TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM-HX73 SDM-HX93 © 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setup 2: Connect the audio cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setup 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.
A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 9, 19, 24) To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the display is in the power saving mode. Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display B Light sensor (page 20) This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area. Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers, etc.
K AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). Rear of the LCD display L Security Lock Hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington. ql qa qd qf INPUT 1 N HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.
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) • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) • CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc) • Warranty card • Quick Setup Guide Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB) Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the computer to the mon
x Connecting to a Macintosh Setup 3: Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) 1 to AC IN to the computer’s output connector HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied) Macintosh 2 power cord (supplied) When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied), if necessary.
Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Slide up the back cover. 1 2 Secure the video signal cable, audio cords and the power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet. 3 Slide down the back cover. Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the monitor. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green. MENU lights in green OK INPUT 1 back cover 2 3 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the INPUT button to select the desired input signal.
If no picture appears on your 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 INPUT button (page 11). • If “CABLE DISCONNECTED” appears on the screen: – Check that the video signal cable is properly connected.
Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Press the INPUT button. The input signal change each time you press this button. INPUT On-screen message (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.
4 Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments 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. Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments. OK , You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu 1 Display the main menu.
PICTURE/AUDIO menu You can adjust the following items using PICTURE/AUDIO menu. • MODE P I C T U R E / AU D I O (GAME/MOVIE/PC/AUTO) M OV I E • PICTURE • AUDIO • MODE RESET 0 1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0Hz EX I T x MODE menu You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose. The PICTURE/AUDIO settings can be set for each mode. The changed setting is automatically applied for each input (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button.
Adjusting the SHARPNESS Adjust to sharpen the edge of images, etc. 1 2 5 SURROUND Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. S R S W OW OFF Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the m/M buttons to select “SHARPNESS” and press the OK button. The “SHARPNESS” menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN menu (analog RGB signal only) You can adjust the following items using the SCREEN menu. • AUTO SCREEN • PHASE • PITCH AU TO PHASE • H CENTER P I TCH H CENTER • V CENTER V CENTER x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually (Phase/Pitch) 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). 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM.
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. 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 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]. 4 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
MENU LOCK menu LANGUAGE menu L A N G UA G E ENGL I SH FRANÇA I S DEUTSCH ESPA ÑOL I TA L I ANO Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting. MENU LOCK ON OFF 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. 2 Press the m/M buttons to select (LANGUAGE) and press the OK button. The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select a language and press the OK button.
Power saving function Technical Features Controlling the volume Using the monitor’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio input jacks. 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.
Setting the MODE (PICTURE/ mode) AUDIO) ( If you press the button on the right side of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the MODE from GAME t MOVIE t PC t AUTO. 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 repeatedly. The default setting of the MODE is set to “MOVIE”.
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 22. If “CABLE DISCONNECTED” appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector.
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 24) 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 contrast and brightness (page 13, 14). • Adjusting the sharpness (page 15). • Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 16). xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor • Set the resolution to 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.
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. Example MENU INFORMATION MODEL : SDM-HX93 SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2003-40 Model name Self-diagnosis function This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function.
Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 17 inch (43 cm) (SDM-HX73) 19 inch (48 cm) (SDM-HX93) 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.
