Sony SDM-X82, SDM-X72 User Manual

4-089-157-13(2)

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

US FR ES

SDM-X52 SDM-X72 SDM-X82

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 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.

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 dea ler 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.

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo.

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 × 18 AWG Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

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: SPECIFICATIONS

Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony

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

This monitor complies with the TCO’99 guidelines.

ENERGY STAR

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Informati on Ce nt e r 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Informati on Ce nt e r 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SDM-X52/X72/X82 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.

(for the gray model)

This monitor complies with the TCO’95 guidelines.

(for the black model)

Table of Contents

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

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

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setup 1: Connect a computer equipped with the DVI output connector

(digital RGB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setup 2: Connect a computer equipped with the 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: Adjusting the tilt and height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• Macintosh is a trad emark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.

• Windows Microsoft Corporation in the Uni te d States and other countries.

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

• VESA and DDC Video Electronics Stan da rds Association.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

• mark.

• All other product names ment i one d herein may be the trademarks or registered trad emarks of their r espective companies.

•Furthermore, “” and “” are not mentioned in each case in this manu al .



is registered trademark of



are trademarks of the

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

BACKLIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SCREEN (analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

COLOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GAMMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SMOOTHING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Automatic picture quality adjustment function

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

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

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

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

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

TCO’99 Eco-document (for the gray model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

TCO’95 Eco-document (for the black model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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 heatin g vent, could cause deformations of the casing or malfunctions.

• In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.

• Near any equipment that generates a strong magneti c fi eld, 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 no t a malfunction.

About the built-in stereo speakers

Be sure to keep magnetic rec ording eq uipmen t, tape s, and flo ppy discs away from the speaker’s opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and discs.

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

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

(pages 9, 17, 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).

2 MENU button (page 12)

This button turns the menu screen on and off.

3 M/m and 2 (volume) buttons (page 12, 17)

These buttons are used to select th e menu items and make adjustments, and also display the VOLUM E m enu to c ontro l the volume.

4 OK button (page 12)

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

5 INPUT button and INPUT1/INPUT2 indicator

(page 11)

This button selects the connected computer for switching the video input sig nals, and the corresponding indicator, (INPUT1 or INPUT2) lights up.

6 ECO button (page 18)

This button is used to reduce the power consumption.

Side view of the LCD display

Rear of the display stand

7 Stereo speakers (page 17)

These output the audio signals as sound.

8 MAIN POWER switch (page 9)

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

9 Headphones jack (page 17)

This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones.

0 Security Lock Hole

The security lock hole should be app lied with t he Kensingt on Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a tra demark of Kensington.

(continued)

Rear of the LCD display

SDM-X72/X82

qa Back cover (page 7)

Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords.

qs Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8)

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

qd 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.

qf HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1

(page 7) (SDM-X72/X82 only)

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

qg Audio input jack for INPUT2 (page 8)

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

qh HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2

(page 8)

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

SDM-X52

qj AC IN connector (page 8)

Connect the power cord (supplied ).

qk Arm cover (page 9)

Remove this cover to bundle connecting cords and cables.

ql Cable holder (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 (an alog RGB)

• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)

• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)

• Windows Utility/Macintosh Utility Disk

• Warranty card

• This instruction manua l

2 Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (di gital

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

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

Setup 1:Connect a computer

equipped with the DVI output connector (digital RGB)

• Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

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

Note

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

1 Remove the back cover.

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

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

Setup 2:Conn ect a computer

equipped with the HD15 output connector (analog RGB)

Turn off the monitor and computer before con necting.

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.

x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or

compatible co m p u ter

Setup 3:Conn ect the audio cord

Connect the supplied audio cord to th e co rre spo nding monitor’s audio input jack.

Using the monitor’s speakers or headpho nes, 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 17.

to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT 1 or IN PUT2

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

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

x Connecting to a Macintosh

to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT 1 or IN PUT2

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

to audio input

to audio output of the computer or other audio equipment

audio cord (supplied)

Setup 4:Conn ect the power cord

1 Connect the supplied power cord to the monitor’s

AC IN connector.

