Sony SDM-E76D – page 2

Manual for Sony SDM-E76D

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に保存してください。

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3

年間です

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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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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

RGB

垂直

56

75 Hz

(ア

RGB

解像度 :最

1280

ドット

解像度 最大

1280

ドット

垂直:最

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

正極性

0.7 Vp-p

75

正極性

同期信号

同期信号

TTL

レベル

2.2 k

極性自由

TTL

レベル

2.2 k

極性自

(水

/

垂直分離

(水

/

垂直分離

電源電圧 使

電源電圧 使用電

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

°

382

×

403.2

×

193.2 mm

420

×

433.1

×

193.2mm

質量

4.5 kg

質量

5.5kg

プラグ

&

プレイ機能

DDC2B

プラグ

&

プレイ機

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

*

推奨周波数タイミン

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

ジタル

RGB

28

64 kHz

デジタル

RGB

垂直

56

75 Hz

ナログ

RGB

垂直

56

75 Hz

アナログ

RGB

60 Hz

(デジタ

RGB

60 Hz

ジタル

RGB

解像度 :最

1280

ドット

解像度 :最

1280

ドット

垂直:最

1024

ライン

垂直:最

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

正極性

0.7 Vp-p

75

正極性

同期信号

同期信号

TTL

レベル

2.2 k

極性自由

TTL

レベル

2.2 k

極性自由

(水

/

垂直分離

(水

/

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 使電源

電源電圧 使

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

°

382

×

403.2

×

193.2 mm

420

×

433.1

×

193.2 mm

質量

4.5 kg

質量

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

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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

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3 (GB)

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.

4 (GB)

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.

5

5 (GB)

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,

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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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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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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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