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Manual for Sony SDM-HS53

Table of Contents

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.

Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them

whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the

unit to rain or moisture.

Dangerously high voltages are present inside the

unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

WARNING

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por

favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes

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-HS53/HS73/HS93

Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

16450 W. Bernardo Dr,

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.

NOTICE

This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.

If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA

LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following

specifications:

SPECIFICATIONS

Plug Type

Nema-Plug 5-15p

Cord

Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3

18 AWG

Length

Maximum 15 feet

Rating

Minimum 7 A, 125 V

NOTICE

Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada

uniquement.

Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser

le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA

LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:

SPECIFICATIONS

Type de fiche

Fiche Nema 5-15 broches

Cordon

Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3

18 AWG

Longueur

Maximum 15 pieds

Tension

Minimum 7 A, 125 V

As an

NERGY

TAR Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this

product meets the

NERGY

TAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Table of Contents

• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to

Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the

U.S.A. and other countries.

• Windows



and MS-DOS are registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and other countries.

• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered

trademarks of IBM Corporation of the

U.S.A.

• VESA and DDC



are trademarks of the

Video Electronics Standards

Association.

•

NERGY

TAR is a U.S. registered

mark.

• Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of

Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• All other product names mentioned

herein may be the trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

• Furthermore, “



” and “



” are not

mentioned in each case in this manual.

http://www.sony.net/

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

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

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

Step 1: Connect the display to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 2: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 3: Secure the cords and close the back cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Step 4: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Adjusting to the desired brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the backlight (BACKLIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the black level of an image (BRIGHTNESS). . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the picture’s sharpness and centering (SCREEN) . . . . . 12

Adjusting the color temperature (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the gamma setting (GAMMA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the menu’s position (MENU POSITION) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE) . . . . . . . . . 14

Additional settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Reducing the power consumption (

mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Automatic picture quality adjustment function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

For details on the specifications of the SDM-HS53/HS73/

HS93, refer to the supplementary document “Quick

Setup Guide.”

Precautions

Warning on power connections

• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,

be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not

conform to mandatory FCC standards.

For the customers in the UK

If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate

UK power cord.

Installation

Do not install or leave the monitor:

• In places subject to extreme temperatures, for example near a

radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight. Subjecting the

monitor to extreme temperatures, such as in an automobile

parked in direct sunlight or near a heating vent, could cause

deformations of the casing or malfunctions.

• In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.

• Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field,

such as a TV or various other household appliances.

• In places subject to inordinate amounts of dust, dirt, or sand, for

example near an open window or an outdoor exit. If setting up

temporarily in an outdoor environment, be sure to take

adequate precautions against airborne dust and dirt. Otherwise

irreparable malfunctions could occur.

Handling the LCD screen

• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage

the LCD screen. Take care when you place the monitor by a

window.

• Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy

object on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose

uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions.

• If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image may

appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The screen

returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating

level.

• If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual image

may appear for a while. The residual image will eventually

disappear.

• The LCD panel becomes warm during operation. This is not a

malfunction.

Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-

precision technology. However, black points or bright

points of light (red, blue, or green) may appear

constantly on the LCD screen, and irregular colored

stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD screen.

This is not malfunction.

(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)

Maintenance

• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

cleaning your monitor.

• Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass

cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an

anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the

LCD screen’s coating.

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth lightly

moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type

of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or

benzine.

• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or

abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type

of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.

• Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating

degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile

solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is

maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.

Transportation

• Disconnect all cables from the monitor and grasp the support

and base sections of the display stand firmly with both hands

when transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured

or the monitor may be damaged.

• When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the

original carton and packing materials.

Disposal of the monitor

•

Do not dispose of this monitor with general

household waste.

•

The fluorescent tube used in this monitor contains

mercury. Disposal of this monitor must be carried out

in accordance to the regulations of your local

sanitation authority.

The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 V AC

for 200 to 240 V AC

for 240 V AC only

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

The

(power) switch and the control buttons are on the lower

right part of the front of the monitor.

(Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 15, 19)

To turn the display on or off, press the

(power) switch

upward.

The power indicator lights up in green when the display is

turned on, and lights up in orange when the monitor is in

power saving mode.

MENU button (pages 10, 11)

This button displays or closes the main menu.

buttons (page 11)

These buttons function as the

buttons when selecting the

menu items and making adjustments.

