4-093-821-01(3) (EN) TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions SDM-P232W © 2002 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. 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.
Table of Contents Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setup 1: Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Rear of the display stand See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display 9 A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 9, 18, 22) 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 (8). B MENU button (page 12) This button turns the menu screen on and off.
J AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). Rear of the LCD display K 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. L DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev. 1.0.
2 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) • Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions) • Warranty card • Quick Setup Guide to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2 Setup 1: Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB) • Turn off the monitor
2 Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2. Connect the computer according to the following illustrations. Setup 3: Connect the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the monitor’s AC IN connector. 2 Connect it to a power outlet.
Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Remove the arm cover. 1 2 Bundle the cords and cables inside of the stand. 3 Replace the arm cover and back cover. arm cover Press the MAIN POWER switch on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the [. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. MAIN POWER lights in red 1 2 back cover 3 2 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front right of the monitor. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.
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: – Check that the input priority setting is correct (page 16). – 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). Setup 6: Adjust the tilt This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. approx.
Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Press the INPUT button. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button. INPUT1: Select the input signal received at the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1, or at the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1. INPUT2: Select the input signal received at the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2, or at the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2.