2 Connect it to a power outlet.

to AC IN

to the computer’s output connector

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

Macintosh

When connecting a Macint osh co mputer , use an adapte r (not supplie d) if necessary. C onnect the ad apter to th e computer befo re connect ing the video signal cable.

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 Bundle the cords and cables inside of the stand. 3 Secure the cables and cords with the cable holder. 4 Replace the arm cover and back cover.

arm cover

Hold at this point.

back cover

computer

1 Press the MAIN POWER switch on the left side of the

monitor in the direction of [.

The 1 (power) indicator lights up in red.

MAIN POWER

lights in red

2 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front right of the

monitor.

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

Note

If you cannot bundle all 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 repeatedly and select the

desired input signal.

The selected input signal indicator lights up and the pictu r e 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).

(continued)

If no picture appears on your screen

• Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are

properly connected.

Setup 7:Adj usting the tilt and

height

• 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.

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

INPUT button repeatedly (page 11).

• If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen:

– Check that the video sig nal cable is properly connected. – Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the

INPUT button repeatedly (page 11).

• If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect

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

SDM-X52 SDM-X72/X82

Horizontal frequency

28 – 61 kHz 28 – 92 kH z Vertical f r eq ue n cy 56 – 75 Hz 56 – 85 Hz Resolution 1024 × 768 or less 1280 × 1024 or less

For more information about on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedi es” on page 20.

No need for specific drivers

The monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & 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 & Play monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.

This monitor c an be ad justed within t he angle s and he ights s hown below.

30°

approx. 50°

approx. 80°

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 hi gh va lue.

approx. 45° approx. 45°

(SDM-X82 only)

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 til t an d height, proceed slowly and carefull y, being sure not to hit the moni tor against the desk or the base o f the display stand.

1 Grasp the lower middle part of the LCD panel while

holding the display stand, then, tilt the LCD panel adequately backward.

Selecting the input signal

(INPUT button)

Press the INPUT button.

The input signal change each time you press this button as follows.

2 Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust

screen tilt.

3 Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust

screen height.

On-screen message (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.)

INPUT1: DVI-D INPUT1 DVI-D input

INPUT1: HD15 (SDM-X72/X82 only)

INPUT2: HD15 INPUT2 HD15 input

Selecting the input signal for the audio input jack

See “ (AUDIO SELECT)” on page 16.

Input indicator lights up

INPUT1 HD15 input

Input signal configuration

connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1

connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1

connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2

Customizing Your Monitor

Before making adjustments

Connect the monitor and the com puter, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustm ents for the best results.

You can make numerous adj ustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. The menu screen illustrations show the SDM-X7 2/X82 model. The same operations apply for the SDM-X52 model.

BACKLIGHT

If the screen is too bright, adjust the back light and make the screen easier to see.

Note

The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to “ON” (page 18).

BACKL GHTI

100

Navigating the menu

1 Display the main menu.

Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen.

2 Select the menu you want to adjust.

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

3 Adjust the menu.

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.

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (BACKLIGHT)

and press the OK button.

The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the desired light

level.

CONTRAST

Adjust the picture contrast.

CONTRAST

100

1280 1024 60Hzx/

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select 6 (CONTRAST) and

press the OK button.

The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

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

EX I 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 45 seconds .

Resetting the adjustments to the default settings

You can reset the adjustments using the RESET m enu . Fo r m ore information about resetting the adjustments, see “0 (RESET)” on page 16.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjust the picture brightness (black level).

BR GHTNESSI

100

1280 1024 60Hzx/

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

EX I T

2 Press the M/m buttons to select 8 (BRIGHTNESS)

and press the OK button.

The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.

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

SCREEN (analog RGB signal only)

Note

When receiving digital R GB signals from the DVI-D input co nne ctor for INPUT1, adjustment is unnece ssary.

x Automatic picture qu al ity adju stment

function

3 Press the M/m 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 M/m buttons to select and press the OK

button.

Return to the menu screen.

x Adjust the picture’s sh arpness 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).

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 18).

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 ad justment of t he pictur e 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.

SCREEN

AUTO PHASE

P TCH H CENTER V CENTER

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

1 Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52)

1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) 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 (SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

6 Press the M/m buttons to select PHASE and press

the OK button.

