Sony SDM-X53 Quick Setup Guide

4-096-425-01(1)

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

Quick Setup Guide

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (US)

Troubleshooting / Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (US)

Guide de configuration rapide

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (FR)

Dépannage / Spécifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (FR)

Guía de instalac ión rápida

Instalación . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (ES)

Resolución de problemas / Especificaciones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (ES)

DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE

NE PAS RETOURNER AU MAGASIN

If you believe the product purchased in the U.S. is

defective, call Sony for assistance or Advance Exchange. For assistance in the U.S. call: 1-866-357-SONY (7669) For assistance in Canada call: 1-800-961-SONY (7669)

Si vous croyez que le produit achete aux E.-U. est defectueux, communiquer avec Sony pour obtenir de lfaide ou un remplacement. Pour obtenir de lfaide aux E.-U., composer le : 1-866-357-SONY (7669) Pour obtenir de lfaide au Canada, composer le :1-800-961-SO NY (7669)

http://www.sony.com/displays/support

SDM-X53 SDM-X73 SDM-X93

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expos e 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.

Transportation

• Disconnect all cables from the monitor, and after fixing the LCD display at its highe st point , gra sp bo th s ide o f the L CD

display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when transporting. If yo u drop the monitor , you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged.

• When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

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 caus e 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.

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 st ripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen. This is not malfunction. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM

Notes

• To vi ew t h e Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, A d obe Acrobat Reader (later than version 4. 0) ne e d s to be inst al le d on your computer.

• Mo re information on the comma nds, features, and tools of A dobe Acrobat Reader is available from the Reader’s online Help.

Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. After a while, the window of the CD-ROM will open automatically. Select the area and click. Then double-click on “index.html” in the “Manual” folder. The Operating Instruction files will open.

Note

Depending on a computer you are using, the window of the CD-ROM may not open automati cally. In this case, double -click on the icon of the CD ROM to open the window of t he CD-ROM.

If you cannot open the Operating Instruction files

Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be installed on your computer. You can download it for free from the Adobe Web site.

Setup

Unpacking

Make sure your carton contains everything listed below.

•LCD display

• Power cord

• HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB)

• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)

• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)

• CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructi o ns , etc.)

• Warranty card

• This Quick Setup Guide

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.

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Connecting your monitor

Connect your mo ni tor to a co m puter or other equip m en t.

• Turn off the monitor, computer, an d any other equipment before connecting them.

• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable plug.

1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Tilt the display forward. 3 Connect your monitor to a computer.

Connecting a Macintosh computer

Connect the supplie d vid eo signal cable to a video outpu t co nnector on the computer. If necessary, use an adapter (not supplied). Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

4 Connect the supplied power cord to the monitor’s

AC IN connector.

5 Connect the power cord to a power outlet.

back cover

Turning on the monitor and computer

Turn on your monitor first, then a computer.

1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the right side of

the monitor in the direction of the [, if it is not already pressed. Make sur e the 1 ( power) indicator is lit in red.

Note

The default setting of the MAIN POWER switch is in the direction of the [.

2 Press the 1 (power) switc h on the front right of the

monitor.

The 1 (power) indicator lights up in gr een.

3 Turn on the computer.

to the HD15 input connector (analog RGB)

INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3

AUDIO 1 AUDIO 1

HD-15

audio cord (supplied)

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

to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB)

HD-15 AUDIOINDVI-D

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

MAIN POWER

to AC IN

to power outlet

The rear of the display

power cord (supplied)

Note

For bundling the cords and cabl es, refer to the Operating Instructi ons on the supplied CD-ROM.

describes SDM-X73. SDM-X53 has one HD15 input connector.

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Troubleshooting

Trouble symptoms and remedies (If no picture appears on the screen)

If no picture appears on the screen, check the following table for possible solutions. Then, if the problem persi sts, use the self-diagnosis function (page 5 (US)). If you are experiencing difficulties not listed below, refer to the Operating Instruc ti ons on the supp lied CD-ROM. For problems caused by a computer or other equipment, refer to the user’s manuals supplied with the respective items. For further information and troubleshooting assistance, please visit Sony support website at: http://www.sony.net/

Symptom Check these items

If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, or if the 1 (power) indicator 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 5 (US)). If “CABLE DISCONNECTED”

appears on the screen,

If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen, or the 1 (power) indicator is orange,

If “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” appears on the screen,

If you are using Windows and replaced an old monitor with this monitor,

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

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 3 (US)).

