TFT LCD Color Computer Display - Manuals, Specs & Warranty
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1. 18 Reducing the power consumption ECO mode 18 Automatic picture quality adjustment function analog RGB signal only 18 TrOUDISSROONO 25280 ete me ante SS 19 On screen messages 19 Trouble symptoms and remedies 20 Self diagnosis function 22 SpechlCatlOns ii ten 23 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 Example of plug types for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 VAC for 240 V AC only The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet 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 field2. to power outlet lt power cord supplied Setup 4 Bundle the cords and cables 1 Remove the arm cover 2 Bundle the cords and cables inside of the stand 3 Replace the arm cover and back cover arm cover back cover Note Tf you cannot bundle all of the cords and cables inside the stand leave them hanging down outside the stand Setup 5 Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the right side of the monitor in the direction of the I The power indicator lights up in red MAIN POWER lights in red 2 Press the power switch on the front right of the monitor The power indicator lights up in green lights in green T ZN 3 Turn on the computer 4 Press the INPUT button to select the desired input signal The selected input signal indicator lights up and the picture appears on the screen For more information see Selecting the input signal INPUT button on page 11 10 02 INPUT The installation of your monitor is complete If necessary use the monitor s controls to adjust the picture page 12 If no picture appears on your screen e 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 mo
3. 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select Color and press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the buttons to select Adjust and press the OK button The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen 5 Press the buttons to select R Red or B Blue and press the OK button Then press the Y buttons to adjust the color temperature and press the OK button Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect to G green the G component is fixed 6 Press the buttons to select then press the OK button The new color setting is stored in memory and automatically recalled whenever User is selected The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen E Selecting the Gamma You can associate the picture s color shade on the screen with the picture s original color shade PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 1 HD15 EN gt Backlight 100 C ZD Contrast 50 a e Brightness 50 r ig Color 9300K Gamma Gammat1 Smoothing Gamma2 Gamma3 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Seet OM Set CKJ Exit MEU 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to sele
4. 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 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 x 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 export 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 x 18 AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A 125 V ee woe As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR Groggy guidelines for energy efficiency If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 This monit
5. Gamma2 k Gamma Smoothing Standard e Smoothing 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Select MO Se Exit C E Adjusting the Backlight If the screen is too bright adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see Note The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to On page 18 Backlight 100 ED 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select Backlight and press the OK button The Backlight adjustment menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to adjust the light level E Adjusting the Contrast Adjust the picture contrast Contrast SSS 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the Y buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select Contrast and press the OK button The Contrast adjustment menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to adjust the contrast E Adjusting the Brightness Adjust the picture brightness black level Brightness 50 Co 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the Y buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE A
6. 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 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 p
7. 10 2 kg 22 lb 8 oz without stand Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7 Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition e Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4 8 of total horizontal time or 0 8 us whichever is larger e Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2 5 us e Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 us Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 23
8. connect the computer to the monitor s HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 or INPUT2 Connect the computer according to the following illustrations E Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computer U U U to the HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 or INPUT2 U A to the computer s HD15 output connector analog RGB ho ARIRE DONN D HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB supplied IBM PC AT or compatible computer E Connecting to a Macintosh 19 U U U to the HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 or INPUT2 4 Q o o o Sons a 5 HD15 HD15 video to the computer s signal cable analog output connector RGB supplied Macintosh When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable 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 to AC IN
