Sony SDM HS53 User Manual

4-094-159-02 (1)  
(EN)  
TFT LCD Color  
Computer Display  
Operating Instructions  
SDM-HS53  
SDM-HS73  
SDM-HS93  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
Owner’s Record  
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:  
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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Plug Type  
Cord  
Length  
Rating  
Nema-Plug 5-15p  
Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG  
Maximum 15 feet  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the  
unit to rain or moisture.  
Minimum 7 A, 125 V  
NOTICE  
Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada  
uniquement.  
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the  
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
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  
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.  
Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG  
Maximum 15 pieds  
Minimum 7 A, 125 V  
Longueur  
Tension  
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony  
Corporation has determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
– 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.  
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 Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
or write to:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
SDM-HS53/HS73/HS93  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,  
NJ 07649 USA  
201-930-6972  
Telephone No.:  
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.  
BZ03  
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Table of Contents  
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  
GB  
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.  
ENERGY STAR 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.  
For details on the specifications of the SDM-HS53/HS73/  
HS93, refer to the supplementary document “Quick  
Setup Guide.”  
Furthermore, “” and “” are not  
mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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  
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.  
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.  
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)  
For the customers in the UK  
Maintenance  
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate  
UK power cord.  
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before  
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  
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.  
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only  
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
Disposal of the monitor  
Do not dispose of this monitor with general  
household waste.  
Handling the LCD screen  
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.  
• 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.  
4
 
1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 15, 19)  
To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch  
upward.  
Identifying parts and controls  
See the pages in parentheses for further details.  
The 1 (power) switch and the control buttons are on the lower  
right part of the front of the monitor.  
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.  
Front of the LCD display  
Press upward to turn the display on or off.  
2 MENU button (pages 10, 11)  
This button displays or closes the main menu.  
3 M/m buttons (page 11)  
These buttons function as the M/m buttons when selecting the  
menu items and making adjustments.  
OK  
MENU  
4 OK button (page 11)  
This button selects the item or executes the settings in the  
menu.  
GB  
5
This button is used to change the brightness of the screen.  
OK  
MENU  
6 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.  
5
4
3
2
1
Rear of the display stand  
(continued)  
5
 
8 AC IN connector (page 8)  
Rear of the LCD display  
Connect the power cord (supplied).  
9 HD15 (RGB) input connector (page 7)  
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.7 Vp-p, positive)  
and SYNC signals.  
1
5 4 3 2  
10 9 8  
7
6
15 14 13 12 11  
Pin No.  
Signal  
Red  
1
2
Green  
Blue  
3
4
ID (Ground)  
DDC Ground*  
Red Ground  
5
6
Open the back cover.  
7
Green Ground  
Blue Ground  
DDC + 5V*  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
Ground  
ID (Ground)  
Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*  
H. Sync  
V. Sync  
Data Clock (SCL)*  
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.  
The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the  
SDM-HS53.  
7 Back cover (page 8)  
Open this cover when you connect/disconnect cables or cords.  
6
x 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.  
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  
OK  
MENU  
Step 1:Connect the display to your  
computer  
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.  
Notes  
HD15-HD15 video  
signal cable (supplied)  
to video output  
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.  
Macintosh computer  
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible  
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computer  
OK  
MENU  
to video output  
HD15-HD15 video  
signal cable (supplied)  
IBM PC/AT or  
compatible computer  
(continued)  
7
     
Step 2:Connect the power cord  
Step 3:Secure the cords and close  
the back cover  
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the  
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.  
1
Bundle the cables and cords.  
Using the supplied cord strap, bundle the cables and cords.  
to AC IN  
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.  
to a power outlet  
power cord (supplied)  
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.  
2
Close the back cover.  
8
   
Step 4:Turn on the monitor and  
computer  
Adjusting the tilt  
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.  
Approx. 20°  
Approx. 5°  
1
Press the 1 (power) switch upward.  
The 1 (power) indicator of the monitor lights up in green.  
2
Turn on the computer.  
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the  
monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.  
Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen tilt.  
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.  
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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.  
SDM-HS53  
SDM-HS73/HS93  
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.  
Horizontal  
frequency  
28–61 kHz  
28–80 kHz  
Vertical  
frequency  
48–75 Hz  
48–75 Hz  
Resolution  
1024 × 768 or less 1280 × 1024 or less  
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble  
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.  
9
   
