© 2003 Sony Corporation
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-X53
SDM-X73
SDM-X93
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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.
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.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
WARNING
IMPORTANTE
Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por
favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes
de conectar y operar este equipo.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Services Center
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model:
SDM-X53/X73/X93
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number:
858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
BZ
03
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following
specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type
Nema-Plug 5-15p
Cord
Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Length
Maximum 15 feet
Rating
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
NOTICE
Cette notice s'applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
uniquement.
Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser
le cordon d'alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:
SPECIFICATIONS
Type de fiche
Fiche Nema 5-15 broches
Cordon
Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Longueur
Maximum 15 pieds
Tension
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This monitor complies with the
TCO'99 guidelines.
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
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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.
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.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
WARNING
IMPORTANTE
Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por
favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes
de conectar y operar este equipo.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call;
Sony Customer Information Services Center
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model:
SDM-X53/X73/X93
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number:
858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
BZ
03
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following
specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type
Nema-Plug 5-15p
Cord
Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Length
Maximum 15 feet
Rating
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
NOTICE
Cette notice s'applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
uniquement.
Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser
le cordon d'alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:
SPECIFICATIONS
Type de fiche
Fiche Nema 5-15 broches
Cordon
Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Longueur
Maximum 15 pieds
Tension
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This monitor complies with the
TCO'99 guidelines.
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
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Table of Contents
GB
· Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
·Windows is registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries.
· IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered
trademarks of IBM Corporation of the
U.S.A.
· VESA and DDC are trademarks of the
Video Electronics Standards
Association.
·
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
mark.
· Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
· All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
·Furthermore, "
" and "" are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 6: Adjust the height and tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the input signal
(INPUT button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PICTURE ADJUST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SCREEN menu (analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
COLOR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GAMMA menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MENU POSITION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LANGUAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
0 RESET menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MENU LOCK menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reducing the power consumption (ECO mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor) . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic picture quality adjustment function
(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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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.
Installation
Do not install or leave the monitor:
· In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a
radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. Subjecting the
monitor to extreme temperatures, such as in an automobile
parked in direct sunlight or near a heating vent, could cause
deformations of the casing or malfunctions.
· In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.
· Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field,
such as a TV or various other household appliances.
· In places subject to inordinate amounts of dust, dirt, or sand, for
example near an open window or an outdoor exit. If setting up
temporarily in an outdoor environment, be sure to take
adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise
irreparable malfunctions could occur.
Handling the LCD screen
· Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage
the LCD screen. Take care when you place the monitor by a
window.
· Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy
object on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose
uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions.
· If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image may
appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The screen
returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating
level.
· If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual image
may appear for a while. The residual image will eventually
disappear.
· The LCD panel becomes warm during operation. This is not a
malfunction.
About the built-in stereo speakers
Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy
discs away from the speaker's opening as the speakers generate a
magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on
magnetic tapes and discs.
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red,
blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen, and
irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not malfunction.
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
Maintenance
· Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
cleaning your monitor.
· Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass
cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an
anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the
LCD screen's coating.
· Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
· Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
· Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating
degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile
solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is
maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.
Transportation
· Disconnect all cables from the monitor, and after fixing the
LCD display at its highest point, grasp both side of the LCD
display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when
transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the
monitor may be damaged.
· When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
Disposal of the monitor
· Do not dispose of this monitor with general
household waste.
· The fluorescent tube used in this monitor contains
mercury. Disposal of this monitor must be carried out
in accordance to the regulations of your local
sanitation authority.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC
for 200 to 240 V AC
for 240 V AC only