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

• Check that the video sig nal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)).

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

• Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM).

• A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-suppl ied video signal cable, “CABLE DISCONNECTED” may appear on the screen before entering the power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.

• Check that the input priority setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM).

• Check that the video sig nal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)).

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

• Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM).

x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, 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.

• Restart the computer.

x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, 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 frequen cy: 28–61 kHz (SDM-X53), 28–80 kHz (SDM -X73/X93) Vertical frequency: 48–75 H z Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM-X53), 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-X 73/X93)

• 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-X53, SDMX73 or SDM-X93” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection screen. If “SDM-X53, SDM-X73 or SDM-X93” does not appear in the “Models” list, try “Plug & Play.”

Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video sig nal cable.

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Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-d iagnosis function. If the re is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go blank and the 1 (power) indicator will light up in green. If the function tells you th e mon ito r may ha ve a p ot entia l fai lure, consult your authorized Sony dealer.

If the picture disappears from the screen and the 1 (power) indicator is green

1 Turn off the 1 (power) switch and disconnect the

video signal cables from the monitor.

2 Turn the monitor on by pressing the 1 (power)

switch.

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer(s). If the color bars do not appear, there is a potentia l monitor failu re.

Displaying this monitor’s information

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the information box appears.

Press the MENU button ag ain to make the box disappear.

Example

If any problem persists , call your authoriz ed Sony dealer an d give the following information:

• Model name: SDM-X53, SDM-X73 or SDM- X93

• Serial number

• Detailed description of the problem

• Date of purch a s e

• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board

• Type of input signals (analog RGB/digital RGB)

INFORMATION MODEL : SDM-X93

SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2003-40

Model name

Serial number Week and

year of manufacture

Specifications

LCD panel

Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size:

15 inch (SDM-X53) 17 inch (SDM-X73) 19 inch (SDM-X93)

Input signal format

RGB operating frequency* Horizontal × Vertical:

28–61 kHz × 48-75 Hz (SDM-X53) 28–80 kHz × 48-75 Hz (SDM-X73/X93)

Resolution

Horizontal × Vertical: Max.

1024 dots × 768 lins (SDM-X53) 1280 dots × 1024 lins (SDM-X73/X93)

Input signal levels

Analog RGB video sign al

0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω, positive

SYNC signal

TTL level, 2.2 kΩ, positive or negative (Separatehorizontal and vertical, or composite sync)

0.3 Vp-p, 75 Ω, negative (Sync on green)

Digital RGB (DVI) signal: TMDS (Single link)

Audio input

Stereo minijack, 0.5 Vrms, 47 kΩ

Speaker output

1 W × 2

Headphones jack

Stereo minijack

Power requirements

100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, Max. 1.0 A

Power consumption

Max. 25 W (SDM-X53) Max. 45 W (SDM-X73) Max. 50 W (SDM-X93)

Operating temperature

°C

5 – 35

Dimensions (width/height/depth)

Display (upright): SDM-X53

Approx. 338×327−427×200−230 mm (with stand)

/8×12 7/8−16 7/8×7 7/8−9 1/8 inches)

(13 Approx. 338×297×60 mm (without stand) (13 3/8×11 3/4×2 3/8 inches)

SDM-X73

Approx. 367×361−461×232−248 mm (with stand)

/2×14 1/4−18 1/4×9 1/4−9 7/8 inches)

(14 Approx. 367×336×60 mm (without stand)

/2×13 1/4×2 3/8 inches)

(14

SDM-X93

Approx. 412×395−495×232−248 mm (with stand)

/4×15 5/8−19 1/2×9 1/4−9 7/8 inches)

(16 Approx. 412×372×64 mm (without stand) (16 1/4×14 3/4×2 5/8inches)

Mass

SDM-X53

Approx.4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz) (with stand) Approx.3.0 kg (6 lb 9 oz) (without stand)

SDM-X73

Approx.7.1 kg (15 lb 10 oz) (with stand) Approx 5.0 kg (11 lb 4 oz) (without stand)

SDM-X93

Approx. 7.5 kg (16 lb 9 oz) (with stand) Approx. 5.4 kg (1 1 lb 15 oz) (without stand)

Plug & Play

DDC2B

Included items

See “Setup.”

* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition

• Horizontal sync width duty sh ould be more than 4.8 % of total horizontal tim e or 0.8 µs, whichever is larger.

• Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 µsec.

• Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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