Sony SDM-E76D – page 2
Manual for Sony SDM-E76D
Table of contents

保証書とアフターサービス
保証書
•
この製品は保証書が添付されていますので、お買い上げ
の際、お買い上げ店でお受け取りください。
•
所定事項の記入および記載内容をお確かめのうえ、大切
に保存してください。
•
保証期間は、お買い上げ日より
3
年間です。
アフターサービスについて
調子が悪いときはまずチェックを
b「故障かな?と思ったら」の項を参考にして、故障かど
うかをお調べください。
それでも具合が悪いときはサービス窓口へ
b お買い上げ店、または添付の「ソニーご相談窓口のご案
内」にある、お近くのソニーサービス窓口にご相談くだ
さい。
保証期間中の修理は
b 保証書の記載内容に基づいて修理させていただきます。
くわしくは保証書をご覧ください。
保証期間経過後の修理は
b 修理によって機能が維持できる場合は、ご要望により有
料で修理させていただきます。
部品の保有期間について
当社では、コンピュータディスプレイの補修用性能部品
(製品の機能を維持するために必要な部品)を、製造打ち切
り後
8
年間保有しています。この部品保有期間を修理可能
の期間とさせていただきます。
保有期間が経過した後も、故障箇所によっては、修理可能
の場合がありますので、お買い上げ店か、サービス窓口に
ご相談ください。
ご相談になるときは次のことをお知らせください。
型名:
SDM-E76A/SDM-E96A/SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D
製造番号:
故障の状態:できるだけくわしく
購入年月日:
お買い上げ店
TEL.
お近くのサービスステーション
TEL.
This display is designed for use in Japan only and
cannot be used in any other country.
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(JP)

主な仕様
SDM-E76A
SDM-E96A
LCD
パネル
a-Si TFT
アクティブマトリックス
LCD
パネル
a-Si TFT
アクティブマトリックス
画面サイズ:
17
インチ(
43 cm
)
画面サイズ:
19
インチ(
48 cm
)
入力信号フォーマット
入力信号フォーマット
RGB
動作周波数
*
RGB
動作周波数
*
水平:
28
〜
80 kHz
(アナログ
RGB
)
水平:
28
〜
80 kHz
(アナログ
RGB
)
垂直:
56
〜
75 Hz
(アナログ
RGB
)
垂直:
56
〜
75 Hz
(アナログ
RGB
)
解像度 水平:最 大
1280
ドット
解像度 水平:最大
1280
ドット
垂直:最 大
1024
ライン
垂直:最大
1024
ライン
入力信号レベル
RGB
信号:
入力信号レベル
RGB
信号:
0.7 Vp-p
、
75
Ω、正極性
0.7 Vp-p
、
75
Ω、正極性
同期信号:
同期信号:
TTL
レベル、
2.2 k
Ω
、極性自由
TTL
レベル、
2.2 k
Ω、極性自由
(水平
/
垂直分離)
(水平
/
垂直分離)
電源電圧 使用電源:
電源電圧 使用電源:
AC100
〜
240 V/50–60 Hz
、
AC100
〜
240 V/50–60 Hz
、
1.0 A
(最大)
1.0 A
(最大)
動作温度
5
〜
35
°
C
動作温度
5
〜
35
°
C
最大外形寸法(幅
/
高さ
/
奥行き)
最大外形寸法(幅
/
高さ
/
奥行き)
ディスプレイ(
5
°):
ディスプレイ(
5
°):
約
382
×
403.2
×
193.2 mm
約
420
×
433.1
×
193.2mm
質量 約
4.5 kg
質量 約
5.5kg
プラグ
&
プレイ機能
DDC2B
プラグ
&
プレイ機能
DDC2B
同梱品
6
ページをご覧ください。
同梱品
6
ページをご覧ください。
*
推奨周波数タイミング
•
水平同期幅率:水平周波数のタイミングの合計の
4.8%
以上、または
0.8
µ
s
のどちらか大きい方
•
水平ブランキング幅:
2.5
µ
s
以上
•
垂直ブランキング幅:
450
µ
s
以上
本機の仕様および外観は、改良のため予告なく変更するこ
とがありますが、ご了承ください。
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(JP)
SDM-E76D
SDM-E96D
LCD
パネル
a-Si TFT
アクティブマトリックス
LCD
パネル
a-Si TFT
アクティブマトリックス
画面サイズ:
17
インチ(
43 cm
)
画面サイズ:
19
インチ(
48 cm
)
入力信号フォーマット
入力信号フォーマット
RGB
動作周波数
*
RGB
動作周波数
*
水平:
28
〜
80 kHz
(アナログ
RGB
)
水平:
28
〜
80 kHz
(アナログ
RGB
)
28
〜
64 kHz
(デジタル
RGB
)
28
〜
64 kHz
(デジタル
RGB
)
垂直:
56
〜
75 Hz
