4-090-729-11 (2) (EN) TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions SDM-P82 © 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 the DVI output connector (digital RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 4 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 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.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 5 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 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, 17, 21) This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch again.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 6 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM J Back cover (page 7) Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords. Rear of the LCD display q; K DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev. 1.0. L HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 7 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 2 Setup Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 8 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 2 Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT 1 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.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 9 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 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 Secure the cables and cords with the cable holder. Press the MAIN POWER switch on the left side of the monitor in the direction of [. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in red.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 10 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM If no picture appears on your screen • Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. Setup 6: Adjusting the tilt This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. • 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.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 11 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Press the INPUT button. Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the best results. The input signal change each time you press this button as follows.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 12 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM x Resetting the adjustments to the default BRIGHTNESS settings You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. For more information about resetting the adjustments, see “0 (RESET)” on page 16. Adjust the picture brightness (black level). BR I GHTNESS BACKLIGHT 100 If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen easier to see.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 13 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the display receives the same input signal. SCREEN 11 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes disappear. Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 14 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM x Eliminate a shift of the picture caused by the automatic picture quality adjustment (AUTO) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and press the OK button. The SCREEN menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select AUTO and press the OK button.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 15 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM SMOOTHING GAMMA You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the picture’s original color shade. If the picture displayed at the FULL2 or FULL1 mode of ZOOM is not smooth, use the picture smoothing function.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 16 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM Additional settings x The following menus appear on the screen when you keep pressing the m button. • MENU POSITION MENU POS I T I ON • POWER SAVE ZZ... • LANGUAGE • RESET 0 • MENU LOCK 1 Press the M/m buttons to select (LANGUAGE) and press the OK button. The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select a language.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 17 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM Technical Features Automatic picture quality adjustment function (analog RGB signal only) Power saving function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 18 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen Troubleshooting This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector. Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 19 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM 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 21) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Left 01US01COV-UC.book Page 20 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM Symptom Check these items Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled. • Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 12). • Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.
G:\4090729111\0490729111SDMP82UC\02US-SDMP82UC\01US02BAS-UC.fm masterpage:Right 01US01COV-UC.book Page 21 Friday, May 17, 2002 3:51 PM Self-diagnosis function Specifications 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 green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode.
TCO’95 Eco-document (for the black model) Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability. On this page, 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 Unit S-114 94 Stockholm Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.
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