TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions SDM-HS73P © 2003 Sony Corporation US
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Step 1: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 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.
Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. The 1 (power) switch and the control buttons are on the lower right part of the front of the monitor. 1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 15, 19) To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch upward. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode. Front of the LCD display Press upward to turn the display on or off.
Rear of the LCD display 8 AC IN connector (page 8) Connect the power cord (supplied). 9 HD15 (RGB) input connector (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 Open the back cover. Pin No. Signal 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 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.
x Connecting to a Macintosh computer Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: • LCD display • Power cord • HD15-HD15 video signal cable • Cord strap • Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions) • Warranty card • Quick Setup Guide When connecting this monitor to a Macintosh computer, use the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) if necessary.
Step 2: Connect the power cord With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. Step 3: Secure the cords and close the back cover 1 Bundle the cables and cords. Using the supplied cord strap, bundle the cables and cords. to AC IN Cord strap to a power outlet power cord (supplied) 8 2 Close the back cover.
Step 4: Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Press the 1 (power) switch upward. Adjusting the tilt This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Approx. 5° Approx. 20° The 1 (power) indicator of the monitor lights up in green. 2 Turn on the computer. The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture. Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen tilt.
Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the best result. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Adjusting to the desired brightness 1 BACKLIGHT (page 11) Select the BACKLIGHT menu to adjust the brightness of the backlight. 100 ZZ...
8 LANGUAGE (page 14) Select LANGUAGE to change the language used on menus or messages. L A N G UA G E ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S DEUTSCH ESPA ÑOL I TA L I ANO 1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0Hz EX I T 9 Other menus (page 14) Set the following menu items. • RESET 0 • MENU LOCK RESET OK CANCEL 1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0Hz EX I T x Resetting the adjustments You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See page 14 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness and centering (SCREEN) x Automatic picture quality adjustment function 3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. For Macintosh Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility]. 4 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
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) 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. 1 Load the Utility Disk. 2 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].
Changing the gamma setting (GAMMA) You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the picture’s original color shade. Additional settings You can adjust the following options: • RESET 0 • MENU LOCK 1 Press the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select 2 Keep pressing the m button until the icon of the (GAMMA) and press the OK button. The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.
Technical Features 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. Power mode Power consumption 1 (power) indicator normal operation 45 W (max.) green active off* (deep sleep)** 1 W (max.) orange power off 1 W (max.
If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected. I NFORMA T I ON CAB L E D I SCONNECT ED 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 17.
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 19) 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 SXGA (1280 × 1024) 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.
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. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