The PHASE menu appears on the screen.

7 Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes

are at a minimum.

Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.

x Make further automatic adjustments to the

picture quali ty for the current input signal (AUTO)

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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

press the OK button.

The SCREEN me nu appears on the screen.

8 Press the OK button.

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

9 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

10 Press the M/m buttons to select PITCH and p ress the

OK button.

The PITCH menu appears on the screen.

(continued)

11 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes

disappear.

Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.

COLOR

You can select the picture’s color level of the white color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.

COLOR

9300K 6500K USER ADJUST

12 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern. 13 Press the M/m buttons and select and press the

OK button.

Return to the menu screen.

x Adjust the picture’ s position manual ly

(H CENTER/V CENTER)

If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s centering as follows.

1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer

when using the SDM-X72/X82 model.

When using the SDM-X52 model, it is not necessary to set the resolution.

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.

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

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

press the OK button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M/m 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.

Fine tuning the color temperature (USER ADJUS TMENT)

INPUT1 and INPUT2 can be set independently.

USER ADJUSTMENT

R G B

1280 1024 60Hzx/

50 50 50

EX I T

5 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN 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 or V CENTER menu appears on the screen.

7 Press the M/m buttons to center the test pattern in

the screen.

8 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern. 9 Press the M/m buttons and select and press the

OK button.

Return to the menu screen.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select ADJUST and press

the OK button.

The USER ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the scre en.

2 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 ch anges 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 M/m buttons to select , then press the

OK button.

The new color setting is stored in memory for USER ADJUSTMENT and automatically recalled whenever USER is selected. The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

GAMMA

SMOOTHING

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

GAMMA

GAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 GAMMA 3

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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

press the OK button.

The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.

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

ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only)

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.

ZOOM

FULL2

FULL1

REAL

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

If the picture displayed at the FULL2 or FULL1 mode of ZOOM is not smooth, use the picture smoothing function.

SMOOTH NGI

TEXT STANDARD GRAPH CS

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select (SMOOTHING),

and press the OK button.

The SMOOTHING menu appears on the screen.

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

The smoothing effect becomes strong er in the order of TEXTtSTANDARDtGRAPHICS.

• TEXT: To make the characters appear clear. (This mode is

suited for text-based applicat ions.)

• STANDARD (The default setting ): Standard smoothing

effect.

• GRAPHICS: To make the pictures appear clean. (This

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

Note

• When you set the (ZOOM) menu to REAL, the (SMOOTHING) menu is not available.

• 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) reso lut io n

signals are shown only in REAL mode and SMOOTHING is not possible.

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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

press the OK button.

The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.

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

• FULL2 (The default setting): The input signal is

displayed on the screen in full, irrespe ctive of the picture’ s mo de or re s o lution.

• FULL1: The input signal is displayed on the screen at its

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

• REAL: The input signal is displayed on the screen at its

actual resolution. Sub-1280 × 1024 signal is displayed at the ce nter of the screen sur r o un de d by a black frame.

Note

• When using the SDM-X72/ X82 m odel with 1280 signals, the ab ov e mentioned setting s are not available. The pi cture is displayed on the screen in full.

• SDM-X52 can only di s p lay the picture on the scr e en in full.

× 1024 resolution

Additional settings

The following menus appear on the screen whe n you keep pressing the m button.

• MENU POSITION

• AUDIO SELECT

• POWER SAVE

• LANGUAGE

• RESET 0

•MENU LOCK

ZZ...

1 Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on th e screen.

2 Keep pressing the m button until the desired menu’s

item you want to adjust appears on the screen.

MENU POS T ONII

ZZ...

1280 1024 60Hzx/

EX I T

x LANGUAGE

1 Press the M/m buttons to select (LANGUAGE)

and press the OK button.

The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.

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

3 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired menu

and press the OK button.

Adjust the selected menu according to the following instructions.

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 menu appears on t he screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired positi on

and press the OK button.

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 nit or’s audio input jacks for INPUT1 and INPUT2.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select (AUDIO SELECT)

and press the OK button.

