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Sony SDM-HX73 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM-HX73 SDM-HX93 © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SDM-HX73/HX93 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ......... . . 4 Identifying parts and controls .

  • Page 4: Precautions

    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.

  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display MENU INPUT Side view of the LCD display A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 9, 19, 24) To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the display is in the power saving mode.
  • Page 6 Rear of the LCD display INPUT 1 INPUT 2 K AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). 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.

  • Page 7: Setup

    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) •...

  • Page 8: Setup 2: Connect The Audio Cord

    x Connecting to a Macintosh to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) 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. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

  • Page 9: Setup 4: Bundle The Cords And Cables

    Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables 1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Secure the video signal cable, audio cords and the power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet. 3 Slide down the back cover. back cover Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer 1 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the...

  • Page 10: Setup 6: Adjust The Tilt And Swivel

    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: – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

  • Page 11: Selecting The Input Signal (Input Button)

    Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) Press the INPUT button. The input signal change each time you press this button. INPUT On-screen message Input signal configuration (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) INPUT1: HD15 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT2 : HD15 HD15 input connector...

  • Page 12: Customizing Your Monitor

    Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu 1 Display the main menu.

  • Page 13: Picture/Audio Menu

    PICTURE/AUDIO menu You can adjust the following items using PICTURE/AUDIO menu. • MODE P C T U R E / A U D I O (GAME/MOVIE/PC/AUTO) • PICTURE M O V I E • AUDIO • MODE RESET 0 1 2 8 0 x MODE menu You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture brightness (black level). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the m/M button to select AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select press the OK button.

  • Page 15: Audio Menu

    1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the m/M button to select AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the m/M buttons to select press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen.

  • Page 16: Screen Menu (Analog Rgb Signal Only)

    SCREEN menu (analog RGB signal only) You can adjust the following items using the SCREEN menu. • AUTO S C R E E N • PHASE • PITCH • H CENTER • V CENTER Note When receiving digital RGB signals from the DVI-D input connector for INPUT3, adjustment is unnecessary.

  • Page 17: Menu Position Menu

    x 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. 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and display the test pattern.

  • Page 18: Language Menu

    LANGUAGE menu L A N G UA G E E N G L I S H F R A N Ç A I S D E U T S C H E S P A Ñ O L I T A L I A N O 1 2 8 0 1 0 2 4 6 0 H z...

  • Page 19: Technical Features

    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 using a separate “Volume” menu from the main menu.

  • Page 20: Setting The Mode (Picture/Audio)

    Setting the MODE (PICTURE/ AUDIO) mode If you press the button on the right side of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the MODE from GAME t MOVIE t PC t AUTO. When you select “AUTO,” the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings (Automatic brightness adjustment function).

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    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 22. If “OUT OF RANGE”...

  • Page 22: Trouble Symptoms And Remedies

    • 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-HX73 or SDM-HX93” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection screen. If “SDM- HX73 or SDM-HX93”...
  • Page 23 Symptom Check these items Picture is fuzzy. • Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 13). • Adjusting the sharpness (page 14). • Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 16). xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor •...

  • Page 24: Self-Diagnosis Function

    INFORMATION MODEL : SDM-HX93 SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2003-40 If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information: • Model name: SDM-HX73 or SDM-HX93 • Serial number • Detailed description of the problem •...

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 17 inch (43 cm) (SDM-HX73) 19 inch (48 cm) (SDM-HX93) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28–80 kHz (analog RGB) 28–64 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical: 48–75 Hz (analog RGB) 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1280 dots...
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  • Page 27 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SDM-HX73/HX93 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

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