TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM-S53 SDM-S73 SDM-S93 © 2003 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setup 2: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 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 monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. For the customers in the UK If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate UK power cord.
1 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 8, 15, 20) 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 (6). Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display 2 MENU button (pages 10, 11) This button turns the menu screen on and off.
SDM-S53/S73 Setup 8 9 q; The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the SDM-S53. Before using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: • LCD display • Power cord • HD15-HD15 video signal cable • CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) • Warranty card • Quick Setup Guide Setup 1:Connect the video signal cables SDM-S93 Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computerp Setup 2: Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) monitor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.
SDM-S93 Setup 3: Secure the cords and close the back cover 1 3 back cover 1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Remove the stand cover. cable holder 3 Secure the power cord and video signal cable using the cable holder on the cabinet (SDM-S53/S73). Secure the video signal cable using the cable holder on the cabinet (SDM-S93). 2 4 stand cover 4 Feed the power cord and the video signal cable into the stand, and secure them using the cable holder (SDM-S53/S73).
3 Turn on the computer. Setup 5: Adjusting the tilt The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture (page 10). This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. If no picture appears on your screen Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen angles. • Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. approx. approx.
Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments 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. Navigating the menu 4 SCREEN (page 12) Select the SCREEN menu to adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) or its centering (horizontal/vertical position). 5 COLOR (page 13) Select the COLOR menu to adjust the color temperature of the picture.
x Using the MENU, M/m, and OK buttons 1 Display the main menu. Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen. MENU Adjusting the backlight (BACKLIGHT) If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen easier to see. Note The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to HIGH, MIDDLE, or LOW (page 15). 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to select the menu item.
2 Load the CD-ROM. Adjusting the picture’s sharpness and centering (SCREEN) x Automatic picture quality adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen (page 15). 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and display the test pattern. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. For Macintosh Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].
x Adjust the picture’s position manually (H CENTER/V CENTER) If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s centering as follows. Adjusting the color temperature (COLOR) 1 Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53) You can select the color level of the picture’s white color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 1 Press the MENU button. 1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) on the computer.
Changing the gamma setting (GAMMA) 0 Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults (RESET) You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the picture’s original color shade. Reset the adjustments to the default settings. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select 2 Press the M/m buttons to select 0 (RESET) and (GAMMA) and press the OK button. The GAMMA menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button.
Technical Features Reducing the power consumption (ECO mode) If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the screen brightness. Power saving function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.
Horizontal frequency: 28–61 kHz (SDM-S53) 28–80 kHz (SDM-S73/S93) Vertical frequency: 48–75 Hz Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the monitor may take a longer time than normal to display the picture on the screen. This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so that next time, the monitor will function in the same way as when the monitor receives the signals that match one of the factory preset modes.
If “CABLE DISCONNECTED” appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected. I NFORMA T I ON CAB L E D I SCONNECT ED GO TO POWER SAVE “GO TO POWER SAVE” The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed.
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 20) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. 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 is fuzzy • Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 11). • Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12). x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor • Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) 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.
Displaying this monitor’s information While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the information box appears. Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear. MENU Self-diagnosis function This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or flash orange.
Specifications SDM-S53 SDM-S73/S93 LCD panel LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 15.0 inch Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28 – 61 kHz Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz Resolution Horizontal: Max.1024 dots Vertical: Max.768 lines Input signal levels RGB video signal 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, positive SYNC signal TTL level, 2.2 kΩ, positive or negative (Separate horizontal and vertical, or composite sync) 0.
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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. Model No. Serial 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.
TCO’99 Eco-document Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO’99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.