(アナログ
RGB
)
垂直:
56
〜
75 Hz
(アナログ
RGB
)
60 Hz
(デジタル
RGB
)
60 Hz
(デジタル
RGB
)
解像度 水平:最 大
1280
ドット
解像度 水平:最 大
1280
ドット
垂直:最 大
1024
ライン
垂直:最 大
1024
ライン
入力信号レベル
RGB
信号:
入力信号レベル
RGB
信号:
0.7 Vp-p
、
75
Ω、正極性
0.7 Vp-p
、
75
Ω、正極性
同期信号:
同期信号:
TTL
レベル、
2.2 k
Ω、極性自由
TTL
レベル、
2.2 k
Ω、極性自由
(水平
/
垂直分離)
(水平
/
垂直分離)
デジタル
RGB
(
DVI
)信号:
デジタル
RGB
(
DVI
)信号:
TMDS
(
Single link
)
TMDS
(
Single link
)
電源電圧 使用電源:
電源電圧 使用電源:
AC100
〜
240 V/50–60 Hz
、
AC100
〜
240 V/50–60 Hz
、
1.0 A
(最大)
1.0 A
(最大)
動作温度
5
〜
35
°
C
動作温度
5
〜
35
°
C
最大外形寸法(幅
/
高さ
/
奥行き)
最大外形寸法(幅
/
高さ
/
奥行き)
ディスプレイ(
5
°):
ディスプレイ(
5
°):
約
382
×
403.2
×
193.2 mm
約
420
×
433.1
×
193.2 mm
質量 約
4.5 kg
質量 約
5.5kg
プラグ
&
プレイ機能
DDC2B
プラグ
&
プレイ機能
DDC2B
同梱品
6
ページをご覧ください。
同梱品
6
ページをご覧ください。
*
推奨周波数タイミング
•
水平同期幅率:水平周波数のタイミングの合計の
4.8%
以上、または
0.8
µ
s
のどちらか大きい方
•
水平ブランキング幅:
2.5
µ
s
以上
•
垂直ブランキング幅:
450
µ
s
以上
本機の仕様および外観は、改良のため予告なく変更するこ
とがありますが、ご了承ください。
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(JP)

started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users
TCO’03 Eco-document
and IT-manufacturers all over the world.
For more information, please visit
www.tcodevelopment.com
Recycling Information
x Customer in Europe
The collection and recycling of this product has been planned
according to your country’s relevant legislation. To ensure that
this product will be collected and recycled in way that minimizes
the impact on the environment, please do the following:
1. If you purchased this product for private use, contact your
municipality or the waste collection system and bring the
product to this collection point / have the product be picked up
x Congratulations!
by the waste collection system. Alternatively, your retailer
The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03
might take back this if you purchase new equivalent equipment;
Displays label. This means that your display is designed,
please check with your retailer whether he will take back this
manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest
product before bringing it. For information on your country’s
quality and environmental requirements in the world. This
recycling arrangements, please contact the Sony representation
makes for a high performance product, designed with the
in your country (contact details at: www.sony-europe.com).
