TFT LCD Color Computer Display - Manuals, Specs & Warranty
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1. 1 BACKLIGHT Customizing Your Monitor page 11 Select the BACKLIGHT menu to adjust the brightness of the backlight BACKLIGHT Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer and turn them on Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the best result You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the 2 CONTRAST 9 page 12 wa on screen menu Select the CONTRAST menu to adjust the picture contrast CH O Adjusting to the desired brightness Pressing the O button you can change the brightness of the screen Each time you press the O button the mode BRIGHTNESS CEE changes as follows page 12 Select the BRIGHTNESS HIGH MIDDLE gt LOW USER HIGH menu to adjust the picture CNE 1 0 0 brightness black level The brightness of the screen will decrease as the E mode setting changes from HIGH to LOW If you select USER you can adjust the backlight level by pressing the buttons the same as when you select BACKLIGHT using the menu 4 SCREEN A page 12 SCREEN Select the SCREEN menu to SC USER mae ra ual S sharpness O AUTO i p ase pitch or its centering P TCH on horizontal vertical D CENTER position Only while the mode is set to USER are the BACKLIGHT 80x102 CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS items of the menu available page 11 If you select2. buttons to adjust the light level and press the OK button 11 Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST Adjust the picture contrast Note The contrast cannot be adjusted when the MIDDLE or LOW page 10 mode is set to HIGH 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select CONTRAST and press the OK button The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the contrast and press the OK button Adjusting the black level of an image BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture brightness black level Note The brightness cannot be adjusted when the MIDDLE or LOW page 10 OI mode is set to HIGH 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select BRIGHTNESS and press the OK button The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the brightness and press the OK button Adjusting the picture s sharpness and centering SCREEN analog RGB signal only Note When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI D input connector adjustment is not necessary E 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 16 Note While the automatic picture quality adjust
3. 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 18 If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor s specifications Check the following items NFORMAT ION OUT OF RANGE INPUT1 DVI D xxx xkHz xxxHz 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 horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal If RESOLUTION gt 1280 x 1024 is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor s specifications 1280 x 1024 or less If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input NFORMAT ION NO INPUT SIGNAL INPUT1 DVI D GO TO POWER SAVE 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 NFORMAT ION CABLE DISCONNECTED INPUT1 DVI D 17 Trouble symptoms and remedies If a problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment please refer to the connected equipment s instruction manual Us
4. TFT LCD Color Computer Display Operating Instructions GB SDM HS74 SDM HS94 SDM HS74P SDM HS94P 2004 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 equ
5. Horizontal Max 1280 dots Vertical Max 1024 lines 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 DVI signal TMDS Input signal format Resolution Input signal levels Single link Power requirements 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0 A Power consumption Max 45 W Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Approx 441 x 404 x 216 mm 17 3 8 x 16 x 8 5 8 inches Mass Approx 5 7 kg 12 lb 9 oz Plug amp Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7 SDM HS94 SDM HS94P LCD panel Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 19 0 inch RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 80 kHz analog RGB 28 64 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 75 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Horizontal Max 1280 dots Vertical Max 1024 lines 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 DVI signal TMDS Input signal format Resolution Input signal levels Single link Power requirements 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Max 1 0 A Power consumption Max 50 W Operating temperature 5 35 C Dimensions width height depth Display upright Approx
6. 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 correctly e Adjust the computer s refresh rate vertical frequency to obtain the best possible picture Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy e Adjust the brightness and contrast page 12 e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 12 E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Set the resolution to SXGA 1280 x 1024 on your computer Picture is ghosting e 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 e Adjust the pitch and phase page 12 properly analog RGB signal only Adjust the picture position page 13 Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges Picture is too small E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Set the computer s resolution to the screen s resolution Picture is dark e Adjust the brightness using the BRIGHTNESS menu page 12 e Adjust the backlight page 11 e Adjust the brightness u
7. 480 x 440 x 260 mm 19 x 17 3 8 x 10 1 4 inches Mass Approx 6 9 kg 15 Ib 3 3 8 oz 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 usec e Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 usec Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 21
8. Adjusting the picture s sharpness and centering SCREEN analog RGB signal only 12 Adjusting the color temperature COLOR 13 Changing the gamma setting GAMMA 14 Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Adjusting the sharpness SHARPNESS 14 at piece Changing the menu s position MENU POSITION 14 Windows and MS DOS atenepisteied Changing the input automatically INPUT SENSING 14 trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Selecting the on screen menu language LANGUAGE 15 the United States and other countries Additional settings 15 eG ent kent CSUN ores eee eee ep eee trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U S A ae rn eee ee Technical Features 16 Video Electronics Standards E TR Power saving function 16 ENERGY STAR is a U S registered Reducing the power consumption mode 16 mark Automatic picture quality adjustment function Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of RGB si 16 A T analog SIONGLOAY 44544 4 sie ss All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or Troubleshootina 17 e eed mainas oN e epei rOoUDIeSNOOLNG sn nn mnmmmmnnn ns companies Furthermore and are not On screen messages 17 mentioned in each case