9. Identifying parts and controls 5 SOLD i iiie oars yeh cr asa eas ard wee aye Cael Gy xara doe meh 7 Setup 1 Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector digital RGB 7 Setup 2 Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector analog RGB 7 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 tilt 10 Selecting the input signal INPUT button 11 Customizing Your Monitor 12 Navigating the menu PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu Adjusting the Backlight Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Color Selecting the Gamma Selecting the Smoothing amp INPUT SETTING menu 4 4 Adjusting Picture Position and Sharpness analog RGB signal only 15 Selecting the Input Priority 16 OPTION menu AA ane nie dede 17 Technical Features 18 Power saving function
10. horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal If Resolution too high Set to 1920 x 1200 is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1920 x 1200 or less If No input signal appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input via the currently selected connector INFORMATION 1 HD15 No input signal Go to power save MMMM Go to power save The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed If Cable disconnected appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector INFORMATION 1 HD15 Cable disconnected Go to power save EEE ______ Go to power save The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed 19 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 22 if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem Symptom Check these items No picture If the power indicator is not lit or if the power indicator will not light up when the D power switch is pressed Check that the power cord is prop
11. screen This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so that next time the monitor will function in the same way as when the monitor receives the signals that match one of the factory preset modes If you adjust the phase pitch and picture position manually For some input signals the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor may not completely adjust the picture position phase and pitch In this case you can set these adjustments manually page 15 If you set these adjustments manually they are stored in memory as user modes and automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same input signals 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 20 If Not supported signal appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor s specifications Check the following items For more information about on screen messages see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 20 INFORMATION 1 HD15 Not supported signal XXX X KHz xxx Hz If xxx x kHz xxx Hz is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the monitor s specifications The figures indicate the
12. DJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the t buttons to select Brightness and press the OK button The Brightness adjustment menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to adjust the brightness E Adjusting the Color You can select the picture s color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings Also if necessary you can fine tune the color temperature PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 1 HD15 S Backlight 100 C amp O D Contrast 50 EE Brightness 50 ED E 9300K Gamma 6500K Smoothing 5000K User pa L Adjust 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Select Set Exit Selecting the picture s color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the t buttons to select Color and press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the buttons to select the desired color temperature Since the default setting is 9300K the whites will change from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is lowered to 6500K and 5000K 13 Fine tuning the color temperature The setting is stored in memory for each video input connector respectively EH 0 o gt G 128 E a B 140 O
13. IN POWER switch off the power indicator may not turn off right away This is not a malfunction 21 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 Model INFORMATION 1 HD15 Model SONY SDM P232W Ser No 1234567 manufacture If any problem persists call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information e Model name SDM P232W e Serial number Detailed description of the problem Date of purchase Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board Type of input signals analog RGB digital RGB 22 Self diagnosis function 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 power indicator will light up green If the power indicator is lit in orange the computer is in power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse power indicator l O o o o o o O If the picture disappears from the screen and the power indicator is green 1 Turn off the power switch and disconnect the video signal cables from the monitor 2 Turn the monitor on by pressing the power switch If all four color bars appear whi
14. ING menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select either Input1 Priority or Input2 Priority and press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the buttons to select the desired mode DVI D The default setting The signal input to the DVI D input connector digital RGB is displayed preferentially e HD15 The signal input to the HD15 input connector analog RGB is displayed preferentially If the monitor stays in the power saving mode and does not resume Carry out the following procedures if the monitor stays in the power saving mode and does not resume when the computer being activated is connected to a video input connector for INPUT1 or INPUT2 other than the one selected in Input1 Priority or Input2 Priority 1 Press the power switch An INFORMATION message No input signal appears on the screen 2 Press the MENU button while the INFORMATION message is being displayed If you use INPUT the Input Priority screen appears on the screen The Input2 Priority screen appears if you use INPUT2 3 Press the OK button and press the buttons to select the input you want to display on the screen then press the OK button again 4 Press the MENU button to return to normal viewing E Menu Position OPTION menu You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen You can adjust the following items u
