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Technologically
advanced LCD
display that provides
superior images with
outstanding onscreen
colors all in a sleek,
space-saving design.
SDM-N50/SDM-N50PS
Multiscan®N50 and N50PS Computer Displays
• 15.0" XGA TFT active matrix LCD panel – Flat-screen display slims to less than 1/2” at its edge
to free up precious desktop space.
• SDM-N50
Low profile, easy tilt design– Unique bi-flex arm easily adjusts to virtually any angle
for maximum viewing comfort.
Light sensor – Continually monitors the level of ambient light and adjusts brightness
to its optimum level.
User sensor - Automatically places the display into power save mode whenever a
user steps away.
Stereo speakers – Unique in-base design delivers exceptional audio thanks to bass
boost and wide stereo processing.
• SDM-N50PS
Photostand design – Unique tilt stand places panel directly on desk like a photo frame.
Pivot capable – With supplied software, the panel can be used in either portrait
or landscape mode.
Wall mountable – Mounting slots on the back allow hanging of the panel directly
on a wall like a picture.
• Gigabit Video Interface (GVIF™) technology – Reduces desktop clutter by using only one cable
to carry the audio, video and power between the display panel and the media engine, which
can be tucked away out of sight.
• Advanced Digital FlexRes™ – Exclusive Sony chipset design guarantees a crisp, clear image no
matter what the screen resolution.
• Advanced Auto ImageSet™– Automatic adjustment of image position, phase, and pitch to
reduce set-up time.
SDM-N50PS
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Sony’s most compact LCD display
Ultra Slim LCD
Designed with the Corporate Executive in
mind, the Multiscan N50 and N50PS
LCD displays are the ultimate desktop
accessories. Measuring a mere 1/2" at
its edge, this technologically advanced
LCD display provides incredibly crisp
images with vibrant and true to
life onscreen colors - all in an
ultra sleek, space saving
design
Media Engine
The self contained Media Engine unit houses all the
circuitry for the N50 and N50PS LCD Displays
including audio, video and power. This all in one
component can easily be stashed out of sight just
about anywhere, such as under a desk,
behind a filing cabinet, or is a desk
drawer, cutting down on unnecessary
desktop clutter.
Double Input
For those users who truly multitask,
the Multiscan N50 and N50PS
displays feature dual HD15 inputs
for connecting to two separate
computer systems at once. A
quick push of a button on the front
of the displays seamlessly switches
between the two computers and
instantly changes the displayed
image.
SDM-N50/SDM-N50PS
The Sony Multiscan N50 and N50PS
displays boast a spacious 15.0" LCD panel in an
extremely small footprint. Its XGA TFT active matrix LCD
screen delivers incredibly sharp images with breathtakingly accurate onscreen colors.
Utilizing Sony’s Digital Multiscan®and Digital FlexRes
™
technologies, the N50 and N50PS display a digitally
correct pixel positioning to create smoother, clearer and
sharper images and text at variable screen resolution.
The Multiscan N50 and N50PS displays measure a
mere 1/2" at its edge for an ultra sleek profile. A single
unobtrusive cable carries all audio, video, and power to
the display, eliminating the tangle of multiple cords and
further reducing clutter.
Extremely easy to configure, the N50 and N50PS feature Auto ImageSet™technology which adjusts image
position, phase and pitch. A pair of stereo speakers
built right into the base of the Multiscan N50, completes
this compact display solution.
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Sensor
The Multiscan N50 display features an energy saving motion sensor that powers down the unit 20 seconds after a person steps away from the display.
The screen instantly turns on again once the user
returns. A built-in light sensor saves on eyestrain by
automatically optimizing the picture’s brightness
according to the current level of ambient light.
Wall Mountable
A unique feature of the Multiscan N50PS is the ability to
mount the dispay on the wall. Mounting slots on the back
allow the N50PS display to be hung vertically or horizontally
– just like a
picture.
Gigabit Video Interface
™
Featuring Sony’s Gigabit Video Interface (GVIF) technology, the N50 and the
N50PS require just one
cable to connect the LCD
display and the Media
Engine. This single-cable
solution means there are no cords to
tangle with one another, giving the
display a more simplified and elegant desktop image.
Stereo Speakers
A pair of quarter sized speakers, built unobtrusively into the
base of the N50 LCD display, deliver exceptional stereo sound.
Sony’s sound system with built-in
bass boost creates powerful
audio, while wide stereo processing technology simulates stereo
placement of these amazing
2Wx2W in-base speakers
SDM-N50 (low profile design)
Photostand
The Multiscan N50PS display comes in a photostand design, which can be used in a portrait
or landscape mode. The screen can be tilted
from 20 to 40 degrees for the correct
viewing angle.