9. Model name MODEL SDM HS74 SER NO 1234567 Serial number MANUFACTURED 2004 52 Week and year of manufacture 19 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 in 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 5 power indicator If the picture disappears from the screen and the 5 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 D power switch If all four color bars appear white red green blue the monitor is working properly Reconnect the video signal 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 Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor Also note the make and model of your computer and graphics board 20 Specifications SDM HS74 SDM HS74P LCD panel Panel type a Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size 17 0 inch RGB operating frequency Horizontal 28 80 kHz analog RGB 28 64 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 75 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB
10. SDM HS74P h Bundle the cables and cords Using the supplied cord strap bundle the cables and cords The illustration of the back of the monitor shown here is that of the SDM HS74 to a power outlet The same applies for the other models power cord supplied SDM HS94 SDM HS94P 2 Replace the back cover to a power outlet lt lt power cord supplied Step 4 Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Press the power switch upward The power indicator of the monitor lights up in green pug t 2 Turn on the computer The installation of your monitor is complete If necessary use the monitor s controls to adjust the picture 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 The computer is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen Check that the video signal cable is properly connected If OUT OF RANGE 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 80 kHz 28 64 kHz frequency Vertical 48 75 Hz 60 Hz frequency Resolution 1280 x 1024 orless 1280 x 1024 or less For more information about the on screen messages see Trouble sy
11. USER ADJUSTMENT 5 R MNNM BU 1 28 1280x1024 60Hz G0 gt MS EXI T 1 Press the buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button The USER ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select R Red or B Blue and press the OK button Then press the 4 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 3 Press the 4 4 buttons to select then press the OK button The new color setting is stored in memory for USER and automatically recalled whenever USER is selected The main menu appears on the screen Changing the gamma setting GAMMA You can associate the picture s color shade on the screen with the picture s original color shade 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the f buttons to select 7 GAMMA and press the OK button The GAMMA menu appears on the screen 3 Press the 4 4 buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button Adjusting the sharpness SHARPNESS Adjust to sharpen the edge of images etc 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select D SHARPNESS and press the OK button The SHARPNESS menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to adjust the sharpness and pre
12. changed the selected input connector is displayed on the upper left of the screen When there is no input signal the monitor goes into the power saving mode automatically e AUTO OFF The input is not changed automatically Press the buttons to change the input Selecting the on screen menu language LANGUAGE You can change the language used on menus or messages displayed on this monitor 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Keep pressing the button until the icon of the desired option item appears 3 Press the buttons to select Y LANGUAGE and press the OK button The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen 4 Press the buttons to select a language and press the OK button e ENGLISH e FRANCAIS French e DEUTSCH German ESPANOL Spanish e ITALIANO Italian e NEDERLANDS Dutch e SVENSKA Swedish e PYCCKUM Russian e HAS Japanese e AX Chinese Additional settings You can adjust the following options e RESET gt lt e MENU LOCK On 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Keep pressing the button until the icon of the desired option item appears 3 Press the 4 4 buttons to select the desired option item and press the OK button Adjust the selected option item according to the following instructions E Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults You can reset the adjustments to the default settings 1 Press the buttons to select
13. in this manual Trouble symptoms and remedies 18 Self diagnosis function 20 Specifications 21 http www sony net Precautions Warning on power connections Use the supplied power cord If you use a different power cord be sure that 1t 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 120V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet Installation Do not install or leave the monitor e 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 e In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock e Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field such as a TV or various other household appliances e 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
14. LOW the power consumption is reduced page 16 COLOR page 13 Select the COLOR menu to lt a a kao ac 2 a lt adjust the color temperature Navigating the menu of the picture This adjusts the tone of the screen While LADJUST Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen COLOR is set to sRGB you See page 11 for more information on using the MENU button cannot adjust CONTRAST a0 SO x1 02 4 BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA 6 GAMMA 7 page 14 ZACH Poll Select the GAMMA menu to change the picture s color z GAMMA 3 shade setting SHARPNESS D Use the and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main page 14 menu illustration The following 1 to 11 menu appears Keep Select the SHARPNESS pressing to scroll down until the icons in menu 9 to f11 menu to adjust to sharpen the appear See page 11 for more information on using the edge of images and OK buttons 10 MENU POSITION page 14 Select the MENU POSITION to change the on screen menu position MENU POSITION 9 INPUT SENSING page 14 Select the INPUT SENSING menu to change the input automatically before the monitor goes into the power saving mode INPUT SENSING WAUTO ON AUTO OFF LANGUAGE 1 page 15 Select LANGUAGE to change the language used on menus or messages LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ESPANOL ITALIANO 1280x1024 O