15. Press the t buttons to select Zoom and press 1 Press the buttons to select Menu Lock and the OK button press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu The options are displayed on the popup menu 2 Press the t buttons to select the desired mode 2 Press the buttons to select either On or Off Full2 The default setting The input signal is displayed e On Only the power switch and INPUT button will on the screen in full irrespective of the picture s operate If you attempt any other operation the O n mode or resolution Menu Lock icon appears on the screen e Full1 The input signal is displayed on the screen at its e Off Set Menu Lock to off If Menu Lock has been set actual aspect ratio Therefore black bands may to On when you press the MENU button Menu appear at the top and bottom of the picture Lock is automatically selected depending on the signal e Real The input signal is displayed on the screen at its E Reset actual resolution Sub 1920 x 1200 signals are displayed at the center of the screen surrounded by a black frame Reset the adjustments to the default settings 1 Press the buttons to select Reset and press Note the OK button When you use 1920 x 1200 resolution signals the above mentioned The options are displayed on the popup menu settings are not available The picture is displayed on the screen in full 2 Pres
16. ROM utility software for Windows Macintosh Operating Instructions e Warranty card e Quick Setup Guide Setup 1 Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector digital RGB Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting them e When connecting the computer to the monitor s HD15 input connector analog RGB refer to Setup 2 Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector analog RGB Note Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins 1 Remove the back cover 2 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 or INPUT2 0 0 to g DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT1 or INPUT2 0 y fe o to the computer s DVI output connector digital RGB 1001 DVI D video signal cable digital RGB supplied Setup 2 Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector analog RGB Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting them Note Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins 1 Remove the back cover continued 7 Using the supplied HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB
17. SON Y en TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions SDM P232W 2002 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 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
18. cel the ECO mode Press the ECO button again ECO mode Off The ECO mode Off menu appears on the screen and normal backlight level is set The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds 18 Automatic picture quality adjustment function analog RGB signal only When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically adjusts the picture s position and sharpness phase pitch and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen The factory preset mode When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen If the input signal matches the factory preset mode the picture appears on the screen automatically with the appropriate default adjustments If input signals do not match one of the factory preset modes When the monitor receives an input signal that does not match one of the factory preset modes the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor is activated to ensure that a clear picture always appears on the screen within the following monitor frequency ranges Horizontal frequency 28 92 kHz Vertical frequency 48 85 Hz Consequently the first time the monitor receives input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes the monitor may take a longer time than normal to display the picture on the
19. ct PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select Gamma and press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the buttons to select the desired mode 14 E Selecting the Smoothing If the picture displayed at the Full2 or Full1 mode of Zoom is not smooth use the picture smoothing function PICTURE ADJUSTMENT OTHDIS E Backlight 100 C amp O ZD Contrast 50 EE Brightness 50 iB Color 9300K Gamma Gamma2 Smoothing Text Standard Graphics 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Select Set Exit WEN 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and press the OK button The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 3 Press the t buttons to select Smoothing and press the OK buiton The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the Y buttons to select the desired mode The smoothing effect becomes stronger in the order of Text gt Standard gt Graphics e Text To make the characters appear clear and sharp This mode is suited for text based applications e Standard The default setting Standard smoothing effect e Graphics To make the pictures appear clean This mode is suited for CD ROM software for photo images or illustrations Not
20. djustments to the picture quality You can manually adjust the picture s sharpness phase pitch and position horizontal vertical position If you need to eliminate a shift of the picture occurring when the input signal has been changed The shift is caused by the automatic picture quality adjustment function You can deactivate this function See Auto Adjust below These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the monitor receives a previously input and registered input signal Eliminate a shift of the picture caused by the automatic picture quality adjustment Auto Adjust 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the 4 buttons to select amp INPUT SETTING and press the OK bution The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select Auto Adjust and press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 4 Press the buttons to select Off and press the OK button To resume the automatic picture quality adjustment function Select On in step 4 above 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 Load the Utility Disk 2 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Uti
