Sony SDM-X202 User Manual

4-090-496-12(1)

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

US FR ES

SDM-X202

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’95 guidelines.

× 18 AWG

NERGY STAR

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SDM-X202 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road,Oradell,NJ 07649

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.

USA

Table of Contents

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 audio cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setup 4: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setup 5: Bundle the cords and cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup 6: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup 7: Adjust the tilt and swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting the input signal (INPUT button). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals . . . 11

Custo mizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other count ries.

• Windows Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registere d trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A.

• VESA and DDC Video Electronics Standards Association.

•

mark.

• All other product na mes mentioned herein may be the trad emarks or registered tradem arks of their respecti ve companies.

•Furthermore, “ mentioned in each case in this manual.

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is registered trademark of

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are trademarks of the

NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

” and “” are not

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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 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reducing the power consumption (ECO mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Automatic picture quality adjustment function

(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troub le s h ooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

TCO’95 Eco-document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

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 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 t he 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 pictu re 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.

About the built-in stereo speakers

Be sure to keep m agne tic rec or ding equi pme nt, ta pes, a nd fl op py discs away from the speaker’s opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field. This magn etic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and di scs.

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Rear of the display stand

Front of the LCD display

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

(pages 9, 19, 23)

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).

B MENU button (page 12)

This button turns the menu screen on and off.

C M/m and 2 (volume control) buttons (pages 12, 18)

These buttons are used to select th e menu items and make adjustments, and also di splay the “Volume” menu to cont rol the volume.

Side view of the LCD display

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 ECO button (page 19)

This button is used to reduce the power consumption.

G Stereo speakers (page 18)

These speakers output the audio signals as sound.

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.

J Headphones jack (page 18)

This jack outputs audio signals to the h eadphones.

(continued)

Rear of the LCD display

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K AC IN connector (page 8)

This connector co nnects the power cord (s up plied).

L 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.

M Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8)

This jack inputs audi o signals when connected to t he audio output jack of a comput er or other audio equipment.

N Audio input jack for INPUT2 (page 8)

This jack inputs audi o signals when connected to t he audio output jack of a comput er or other audio equipment.

O 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.

P 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.

Q 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.

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R USB (Universal Serial Bus) downstream c onnectors

(page 11)

These connectors are used to connect the monitor to USB compliant peripheral devices.

S USB (Universal Serial Bus) upstrea m co nnec tor for

INPUT1 (page 11)

This connector is used to co nnect the monitor to a USB compliant computer.

T USB (Universal Serial Bus) upstrea m co nnec tor for

INPUT2 (page 11)

This connector is used to co nnect the monitor to a USB compliant computer.

U Cable holder (page 9)

This part secures cables and cords to the monitor.

V Arm cover (page 9)

Remove this cover to bundle connecting cords and cables.

W Latch (page 9)

This part secures cables and cords to the monitor.

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)

• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)

• USB upstream cable

• Windows Utility/Macintosh Utility Disk

• Warranty card

• This instruction manua l

Setup 1:Connect a computer

equipped with a DV I output connector (digital RGB)

2 Using the supplied DVI-D vide o signa l cable (di gital

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

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

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

DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) (supplied)

• 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.

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.

(continued)

2 Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable

(analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitor’s HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT 1 or INPUT2.

Connect the computer according to the following illustrations.

xConn e cting to an IB M P C /AT or

compatible computer

Setup 3:Connect the audio cord

Connect the supplied audio cord to the monitor’s corresponding audio input jack.

Using the monitor’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio input jacks. For more information, see “Controlling the volume” on page 18.

to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2

to the computer’s HD15 output connector (analog RGB)

HD15-HD15 video signal

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

cable (analog RGB) (supplied)

xConnecting to a Mac intosh

to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2

to the audio input for INPUT1 or INPUT2

to audio output of the computer or other audio equipment

audio cord (supplied)

Setup 4: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 the computer’s output connector

HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied)

Macintosh

When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied), if necessary. Conn ect the adap ter to the comp uter before co nnecting the video signal cable.

to AC IN

to power outlet

power cord (supplied)

Setup 5:Bundle the cords and

Setup 6:Turn on the monitor and

cables

1 Remove the arm cover.

2 Secure the video signal ca ble and audio cord using

the cable holder on the cabinet.

3 Bundle all of the cords and cables inside of the

stand.