OK button (page 11)

This button selects the item or executes the settings in the

menu.

button (page 10)

This button is used to change the brightness of the screen.

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.

Front of the LCD display

Rear of the display stand

Press upward to turn the display on or off.

(continued)

Rear of the LCD display

The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the

SDM-HS53.

Back cover (page 8)

Open this cover when you connect/disconnect cables or cords.

AC IN connector (page 8)

Connect the power cord (supplied).

HD15 (RGB) input connector (page 7)

This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p, positive)

and SYNC signals.

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

Open the back cover.

Pin No.

Signal

Red

Green

Blue

ID (Ground)

DDC Ground*

Red Ground

Green Ground

Blue Ground

DDC + 5V*

Ground

ID (Ground)

Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*

H. Sync

V. Sync

Data Clock (SCL)*

5 4

3 2 1

Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following items are

included in your carton:

• LCD display

• Power cord

• HD15-HD15 video signal cable

• Cord strap

• Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for

Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions)

• Warranty card

• Quick Setup Guide

Step 1: Connect the display to your

computer

Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

Notes

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

bend the pins.

• Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the pins

of the video signal cable connector.

Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible

computer

Connecting to a Macintosh computer

When connecting this monitor to a Macintosh computer, use the

Macintosh adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the

Macintosh adapter to the computer before connecting the cable.

IBM PC/AT or

compatible computer

HD15-HD15 video

signal cable (supplied)

to video output

HD15-HD15 video

signal cable (supplied)

to video output

Macintosh computer

(continued)

Step 2: Connect the power cord

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the

power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.

Step 3: Secure the cords and close

the back cover

Bundle the cables and cords.

Using the supplied cord strap, bundle the cables and cords.

Close the back cover.

The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is that

of the SDM-HS53.

The same applies for the SDM-HS73/HS93 model.

to AC IN

to a power outlet

power cord (supplied)

Cord

strap

The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is

that of the SDM-HS53.

The same applies for the SDM-HS73/HS93 model.

Step 4: Turn on the monitor and

computer

Press the

(power) switch upward.

The

(power) indicator of the monitor lights up in green.

Turn on the computer.

The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the

monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.

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.

•

If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen:

Check that the video signal cable is properly connected.

•

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen:

Reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s

graphics board within the following ranges.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble

symptoms and remedies” on page 17.

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.

Adjusting the tilt

This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.

Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen tilt.

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.

SDM-HS53

SDM-HS73/HS93

Horizontal

frequency

28–61 kHz

28–80 kHz

Vertical

frequency

48–75 Hz

Resolution

1024

768 or less

1280

1024 or less

Approx. 5°

Approx. 20°

Customizing Your Monitor

You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the

on-screen menu.

Adjusting to the desired

brightness

Pressing the

button, you can change the brightness of the

screen. Each time you press the

button, the

mode

changes as follows.

HIGH

MIDDLE

LOW

USER

HIGH

The brightness of the screen will decrease as the

mode

setting changes from HIGH to LOW.

If you select USER, you can adjust the backlight level by pressing

the

buttons, the same as when you select BACKLIGHT

using the menu.

Only while the

mode is set to USER, are the BACKLIGHT,

CONTRAST, and BRIGHTNESS items of the menu available

(page 11).

If you select LOW, the power consumption is reduced (page 15).

Navigating the menu

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

See page 11 for more information on using the MENU button.

Use the

and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main

menu illustration. The following

menu appears. Keep

pressing

to scroll down until the icons in menu

appear. See

page 11 for more information on using the

and OK buttons.

Before making adjustments

Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on.

Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the

best result.

U S E R

1 0 0

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E X I T

B A C K L

G H T

BACKLIGHT

(page 11)

Select the BACKLIGHT

menu to adjust the brightness

of the backlight.

CONTRAST

(page 11)

Select the CONTRAST

menu to adjust the picture

contrast.

BRIGHTNESS

(page 11)

Select the BRIGHTNESS

menu to adjust the picture

brightness (black level).

SCREEN

(page 12)

Select the SCREEN menu to

adjust the picture’s sharpness

(phase/pitch) or its centering

(horizontal/vertical

position).

COLOR

(page 13)

Select the COLOR menu to

adjust the color temperature

of the picture. This adjusts

the tone of the screen.