15. OK button Return to the SCREEN menu 10 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button Return to the menu screen Adjusting the color temperature COLOR You can select the color level of the picture s white color field from the default color temperature settings Also if necessary you can fine tune the color temperature You can set the desired color temperature for each mode of the brightness of screen 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select COLOR and press the OK button The COLOR menu appears on the screen 3 Press the 4 4 buttons to select the desired color temperature and press the OK button Whites will change from a bluish hue to reddish hue as the temperature is lowered from 9300K default setting to 6500K While User is selected for the brightness of screen you can set the color temperature to sRGB When you select sRGB the colors adjust to the sRGB profile The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol designed for computer products If you select SRGB the color settings of your computer must be set to the SRGB profile Notes e Ifa connected computer or other equipment is not SRGB compliant color cannot be adjusted to the sRGB profile e While COLOR is set to sRGB you cannot adjust CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA 13 Fine tuning the color temperature USER ADJUSTMENT
16. ROM 3 Start the CD ROM select the region and model and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility gt 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 buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 6 Press the buttons to select PHASE and press the OK button The PHASE menu appears on the screen 7 8 Press the buttons until the horizontal stripes are at a minimum Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum Press the OK button Return to the SCREEN menu If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen adjust pitch by the following steps Press the buttons to select PITCH and press the OK button The PITCH menu appears on the screen 10 Press the buttons until the v
17. connector digital RGB DVI D video signal cable digital RGB Supplied Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector analog RGB Using the supplied HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB connect the computer to the monitor s HD15 input connector analog RGB Connect the computer according to the following illustrations E Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computer to the HD15 input connector analog RGB to the computers HD15 output connector analog RGB pjp AL IBM PC AT or compatible computer HD15 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB Supplied E Connecting to a Macintosh computer When connecting this monitor to a Macintosh computer use the Macintosh adapter not supplied if necessary Connect the Macintosh adapter to the computer before connecting the cable to the HD15 input connector analog RGB a j eE OO o HD15 HD15 video to the computer s signal cable analog HD15 output connector RGB supplied analog RGB 990 D OPI D OO O0 MO O O ECC O O 070 00 OO O O Macintosh computer Step 2 Connect the power cord Step 3 Secure the cords and replace the back cover With the monitor and computer switched off first connect the power cord to the monitor then connect it to a power outlet SDM HS74
18. e the self diagnosis function page 20 if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem Symptom No picture If the power indicator is not lit or if the power indicator will not light up when the power switch is pressed If the power indicator is green If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen or the power indicator is orange If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen If you are using Windows and replaced an old monitor with this monitor If using a Macintosh system Picture flickers bounces oscillates or is scrambled 18 Check these items e Check that the power cord is properly connected e Use the self diagnosis function page 20 e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in e 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 e Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets page 7 e Check that the video input connector s pins are not bent or pushed in E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e The compu
19. ertical stripes 11 Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern disappear Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear 12 Press the OK button Return to the SCREEN menu 13 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button Return to the menu screen BH 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 2 Set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 on the computer Load the CD ROM Start the CD ROM select the region and model and display the test pattern For Windows Click Utility Windows Win Utility exe For Macintosh Click Utility Mac Mac Utility Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen Press the f buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen Press the amp buttons to select H CENTER or V CENTER and press the OK button The H CENTER or V CENTER menu appears on the screen Press the buttons to center the test pattern in the screen Click on the screen to turn off the test pattern Press the
20. gt M3 1 Other menus page 15 Set the following menu items e RESET gt lt e MENU LOCK On E Using the MENU 4 4 and OK buttons 1 Display the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen MENU t 2 Select the menu you want to adjust Press the buttons to display the desired menu Press the OK button to select the menu item m INPUT v OK _ gt t ft t 3 Adjust the menu Press the 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 r INPUT OK D t t t 4 Close the menu Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing If no buttons are pressed the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds MENU t E Resetting the adjustments You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu See page 15 for more information on resetting the adjustments Adjusting the backlight BACKLIGHT If the screen is too bright adjust the backlight and make the screen easier to see Note The backlight cannot be adjusted when the MIDDLE or LOW page 10 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the 4 4 buttons to select and press the OK button The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen OI mode is set to HIGH G1 BACKLIGHT 3 Press the