SDM-N50PS (photostand in landscape position)
SDM-N50PS
(photostand in portrait position)
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Power Mgnt International Energy Star
NUTEK Spec 803299
Designed for Windows
®
95, 98, 2000
Windows NT
Macintosh
®
Compatible
Plug & Play DDC-1, DDC-2B, DDC-2Bi
Panel Tilt
SDM-N50 0˚ - 90˚
SDM-N50PS 20˚ - 40˚
Front Panel User Controls
On/Off
Menu
Contrast
Brightness
Input Selection
On Screen Display Controls
Phase
Pitch
H/V Centering
Zoom
Color Temperature
Backlight Control
Multi-Language (6 Languages)
Control Lock
Power Save
Reset
OSD Position
Menu Lock
Bass Boost (SDM-N50 only)
Wide Stereo (SDM-N50 only)
User Sensor (SDM-N50 only)
Light Sensor (SDM-N50 only)
Operating Conditions
Temperature 41° to 95°
Relative Humidity 10% to 80%
(Non Condensing)
Storage Conditions
Temperature -4° to 140°
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (Non
Condensing)
Supplied Accessories
AC Power Cord
Windows Monitor Information Disk/ Utility Disk
Macintosh Utility Disk
Mac Adapter
HD15 – HD15 Video Signal Cable
Audio Cable
GVIF Video Signal Cable
User’s Manual
Media Engine Stand
Display Stand (SDM-N50PS only)
Pivot
®
Software (SDM-N50PS only)
Limited Warranty
Parts and Labor 3 years
Backlight 1 year
Models SDM-N50/SDM-N50PS
Active Display Size
Diagonal 15.0"
Horizontal 12.0"
Vertical 9.0"
LCD Panel
LCD Type a-Si TFT Active Matrix
Color Filters RGB Ver tical Stripes
Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm
Screen Treatment Anti-Glare/Hard Coating
Colors 16.19 Million (Approx.)
Native Resolution
1024 x 768
Maximum Resolution
1024 x 768 @75Hz
Luminance 200 cd/m
2
Contrast Ratio 300:1
Viewing Angle
Horizontal 140°
Vertical 120°
Scan Range
Horizontal 30-61 kHz
Vertical 48-85 Hz
Preset Resolutions
640 x 400 @ 70Hz
640 x 400 @ 85Hz VESA
640 x 480 @ 60Hz VGA Graphics
640 x 480 @ 67Hz Mac 13 Color
640 x 480 @ 73Hz VESA
640 x 480 @ 75Hz EVGA
640 x 480 @ 85Hz VESA
720 x 400 @ 70Hz VGA-Text
720 x 400 @ 85Hz VESA
800 x 600 @ 60Hz SVGA
800 x 600 @ 72Hz VESA
800 x 600 @ 75Hz ESVGA
800 x 600 @ 85Hz VESA
832 x 624 @ 75Hz PMAC
848 x 480 @ 60Hz VAIO
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz VESA
1024 x 768 @ 70Hz VESA
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz EUVGA
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz Mac 19 Color
Preset Timings
Factory 20
User 25
Video Inputs
Video Connector 15-pin mini D-sub x 2
Video Signal Analog RGB
(0.7 Vp-p, positive, 75 ohms)
Sync Signal Separate HD/VD (TTL)
Sync on Green 0.3 Vp-p, negative
Audio Inputs/Outputs
Signal Input Connector Stereo Minijack
Audio Input 0.5V RMS
Impedance 47k ohms
Headphone Output 15mW x 2, 16ohms
Speaker Output 2W x 2 (SDM-N50)
Display Dimensions (WxHxD)
SDM-N50 14.0" x 13.7" x 7.3"
SDM-N50PS 14.0” x 11” x 1” (w/o stand)
14.0” x 8.9” x 8”
(tilt 90˚, w/stand)
Display Weight
SMD-N50 5.9 lbs.
SMD-N50PS 3.3 lbs.
Media Engine Dimensions (WxHxD)
7.0" x 1.8" x 7.0"
Media Engine Weight
1.9 lbs.
Power Requirements
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Management
Normal 35 W (Typical)
Power Saving Mode 8 W (max.)(w/user sensor)
Stand-by 3 W (max.)
Suspend 3 W (max.)
Active Off 3 W (max.)
Power Off 3 W (max.)
AC Power Off 0 W
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Safety UL 1950,
CSA C22.2 No. 950
EN60950
EMKOS
Human Factor ZH-1 /618 TUV
Ergonomic Mark
ISO 9241-3
CE Mark CISPR22 Class B
EN50082.1
EN61000-3-2
EMI FCC Class B
IC Class B
ELF/VLF MPR II
TCO ’95
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This display is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose
to connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers
must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance.
©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, Multiscan, Decor@, and DisplayMouse are trademarks of
Sony. Microsoft, the Windows Logo and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc. Features and specifications are subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
This monitor is Energy Star Compliant when used with a computer equipped with VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS). As an International Energy Star Partner, Sony Corporation has
determined that this product meets the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service. Screen images
are simulated.
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Sony Electronics Inc.
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.352.SONY
Web address: http://www.sony.com/displays
SDM-N50
SDM-N50PS
Multiscan®N50 and N50PS
Computer Displays
SPECIFICATIONS
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