21. e angles shown below approx 5 approx 20 To use the monitor comfortably Adjust the viewing angle of your monitor according to the height of your desk and chair and so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes Note When adjusting the screen tilt proceed slowly and carefully being sure not to hit the monitor against the desk Grasp the sides of the LCD panel then adjust screen tilt Selecting the input signal INPUT button Press the INPUT button The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button 10 02 INPUT 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 When computers are connected to both of the monitor s video input connectors DVI D and HD15 for either INPUT1 or INPUT2 you can choose the connector to which a signal is input preferentially using Input1 Priority or Input2 Priority on the INPUT SETTING menu For more information about input priority setting see Selecting the Input Priority on page 16 11 Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer and turn them o
22. erly connected Check that the monitor s MAIN POWER switch is on page 9 If the power indicator turns on in red Check that the power switch is on If the power indicator is green Use the self diagnosis function page 22 If Cable disconnected appears on the screen Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in Check that the input select setting is correct page 11 A non supplied video signal cable is connected If you connect a non supplied video signal cable Cable disconnected may appear on the screen before entering the power saving mode This is not a malfunction If No input signal appears on the screen or the power indicator is orange Check that the input priority setting is correct page 16 Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in Check that the input select setting is correct page 11 E Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor The computer is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse Check that your graphics board is installed properly Check that the computer s power is
23. es When you set Zoom on the OPTION menu to Real Smoothing is not available e 1920 x 1200 resolution signals are shown only in the Real mode and Smoothing is not possible D INPUT SETTING menu You can adjust the following items using the INPUT SETTING menu e Auto Adjust INPUT SETTING 7 Ot HD15 e Phase al gt a Auto Adjust On e Pitch D Phase 20 gt S Pitch o a a H Center H Center 50 o e V Center V Center 50 or Inputt Priority DVI D Input2 Priority DVI D e Inputl Priority e Input2 Priority 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Select Set Exit END E Adjusting Picture Position and Sharpness analog RGB signal only LLLE Note When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI D input connector adjustment is unnecessary Automatic picture quality adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal it automatically adjusts the picture s position and sharpness phase pitch and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen page 18 Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated only the power switch will operate If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture By pressing the AUTO button you can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal page 5 If you still need to make further a
24. ff 9 Back cover page 7 Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords continued 5 Rear of the LCD display 10 AC IN connector page 8 This connector connects the power cord supplied M1 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 12 DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT1 page 7 This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev 1 0 13 DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT2 page 7 This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev 1 0 14 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT1 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals 15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals Arm cover page 9 Remove this cover to bundle connecting cords and cables Setup Before using your monitor check that the following items are included in your carton LCD display e Power cord HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB DVI D video signal cable digital RGB e Utility Instruction Manual CD
25. hority Identifying parts and controls Rear of the display stand See the pages in parentheses for further details Front of the LCD display 00000000 LIL TTT TTTTATT HIII N 1 Power switch and power indicator pages 9 18 22 This switch turns the monitor on when the 9 power indicator lights up in red To turn the monitor off press this switch again If the power indicator does not light up press the MAIN POWER switch 8 2 MENU button page 12 GB This button turns the menu screen on and off 4 4 buttons page 12 These buttons are used to select the menu items and make adjustments 4 OK button page 12 This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using the 2 4 buttons 3 5 INPUT button and INPUT1 INPUT2 indicators page 11 This button switches the video input signal between INPUT 1 and INPUT2 when two computers are connected to the monitor and the corresponding indicator INPUT1 or INPUT2 lights up Side view of the LCD display 6 AUTO button page 15 Press this button when the displayed picture seems poorly adjusted It makes further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal ECO button page 18 This button is used to reduce the power consumption MAIN POWER switch page 9 This switch turns the monitor s main power on and o
