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Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories 
are included in your carton:
• LCD display
• Media engine
• Media engine stand
• Power cord
• System connecting cable (2 m)

(applicable cable type: DP-2)

• HD15 (RGB) video signal cable
• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)
• Macintosh adapter
• Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk
• Macintosh Utility Disk
• Warranty card
• Notes for Macintosh users
• This instruction manual

Turn off the media engine and computer before connecting.

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

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* Refer to the supplied “Notes for Macintosh users” for further details. 

Turn off the display and media engine before connecting.

Be sure to install the media engine vertically shown as above. Installing 
the media engine lying flat may block ventilation, and may cause a 
malfunction. 

Grasp the plug when connecting the cable.

to INPUT1 or 
INPUT2 connector

HD15 (RGB) video 
signal cable (supplied)

to video output

IBM PC/AT or 
compatible computer

IBM PC/AT or 
compatible computer

Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.

to INPUT1 or 
INPUT2 connector

Macintosh adapter 
(supplied)

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HD15 (RGB) video 
signal cable (supplied)

to video output

Macintosh or 
compatible computer

to SYSTEM 
CONNECTOR of the 
media engine 

system connecting 
cable (2 m) (supplied)

to SYSTEM 
CONNECTOR 
of the display

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With the media engine, display, and computer switched off,
first connect the power cord to the media engine, then connect it 
to a power outlet.

The display automatically turns on. The indicators of the 
media engine and display light up in green.

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.
• Check that the media engine is on.
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the 

input signal (page 10), and confirm that your computer’s 
graphic board is completely seated in the correct bus slot. 

• If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect 

the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so 
that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 61 kHz, and the 
vertical frequency is between 50 – 85 Hz (only XGA mode at 
75 Hz).

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble 
symptoms and remedies” on page 20.

To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model 
information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information 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 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 video board. The color palette setting and the actual 
number of colors are as follows:
• High Color (16 bit) 

t 65,536 colors

• True Color (24 bit) 

t about 16.77 million colors

In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.

to a power outlet

power cord (supplied)

to AC IN

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You can listen to music, sounds, and other audio files using the 
stereo speaker of your monitor. 
Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the audio output jack of your 
computer or other audio equipment using the supplied audio cord 
(stereo miniplug).

Volume adjustments are made using a separate VOLUME menu 
from the main menu (page 11).

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The VOLUME menu appears on the screen.

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The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

You can listen to the audio signals from your computer or other 
audio equipment using headphones. Connect your headphones to 
the headphones jack. The speaker turns off when headphones are 
connected to the headphones jack. Adjust the volume of the 
headphones using the VOLUME menu.

• You cannot adjust the volume when displaying the main menu on the 

screen.

• When your monitor is in low power consumption mode or power 

saving mode, no sound comes from the speaker.

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the INPUT 
1 and INPUT 2 connectors. To select one of the two computers, 
use the INPUT button.

The input signal and corresponding input indicator, “1” (INPUT 
1) or “2” (INPUT 2) change each time you press this button.

• You cannot select the input signal when displaying the main menu on 

the screen.

• If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO INPUT SIGNAL 

appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the 
power saving mode. If this happens, select the other connector using the 
INPUT button.

VOL UME

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INPUT

OK

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You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the 
on-screen menu.

Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen. 
See page 12 for more information on using the MENU button.

Use the 

M(+)/m(–) and OK buttons to select one of the following 

menus. See page 12 for more information on using the
M(+)/m(–) and OK buttons.

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

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Select the PHASE menu to 
adjust the phase when the 
characters or pictures appear 
fuzzy throughout the entire 
screen. Adjust the phase after 
adjusting the pitch.

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Select the PITCH menu to 
adjust the pitch when the 
characters or pictures are 
unclear in some areas of the 
screen.

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Select the H CENTER menu 
to adjust the picture’s 
horizontal centering.

MENU

PHA SE

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P I T C H

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H C ENT E R

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Select the V CENTER menu 
to adjust the picture’s vertical 
centering.

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Select the ZOOM menu to 
adjust the picture’s sharpness 
according to the input 
signal’s aspect ratio or 
resolution.

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Select the COLOR menu to 
adjust the color temperature 
of the picture. This adjusts 
the tone of the screen.

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Select the MENU 
POSITION to change the on-
screen menu position.

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Select the RESET menu to 
reset the adjustments.

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Select 

m (option) menu to 

adjust the monitor’s options. 
The options include:

• WIDE STEREO
• BASS BOOST
• BACKLIGHT
• LIGHT SENSOR
• POWER SAVE
• USER SENSOR
• LANGUAGE
• MENU LOCK

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V C ENT E R

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ZOOM

EX I T

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0 K

6 5 0
5 0 0 0 K

USER

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L D J U ST

COLOR

EX I T

MEN

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EX I T

S CREEN

A L L

RESE T

RESE T

RESE T

EX I T

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W I D E

S T E R E O

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

Press the 

M(+)/m(–) buttons to display the desired menu. 

Press the OK button to select the menu item.

Press the 

M(+)/m(–) buttons to make the adjustment. Then 

press the OK button to return to the previous menu.

Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If 
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after 
about 30 seconds.