Further details on specific recycling systems can be found at the
user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural
following addresses:
environment.
- Belgium: www.recupel.be
- Netherlands: www.nvmp.nl (consumer electronics)
x Ergonomics
www.ictmilieu.nl (IT equipment)
• Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to
- Norway: www.elretur.no
improve the working environment for the user and to
- Sweden: www.el-kretsen.se
reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters
- Switzerland: www.swico.ch
are luminance, contrast, resolution, reflectance, colour
rendition and image stability.
2. If you use this product professionally, check the product’s
delivery contract for take back / recycling arrangements and
follow the procedures described therein. Alternatively, follow
x Energy
the procedures described under point 1.
• Energy-saving mode after a certain time – beneficial
both for the user and the environment
x Customer in USA
• Electrical safety
We Sony as a member of EIA recommends to visit URL below
http://www.eiae.org/
x Emissions
• Electromagnetic fields
x Customer in Asia
• Noise emissions
http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyInfo/Environment/recycle/3R.html
x Ecology
• The product must be prepared for recycling and the
manufacturer must have a certified environmental
management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 001
• Restrictions on
- chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and
polymers
- heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead.
The requirements included in this label have been
developed by TCO Development in co-operation with
scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over
the world. Since the end of the 1980s TCO has been
involved in influencing the development of IT equipment
in a more user-friendly direction. Our labelling system
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2-681-475-05(1)
TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
(GB)
Operating Instructions
SDM-E76A/SDM-E96A
SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D
© 2006 Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record
NOTICE
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA
whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following
Model No.
Serial No.
specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p
WARNING
Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG
Length Maximum 15 feet
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
NOTICE
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the
Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
uniquement.
Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser
qualified personnel only.
le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA
FCC Notice
LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
SPECIFICATIONS
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
Longueur Maximum 15 pieds
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V
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.
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Corporation has determined that this product
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for
that to which the receiver is connected.
energy efficiency.
– 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
This monitor complies with the
favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes
TCO’03 guidelines.
de conectar y operar este equipo.
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-E76A/SDM-E96A
SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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.
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Table of Contents
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 1: Use the stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 3: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 4: Secure the cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 5: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting the input signal (INPUT button)
(SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Navigating the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the backlight (BACKLIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the black level of an image (BRIGHTNESS). . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness and centering (SCREEN)
(analog RGB signal only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the color temperature (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Changing the gamma setting (GAMMA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
Adjusting the sharpness (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
U.S.A. and other countries.
®
• Windows
is registered trademarks of
Changing the menu’s position (MENU POSITION) . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Microsoft Corporation in the United
Changing the input automatically (INPUT SENSING)
States and other countries.
(SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
™
• VESA and DDC
are trademarks of the
Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE). . . . . . . . . 14
Video Electronics Standards
Association.
Additional settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
®
•
ENERGY STAR
is a U.S. registered
mark.
• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• All other product names mentioned
Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
herein may be the trademarks or
Automatic picture quality adjustment function
registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
(analog RGB signal only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TCO’03 Eco-document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
http://www.sony.net/
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Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Precautions
Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-
precision technology. However, black points or bright
Warning on power connections
points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This is not malfunction.
If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
conform to mandatory FCC standards.
For the customers in the UK
Maintenance
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
UK power cord.
cleaning your monitor.
Example of plug types
• 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
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
• 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
Installation
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
Do not install or leave the monitor:
• Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating
• In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a
degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile
radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. Subjecting the
solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is
monitor to extreme temperatures, such as in an automobile
maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.
parked in direct sunlight or near a heating vent, could cause
Transportation
deformations of the casing or malfunctions.
• In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.
• Disconnect all cables from the monitor and grasp the monitor
• Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field,
firmly with both hands when transporting. If you drop the
such as a TV or various other household appliances.
monitor, you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged.