26. ion to 1920 x 1200 on the computer 2 Load the Utility Disk 3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Utility exe For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility 4 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 5 Press the 4 buttons to select amp INPUT SETTING and press the OK button The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen 6 Press the buttons to select H Center or V Center and press the OK button The H Center adjustment menu or V Center adjustment menu appears on the screen 7 Press the buttons to center the test pattern on the screen 8 Click END on the screen to turn off the test pattern 16 E Selecting the Input Priority When computers are connected to both of the monitor s video input connectors DVI D and HD15 for either INPUT1 or INPUT2 you can choose the connector to which a signal is input preferentially For INPUT use Input1 Priority and for INPUT2 use Input2 Priority INPUT SETTING 91 HD15 EN gt S Auto Adjust On Phase 20 r Pitch o Zl H Center 50 a Er V Center 50 mn Input1 Priority OVID Input2 Priority HD15 1920 x 1200 60 Hz Select Set Exit 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select amp INPUT SETTING and press the OK button The INPUT SETT
27. lity exe For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility 3 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to select amp INPUT SETTING and press the OK button The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen 5 Press the t buttons to select Phase and press the OK button The Phase adjustment menu appears on the screen 6 Press the buttons until the horizontal stripes are at a minimum Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum III 7 Press the OK button The main menu appears on the screen If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen adjust the pitch using the following procedures 8 Press the 4 buttons to select Pitch and press the OK button The Pitch adjustment menu appears on the screen 9 Press the buttons until the vertical stripes disappear Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear Test Patern END IL 10 Click END on the screen to turn off the test pattern 15 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 resolut
28. n For the best results wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on screen menu Navigating the menu 1 Display the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen MENU 2 Select the menu Press the buttons to display the desired menu Press the OK button to move to the first menu item Q gt SO 3 Select the item you want to adjust Press the buttons to select the item you want to adjust then press the OK button t OK gt D 4 Adjust the item Press the 4 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 CO OK SO 7 12 5 Close the menu Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds MENU E Resetting the adjustments to the default settings You can reset the adjustments using Reset on the OPTION menu For more information about resetting the adjustments see Reset on page 17 gt PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu Backlight PICTURE ADJUSTMENT 1 HD15 e Contrast gt BJ Backlight 100 e Brightness Contrast 50 e a Col Z il Brightness 50 a olor ia color 9300K Gamma
29. on If Not supported signal appears on the screen page 19 E Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor reconnect the old monitor and adjust the computer s graphics board within the following ranges Horizontal frequency 28 92 kHz analog RGB 28 75 kHz digital RGB Vertical frequency 48 85 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution 1920 x 1200 or less If using Windows If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor reconnect the old monitor and do the following Select SONY from the Manufacturers list and select SDM P232W from the Models list in the Windows device selection screen If SDM P232W does not appear in the Models list try Plug amp Play If using a Macintosh system When connecting a Macintosh computer use an adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable 20 Symptom Check these items Picture flickers bounces oscillates or is scrambled e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 15 e Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors laser printers electric fans fluorescent lighting or televisions Move the monit
30. or away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor e Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet preferably on a different circuit e Change the orientation of the monitor E Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor e Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting e Confirm that the graphics mode VESA Macintosh 19 Color etc and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor Even if the frequency is within the proper range some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync with correctly e This monitor does not process interlace signals Set for progressive signals e Adjust the computer s refresh rate vertical frequency to obtain the best possible picture 60 Hz is recommended Picture is fuzzy e Adjust the brightness and contrast page 13 e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 15 E Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 on your computer Picture is ghosting Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and or video switch boxes e Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets Picture is not centered or sized properly analog RGB signal only e Adjust the pitch and phase page 15 e Adjust the picture position page 16 Note that some
31. or complies with the TCO 99 guidelines for the gray model Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SDM P232W Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell NJ 07649 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 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 This monitor complies with the TCO 95 guidelines for the black model Table of Contents 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 TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual http Awww sony net PRECAUTIONS sche SRE aces vara nth tee aces Seren et tees ep ate tamer 4
32. ower 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 grasp the support and base sections of the display stand firmly with both hands 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 aut