1 BACKLIGHT  
BACKL I GHT  
Customizing Your Monitor  
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.  
Select the BACKLIGHT  
menu to adjust the brightness  
of the backlight.  
1 0 0  
ZZ...  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
2 CONTRAST 6 (page 11)  
Select the CONTRAST  
menu to adjust the picture  
contrast.  
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the  
on-screen menu.  
CONTRAST  
1 0 0  
Adjusting to the desired  
brightness  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
Pressing the  
button, you can change the brightness of the  
screen. Each time you press the  
changes as follows.  
button, the  
mode  
3 BRIGHTNESS 8  
BR I GHTNESS  
Select the BRIGHTNESS  
menu to adjust the picture  
brightness (black level).  
HIGH t MIDDLE t LOW t USER t HIGH  
1 0 0  
The brightness of the screen will decrease as the  
setting changes from HIGH to LOW.  
mode  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
If you select USER, you can adjust the backlight level by pressing  
the M/m buttons, the same as when you select BACKLIGHT  
using the menu.  
4 SCREEN  
SCREEN  
Select the SCREEN menu to  
adjust the picture’s sharpness  
(phase/pitch) or its centering  
(horizontal/vertical  
AUTO  
PHASE  
P I TCH  
:
USER  
1 0 0  
H
V
CENTER  
CENTER  
position).  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
Only while the  
mode is set to USER, are the BACKLIGHT,  
CONTRAST, and BRIGHTNESS items of the menu available  
5 COLOR  
Select the COLOR menu to  
adjust the color temperature  
of the picture. This adjusts  
the tone of the screen.  
If you select LOW, the power consumption is reduced (page 15).  
COLOR  
9 3 0 0 K  
6 5 0 0 K  
USER  
Navigating the menu  
AD J U S T  
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen.  
See page 11 for more information on using the MENU button.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
6 GAMMA  
Select the GAMMA menu to  
change the picture’s color  
shade setting.  
GAMMA  
BACKL I GHT  
MENU  
GAMMA 1  
GAMMA 2  
GAMMA 3  
,
1 0 0  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
7 MENU POSITION  
MENU POS I T I ON  
Use the M/m and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main  
menu illustration. The following 1~9 menu appears. Keep  
pressing m to scroll down until the icons in menu 9 appear. See  
page 11 for more information on using the M/m and OK buttons.  
Select the MENU  
POSITION to change the on-  
screen menu position.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
10  
     
x Resetting the adjustments  
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See  
page 14 for more information on resetting the adjustments.  
8 LANGUAGE  
LANGUAGE  
Select LANGUAGE to  
change the language used on  
menus or messages.  
ENGL I SH  
FRANÇA I S  
DEUTSCH  
ESPA ÑOL  
I TA L I ANO  
Adjusting the backlight  
(BACKLIGHT)  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen  
easier to see.  
9 Other menus (page 14)  
Set the following menu  
items.  
RESET  
O K  
CANCEL  
Note  
The backlight cannot be adjusted when the  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).  
mode is set to HIGH,  
• RESET 0  
• MENU LOCK  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
and press the OK button.  
(BACKLIGHT)  
x Using the MENU, M/m, and OK buttons  
The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen.  
1
2
3
Display the main menu.  
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your  
screen.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the light level and  
press the OK button.  
MENU  
Adjusting the contrast  
(CONTRAST)  
GB  
Adjust the picture contrast.  
Note  
Select the menu you want to adjust.  
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the  
OK button to select the menu item.  
The contrast cannot be adjusted when the  
mode is set to HIGH,  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
OK  
,
Press the M/m buttons to select 6 (CONTRAST) and  
press the OK button.  
The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.  
Adjust the menu.  
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the  
OK button.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the contrast and  
press the OK button.  
When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the  
display returns to the previous menu.  
Adjusting the black level of an  
image (BRIGHTNESS)  
OK  
Adjust the picture brightness (black level).  
,
Note  
The brightness cannot be adjusted when the  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 10).  
mode is set to HIGH,  
4
Close the menu.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If  
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after  
about 30 seconds.  
Press the M/m buttons to select 8 (BRIGHTNESS)  
and press the OK button.  
MENU  
The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the brightness and  
press the OK button.  
11  
       
3
Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.  
For Windows  
Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].  
For Macintosh  
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness  
and centering (SCREEN)  
Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].  
x Automatic picture quality adjustment  
function  
4
5
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
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).  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
(SCREEN) and  
6
7
Press the M/m buttons to select PHASE and press  
the OK button.  
The PHASE menu appears on the screen.  
Note  
While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only  
the 1 (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.)  
Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes  
are at a minimum.  
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.  
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.  
8
9
Press the OK button.  
Return to the SCREEN menu.  
If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust  
pitch by the following steps.  
x Make further automatic adjustments to the  
picture quality for the current input signal  
(AUTO)  
Press the M/m buttons to select PITCH and press the  
OK button.  
The PITCH menu appears on the screen.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
10 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes  
disappear.  
2
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
(SCREEN) and  
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
3
4
Press the M/m 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 M/m buttons to select  
button.  
and press the OK  
11 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.  
Return to the menu screen.  
12 Press the OK button.  
Return to the SCREEN menu.  
x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually  
(PHASE/PITCH)  
You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows.  
13 Press the M/m buttons to select  
button.  
and press the OK  
Return to the menu screen.  
1
2
Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-HS53)  
1280 × 1024 (SDM-HS73/HS93) on the computer.  
Load the Utility Disk.  
12  
   