• In places subject to inordinate amounts of dust, dirt, or sand, for
• When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
example near an open window or an outdoor exit. If setting up
original carton and packing materials.
temporarily in an outdoor environment, be sure to take
adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise
Installation on a wall or a mounting arm
irreparable malfunctions could occur.
If you intend to install the display on a wall or a mounting arm, be
Place this unit on a flat surface. Do not place it on an uneven
sure to consult qualified personnel.
surface like the edge of a desk. If a part of this unit sticks out from
such surface, it may fall or cause damaged and injury.
Disposal of the monitor
• Do not dispose of this monitor with general
Handling the LCD screen
household waste.
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage
• The fluorescent tube used in this monitor contains
the LCD screen. Take care when you place the monitor by a
mercury. Disposal of this monitor must be carried out
window.
in accordance to the regulations of your local
• Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy
sanitation authority.
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.
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1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 16)
Identifying parts and controls
To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch.
The power indicator lights up in green when the display is
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
turned on, and lights up in orange when the monitor is in
The 1 (power) switch and the control buttons are on the lower
power saving mode.
right part of the front of the monitor.
Front of the display
Press to turn the display on or off.
2 MENU button (pages 9, 10)
This button displays or closes the main menu.
You can also switch on the DDC/CI function by keeping this
button pressed for more than 8 seconds.
3 m/M buttons (page 10)
These buttons function as the m/M buttons when selecting
the menu items and making adjustments.
4 OK button (page 10)
This button selects the item or executes the settings in the
menu.
INPUT button (page 8) (SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
This button switches the video input signal between INPUT1
and INPUT2 when two computers are connected to the
monitor.
5 Security Lock Hole
The security lock hole should be applied with the Kensington
Micro Saver Security System.
Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington.
6 AC IN connector (page 7)
Rear of the display
Connect the power cord (supplied).
7
7 DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1
6
(page 6) (SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
8
This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply
with DVI Rev.1.0.
8 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) (page 6)
This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p,
positive) and SYNC signals.
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Step 2: Connect the display to your
Setup
computer
Before using your monitor, check that the following items are
included in your carton:
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
•LCD display
Notes
•Power cord
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
• HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB)
bend the pins.
• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)
• Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins
(SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
of the video signal cable connector.
•Cord strap
• CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating
x Connect a computer equipped with a DVI
Instructions, etc.)
output connector (digital RGB)
• Warranty card
(SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
• Quick Setup Guide
Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the
computer to the monitor’s DVI-D input connector (digital RGB)
Step 1:Use the stand
x Use the supplied stand
Open the stand.
to the DVI-D input
connector
(digital RGB)
Note
The stand is folded at the factory. Be sure not to place the display
vertically with the stand as it is. Otherwise, the display may topple over.
DVI-D video signal
to the computer’s DVI output
cable (digital RGB)
connector (digital RGB)
(supplied)
x Use the VESA compatible stand
When using a non-supplied VESA compatible mounting arm or
x Connect a computer equipped with an HD15
stand, use the VESA compatible screws to attach.
output connector (analog RGB)
Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB),
connect the computer to the monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog
RGB).
screw positions of
VESA compatible
stand
75 mm × 75 mm
to the HD 15
input connector
(analog RGB)
You can use the display with or without the supplied stand.
HD15-HD15 video signal
to the computer’s HD15 output
cable (analog RGB)
connector (analog RGB)
(supplied)
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Step 3:Connect the power cord
Step 5:Turn on the monitor and
computer
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
Press the 1 (power) switch.
The 1 (power) indicator of the monitor lights up in green.
to AC IN
Turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the
monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
to a power outlet
If no picture appears on your screen
power cord (supplied)
• Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are
properly connected.
Step 4:Secure the cords
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen:
The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any
Bundle the cables and cords.
key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
Using the supplied cord strap, bundle the cables and cords.
