM-HT75W) 19 inch (48 cm) (MFM-HT95) Display resolution: MFM-HT75W Horizontal: Max. 1280 dots Vertical: Max. 768 lines MFM-HT95 Horizontal: Max. 1280 dots Vertical: Max.
