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• Prevent internal heat buildup by allowing adequate air

circulation. Do not place the monitor on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation holes.

• Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as

radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates

magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power
lines.

• 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 or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a

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

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

may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to
normal.

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

image may appear. The residual image will eventually
disappear.

• The screen and the cabinet become warm during

operation. This is not a malfunction.

A specially designed fluorescent tube is installed as the
lighting apparatus for this monitor. If the LCD screen
becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, replace the
fluorescent tube with an new one. Consult your Sony dealer
when replacing the fluorescent tube.

• 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.

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

cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner
containing an antistatic solution or similar additive as this
may scratch the screen’s coating.

• When you transport this monitor, grip the bottom of the

screen firmly with both hands.  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.

• Use an appropriate power cord for 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, please use the supplied
UK cable with the UK plug.

The outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.

Do not include the monitor with household waste.

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See the pages in parentheses for further details.

1 u (power) switch and indicator (pages 10,

Turns the monitor on or off.
The indicator lights up in green when the monitor is
turned on, and either flashes in green and orange or
lights up in orange when the monitor is in power
saving mode.

2 MENU (menu) button (pages 11 – 17, 20)

Displays the MENU OSD (On-Screen Display).

3 ¨ (brightness) (˘) button (pages 11 – 17)

Adjusts the picture brightness.

Functions as the ˘ button when selecting menu items.

4 > (contrast) (≥) button (pages 11 – 17)

Adjusts the contrast.

Functions as the ≥ button when selecting menu items.

5 +/– (adjust) buttons (pages 13 – 17)

Adjusts the selected menu item.

6 AUTO button (page 12)

When the signal from the computer is displayed on this
monitor, press the AUTO button to automatically adjust
the picture to the computer.
You also should press this button if the picture is not
centered or if it is fuzzy.

7 Security lock ( )

You can attach the Kensington’s security cable (not
supplied).

8 RGB input connector (HD15) (page 7)

Input analog RGB video signal (0.714 Vp-p, positive)
and SYNC signal.

9 DC IN connector (page 7)

Provides DC power to the monitor from the AC
adaptor.

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Before using this monitor, check that the following items are
included in your carton:
• LCD monitor (1)
• Rear cover (1)
• Power cord (1)
• AC adapter (1)
• HD15 video signal cable (1)
• Macintosh adapter (1)
• Rubber pads (2)
• Windows

 

 Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk (1)

• Macintosh Utility Disk (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• These operating instructions (1)

You can set up the monitor on its stand or use it without the
stand.  The procedure of connecting cables and attaching the
rear cover differs depending on how you set up the
monitor.  In either case, read:
Step 1: Connect the monitor to the computer
Step 2: Connect the power cord
to connect the monitor to the computer and power source.
The connection is explained using the stand-type set up for
the illustration; however, the connector to be connected and
adapter required are the same even when the stand is not
used.

Connect the video signal cable and power cord, then attach
the rear cover.

The tilt feature allows the
monitor to be adjusted
within 65

°

 upward. To

adjust the angle, hold at the
bottom with both hands as
illustrated.

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First detach the stand, and then connect the video signal
cable and power cord.  Attach the rear cover.  The rear cover
becomes the stand.  See “Using the monitor without the
stand” on page 8.

The tilt feature allows the
monitorto be adjusted within
25

°

 upward. To adjust the

angle, hold at the bottom
and open the stand as
illustrated.

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Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.

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Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer before
connecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with Macintosh
LC, Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power Macintosh
G3 series computers (sold before January, 1999). If you are
connecting to a Power Macintosh G3 series that sold after
January 1999, you will need a different adapter (not supplied).
Macintosh II series and some older versions of PowerBook
models may need an adapter with micro switches (not
supplied).

With the monitor and computer switched off, connect one
end of the power cord to the AC power adapter, and the AC
power adaptor to the monitor.  Then connect the other end o
the power cord to a power outlet.

Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector for
Plug & Play (DDC1 and DDC2B) compatibility.  See page 21 for the
location of the No. 9 pin.
• If your computer accepts the No. 9 pin, use the supplied HD15

video signal cable.

• If your computer does not accept the No. 9 pin, please consult

your dealer for advice on obtaining an HD15 adapter.

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After connecting the computer and power cord, attach the
supplied rear cover.
Make sure that you keep the screen upright when attaching
or detaching the rear cover.

Philip’s screw driver
Soft cloth to place under the LCD panel

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Attach the rubber pads to the bottom of the
monitor.
After attaching the rubberpads, which prevent slipping,
stand the monitor up.

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Press the u (POWER) switch.

The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.

• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the

input signal, and confirm that your computer’s graphics board is
completely seated in the correct bus slot.

• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT

OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 61 kHz, the vertical
frequency is between 50 – 75 Hz, and the resolution is 1024 x 768
or lower.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 19.

To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model
information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information
Disk/Utility Disk onto your PC.
This monitor complies with the “VESA

 

DDC” Plug & Play

standard. If your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select
“Plug & Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model name
as the monitor type in the “Control Panel” of Windows 95/98.  If
your PC/graphics board has difficulty communicating with this
monitor, load the Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk
and select this monitor’s model name as the monitor type.

Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98
and does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to the
Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting
the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.

Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to
your computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary
according to your computer or graphics board. The color palette
setting and the actual number of colors are as follows:
• High color (16 bit) n 65,536 colors.
• True Color (24 bit) n about 16.77 million colors
In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.

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Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them
on.
Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments
for the best result.

Most adjustments are made using the MENU OSD.
To change the on-screen display language, see “Selecting
the On-Screen Display Language.”

Closes the MENU OSD.

Displays the PHASE OSD. Adjust the phase when the
characters or pictures appear fuzzy throughout the entire
screen.  Adjust the phase after adjusting the pitch.

Displays the PITCH OSD. Adjust the pitch when the
characters or pictures are not clear at some parts of the
screen.

Displays the CENTER OSD for adjusting the centering of
the picture.

Displays the COLOR OSD for adjusting the color
temperature.

Displays the LANGUAGE OSD for selecting the on-screen
display language.

Displays the OPTION OSD.  You can adjust settings such as
the backlight, OSD position, power saving delay time and
control lock.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO

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You can select the OSD language from English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.

Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.

Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select LANGUAGE, and
press the MENU button.
The LANGUAGE OSD appears.

Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select the desired language,
and press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD of the selected language appears.

The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.

MENU

MENU

MENU

MENU

EXIT

PHASE
PITCH
CENTER
COLOR
LANGUAGE
OPTION

MENU

OK

MENU

EXIT

PHASE
PITCH
CENTER
COLOR
LANGUAGE
OPTION

MENU

OK

MENU

EXIT

PHASE
PITCH
CENTER
COLOR
LANGUAGE
OPTION

MENU

OK