Sony PREMIERPRO SDM-P232W User Manual

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

4-093-821-01(3)

(EN)

Operating Instructions

SDM-P232W

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex pose 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 ex perienced r adio/TV te chnician f or help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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

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 Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

× 18 AWG

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: SPECIFICA TIONS

Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

As an

NERGY STAR Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.

This monitor complies with the TCO’99 guidelines.

× 18 AWG

NERGY STAR

(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

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• VESA and DDC Video Electronics Standards Association.

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NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

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Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Custo mizing Y our Mo nitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Navigating the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the Contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting the Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the Smoothing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

INPUT SETTING menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting Picture Position and Sharpness

(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting the Input Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

OPTION menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Techn ic a l Feature s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Reducing the power consumption (ECO mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Automatic picture quality adjustment function

(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troub le s h ooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specific a t io ns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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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.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 V 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:

• In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a radiator, heating ve nt, or in direc t su nlight. 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 environ me n t, be sur e to take adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise irreparable malfu nctions 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 th e 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 residu al ima ge 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 color ed 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 mon itor.

• 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 so ft cloth lightly moistened with a mil d 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 co ntact 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 transporti ng. If you d rop the mo nitor, yo u may be in jured or the monitor m a y 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 mon itor must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local sanitation authority.

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Front of the LCD display

Rear of the display stand

A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator

(pages 9, 18, 22)

This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this switch again. If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up , press the MAIN POWER switch (8).

Side view of the LCD display

B MENU button (page 12)

This button turns the menu screen on and off.

C M/m buttons (page 12)

These buttons are used to select th e menu items and make adjustments.

D OK button (page 12)

This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using the M/m buttons (3).

E INPUT button and INPUT1/INPUT2 indicators

(page 11)

This button switches th e vide o inpu t signal betwe en I NPUT1 and INPUT2 when two comput ers are connected to the monitor, and the corresponding in dicator (INPUT1 or INPUT2) lights up.

F AUTO button (page 15)

Press this button when the displayed picture seems poorly adjusted. It makes further automatic adjustment of the pi cture quality for the current input signal.

G ECO button (page 18)

This button is used to reduce the power consumption.

H MAIN POWER switch (page 9)

This switch turns the monitor’s main power on and off.

I Back cover (page 7)

Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords.

(continued)

Rear of the LCD display

J AC IN connector (page 8)

This connector co nnects the power co r d (supplied).

K Security Lock Hole

The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington.

L DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1

(page 7)

This connector inputs digit al RGB vid eo signa ls that com ply with DVI Rev. 1.0.

M DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2

(page 7)

This connector inputs digit al RGB vid eo signa ls that com ply with DVI Rev. 1.0.

N HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1

(page 7)

This connect or inputs an alog RGB video si gnals (0. 700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

O HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2

(page 7)

This connect or inputs an alog RGB video si gnals (0. 700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

P 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

• Power cord

• HD15-HD15 video signal cable (ana log RGB)

• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)

• Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions)

• Warranty card

• Quick Setup Guide

Setup 1:Connect a computer

equipped with a DV I output connector (digital

2 Using the supplied DVI-D video s ignal c able (di gital

RGB), connect the compute r to the m onit or’s DVI -D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2.

to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2

to the computer’s DVI output connector (digital RGB)

RGB)

• Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting them.

• When connecting the computer to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB), refer to “Setup 2: Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 ou tput connector (analog RGB).”

Note

Do not touch the pins of t he vide o signal ca ble conn ector as this migh t bend the pins.

1 Remove the back cover.

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 con necting them.

Note

Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins.

1 Remove the back cover.

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