4 Engage the latch on t he stand as illustrated below to

hold the cords and cables.

5 Replace the arm cover and back cover.

arm cover

back cover

computer

1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the right side of

the monitor in the direction of the [.

The 1 (power) indicator lights up in red.

MAIN POWER

lights in re d

2 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front right o f the

monitor.

The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.

Note

If you cannot bundle a ll of the cords and cables inside the stand, leave them hanging down outside the stand.

lights in green

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.

The installation of your monitor is compl ete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture (page 12).

If no picture appears on your screen

• 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 moving the mouse.

– Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the

INPUT button (page 11).

• 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, reconn ect the

old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board within the following ranges.

Analog RGB Digital RGB

Horizontal frequency

Vertical frequency

Resolution 1600×1200 or less 1600×1200 or less

28–92 kHz 28–75 kHz

48–85 Hz 60 Hz

Setup 7:Adjust the tilt and swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

approx. 5°

approx. 45° approx. 45°

approx. 20°

For more information about on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedi es” on page 21.

No need for specific drivers

The monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and automaticall y 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 & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monit or.

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 hi gh value.

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 and swivel, 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)

Connecting Universal Serial Bus (USB) compliant peripherals

Press the INPUT button.

The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button.

INPUT1:

Select the input signal received at the monitor’s HD15 input connector for INPUT1 (analog RGB).

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 connecting c ompute rs to b oth of th e monit or’s vide o inp ut connectors for INPUT2 (DVI-D and HD15), you can choose the connector to whic h a signal is input preferentially using “Input2 Priority” on the INPUT SETTING menu. For more information about “Input2 Priority,” see “Se lec tin g the inp ut priority ” on page 16.

Selecting the input signal for the audio input jack

See “Audio Select” on page 17.

The monitor has two ups tr e a m and two downstream USB connectors. They provide a fast and easy way to connect USB compliant peripheral devices (such as keyboards, mice, pr inters and scanners) to your computer using a standardized USB cable. To use the monitor as a hu b for your peripheral devices, connec t the USB devices as follows.

1 Turn on the monitor and computer(s).

2 Connect your computer(s) to the upstream

connectors using the supplied USB cable.

For customers using Windows

If a message appears on your screen, follow the on-screen instructions and select a generic USB hub driver.

3 Connect your USB compliant peripheral devices to

the downstream connectors.

For customers using a Macintosh computer with a keyboard having a power button

When you connect a Macintosh keyboard with a power button to the USB downstream connector, th e power button on th e keyboard does not function. To turn your Macintosh computer on, use the power but ton on the computer or connect the keyboard to the computer directly and turn the computer on, then di sconnect the keyboard and re-conne ct it to the monitor.

Notes

• Not all computers and/or operat ing systems support USB configurations. Check your computer’s instruction manual to see if you can connect USB devices.

• In most cases, USB driver software needs to be installed on the host computer. Refer to the peripheral device’s instruction manual for further details.

• When you connect a computer whose power is already connected to the USB upstream connector on the monitor, the monitor will not enter the power saving mode.

• When the monitor is in the power saving mode, USB peripheral devices will not function. To resume the use of USB peripheral devices, cancel the mode by pressing the 1 (power) switch.

• If the peripheral devices do not function pr operly, confirm that the upstream inpu t setting in “USB Select” on the OPTIO N menu is cor rect (page 17).

• If you connect a keyboard or mouse to the USB connectors and the n boot your computer f o r the first time, the peripheral devices may not function. First connect the keyboard and mouse directly to the computer and set up the USB compliant devices. Then connect them to this monitor.

• When you connect peripheral devices to the downstream connectors, be sure not to lean on the display. Otherwise, the display may incline and catch your fingers.

• The number of USB hubs that can be connected together is defined as up to six tiers by USB specifications. Two tiers of a USB hub are built into the monitor. Therefore, you are allowed to connect four more tiers of a USB hub together.

• This monitor does not support the USB 2.0 standard.

Customizing Your Monitor

Before making adjustments

Connect the monitor and the com puter, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments.

You can make numerous adj ustments to your monit or 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.

2 Select the menu.

Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to move to the first menu item.

5 Close the menu.

Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the men u cl oses automatically after about 45 seconds.

x Resetting the ad jus tments to the d efa u lt

settings

You can reset the adjustment s using “Reset” on the OPTION menu. For more information about resetting the adjust men ts, see “Reset” on page 18.