• If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen:
Check that the video signal cable is properly connected.
• If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen:
Reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s
graphics board within the following ranges.
Analog RGB Digital RGB
(SDM-E76D/
Cord strap
SDM-E96D only)
(supplied)
Horizontal
28–80 kHz 28–64 kHz
The illustration of the back of the monitor shown here is that of
frequency
the SDM-E76D.
Vertical
56–75 Hz 60 Hz
The same applies for the other models.
frequency
Resolution 1280 × 1024 or less 1280 × 1024 or less
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 18.
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.
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 high value.
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Adjusting the tilt
Selecting the input signal
(INPUT button) (SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
Press the INPUT button.
Approx. 5°–25°
The input signal change each time you press this button.
OK / INPUT
On-screen message
Input signal configuration
(Appears about 5 seconds on
the upper left corner.)
INPUT1 : DVI-D DVI-D input connector
(digital RGB) for INPUT1
INPUT2 : HD15 HD15 input connector
Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen tilt.
(analog RGB) for INPUT2
To use the display comfortably
This display is designed so that you can set it up at a comfortable
viewing angle. Adjust the viewing angle of your display
according to the height of the desk and chair, and so that light is
not reflected from the screen to your eyes.
Note
When adjusting the screen tilt, make sure not to knock or drop the display
off the desk.
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4 SCREEN (page 11)
SCREEN
Customizing Your Monitor
Select the SCREEN menu to
adjust the picture’s sharpness
AUTO ADJUST
PHASE
(phase/pitch) or its centering
Before making adjustments
P I TCH
(horizontal/vertical
H CENTER
V CENTER
Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on.
position).
Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the
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best result.
5 COLOR (page 13)
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
COLOR
Select the COLOR menu to
on-screen menu.
9300K
adjust the color temperature
6500K
sRGB
of the picture. This adjusts
USER
Navigating the menu
the tone of the screen. While
ADJUST
COLOR is set to sRGB, you
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Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen.
cannot adjust CONTRAST,
EX I T
See page 10 for more information on using the MENU button.
BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA.
6 GAMMA (page 13)
GAMMA
Select the GAMMA menu to
GAMMA 1
MENU
BACKL GHTI
change the picture’s color
GAMMA 2
GAMMA 3
shade setting.
,
100
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7 SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
(page 13)
Use the m/M and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main
Select the SHARPNESS
menu illustration. The following 1 to 0 menu appears. Keep
menu to adjust to sharpen the
5
pressing m to scroll down until the icons in menu 9 and 0
edge of images.
appear. See page 10 for more information on using the m/M and
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OK buttons.
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8 MENU POSITION
1 BACKLIGHT
MENU POS T ONII
BACKL GHTI
(page 13)
(page 10)
Select the MENU
Select the BACKLIGHT
POSITION to change the on-
menu to adjust the brightness
100
screen menu position.
of the backlight.
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9 INPUT SENSING
INPUT SENSING
2 CONTRAST 6 (page 10)
CONTRAST
(page 14) (SDM-E76D/
Select the CONTRAST
AUTO ON
SDM-E96D only)
AUTO OFF
menu to adjust the picture
The monitor automatically
contrast.
100
detects an input signal to an
input terminal, and changes
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the input automatically
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before the monitor goes into
the power saving mode.
3 BRIGHTNESS 8
BR GHTNESSI
0 LANGUAGE (page 14)
(page 11)
LANGUAGE
Select LANGUAGE to
Select the BRIGHTNESS
ENGL I SH
change the language used on
FRANÇA I S
menu to adjust the picture
100
DEUTSCH
menus or messages.
brightness (black level).
ESPAÑOL
I TAL I ANO
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x Resetting the adjustments
qa Other menus (page 14)
RESET
Set the following menu
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See
OK
items.