The AUDIO SELECT menu appears on the screen.

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

• AUTO: To select either audio input by switching with t he

INPUT button.

• INPUT1: To select audio input via the AUDIO1 jack.

• INPUT2: To select audio input via the AUDIO2 jack.

x 0 RESET

Reset the adjustments to the default settings.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select 0 (RESET) and

press the OK button.

The RESET menu appears on the screen.

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

• OK: To reset all of the adjustment data to the default

setting. Note that the (LANGUAGE) setting is not reset by this method.

• CANCEL: To cancel resetting and return to the menu

screen.

x MENU LOCK

Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting.

1 Press the M/m buttons to select (MENU LOCK)

and press the OK button.

The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M/m buttons to select ON or OFF.

• ON: Only the 1 (power) switch and INPUT button wi ll

operate. If you att empt any other operation, the

(MENU LOCK) appears on the screen.

• OFF: Set (MENU LOCK) to OFF. If you set the

(MENU LOCK) to ON, only this menu item

can be selected.

ZZ...

x POWER SAVE

Set the power saving mode (page 17).

1 Press the M/m buttons to select (POWER SAVE)

and press the OK button.

The POWER SAVE menu appears on the screen.

ZZ...

2 Press the M/m buttons to select either ON or OFF.

• ON: Enters the power saving mode automatically when

no input signal is being input via currently selected computer.

• OFF: Not enter the power saving mode.

Technical Features

Controlling the volume

Using the monitor’s sp eakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your c omputer or o ther audio equ ipment conn ected to the monitor’s audio input jacks.

You can control the volume by using a separate VOLUME menu from the main menu.

1 Press the M/m (2) buttons when no menu appears

on the scr een.

VOLUME

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

The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

Using the headphones

By connecting your headphones to the monitor’s headphone jack, you can listen to sou nd from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor’s audio input jack.

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-X52

Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)

normal operation

active off* (deep sleep)**

1 (power) off 1 W red main power off 0 W off

28 W (max.) green

3 W (max.) orange

SDM-X72

Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)

normal operation

active off* (deep sleep)**

1 (power) off 1 W red main power off 0 W off

40 W (max.) green

3 W (max.) orange

indicator

Notes

• You cannot adjust the vol um e w hen displaying the main menu on the screen.

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

SDM-X82

Power mode Power consumption

normal operation

active off* (deep sleep)**

1 (power) off 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 SI GNAL appears on the screen. After 10 seco nds, the monitor enters the power savin g m ode.

** “ Deep sleep” is a power saving mode defined by the Environmental

Protection Agency.

Note

ZZ...

If the (POWER SAVE) is se t to OFF (p age 16), the monitor do es not enter the power saving mode.

58 W (max.) green

3 W (max.) orange

1 (power)

indicator

Reducing the power consumption

(ECO mode)

If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor, the backlight level reduces and the power consumption is reduced.

Press the ECO button

The ECO: ON menu appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced. The menu automatical ly disappears after about 5 seconds.

To cancel the ECO mode

Press the ECO button again.

Press the ECO button

The ECO: OFF menu appears on the screen and normal backlight lebel is set. The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

ECO ON

ECO OFF

Automatic picture quality adjustment function

signal only)

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/p itch), an d ensure s 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 in put sign al matc hes the fac tory pre set mode , the picture is appears on the screen automatically with the appropriate default adjustmen t.

If input signals do not match one of the factory preset modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor is activated and ensures that a clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following monitor frequency ranges): Horizontal frequency: 28 – 61 kHz (SDM-X52)

28 – 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X 82)

Vertical frequency: 56 – 75 Hz (SDM-X52)

56 – 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) 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 tim e than normal for displaying 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.

(analog RGB

If you adjust the phase, pitch, and pictures 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 manually set the se adjustments (page 13). If you manually set these adjustments, they are stored in memory as user mo des and automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same input signals.

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 solv e the pr oblem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 20.

If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen

This indicates that the video signal cable has been di sconnected from the currently selected conne ct or.