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You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See 
page 15 for more information on resetting the adjustments.

Contrast adjustment is made using a separate CONTRAST menu 
from the main menu (page 11). This setting is stored in memory 
for the signal from the currently selected input connector.

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The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.

The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are 
displayed in the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS menu.

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The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

Brightness adjustment is made using a separate BRIGHTNESS 
menu from the main menu (page 11). This setting is stored in 
memory for the signal from the currently selected input 
connector.

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The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.

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Adjust the backlight. For more information about adjusting the 
backlight see “Adjusting the backlight” on page 16.

The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

You can adjust neither contrast nor brightness when displaying the main 
menu on the screen.

MENU

INPUT

OK

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INPUT

OK

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MENU

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6 0 H z

CONTRAS T

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Horizontal frequency 
of the current input 
signal

Vertical frequency of 
the current input 
signal

4 8 . 4 k H z /

6 0 H z

B

NESS

R I GHT

5 0

Horizontal frequency 
of the current input 
signal

Vertical frequency of 
the current input 
signal

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When the monitor receives an input signal, 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 more information about this 
function, see “Automatic picture quality adjustment function” on 
page 18.
For some input signals, this function may not completely adjust 
the picture position, phase, and pitch. In this case, you can 
manually set these adjustments according the following 
instructions. If you manually set these adjustments, they are 
stored in memory and automatically recalled whenever the 
monitor receives the same input signals.
These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input 
signal after reconnecting your computer.

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Use the appropriate disk for your computer.

Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk

Macintosh Utility Disk

Click [Utility Disk] 

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 [Windows]/[Utility.exe].

Click [Utility Disk] 

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 [SONY-Utility].

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The PITCH menu appears on the screen.

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Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.

The main menu appears on the screen.
If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust 
the phase as the next step.

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The PHASE menu appears on the screen.

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Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.

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Select SCREEN RESET and activate it using the RESET menu. See 
page 15 for more information on using the RESET menu.

If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s 
centering as follows. 
These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input 
signal after reconnecting your computer.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 of “Eliminating flicker or blurring 
(PHASE/PITCH).”

The main menu appears on the screen.

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

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This monitor is preset at the factory to display pictures on the 
screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution. 
You can also view the picture at its actual resolution.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.

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The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual 
resolution.

Select ON in step 3.

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color 
temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. 
Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the 
temperature is high. 
9300K is generally suitable for word processing and other text 
oriented applications, and 6500K is generally suitable for video 
images.
You can set the color temperature to 5000K, 6500K, 9300K or 
user adjustment.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

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The preset color temperatures are 5000K, 6500K, and 9300K. 
Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change 
from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is 
lowered to 6500K and 5000K.
You can set separate color temperatures for each of the video 
input signals.

First press the 

M(+)/m(–) buttons to select  ADJUST and 

press the OK button. Then press the 

M(+)/m(–) buttons to 

select R (Red) or B (Blue) and press the OK button, and then 
press the 

M(+)/m(–) buttons to adjust the color temperature. 

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.

If you fine tune the color temperature, the new color setting is 
stored in memory for USER ADJUSTMENT and 
automatically recalled whenever USER is selected.
The USER ADJUSTMENT setting is common to both the 
input signals. If you change the user adjustment setting for 
one input signal, the setting for the other input signal is also 
changed.

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

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.

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There are three positions each for the top of the screen and the 
bottom of the screen, and one for the screen center.

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G

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B

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This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the 
RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The RESET menu appears on the screen. 
Reset the settings according to the following instructions.

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The automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor 
automatically adjusts the picture position, phase, and pitch, to the 
most appropriate value. If this function is activated, the phase is 
automatically adjusted whenever the monitor receives the same 
input signal.
The RESET menu is automatically returned to the main menu 
after the adjustment data is reset.

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The RESET menu is automatically returned to the main menu 
after the adjustment data is reset.

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The RESET menu returns to the main menu without resetting the 
adjustment data.

You can adjust the following options:
• WIDE STEREO
• BASS BOOST
• BACKLIGHT
• LIGHT SENSOR
• POWER SAVE
• USER SENSOR
• LANGUAGE
• MENU LOCK

The main menu appears on the screen.

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The option menu appears on the screen.

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Adjust the selected option item according to the following 
instructions.

This adjustment makes use of the DSP and creates the illusion of 
the built-in stereo speaker being further away than it actually is, 
thus enhancing sound presence.

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The wide stereo function is used to increase the soundscape. 
Selecting 1 or 2 increases incrementally the soundscape effect 
toward the front of the monitor.

• If your connected computer or audio equipment uses special sound 

functions, such as surround sound, be sure to turn these functions off. 
If these functions are being used with the wide stereo function of this 
monitor, the wide stereo function may not function properly and thus 
not produce the desired sound effect.

• This function is automatically turned off when you use headphones. 

However, in this case, the indication in the WIDE STEREO menu does 
not change.

• The wide stereo function allows you to increase the soundscape by 

converting the analog signals into digital. The sound may be distorted 
depending on the input signal and music. In this case, decrease the 
volume or set the wide stereo function to OFF.

This option increases the bass output of the speaker.

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