21. gt lt RESET and press the OK button The RESET menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button e OK To reset all of the adjustment data to the default settings Note that the WW LANGUAGE setting is not reset by this method e CANCEL To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen E Locking the menus and controls You can lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting 1 Press the buttons to select On MENU LOCK and press the OK button The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select ON or OFF and press the OK button e ON Only the O power switch will operate If you attempt any other operation the On MENU LOCK icon appears on the screen e OFF Set Orn MENU LOCK to OFF If you set the On MENU LOCK item to ON only this menu item can be selected 15 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 SDM HS74 SDM HS74P Power mode Power consumption power indicator normal 45 W max green operation active off 1 0 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 0 W max off SDM HS94 SDM HS94P Power mode Powe
22. imum 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 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Table of Contents Precautions 2 aa ce Ge dream an esters 4 Identifying parts and controls 5 OL hanes eee Bee earn 7 Step 1 Connect the display to your computer 7 Step 2 Connect the power cord 8 Step 3 Secure the cords and replace the back cover 8 Step 4 Turn on the monitor and computer 9 Adjusting the tilt 9 Selecting the input signal INPUT button 9 Customizing Your Monitor 10 Adjusting to the desired brightness 10 Navigating the menu 10 Adjusting the backlight BACKLIGHT 11 Adjusting the contrast CONTRAST 12 Adjusting the black level of an image BRIGHTNESS 12
23. ipment 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 IMPORTANTE Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar danos 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 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model SDM HS74 SDM HS94 SDM HS74P SDM HS94P 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 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 Min
24. lar additive as this may scratch the LCD screen s coating e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment use the original carton and packing materials Disposal of the monitor e Do not dispose of this monitor with general household waste e 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 Identifying parts and controls SDM HS94 SDM HS94P See the pages in parentheses for further details The power switch and the control buttons are on the lower right part of
25. ment function is activated only the power switch will operate 12 If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality for the current input signal See AUTO below If you still need to make further adjustments to the picture quality You can manually adjust the picture s sharpness phase pitch and position horizontal vertical position These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the display receives the same input signal These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input signal after reconnecting your computer E Make further automatic adjustments to the picture quality for the current input signal AUTO 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select A SCREEN and press the OK button The SCREEN menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select AUTO and press the OK button Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen s phase pitch and horizontal vertical position for the current input signal and store them 4 Press the buttons to select and press the OK button Return to the menu screen E Adjust the picture s sharpness manually PHASE PITCH You can adjust the picture s sharpness as follows 1 Set the resolution to 1280 x 1024 on the computer 2 Load the CD
26. mptoms and remedies on page 18 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 to 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 turns 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 Adjusting the tilt This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below Approx 5 Approx 20 A To use the display comfortably This display is designed so that you can set it up at a comfortable viewing angle Adjust the viewing angle of your display according to the height of the desk and chair and so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes Selecting the input signal INPUT button Press the amp buttons The input signal change each time you press these buttons r INPUT v A t ft On screen message Input signal configuration Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner INPUTI DVI D DVI D input connector digital RGB for INPUT1 INPUT2 HD15 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2
27. nector digital RGB for INPUT1 page 7 This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev 1 0 HD15 input connector analog RGB for INPUT2 page 7 This connector inputs analog RGB video signals 0 7 Vp p positive and SYNC signals Remove the back cover SDM HS74 SDM HS74P el UN si SDM HS94 SDM HS94P Ca Sa T7 oo es Setup Before using your monitor check that the following items are included in your carton e LCD display e Power cord e HDI5 HD15 video signal cable analog RGB e DVI D video signal cable digital RGB e Cord strap e CD ROM utility software for Windows Macintosh Operating Instructions etc e Warranty card e Quick Setup Guide Step 1 Connect the display to your computer Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting Notes e Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins e Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins of the video signal cable connector 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 monitor s DVI D input connector digital RGB to the DVI D input connector digital RGB to the computer s DVI output