GAMMA

(page 14)

Select the GAMMA menu to

change the picture’s color

shade setting.

MENU POSITION

(page 14)

Select the MENU

POSITION to change the on-

screen menu position.

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ZZ...

B A C K L

G H T

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C O N T R A S T

1 0 0

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B R G H T N E S S

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AU TO

P H A S E

P I T C H

H C E N T E R

V C E N T E R

S C R E E N

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9 3 0 0 K

6 5 0 0 K

U S E R

A D J U S T

C O L O R

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GAMMA 1

GAMMA 2

GAMMA 3

GAMMA

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M E N U P O S T O N

Using the MENU,

, and OK buttons

Display the main menu.

Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your

screen.

Select the menu you want to adjust.

Press the

buttons to display the desired menu. Press the

OK button to select the menu item.

Adjust the menu.

Press the

buttons to make the adjustment, then press the

OK button.

When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the

display returns to the previous menu.

Close the menu.

Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If

no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after

about 30 seconds.

Resetting the adjustments

You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See

page 14 for more information on resetting the adjustments.

Adjusting the backlight

(BACKLIGHT)

If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen

easier to see.

Note

The backlight cannot be adjusted when the

mode is set to HIGH,

MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(BACKLIGHT)

and press the OK button.

The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to adjust the light level and

press the OK button.

Adjusting the contrast

(CONTRAST)

Adjust the picture contrast.

Note

The contrast cannot be adjusted when the

mode is set to HIGH,

MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(CONTRAST) and

press the OK button.

The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to adjust the contrast and

press the OK button.

Adjusting the black level of an

image (BRIGHTNESS)

Adjust the picture brightness (black level).

Note

The brightness cannot be adjusted when the

mode is set to HIGH,

MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(BRIGHTNESS)

and press the OK button.

The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to adjust the brightness and

press the OK button.

LANGUAGE

(page 14)

Select LANGUAGE to

change the language used on

menus or messages.

Other menus (page 14)

Set the following menu

items.

• RESET

• MENU LOCK

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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

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O K

C A N C E L

R E S E T

Adjusting the picture’s sharpness

and centering (SCREEN)

Automatic picture quality adjustment

function

When the monitor receives an input signal, it

automatically adjusts the picture’s position and

sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear

picture appears on the screen (page 15).

Note

While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only

the

(power) switch will operate.

If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of

this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture

You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality

for the current input signal. (See AUTO below.)

If you still need to make further adjustments to the

picture quality

You can manually adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) and

position (horizontal/vertical position).

These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically

recalled when the display receives the same input signal.

These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input

signal after reconnecting your computer.

Make further automatic adjustments to the

picture quality for the current input signal

(AUTO)

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select AUTO and press the

OK button.

Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen’s phase, pitch

and horizontal/vertical position for the current input signal

and store them.

Press the

buttons to select

and press the OK

button.

Return to the menu screen.

Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually

(PHASE/PITCH)

You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows.

Set the resolution to 1024

768 (SDM-HS53)

1280

1024 (SDM-HS73/HS93) on the computer.

Load the Utility Disk.

Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.

For Windows

Click [Utility]

[Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].

For Macintosh

Click [Utility]

[Mac]/[Mac Utility].

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select PHASE and press

the OK button.

The PHASE menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons until the horizontal stripes

are at a minimum.

Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.

Press the OK button.

Return to the SCREEN menu.

If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust

pitch by the following steps.

Press the

buttons to select PITCH and press the

OK button.

The PITCH menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons until the vertical stripes

disappear.

Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.

Click

[END]

on the screen to turn off the test pattern.

Press the OK button.

Return to the SCREEN menu.

Press the

buttons to select

and press the OK

button.

Return to the menu screen.

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.

Load the Utility Disk.

Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.

For Windows

Click [Utility]

[Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].

For Macintosh

Click [Utility]

[Mac]/[Mac Utility].

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(SCREEN) and

press the OK button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select H CENTER or V

CENTER and press the OK button.

The H CENTER or V CENTER menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to center the test pattern in

the screen.

Click

[END]

on the screen to turn off the test pattern.

Press the OK button.

Return to the SCREEN menu.

Press the

buttons to select

and press the OK

button.

Return to the menu screen.