CANCEL
page 14 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
• RESET 0
•MENU LOCK
x Controlling the monitor by computer
Press the MENU button down for at least 5 seconds. You will see
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an on-screen message indicating the current setting. After 3
seconds the DDC/CI setting is switched on or off, as shown
below.
x Using the MENU, m/M, and OK buttons
On-screen messages
(Appear for a while)
1 Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your
DDC-CI : ON
Allows the computer to control
screen.
(default setting)
menu settings.
DDC-CI : OFF Does not allow the computer to
control menu settings.
MENU
Note
This function applies only to computers that support the DDC/CI
(Display Data Channel Command Interface) function.
2 Select the menu you want to adjust.
Adjusting the backlight
Press the m/M buttons to display the desired menu. Press the
OK button to select the menu item.
(BACKLIGHT)
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen
OK / INPUT
easier to see.
,
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (BACKLIGHT)
3 Adjust the menu.
and press the OK button.
Press the m/M buttons to make the adjustment, then press the
The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen.
OK button.
When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the
3 Press the m/M buttons to adjust the light level and
display returns to the previous menu.
press the OK button.
OK / INPUT
Adjusting the contrast
,
(CONTRAST)
Adjust the picture contrast.
4 Close the menu.
Note
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If
While COLOR is set to sRGB, you cannot adjust CONTRAST,
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after
BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA.
about 45 seconds.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
MENU
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 and
press the OK button.
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2 Press the m/M buttons to select (SCREEN) and
Adjusting the black level of an
press the OK button.
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.
image (BRIGHTNESS)
Adjust the picture brightness (black level).
3 Press the m/M buttons to select AUTO ADJUST and
press the OK button.
Note
The AUTO ADJUST menu appears on the screen.
While COLOR is set to sRGB, you cannot adjust CONTRAST,
BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA.
4 Press the m/M buttons to select ON or OFF and
press the OK button.
1 Press the MENU button.
• ON: Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen's
The main menu appears on the screen.
phase, pitch and horizontal/vertical position for the
current input signal and store them.
2 Press the m/M buttons to select 8 (BRIGHTNESS)
Note
and press the OK button.
When the monitor is turned on or the input signal is
The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.
changed, AUTO ADJUST makes the automatic
adjustments.
3 Press the m/M buttons to adjust the brightness and
• OFF: AUTO ADJUST is not available.
press the OK button.
Note
AUTO ADJUST works automatically when the input
signal is changed.
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness
5 Press the m/M buttons to select and press the
and centering (SCREEN)
OK button.
(analog RGB signal only)
Return to the menu screen.
x Adjust the picture’s sharpness and position
x Automatic picture quality adjustment
manually (PITCH/PHASE/H CENTER/
function
VCENTER)
When the monitor receives an input signal, it
You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows. This
automatically adjusts the picture’s position and
adjustment is effective when the computer is connected to the
monitor’s HD15 input connector (analog RGB).
sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear
picture appears on the screen (page 16).
1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer.
Notes
2 Load the CD-ROM.
• While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated,
only the 1 (power) switch will operate.
• The picture may flicker during this time, but this is not a malfunction.
3 Start the CD-ROM
Simply wait a few moments until the adjustment completes.
For Windows User
When Auto run operates:
If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of
Select the area, language and model, and click DISPLAY
this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture
ADJUSTMENT TOOL (UTILITY).
You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality
for the current input signal. (See AUTO ADJUST below.)
4 Click “Adjust” and confirm the current resolution
(top value) and recommended resolution (bottom
If you still need to make further adjustments to the
value), and then click “Next”.
picture quality
Test pattern for PITCH appears.
You can manually adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) and
position (horizontal/vertical position).
5 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically
recalled when the display receives the same input signal.
6 Press the m/M buttons to select (SCREEN) and
These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input
press the OK button.
signal after reconnecting your computer.
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.
x Make further automatic adjustments to the
7 Press the m/M buttons to select PITCH and press the
picture quality for the current input signal
OK button.