28. r consumption power indicator normal 50 W max green operation active off 1 0 W max orange deep sleep power off 1 0 W max off When your computer enters the active off mode the input signal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen After 5 seconds the monitor enters the power saving mode deep sleep is the power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency Reducing the power consumption lt mode If you set the O mode to LOW by pressing the O button on the front of the monitor the backlight level is reduced and the power consumption is reduced too Press the O button several times until LOW appears D ew t LOW appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced LOW automatically disappears after about 5 seconds 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 defaul
29. sing the button page 10 e It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor Wavy or elliptical pattern moire e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 12 is visible Color is not uniform e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 12 White does not look white e Adjust the color temperature page 13 Monitor buttons do not operate e If the menu lock is set to ON set it to OFF page 15 On appears on the screen GB ae The monitor turns off after a while W Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e Set the computer s power saving setting to off Resolution displayed on the menu Depending on the graphics board setting the resolution displayed on the menu screen screen Is incorrect may not coincide with the one set on the computer Displaying this monitor s information If any problem persists call your authorized Sony dealer and give While the monitor is receiving a video signal press and the following information hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the Model name SDM HS 74 SDM HS94 SDM HS74P or SDM HS94P e Serial number e Detailed description of the problem e Date of purchase M EN U e Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board information box appears Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear t Example INFORMATION
30. ss the OK button 14 Changing the menu s position MENU POSITION You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Press the buttons to select F5 MENU POSITION and press the OK button The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen 3 Press the buttons to select the desired position and press the OK button There are three positions each for the top center and bottom of the screen Changing the input automatically INPUT SENSING When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING menu the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input connector and changes the input automatically before the monitor goes into the power saving mode 1 Press the MENU button The main menu appears on the screen 2 Keep pressing the button until the icon of the desired option item appears 3 Press the buttons to select f gt INPUT SENSING and press the OK button The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen 4 Press the amp buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button e AUTO ON When the selected input connector has no input signal or when you select an input connector by the buttons on the monitor and the connector has no input signal the on screen message appears page 17 and the monitor checks the input signal to another input connector automatically to change the input When the input is
31. sure to take adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt Otherwise irreparable malfunctions could occur Handling the LCD screen e 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 e 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 e 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 e Ifa still picture is displayed for a long time a residual image may appear for a while The residual image will eventually disappear e 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 e Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning your monitor e 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 simi
32. t 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 80 kHz Vertical frequency 48 75 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 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 12 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 Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function 1s activated only the power switch will operate Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support refer to this section
33. ter is in the power saving mode Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse e Check that your graphics board is installed properly e Check that the computer s power is on e Restart the computer E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not caused by the monitor e 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 28 80 kHz analog RGB 28 64 kHz digital RGB Vertical 48 75 Hz analog RGB 60 Hz digital RGB Resolution 1280 x 1024 or less e 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 HS74 SDM HS94 SDM HS74P or SDM HS94P from the Models list in the Windows device selection screen If the model name of this monitor does not appear in the Models list try Plug amp Play e If you use the Macintosh adapter not supplied check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected page 7 e Adjust the pitch and phase analog RGB signal only page 12 Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet preferably on a different circuit E Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected and not
34. the front of the monitor Front of the LCD display K p b u ao nl sn tey ie 1 Power switch and indicator pages 9 16 20 To turn the display on or off press the power switch ae NL The power indicator lights up in green when the display 1s turned on and lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode r INPUT CO OK A MENU D Press upward to turn the display on or off 2 MENU button pages 10 11 This button displays or closes the main menu Rear of the display SDM HS74 SDM HS74P f buttons page 11 These buttons function as the buttons when selecting the menu items and making adjustments Also these buttons switch the video input signal between INPUTI1 and INPUT2 when two computers are connected to the monitor Only available when menu is turned off 4 OK button page 11 This button selects the item or executes the settings in the menu button page 10 This button is used to change the brightness of the screen 6 Security Lock Hole The security lock hole should be applied with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington Rear of the LCD display Back cover page 8 Remove this cover when you connect disconnect cables or cords AC IN connector page 8 Connect the power cord supplied 9 DVI D input con
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