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Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories
are included in your carton:
• LCD display
• Media engine
• Display stand
• Media engine stand
• Power cord
• System connecting cable (2 m)
are included in your carton:
• LCD display
• Media engine
• Display stand
• 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
• Software for use when installing the display vertically
• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)
• Macintosh adapter
• Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk
• Macintosh Utility Disk
• Software for use when installing the display vertically
(WinPortrait/MacPortrait)
• Warranty card
• Notes for Macintosh users
• This instruction manual
• Notes for Macintosh users
• This instruction manual
Step 1: Connect the media engine
to your computer
Turn off the media engine and computer before connecting.
Note
Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
bend the pins.
bend the pins.
x
Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
computer
x
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
computer
* Refer to the supplied “Notes for Macintosh users” for further details.
Step 2: Connect the display and
media engine
Turn off the display and media engine before connecting.
Caution
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.
the media engine lying flat may block ventilation, and may cause a
malfunction.
Note
Grasp the plug when connecting the cable.
to INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector
INPUT2 connector
HD15 (RGB) video
signal cable (supplied)
signal cable (supplied)
to video output
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
compatible computer
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
compatible computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
to INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector
INPUT2 connector
Macintosh adapter
(supplied)
(supplied)
*
HD15 (RGB) video
signal cable (supplied)
signal cable (supplied)
to video output
Macintosh or
compatible computer
compatible computer
to SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
of the media
engine
CONNECTOR
of the media
engine
system connecting
cable (2 m) (supplied)
cable (2 m) (supplied)
to SYSTEM
CONNECTOR of
the display
CONNECTOR of
the display
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Step 3: Connect the power cord
With the display, media engine, and computer switched off,
first connect the power cord to the media engine, then connect it
to a power outlet.
first connect the power cord to the media engine, then connect it
to a power outlet.
Step 4: Turn on the monitor and
computer
1
Turn on the media engine.
The display automatically turns on. The indicators of the
display and media engine light up in green.
display and media engine light 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.
monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
If no picture appears on your screen
• 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, the computer is
• Check that the media engine is on.
• 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.
keyboard or moving the mouse.
• If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen, try
changing the input signal (page 11), and check that the video
input cable is properly connected.
input cable is properly connected.
• 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 48 – 85 Hz (only XGA mode at
75 Hz).
that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 61 kHz, and the
vertical frequency is between 48 – 85 Hz (only XGA mode at
75 Hz).
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 19.
symptoms and remedies” on page 19.
For customers using Windows 95/98
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.
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.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
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 (vertical frequency), and number of colors.
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 (vertical frequency), and number of colors.
Adjusting the monitor’s resolution and color number
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)
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)
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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Installing the display vertically
This display can be installed either horizontally or vertically using
the supplied display stand.
the supplied display stand.
To switch to the horizontal or vertical viewing
position
position
First install the supplied WinPortrait (for Windws 95/98 and
NT4.0) or MacPortrait (for Macintosh). To switch the view, press
Shift + Ctrl + R on the keyboard. For more information, see the
supplied software’s instruction manual.
NT4.0) or MacPortrait (for Macintosh). To switch the view, press
Shift + Ctrl + R on the keyboard. For more information, see the
supplied software’s instruction manual.
To install the display horizontally or vertically
Open the display stand until the click sound is heard.
Put the display on the stand, aligning the mark which shows the
stand position on the display.
Put the display on the stand, aligning the mark which shows the
stand position on the display.
To close the display stand
While sliding the stopper up, close the display stand.
Using the headphones
You can listen to the audio signals from your computer or other
audio equipment using headphones.
Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the audio output jack of your
computer or other audio equipment using the supplied audio cord.
audio equipment using headphones.
Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the audio output jack of your
computer or other audio equipment using the supplied audio cord.
Adjusting the volume
1
Press the
2
+/– buttons.
The VOLUME menu appears on the screen.
2
Press the
2
+/– button to adjust the volume.