(AUTO ADJUST)
The PITCH adjustment menu appears on the screen.
Set the optimum phase, pitch and horizontal/vertical position for
the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
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8 Press the m/M buttons until the vertical stripes
2 Open [Utility] and then select [MAC].
disappear.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
3 Open [MAC UTILITY] and then start
[MAC_CLASSIC_UTILITY] or [MAC_OSX_UTILITY].
Test pattern appears. Go to step 4.
4 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
5 Press the m/M buttons to select (SCREEN) and
press the OK button.
9 Press the OK button.
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.
The main menu appears on the screen.
If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust
6 Press the m/M buttons to select PHASE and press
the PHASE using the following procedures.
the OK button.
The PHASE adjustment menu appears on the screen.
10 Click "Next".
Test pattern for PHASE appears.
7 Press the m/M buttons until the horizontal stripes
are at a minimum.
11 Press the m/M buttons to select PHASE and press
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
the OK button.
The PHASE adjustment menu appears on the screen.
12 Press the m/M buttons until the horizontal stripes
are at a minimum.
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
8 Press the OK button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust
the PITCH using the following procedures.
9Press the m/M buttons to select PITCH and press the
13 Press the OK button.
OK button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
The PITCH adjustment menu appears on the screen.
14 Click "Next".
10 Press the m/M buttons until the vertical stripes
Test pattern for CENTER appears.
disappear.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
15 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.
16 Press the m/M buttons to center the test pattern on
the screen.
17 Click "Next".
11 Press the OK button.
Click "End" or "EXIT" to turn off the test pattern.
The main menu appears on the screen.
When Auto run fails to operate:
12 Press the m/M buttons to select H CENTER or V
1 Open “My Computer” and right click the CD-ROM
CENTER and press the OK button.
icon.
The H CENTER adjustment menu or V CENTER adjustment
Go to “Explorer” and open the CD-ROM icon.
menu appears on the screen.
2 Open [Utility] and then select [WINDOWS].
13 Press the m/M buttons to center the test pattern on
the screen.
3 Start [WIN_UTILITY.EXE].
Test pattern appears. Go to step 4.
14 Click “END” on the screen to turn off the test
pattern.
For Macintosh User
1 Open the CD-ROM.
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Adjusting the color temperature
Changing the gamma setting
(COLOR)
(GAMMA)
You can select the color level of the picture’s white color field
You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the
from the default color temperature settings.
picture’s original color shade.
Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.
You can set the desired color temperature for each mode of the
Note
brightness of screen.
While COLOR is set to sRGB, you cannot adjust CONTRAST,
BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (COLOR) and
press the OK button.
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (GAMMA) and
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
press the OK button.
The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired color
temperature and press the OK button.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode
Whites will change from a bluish hue to reddish hue as the
and press the OK button.
temperature is lowered from 9300K to 6500K (default
setting).
When you select “sRGB,” the colors adjust to the sRGB
Adjusting the sharpness
profile. (The sRGB color setting is an industry-standard color
space protocol designed for computer products.) If you select
(SHARPNESS)
“sRGB,” the color settings of your computer must be set to the
sRGB profile.
Adjust to sharpen the edge of images, etc.
Notes
1 Press the MENU button.
• If a connected computer or other equipment is not sRGB-compliant,
The main menu appears on the screen.
color cannot be adjusted to the sRGB profile.
• While COLOR is set to sRGB, you cannot adjust CONTRAST,
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (SHARPNESS)
BRIGHTNESS or GAMMA.
and press the OK button.
The SHARPNESS menu appears on the screen.
Fine tuning the color temperature
(USER ADJUSTMENT)
3 Press the m/M buttons to adjust the sharpness and
USER ADJUSTMENT
press the OK button.
R
128
G
128
Changing the menu’s position
B
128
(MENU POSITION)
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You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on
the screen.
1
Press the m/M buttons to select ADJUST and press
the OK button.