3 Select the item you want to adjust .

Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, then press the OK button.

4 Adjust the item.

Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustmen t, then pr ess the OK button. When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the display returns to the previous menu.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu

x Adjusting the B righ tn e ss

Adjust the picture brightness (black level).

You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu.

• Backlight

•Contrast

•Brightness

•Color

•Gamma

• Smoothing

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Backlight : 100 Contrast : 50 Brightness : 50 Color : 9300K Gamma : Gamma2 Smoothing : Standard

Select

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

x Adjusting the B a c k ligh t

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 19).

Backlight : 100

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

Brightness : 50

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Brightness” and

press the OK button.

The “Brightness” adjustment menu appears on the screen.

4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the brightness.

x Adjusting the C o lor

You can select the picture’s color level for t he wh ite color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Backlight : 100 Contrast : 50 Brightness : 50

Color : 9300K

Gamma : 6500K Smoothing : 5000K

Select

User

Adjust

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Backlight” and

press the OK button.

The “Backlight” adjustment menu appears on the screen.

4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the light level.

x Adjusting the Contrast

Adjust the picture contrast .

Contrast : 50

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Contrast” and

press the OK button.

The “Contrast” adjustment menu appears on the screen.

4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the contrast.

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 th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Color” and press

the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

4 Press the M/m 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.

Fine tuning the color temperature

The setting is stored in memory for INPUT1, INPUT2 (DVI-D), and INPUT2 (HD15), respectively.

x Selecting the Smoothing

If the picture displayed at the “Full2” or “Full1” mode of “Zoom” is not smooth, use the picture smoothing function.

R : 110

G : 128

B : 140

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Color” and press

the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

4 Press the M/m buttons to se lec t “ Adjus t” and press

the OK button.

The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen.

5 Press the M/m buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)

and press the OK button. Then press the M/m 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 M/m buttons to select , then press the

OK button.

The new color setting is stored in memory and auto matic ally recalled whenever “User” is selected . The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

x Selecting the Gamma

You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the picture’s original color shade.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Backlight : 100 Contrast : 50 Brightness : 50 Color : 9300K Gamma : Gamma2

Smoothing : Text

Select

Standard Graphics

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Smoothing” and

press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

The smoothing effect becomes stronger in the order of “Text”t“Standard”t“Graphics.”

• Text: To make the characters appear clear and sharp.

(This mode is suited for text-based applications.)

• Standard (The default setting): Standa r d smo ot hin g

effect.

• Graphics: To make the pictures appear clean. (This mode

is suited for CD-ROM software for photo images or illustrations.)

Notes

• When you set “Zoom” on the OPTION menu to “Real,” “Smoothing” is not available.

• 1600

1200 resolution signals are shown only in the “Real” mode and

“Smoothing” is not pos sible.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

Backlight : 100 Contrast : 50 Brightness : 50 Color : 9300K

Gamma : Gamma1

Smoothing : Gamma2

Select

Gamma3

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (PICTURE

ADJUSTMENT) and press the OK button.

The PICTURE ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to s elect “Gamma” and press

the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

INPUT SETTING menu

You can adjust the following items using the INPUT SETTING menu.

•Auto Adjust

•Phase

•Pitch

•H Center

•V Center

• Input2 Priority

x Adjusting Picture Position and Sh arpnes s

(analog RGB signal only)

Note

When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI-D input connector for INPUT2, adjustment is unnecessary.

INPUT SETTING

Auto Adjust Phase : 70 Pitch : 0 H Center : 50 V Center : 50 Input2 Priority : DVI-D

Select

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

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] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].

For Macintosh

Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].

3 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

4 Press the M/m buttons to select (INPUT

SETTING) and press the OK button.

The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen.

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 pictu re ap p ears on the screen (page 19).

Note

While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only the 1 (power) switch will operate.

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 Adjust” 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 (horiz ontal/vertical position).

These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically recalled when the monitor receives a previously input and registered input signal.

Make further automatic adjustments to the picture quality for the current input signal (Auto Adjust)

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

5 Press the M/m buttons to select “Phase” and press

the OK button.

The “Phase” adjustment men u appears on the screen.

6 Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes

are at a minimum.

Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.

7 Press the OK button.

The main menu appears on th e screen. If vertical stripes are observed over the en tire screen, adjust the pitch using the following procedures.