x Adjust the picture’s position manually  
(H CENTER/V CENTER)  
If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s  
Adjusting the color temperature  
(COLOR)  
centering as follows.  
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.  
1
2
Load the Utility Disk.  
Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.  
For Windows  
Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].  
For Macintosh  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
(COLOR) and  
Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].  
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.  
3
4
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m 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.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
(SCREEN) and  
5
6
Press the M/m buttons to select H CENTER or V  
CENTER and press the OK button.  
The H CENTER or V CENTER menu appears on the screen.  
Fine tuning the color temperature  
(USER ADJUSTMENT)  
USER A D J U S T MENT  
Press the M/m buttons to center the test pattern in  
the screen.  
R
G
B
1 2 0  
1 2 0  
1 2 0  
GB  
7
8
Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
Press the OK button.  
Return to the SCREEN menu.  
1
2
Press the M/m buttons to select ADJUST and press  
the OK button.  
The USER ADJUSTMENT menu appears on the screen.  
9
Press the M/m buttons to select  
button.  
Return to the menu screen.  
and press the OK  
Press the M/m buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)  
and press the OK button. Then press the M/m  
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.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select  
OK button.  
, then press the  
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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Changing the gamma setting  
(GAMMA)  
Additional settings  
You can adjust the following options:  
• RESET 0  
You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the  
picture’s original color shade.  
• MENU LOCK  
1
2
3
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Keep pressing the m button until the icon of the  
desired option item appears.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.  
(GAMMA) and  
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.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode  
and press the OK button.  
x
Resetting the adjustment data to the defaults  
You can reset the adjustments to the default settings.  
Changing the menu’s position  
(MENU POSITION)  
1
Press the M/m buttons to select 0 (RESET) and  
press the OK button.  
The RESET menu appears on the screen.  
You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image 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  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
settings. Note that the  
(LANGUAGE) setting is  
not reset by this method.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
POSITION) and press the OK button.  
(MENU  
• CANCEL:To cancel resetting and return to the menu  
screen.  
The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.  
x Locking the menus and controls  
You can lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental  
adjustments or resetting.  
3
Press the M/m 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.  
1
Press the M/m buttons to select  
and press the OK button.  
(MENU LOCK)  
The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen.  
Selecting the on-screen menu  
language (LANGUAGE)  
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  
You can change the language used on menus or messages  
displayed on this monitor.  
attempt any other operation, the  
icon appears on the screen.  
(MENU LOCK)  
• OFF:Set  
(MENU LOCK) to OFF. If you set the  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
(MENU LOCK) item to ON, only this menu item can  
be selected.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
and press the OK button.  
(LANGUAGE)  
The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m 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  
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Reducing the power consumption  
mode)  
Technical Features  
(
If you set the  
mode to LOW by pressing the  
button on  
Power saving function  
the front of the monitor, the backlight level is reduced and the  
power consumption is reduced, too.  
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,  
ENERGY STAR, 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.  
Press the  
button several times until LOW appears.  
:
LOW  
,
SDM-HS53  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
indicator  
normal  
operation  
25 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
orange  
off  
LOW appears on the screen and the backlight level is reduced.  
LOW automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
Automatic picture quality  
adjustment function  
power off  
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).  
SDM-HS73  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
indicator  
GB  
normal  
operation  
45 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
orange  
off  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
power off  
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.  
SDM-HS93  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
indicator  
normal  
operation  
50 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
orange  
off  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
power off  
*
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.  
Note  
While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only  
the 1 (power) switch will operate.  
** “deep sleep” is the power saving mode defined by the Environmental  
Protection Agency.  
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If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen  
This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected.  
Troubleshooting  
Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
CABLE D I SCONNECTED  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
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,  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5  
seconds from the time the message is displayed.  
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.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
OUT OF SCAN RANGE  
x x x . x kHz / x x xHz  
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.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
NO I NPUT S I GNAL  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5  
seconds from the time the message is displayed.  
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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  
No picture  
Check these items  
If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, • Check that the power cord is properly connected.  
or if the 1 (power) indicator will not • Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position.  
light up when the 1 (power) switch  
is pressed,  
If the 1 (power) indicator is green  
• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19).  
or flashing orange,  
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 1 (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.  
x 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  
GB  
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 x 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  
on the screen,  
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.  
x 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)  
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Symptom  
Check these items  
Picture is fuzzy  
• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 11).  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
x 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  
Picture is dark  
x 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.  
• 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).  
• If the menu lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 14).  
Monitor buttons do not operate  
(
appears on the screen)  
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  
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.  
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board  
MENU  
Example  
INFORMATION  
Model name  
MODEL : SDM-HS53  
Serial number  
SER NO : 1234567  
MANUFACTURED : 2003-52  
Week and year  
of manufacture  
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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 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or  
flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the  
computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the  
keyboard or moving the mouse.  
1 (power)  
indicator  
OK  
MENU  
If the picture disappears from the screen and the  
1 (power) indicator is green  
GB  
1
2
Turn off the 1 (power) switch and disconnect the  
video signal cables from the monitor.  
Turn the monitor on by pressing the 1 (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  
1 (power) indicator is flashing orange  
Press the 1 (power) switch twice to turn the monitor off  
and then on.  
If the 1 (power) indicator lights up in green, the monitor is  
working properly.  
If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential  
monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange  
flashes of the 1 (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.  
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