33. s the buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button OK To reset all of the adjustment data to the default settings Note that the Language setting is not reset by this method e Cancel To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen 17 Technical Features Power saving function 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 Power mode Power consumption power indicator normal 80 W max green operation active off approx 1 W orange deep sleep power off approx 1 W red main power off 0 W off When your computer enters the active off mode the input signal is cut and No input signal appears on the screen After 20 seconds the monitor enters the power saving mode Deep sleep is a power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency Reducing the power consumption ECO mode If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor the backlight level and the power consumption are reduced Press the ECO button ECO mode On The ECO mode On menu appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds To can
34. sing the OPTION menu 1 Press the buttons to select Menu Position Zoom Meni Positi OPTION Seno and press the OK button L au tre a Zoom Ful2 The Menu Position adjustment menu appears on the screen bd anguage 2 Menu Position Language English in LocK PB vw or 2 Press the buttons to select the desired position ais You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will appear al 1920 x 1200 60 Hz PP Select Set Exit C0 E Language 1 Press the MENU button 1 Press the buttons to select Language and The main menu appears on the screen press the OK button The options are displayed on the popup menu 2 Press the buttons to select OPTION and press the OK button 2 Press the t buttons to select a language The OPTION menu appears on the screen e English e Fran ais French 3 Press the buttons to select the desired item and Deutsch German press the OK button e Espa ol Spanish Adjust the selected item according to the following Italiano Italian instructions e Nederlands Dutch e Svenska Swedish E Zoom e Pycckui Russian The monitor is set to display the picture on the screen in full HA Japanese irrespective of the picture s mode or resolution in the default setting Full2 E Menu Lock You can also view the picture in its actual aspect ratio or Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resolution resetting 1
35. te red green blue the monitor is working properly Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer s If the color bars do not appear there is a potential monitor failure Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor s condition If the power indicator lights up in orange Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse The computer s power saving mode is shut off and the power indicator lights up in green and the picture appears on the screen Specifications LCD panel Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 23 0 inch Input signal format RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 92 kHz analog RGB 28 75 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 85 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution Horizontal Max 1920 dots Vertical Max 1200 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q positive SYNC signal TTL level 2 2 kQ positive or negative Separate horizontal and vertical or composite sync 0 3 Vp p 75 Q negative Sync on green Digital RGB DVD signal TMDS Single link Power requirements 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0 A Power consumption Max 80 W Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Approx 566 x 446 x 251 mm 22 3 s x 17 5 8 x 10 inches with stand Approx 566 x 380 x 114 mm 22 3 8 x 15 x 4 2 inches without stand Mass Approx 12 7 kg 27 Ib 16 oz with stand Approx
36. video modes do not fill the screen to the edges Picture is too small e Set the zoom setting to Full2 page 17 E Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 on your computer Picture is dark e Adjust the brightness page 13 e Adjust the backlight page 13 e It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor e Adjust the gamma using Gamma on the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu page 14 If you press the ECO button the screen turns darker Wavy or elliptical pattern moire is visible e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 15 Color is not uniform e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 15 White does not look white e Adjust the color temperature page 13 Monitor buttons do not operate On appears on the screen e If Menu Lock on the OPTION menu is set to On set it to Off page 17 Resolution displayed on the menu screen is incorrect Depending on the graphics board setting the resolution displayed on the menu screen may not coincide with the one set on the computer After turnig off the main power the power indicator stays bright for a while e When the main power is on but the 5 power switch is not pressed or when the monitor is in the power saving mode if you turn the MA
37. ving the mouse Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button page 11 e If Cable disconnected appears on the screen Check that the video signal cable is properly connected Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button page 11 If Not supported signal appears on the screen reconnect the old monitor Then adjust the computer s graphics board within the following ranges Analog RGB Digital RGB Horizontal 28 92 kHz 28 75 kHz frequency Vertical 48 85 Hz 60 Hz frequency Resolution 1920 x 1200 or less 1920 x 1200 or less For more information about on screen messages see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 20 No need for specific drivers The monitor complies with the DDC Plug amp Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor s information No specific driver needs to be installed on the computer The first time you turn on your computer after connecting the monitor the setup Wizard may appear on the screen In this case follow the on screen instructions The Plug amp Play monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor The vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz Since flickers are unobtrusive on the monitor you can use it as it is You do not need to set the vertical frequency to any particular high value 10 Setup 6 Adjust the tilt This monitor can be adjusted within th
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