Sony SDMX93 Reference Guide
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-X53
SDM-X73
SDM-X93
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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 expose 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 experienced radio/TV technician for 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 Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: SDM-X53/X73/X93
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
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.
BZ
03
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
ii
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 expose 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 experienced radio/TV technician for 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 Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: SDM-X53/X73/X93
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
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.
BZ
03
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
2
Table of Contents
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setup 2: Connect the audio cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup 3: Connect the power cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup 6: Adjust the height and tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the input signal
(INPUT button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PICTURE ADJUST menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SCREEN menu (analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
COLOR menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
GAMMA menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
MENU POSITION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
LANGUAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
0 RESET menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MENU LOCK menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GB
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
•Windows
Microsoft Corporation in the United
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 Standards
Association.
•
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
mark.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
•Furthermore, “” and “” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
is registered trademark of
are trademarks of the
http://www.sony.net/
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Controlling the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Reducing the power consumption (ECO mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor) . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic picture quality adjustment function
(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not
conform to mandatory FCC standards.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate
UK power cord.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
Installation
Do not install or leave the monitor:
• In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a
radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. 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 environment, be sure to take
adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise
irreparable malfunctions 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 the 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 the LCD screen, and
irregular colored 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 monitor.
• 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 soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild 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 contact is
maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.
Transportation
• Disconnect all cables from the monitor, and after fixing the
LCD display at its highest point, grasp both side of the LCD
display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when
transporting. If you 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.
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 monitor must be carried out
in accordance to the regulations of your local
sanitation authority.
About the built-in stereo speakers
Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy
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.
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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
Front of the LCD display
MENU
OK
Rear of the display stand
A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator
(pages 9, 18, 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 (9).
B MENU button (page 12)
This button turns the menu screen on and off.
Side view of the LCD display
MAIN POWER
INPUT
ECO
C m/M and 2 (volume control) buttons (pages 12, 18)
These buttons are used to select the menu items and make
adjustments, and also display the “Volume” menu to control
the volume.
D OK button (page 12)
This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments
made using the m/M buttons (3).
E INPUT button (page 11)
This button switches the video input signal between INPUT1,
INPUT2 and INPUT3 (SDM-X73/X93) when two computers
are connected to the monitor.
F ECO button (page 19)
This button is used to reduce the power consumption.
G Light sensor (page 19)
This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area.
Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers, etc.
H Stereo speakers (page 18)
These speakers output the audio signals as sound.
I MAIN POWER switch (page 9)
This switch turns the monitor’s main power on and off.
GB
J Back cover (page 7)
Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords.
K Headphones jack (page 18)
This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones.
(continued)
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Rear of the LCD display
SDM-X73/X93
L AC IN connector (page 8)
This connector connects the power cord (supplied).
M 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.
N Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8)
This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio
output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected
to INPUT1.
O HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1
(page 7)
This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
P Audio input jack for INPUT2 (page 8)
This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio
output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected
to INPUT2.
SDM-X53
INPUT 1 INPUT 2
INPUT 1 INPUT 2
INPUT 3
Q DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT2
(SDM-X53) (page 7)
This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply
with DVI Rev.1.0.
R HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2
(SDM-X73/X93) (page 7)
This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
S Audio input jack for INPUT3 (SDM-X73/X93) (page 8)
This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio
output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected
to INPUT3.
T DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT3
(SDM-X73/X93) (page 7)
This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply
with DVI Rev.1.0.
U Cable holder (page 9)
This part secures cables and cords to the monitor.
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Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following items are
included in your carton:
• 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
Instructions, etc.)
• Warranty card
• Quick Setup Guide
Setup 1:Connect the video signal
cables
• Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting
them.
• When connecting the computer to the monitor’s HD15
input connector (analog RGB), refer to “Connect a
computer equipped with an HD15 output connector
(analog RGB).”
Note
Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
bend the pins.
1 Slide up the back cover.
2 Tilt the display forward.
Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output
connector (digital RGB)
Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the
computer to the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for
INPUT2 (SDM-X53) or INPUT3 (SDM-X73/X93).
to the DVI-D input
connector (digital RGB)
to the computer’s DVI output
connector (digital RGB)
DVI-D video signal
cable (digital RGB)
(supplied)
Connect a computer equipped with an HD15
output connector (analog RGB)
Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB),
connect the computer to the monitor’s HD 15 input connector (analog
RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2 (SDM-X73/X93).
Connect the computer according to the following illustrations.
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
GB
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
to the computer’s HD15 output
connector (analog RGB)
IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
to the HD 15 input
connector (analog RGB)
HD15-HD15 video signal
cable (analog RGB)
(supplied)
(continued)
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