8 Press the M/m buttons to select “Pitch” and press

the OK button.

The “Pitch” adjustment menu appears on the screen.

9 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes

disappear.

Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (INPUT

SETTING) and press the OK button.

The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Auto Adjust” and

press the OK button.

The options are disp layed on the popup menu.

4 Press the M/m buttons to sel ect “OK” 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.

10 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the tes t pattern.

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.

x Selecting the inpu t prio rity

When connecti ng co mput ers to both of the m onito r’s vide o inpu t connectors for INPUT2 (DVI-D and HD15), you can choose the connector to which a signal is input preferentially.

1 Set the resolution to 1600×1200 on the computer.

2 Load the Utility Disk.

3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.

For Windows

Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].

For Macintosh

Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].

4 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

5 Press the M/m buttons to select (INPUT

SETTING) and press the OK button.

The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen.

6 Press the M/m 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 M/m buttons to center the test pattern on

the screen.

8 Click [END] on the s creen to turn off the tes t pattern .

INPUT SETTING

Auto Adjust Phase : 70 Pitch : 0 H Center : 50 V Center : 50

Input2 Priority : DVI-D

Select

HD15

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (INPUT

SETTING) and press the OK button.

The INPUT SETTING menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Input2 Priority”

and press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the po pup menu.

4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

• DVI-D (The default setting): The signal input to the

DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2 is displayed preferentially.

• HD15:The signal input to the HD15 input connector

(analog RGB) for INPUT2 is displayed preferentially.

If the monitor stays in the pow er 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 conn ected to a video input con nector for INPUT2 other than the one selected in “Input2 Priority.”

1 Press the 1 (power) switch.

An INFORMATION message (“No input signal”) appears on the screen.

2 Press the MENU button while the INFORMATION

message is being displayed.

The “Input2 Priority” screen from th e INPUT SETTI NG menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select the input you want

to display on the screen.

OPTION menu

You can adjust the following items using the OPTION menu.

•Zoom

• Menu Position

• Audio Select

• USB Select

•Language

• Menu Lock

•Reset

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

OPTION

Zoom : Full2 Menu Position Audio Select : Auto USB Select : Auto Language : English Menu Lock : Off Reset

Select

1600 × 1200/60 Hz

Set Exit

1: HD15

x Menu Position

You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Menu Position”

and press the OK button.

The “Menu Position” adjustment menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to se lect the desired pos ition.

You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will appear.

x Audio Select

Select the audio input when connectin g to bo th of the mo nito r’s audio input jacks for INPUT1 and INPUT2.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (OPTION) and

press the OK button.

The OPTION menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired item and

press the OK button.

Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

x Zoom

The monitor is set to display the picture on the screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution in the default setting (Full2). You can also view the picture in its actual aspect ratio or resolution.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Zoom” and press

the OK button.

The options are disp layed on the popup menu.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

• Full2 (The de fault setting ): The input signa l is displayed

on the screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution.

• Full1: The input signal is displayed on the sc reen at its

actual aspect ratio. Therefore, black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the picture, depending on the signal.

• Real: The input signal is displayed on the screen a t its actual resolution. Sub-1600×1200 signals are displayed at the center of the screen surrounded by a black frame.

Note

When you use 1600 settings are not av ailable. The pictur e is disp layed on the screen in fu ll .

1200 resolution signals, the above mentioned

1 Press the M/m buttons to se lec t “ Audio Sel ect” and

press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

• Auto (The default setting):To select either audio input

by switching with the INPUT button.

• Input1:To select the audio input from the AUDIO1 jack.

• Input2:To select the audio input from the AUDIO2 jack.

x USB Select

This monitor is equipped wi th two USB upstream connecto rs. The effective upstream input switches, depending on this item setting.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “USB Select” and

press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode.

• Auto (The default setting):To select either upstream

input by switching with the INPUT button.

• Input1:To select the upstream input from the USB

connector for INPUT1.

• Input2:To select the upstream input from the USB

connector for INPUT2.

Notes

• When you set this item to either “Inp ut1” or “Input2,” the upstream input does not switch even if the video input is switched with the INPUT button. If you want to link the upstream input to switching with the INPUT button, set the item to “Auto.”