INFORMATION

CAB L E D I SCONNECTED

INPUT1:DVI -D

GO TO POWER SAVE

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE 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 remedies” on page 20

INFORMATION

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

INPU T 1 : DV I - D

xxx.xkHz/ xxx.xHz

If “xxx.x kHz/xxx Hz” is displayed

This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the monitor’s specification s. The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal.

If “RESOLUTION > 1024 × 768” is displayed (SDM-X52)

This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor’s specifications (1024 × 768 or less).

If “RESOLUTION > 1280 × 1024” is displayed (SDM-X72/X82)

This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor’s specifications (1280 × 1024 or less).

GO TO POWER SAVE

ZZ...

If the (POWER SAVE) is set to “ON,” the monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seco nds from the time the message is displayed.

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen

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

INFORMATION

NO I NPUT S IGNAL

INPU T 1 : DV I - D

GO TO POWER SAVE

ZZ...

If the (POWER SAVE) is set to “ON,” the monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5 seconds from the time the message is displayed.

Troub le 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 22) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom Check these items No picture

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,

The 1 (power) indicator turns on red. If the 1 (power) indicator is green, • Use the sel f-diagnosis function (page 22). 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 (page 19),

If using Windows,

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

Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled.

• 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 seated in their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connector’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 connected. I f you connect a non-sup plied video signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen before entering the power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.

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

• Check that the video input connector’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 keyboar d or moving the mouse.

• Check that your graphics bo ard is attached to the computer 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 then adjust the computer’s graphics board in the following ranges. Horizontal frequen cy: 28 – 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 – 92 kH z ( SDM-X72/X82) Vertical frequency: 56 – 75 Hz (SDM-X 52) 56 – 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM-X52) 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-X72/ X 82)

• 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-X52” or “SDMX72” or “SDM -X82 ” from the “M ode ls” list i n the Window s de vic e sele ction s creen. If “SD MX52” or “SDM-X72” or “SDM-X82” 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.

• Adju s t the pitch and phase (anal og RGB signal only) (pa ge 13).

• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.

• Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.

• Try plugging the monitor in to a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.

• Cha nge the orientat ion of the monitor.

xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor

• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.

• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19'' Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported b y this m onitor. Even if the frequen cy is with in the p roper range, s ome graph ics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.

• This monitor does not process the interlace signals. Set for progressive signals.

• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture (60 Hz is recommended).

Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy. • Adjus t the brightness and contrast (page 12).

• Adjus t the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13 ).

xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor

• Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on your computer.

Picture is ghosting. • Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.

• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

Picture is not centered or sized properly (analog RGB signal only).

• Adju s t the pitch and phase (page 13).

• Adjust the picture position (page 14). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.

Picture is too small. • Set the zoom setting to FULL2 (page 15).

xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor

• Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on your computer.

Picture is dark. • Adjus t the brightness (page 12).

• Adjust the backlight (page 12).

• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.

• Adjust (GAMMA) (page 15).

• If you press the ECO button, the screen turns darker.

Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)

• Adjus t the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13 ).

is visible. Color is not uniform. • Adjus t the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13 ). White does not look white. • Adjust the color temperature (page 14). Monitor buttons do not operate

• If the menu lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 16).

( appears on the screen). The monitor turns off after a while. • Set th e power saving fu nction to OFF (page 16).

xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor

• Set the computer’s power saving setting to off.

Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number, and date of manufacture.

While the monitor is rece iving a video signal , press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds.

The monitor’s information box appears. Press the MENU button again to make the box disapp ear.

Example

INFORMATION

MODEL : SDM-X82 SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2002-40

Model name

Serial number

Week and year of manufacture

If any problem persists, ca ll your authorized Sony de aler and giv e the following information:

• Model na me: SDM-X52, SDM- X72, SDM-X82

• Serial number

• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

• Type of i nput signals (analog RGB/digital R G B)

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis func tion. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or movi ng the mouse.

1 (power) indicator

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

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 co m pu t e r( s ) . If the color bars do not appear, ther e is a potential monito r failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

If the 1 (power) indicator lights up in orange

Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

The computer’s power saving mode is awaked and the 1 (power) indicator lights up in green, and the picture appears on the screen.

+ 50 hidden pages

Sony SDM-X82, SDM-X72 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual