Sony SDM-P234 Operating Instructions

Sony SDM-P234 - PremierPro Widescreen 23" LCD Monitor Manual

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    TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM-P234 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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    . This monitor complies with the TCO'99 guidelines. 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-P234 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc
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    manual. Precautions 4 Identifying parts and controls 5 Setup 7 Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables 7 Setup 2: Connect the audio cord 8 Setup 3: Connect the speakers or headphones 8 Setup 4: Connect the power cord 8 Setup 5: Bundle the cords and cables 9 Setup 6: Turn on the monitor
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    • Disconnect all cables from the monitor and hold the LCD display by the body. Be careful not to scratch the screen when transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged. • When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton
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    Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front of the LCD display 1 2 MENU OK INPUT ECO MENU 3 4 OK 5 INPUT 6 A Sony logo (page 18) Sony logo illuminates. B 1 (Power) (pages 9, 19, 24) This key turns the monitor on when the key lights up in red. To
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    Rear of the LCD display INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 K AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). L Cable holder (page 9) This part secures cables and cords to the monitor. M Security lock hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver
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    using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: • LCD display • Power cord • HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) • DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) • Audio cord (stereo miniplug) • CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc
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    the power cord 1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitor's AC IN connector. 2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet. to the audio input 1 to AC IN to audio output of the computer or other audio equipment audio cord (supplied) to power outlet 2 power cord (supplied) 8
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    is lit in red. MAIN POWER lights in red 2 Touch and hold 1 (power) on the front right of the monitor for a few seconds. 1 (power) lights up in green. lights in green GB 3 Turn on the computer. 4 Touch INPUT to select the desired input signal. The selected input's picture appears on the screen
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    For more information about on-screen messages, see "Trouble symptoms and remedies" on page 22. 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 on the computer. The
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    signal changes each time you touch this key. INPUT On-screen message (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) INPUT1 : HD15 INPUT2 : HD15 INPUT3 : DVI-D Input signal configuration HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2
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    before making adjustments. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu You can adjust keys. While the menu is displayed, the touch sensor keys remain on and ready for use. 2 Display the main menu. Touch MENU to display the main menu on your screen. P
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    picture mode to reduce the power consumption. Note You can also select the picture mode with ECO (pages 5, 19) on the front of the monitor. 1 Touch MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Touch m/M to select (PICTURE ADJUST) and touch OK. The PICTURE the picture brightness (black level).
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    is connected to the monitor's HD15 input connector (analog RGB). 1 Set the resolution to 1920 × 1200 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and display the test pattern. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. For Macintosh Click
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    picture's centering as follows. 1 Set the resolution to 1920 × 1200 on the computer. 2 Load the CD-ROM. 3 Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and display the test pattern. For Windows Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe (BIAS:black level) of a picture. 1 Touch MENU. The main menu
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    . The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Touch m/M to select (GAMMA) and touch OK. The GAMMA menu appears on the screen. 3 Touch m/M to select the desired mode and touch OK. ZOOM menu The monitor is set to display the picture on the screen in full, irrespective of the picture's mode or resolution in
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    MENU POS I T I ON 1920 x1200 / 60Hz EX I T 1 Touch MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Touch m/M to select (MENU POSITION) and touch OK. The input terminal is displayed on the left upper of the screen. When there is no input signal, the monitor goes into the power saving mode automatically
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    menu Lock the control of keys to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting. MENU LOCK ON OFF OPTION menu You can set the Sony logo on the front of the monitor to illuminate. The default setting is "ON". OPTION I L L U M I N AT I O N 1920 x1200 / 60Hz EX I T 1 Touch MENU. The main menu appears on
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    monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPM (Display Power Management) Standard compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below. Power mode Power consumption 1 (power on the front of the monitor, or in the PICTURE ADJUST menu. The default
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    to display 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. If you adjust the phase, pitch, and picture position manually
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    current input signal. I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF RANGE I NPUT # : XXXXX XXX . X kHz / XXXH z If "RESOLUTION i 1920 × 1200" is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor's specifications (1920 × 1200 or less). I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF RANGE I NPUT # : XXXXX RESOL UT I ON
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    's instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 24) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. For further information and troubleshooting assistance, please visit Sony support website at: http://www.sony.net/. Symptom Check these items No picture If 1 (power
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    on the menu • Depending on the graphics board setting, the resolution displayed on the menu screen may screen is incorrect. not coincide with the one set on the computer. After turning off the main power, • When 1 (power) is lit in red, or when the monitor is in the power saving mode, if you turn
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    Sony dealer and give the following information: • Model name: SDM-P234 • Serial number • Detailed description of the problem • Date of purchase • Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board • Type of input signals (analog RGB/digital RGB) Self-diagnosis function This monitor
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    Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 23 inch (58.4 cm) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28-92 kHz (analog RGB) 28-75 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical:48-85 Hz (analog RGB) 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1920 dots (Only when the
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    services to the environment. The main problem display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors
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© 2004 Sony Corporation
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SDM-P234