• When you connect devices that require prolonged data communication with the computer, such as a printer or a scanner, to a dow nst r eam connector on this monitor, set this item to either “Input1” or “Input2.” Otherwise, the da ta communication w it h th e co m pu t er may be interrupted each time you press the INPUT button, and a failure of the printing or scanning may occur.

x Language

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Language” and

press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select a language.

• English

• Français: French

• Deutsch: German

• Español: Spanish

• Italiano: Italian

• Nederlands: Dutch

• Svenska: Swedish

•: Russian

• : Japanese

x Menu Lock

Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustme nts or resetting.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Menu Lock” and

press the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select either “On” or “Off.”

• On: Only the 1 (power) switch and INPUT button will

operate. If you attempt any other operation, the (Menu Lock) icon appears on the screen.

• Off: Set “Menu Lock” to off. If “Menu Lock” has been set

to “On,” when you press the MENU button, “Menu Lock” is automatically select ed.

x Reset

Reset the adjustments to the default settings.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select “Reset” and press

the OK button.

The options are displayed on the popup menu.

Technical Features

Controlling the volume

Using the monitor’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio input jacks.

You can control the volume by usin g a s e pa ra te “ V olu m e” m e nu from the main menu.

1 Press the M/m buttons when no menu appears on

the screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to control the volume.

The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

Using the headphones

By connecting your headphones to the monitor’s headphones jack, you can liste n to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio input jack.

Notes

• You cannot adjust the volume when the main menu is displayed on the screen.

• When your monitor is in power saving mode, no sound comes from the speakers or the headpho ne s .

Volume : 30

2 Press the M/m 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.

• Cancel:To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen.

Po wer saving function

Automatic picture quality

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,

NERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a computer or video gr aphics board that is DPMS (Display Po wer Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown belo w.

Power mode Power consumption

normal operation

active off* (deep sleep)**

1 (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.

80 W (max.) green

approx. 1 W orange

(power)

indicator

Reducing the power consumption

(ECO mode)

If you press the ECO b utton on the front of the monitor, the backlight level and the power consumption are reduced.

Press the ECO button.

The “ECO mode: On” menu appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced. The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

To cancel the ECO mode

Press the ECO button again.

ECO mode: On

adjustment function

(analog RGB

signal only)

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/p itch), an d ensures that a clea r 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 adjust ments.

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 automati c pict u re 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 t he 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 mem ory so that next time, the monitor will f unction 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 when ever the monitor receives the same input signals.

The “ECO mode: Off” menu appears on the screen and normal backlight level is set. The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

ECO mode: Off

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 21.

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 remedi es” on page 21.

If “Cable disconnected” appears on the screen

This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector.

INFORMATION

Cable disconnected Go to power save

Go to power save

The monitor will enter the power s avi ng mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed.

1: HD15

INFORMATION

Not supported signal xxx.x kHz / xxx Hz

1: HD15

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 too high / Set to 1600×1200” is displayed

This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor’s specifications (1600×1200 or less).

If “No input signal” appears on the screen

This indicates that no signal is being input via the currently selected connector.

INFORMATION

No input signal 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.

1: HD15

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 23) if the followi ng recommen da tio n s do not resolve the pro blem .

Symptom Check these items No picture

If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, or if the 1 (power) indica tor will not light up when the 1 (power) switch is pressed,

If the 1 (power) indicator turns on in red,

If the 1 (power) indicator is green, • Use the self-diagnosis function (page 23). If “Cable disconnected” appears on

the screen,

If “No input signal” appears on the screen, or the 1 (power) indicator is orange,

If “Not suppor ted sign al ” app ears on the screen (page 20),

If using Windows, • If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the

If using a Macintosh system, • When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapte r (not supplied) if necessary.

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 9).

• Check that the 1 (power) switch is on.

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seat ed in their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connect or’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 connect ed. If you connect a non-supplied video signal cable, “Cable disconnect ed” may appear on the screen before entering the power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.

• Check that the input priority setting is correct (page 16).

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seat ed in their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connect or’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).

xProblem 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 on.

xProblem 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: 28–92kHz (analog RGB), 28–75 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical frequency: 48–85 Hz (analog RGB), 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution: 16 00×1200 or less

following. Select “SONY” from the “Manufacturers” list and select “SDM-X202” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection screen. If “SDM-X202” does not appear in the “Models” list, try “Plug & Play” or install the information file for this monitor using the Windows Monitor Information Disk.

Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

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