Adjusting the color temperature

(COLOR)

You can select the color level of the picture’s white color field

from the default color temperature settings.

Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(COLOR) and

press the OK button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select the desired color

temperature and press the OK button.

Whites will change from a bluish hue to reddish hue as the

temperature is lowered from 9300K (default setting) to

6500K.

Fine tuning the color temperature

(USER ADJUSTMENT)

Press the

buttons to select ADJUST and press

the OK button.

The USER ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)

and press the OK button. Then press the

buttons to adjust the color temperature and press

the OK button.

Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by

increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect

to G (green), the G component is fixed.

Press the

buttons to select

, then press the

OK button.

The new color setting is stored in memory for USER

ADJUSTMENT and automatically recalled whenever USER

is selected.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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U S E R A D J U S T M E N T

Changing the gamma setting

(GAMMA)

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

picture’s original color shade.

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(GAMMA) and

press the OK button.

The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select the desired mode

and press the OK button.

Changing the menu’s position

(MENU POSITION)

You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on

the screen.

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(MENU

POSITION) and press the OK button.

The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select the desired position

and press the OK button.

There are three positions each for the top, center and bottom

of the screen.

Selecting the on-screen menu

language (LANGUAGE)

You can change the language used on menus or messages

displayed on this monitor.

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select

(LANGUAGE)

and press the OK button.

The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select a language and

press the OK button.

• ENGLISH

• FRANÇAIS: French

• DEUTSCH: German

• ESPAÑOL: Spanish

• ITALIANO: Italian

• NEDERLANDS: Dutch

• SVENSKA: Swedish

•

: Russian

•

: Japanese

•

: Chinese

Additional settings

You can adjust the following options:

• RESET

• MENU LOCK

Press the MENU button.

The main menu appears on the screen.

Keep pressing the

button until the icon of the

desired option item appears.

Press the

buttons to select the desired option

item and press the OK button.

Adjust the selected option item according to the following

instructions.

Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults

You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.

Press the

buttons to select

(RESET) and

press the OK button.

The RESET menu appears on the screen.

Press the

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.

Locking the menus and controls

You can lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental

adjustments or resetting.

Press the

buttons to select

(MENU LOCK)

and press the OK button.

The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen.

Press the

buttons to select ON or OFF and

press the OK button.

• ON: Only the

(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.

Technical Features

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,

NERGY

TAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a

computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power

Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically

reduce power consumption as shown below.

SDM-HS53

SDM-HS73

SDM-HS93

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.

Reducing the power consumption

(

mode)

If you set the

mode to LOW by pressing the

button on

the front of the monitor, the backlight level is reduced and the

power consumption is reduced, too.

Press the

button several times until LOW appears.

LOW appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced.

LOW automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.

Automatic picture quality

adjustment function

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.

For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset

modes, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this

monitor automatically adjusts the picture position, phase, and

pitch, and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen for

any timing within the monitor’s frequency range (horizontal: 28 –

61 kHz (SDM-HS53), 28 – 80 kHz (SDM-HS73/HS93), vertical:

48 – 75 Hz).

Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals

that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the monitor

may take a longer time than normal for displaying the picture on

the screen. This adjustment data is automatically stored in

memory so that next time, the monitor will function in the same

way as when the monitor receives the signals that match one of

the factory preset modes.

In all modes as above, if the picture is adjusted, the adjustment

data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever

the same input signal is received.

Note

While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only

the

(power) switch will operate.

Power mode

Power consumption

(power)

indicator

normal

operation

25 W (max.)

green

active off*

(deep sleep)**

1 W (max.)

orange

power off

1 W (max.)

off

Power mode

Power consumption

(power)

indicator

normal

operation

45 W (max.)

green

active off*

(deep sleep)**

1 W (max.)

orange

power off

1 W (max.)

off

Power mode

Power consumption

(power)

indicator

normal

operation

50 W (max.)

green

active off*

(deep sleep)**

1 W (max.)

orange

power off

1 W (max.)

off

L OW

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 17.

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen

This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the

monitor’s specifications. Check the following items.

If “xxx.x kHz/xxx Hz” is displayed

This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency

is not supported by the monitor’s specifications.

The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of

the current input signal.

If “RESOLUTION > 1024

768” is displayed

(SDM-HS53)

This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the

monitor’s specifications.