1 Press the MENU button.
The USER ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the m/M buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (MENU
and press the OK button. Then press the m/M
POSITION) and press the OK button.
buttons to adjust the color temperature and press
The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.
the OK button.
Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by
3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired position
increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect
and press the OK button.
to G (green), the G component is fixed.
There are three positions each for the top, center and bottom
of the screen.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select , then press the
OK button.
The new color setting is stored in memory for USER and
automatically recalled whenever USER is selected.
The main menu appears on the screen.
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Changing the input automatically
Selecting the on-screen menu
(INPUT SENSING)
language (LANGUAGE)
(SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
You can change the language used on menus or messages
displayed on this monitor.
When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING menu, the
monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal,
1 Press the MENU button.
and changes the input automatically before the monitor goes into
The main menu appears on the screen.
the power saving mode.
2 Keep pressing the m button until the icon of the
1 Press the MENU button.
desired option item appears.
The main menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select (LANGUAGE)
2 Press the m/M buttons to select (INPUT
and press the OK button.
SENSING) and press the OK button.
The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.
The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the m/M buttons to select a language and
3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode
press the OK button.
and press the OK button.
•ENGLISH
• AUTO ON: When the selected input terminal has no
• FRANÇAIS: French
input signal, or when you select an input
• DEUTSCH: German
terminal by the INPUT button on the
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
monitor and the terminal has no input
• ITALIANO: Italian
signal, the on-screen message appears
• NEDERLANDS: Dutch
(page 17) and the monitor checks the input
• SVENSKA: Swedish
signal to another input terminal
•: Russian
automatically to change the input.
• : Japanese
When the input is changed, the selected
•: Chinese
input terminal is displayed on the left upper
of the screen.
When there is no input signal, the monitor
Additional settings
goes into the power saving mode
You can adjust the following options:
automatically.
•RESET 0
• AUTO OFF: The input is not changed automatically.
• MENU LOCK
Press the INPUT button to change the
input.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Keep pressing the m button until the icon of the
desired option item appears.
3 Press the m/M buttons to select the desired option
item and press the OK button.
Adjust the selected option item according to the following
instructions.
x
Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults
You can 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
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.
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x Locking the menus and controls
You can 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 and
press the OK button.
• ON: Only the 1 (power) switch will operate. If you
attempt any other operation, the (MENU LOCK)
icon appears on the screen.
• OFF:Set (MENU LOCK) to OFF. If you set the
(MENU LOCK) item to ON, only this menu item can
be selected.
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may take a longer time than normal to display the picture on the
screen. This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so
Technical Features
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.
Power saving function
Note (SDM-E76D/SDM-E96D only)
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,
There is no need to adjust the digital RGB signals of the DVI-D input
ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a
connector for INPUT1.
computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power
Management Standard) for Analog input/DMPM (DVI Digital
If you adjust the phase, pitch and picture position
Monitor Power Management) for Digital input compliant, the
manually while OFF of AUTO ADJUST is selected
monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown
below.
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
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)
indicator
adjustments manually (page 11). If you set these adjustments
manually, they are stored in memory as user modes and
normal
38W(max.)
green
automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same
operation
(SDM-E76A/SDM-E76D)
input signals.
44W(max.)
(SDM-E96A/SDM-E96D)
Notes
active off*
1.0W(max.) orange
• While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated,
(deep sleep)**
only the 1 (power) switch will operate.
• The picture may flicker during this time, but this is not a malfunction.
power off 1.0W(max.) off
Simply wait a few moments until the adjustment completes.
* When your computer enters the “active off” mode, the input signal is
cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After 5 seconds,
the monitor enters the power saving mode.
** “deep sleep” is the power saving mode defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency.
Automatic picture quality
adjustment function
(analog RGB signal only)
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.
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 adjustments.
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 automatic picture 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: 28–80 kHz
Vertical frequency: 56–75 Hz
Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals
that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the monitor
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