2-583-745-11(1) TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions SDM-HS75P SDM-HS95P © 2004 Sony Corporation GB
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: Open the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 2: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 3: 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) 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 display Press upward to turn the display on or off.
9 Back cover (page 8) Remove this cover when you connect/disconnect cables or cords. Rear of the display 0 AC IN connector (page 8) Connect the power cord (supplied). qa DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev.1.0. qs HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2 (page 7) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. 9 Remove the back cover.
Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector (analog RGB) Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: • LCD display • Power cord • HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) • DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) • Cord strap • CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.
Step 3: 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 4: Secure the cords and replace 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 The illustration of the back of the monitor shown here is that of the SDM-HS75P. The same applies for the other models. power cord (supplied) 2 Replace the back cover.
Step 5: Turn on the monitor and computer Adjusting the tilt This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below. Approx. 20° 1 Press the 1 (power) switch upward. 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.
PICTURE menu 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. You can adjust the following items using PICTURE menu.
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 “ GAMMA” and press the OK button. The GAMMA menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select “ BACKLIGHT” and press the OK button. The “BACKLIGHT” menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button. 4 Press the m/M buttons to adjust the light level and press the OK button.
4 Press the m/M buttons to select “ADJUST” and press the OK button. The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen. USER A D J U S T MENT R 128 G 128 B 128 1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0Hz EX I T 5 6 Press the m/M buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue) and press the OK button. Then press the m/M buttons to adjust the color temperature and press the OK button.
x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch) x Adjust the picture’s position manually (H CENTER /V CENTER) You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. This adjustment is effective when the computer is connected to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB). If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s centering as follows. 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM.
3 INPUT SENSING menu When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING menu, the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal, and changes the input automatically before the monitor goes into the power saving mode. I NPUT SENSING AU TO O N AU TO O F F 1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0Hz EX I T 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select either “On” or “Off.” • ON: Only the 1 (power) switch and INPUT button will operate. If you attempt any other operation, the icon appears on the screen. • OFF: Set “ MENU LOCK” to off. If “ MENU LOCK” has been set to “ON,” when you press the MENU button, “ MENU LOCK” is automatically selected. Technical Features Power saving function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK.
Setting the MODE (PICTURE) If you press the button on the lower side of the monitor repeatedly, you can select MODE from MOVIE t PC t AUTO t GAME. When you select “AUTO,” the monitor 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)”. Press the button, the mode changes as follows.
Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. 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 18. If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s specifications. Check the following items. I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF RANGE I NPUT 1 : DV I – D x x x . x kHz / x x xHz If “xxx.
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. 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 (analog RGB signal only) (page 13). 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.
Specifications SDM-HS75P SDM-HS95P LCD panel LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 17.0 inch Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28–80 kHz (analog RGB) 28–64 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical: 48–75 Hz (analog RGB) 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1280 dots Vertical: Max.1024 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, positive SYNC signal TTL level, 2.