If “RESOLUTION > 1280

1024” is displayed

(SDM-HS73/HS93)

This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the

monitor’s specifications.

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen

This indicates that no signal is being input.

GO TO POWER SAVE

The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5

seconds from the time the message is displayed.

If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen

This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected.

GO TO POWER SAVE

The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5

seconds from the time the message is displayed.

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

x x x . x k H z /

x x x H z

I NFORMA T I ON

I NPUT S I GNA L

GO TO POWER SAVE

CAB L E D I SCONNECT ED

GO TO POWER SAVE

I NFORMA T I ON

Trouble symptoms and remedies

If a problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual.

Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom

Check these items

No picture

If the

(power) indicator is not lit,

or if the

(power) indicator will not

light up when the

(power) switch

is pressed,

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the

(power) switch is in the “on” position.

If the

(power) indicator is green

or flashing orange,

• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19).

If CABLE DISCONNECTED

appears on the screen,

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in

their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

• A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video

signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen before entering the

power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on

the screen, or the

(power)

indicator is either orange or

alternating between green and

orange,

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in

their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not

caused by the monitor

• The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or

moving the mouse.

• Check that your graphics board is installed properly.

• Check that the computer’s power is on.

• Restart the computer.

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears

on the screen,

Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not

caused by the monitor

• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you

replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the

computer’s graphics board within the following ranges:

Horizontal: 28 – 61 kHz (SDM-HS53), 28 – 80 kHz (SDM-HS73/HS93)

Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz

If you are using Windows and

replaced an old monitor with this

monitor,

• 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-HS53,”

“SDM-HS73” or “SDM-HS93” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection

screen. If the model name of this monitor does not appear in the “Models” list, try “Plug &

Play.”

If using a Macintosh system,

• If you use the Macintosh adapter (not supplied), check that the Macintosh adapter and the

video signal cable are properly connected (page 7).

Picture flickers, bounces,

oscillates, or is scrambled

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).

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

Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not

caused by the monitor

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

• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of

the input signal are supported by this monitor. Even if the frequency is within the proper

range, some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to

sync correctly.

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

(continued)

Displaying this monitor’s information

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and

hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the

information box appears.

Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear.

If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give

the following information:

• Model name: SDM-HS53 or SDM-HS73 or SDM-HS93

• Serial number

• Detailed description of the problem

• Date of purchase

• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board

Picture is fuzzy

• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 11).

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).

Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not

caused by the monitor

• Set the resolution to XGA (1024

768) on your computer (SDM-HS53).

• Set the resolution to SXGA (1280

1024) on your computer (SDM-HS73/HS93).

Picture is ghosting

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

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

Picture is not centered or sized

properly

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).

• Adjust the picture position (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to

the edges.

Picture is too small

Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not

caused by the monitor

• Set the computer’s resolution to the screen’s resolution.

Picture is dark

• Adjust the brightness using the BRIGHTNESS menu (page 11).

• Adjust the backlight (page 11).

• Adjust the brightness using the

button (page 10).

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

Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)

is visible

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).

Color is not uniform

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).

White does not look white

• Adjust the color temperature (page 13).

Monitor buttons do not operate

(

appears on the screen)

• If the menu lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 14).

Symptom

Check these items

INFORMATION

MODEL : SDM-HS53

SER NO : 1234567

MANUFACTURED : 2003-52

Example

Model name

Serial number

Week and year

of manufacture

Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is

a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go

blank and the

(power) indicator will either light up in green or

flash orange. If the

(power) indicator is lit in orange, the

computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the

keyboard or moving the mouse.

If the picture disappears from the screen and the

(power) indicator is green

Turn off the

(power) switch and disconnect the

video signal cables from the monitor.

Turn the monitor on by pressing the

(power)

switch.

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor

is working properly. Reconnect the video signal cables and check

the condition of your computer(s).

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.

Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

If the picture disappears from the screen and the

(power) indicator is flashing orange

Press the

(power) switch twice to turn the monitor off

and then on.

If the

(power) indicator lights up in green, the monitor is

working properly.

If the

(power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential

monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange

flashes of the

(power) indicator and inform your authorized

Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model

name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and

model of your computer and graphics board.

(power)

indicator

4-094-159-04(1)

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

SDM-HS53

SDM-HS73

SDM-HS93