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
Notes
• You cannot adjust the volume when displaying the main menu on the
screen.
• When your monitor is in power saving mode, no sound comes from the
headphones.
Vertical installation
Horizontal installation
The stand positioning mark
The stand positioning mark
The stopper
VOL UME
4 0
,
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Selecting the on-screen menu
language (LANGUAGE)
language (LANGUAGE)
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese versions
of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is
English.
of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is
English.
1
Press the MENU button.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
m
.
3
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(LANGUAGE) and press the OK button.
4
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) button to select a language.
• ENGLISH
• DEUTSCH: German
• FRANÇAIS: French
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
• ITALIANO: Italian
•
• DEUTSCH: German
• FRANÇAIS: French
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
• ITALIANO: Italian
•
: Japanese
To 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.
are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
Selecting the input signal
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.
1 and INPUT 2 connectors. To select one of the two computers,
use the INPUT button.
Press the INPUT button.
The input signal and corresponding input indicator, “1” (INPUT
1) or “2” (INPUT 2) change each time you press this button.
1) or “2” (INPUT 2) change each time you press this button.
Notes
• 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 or
CABLE DISCONNECTED 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.
the monitor enters the power saving mode. If this happens, select the
other connector using the INPUT button.
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EX I T
PHA S E
MENU
,
O F F
ON
B A S S
B OO S T
EX I T
,
E N G L I S H
D E U T S C H
F R A N Ç A I S
E S P A Ñ O L
D E U T S C H
F R A N Ç A I S
E S P A Ñ O L
I T A L I A N O
L A NGU AG E
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INPUT
OK
1
2
2
,
,
INPUT
OK
1
2
2
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Customizing Your Monitor
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
on-screen menu.
on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen.
See page 13 for more information on using the MENU button.
See page 13 for more information on using the MENU button.
Use the
M
(+)/
m
(–) and OK buttons to select one of the following
menus. See page 13 for more information on using the
M
(+)/
m
(–) 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.
Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments for the
best result.
1
PHASE (page 14)
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.
adjust the phase when the
characters or pictures appear
fuzzy throughout the entire
screen. Adjust the phase after
adjusting the pitch.
2
PITCH (page 14)
Select the PITCH menu to
adjust the pitch when the
characters or pictures are
unclear in some areas of the
screen.
adjust the pitch when the
characters or pictures are
unclear in some areas of the
screen.
3
H CENTER (page 14)
Select the H CENTER menu
to adjust the picture’s
horizontal centering.
to adjust the picture’s
horizontal centering.
MENU
PHA SE
,
1 6
EX I T
PHA S E
0
EX I T
P I T C H
5 0
EX I T
H C ENT E R
4
V CENTER (page 14)
Select the V CENTER menu
to adjust the picture’s vertical
centering.
to adjust the picture’s vertical
centering.
5
ZOOM (page 15)
Select the ZOOM menu to
adjust the picture’s size
according to the input
signal’s aspect ratio or
resolution.
adjust the picture’s size
according to the input
signal’s aspect ratio or
resolution.
6
COLOR (page 15)
Select the COLOR menu to
adjust the color tone of the
screen.
adjust the color tone of the
screen.
7
MENU POSITION
(page 15)
(page 15)
Select the MENU
POSITION to change the on-
screen menu position.
POSITION to change the on-
screen menu position.
8
RESET (page 16)
Select the RESET menu to
reset the adjustments.
reset the adjustments.
9
Option (page 16)
Select
m
(option) menu to
adjust the monitor’s options.
The options include:
The options include:
• BASS BOOST
• BACKLIGHT
• POWER SAVE
• LANGUAGE
• MENU LOCK
• BACKLIGHT
• POWER SAVE
• LANGUAGE
• MENU LOCK
2 5
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V C ENT E R
ON
OF F
OF F
ZOOM
EX I T
9 3 0 0 K
0 K
6 5 0
5 0 0 0 K
5 0 0 0 K
USER
A
L D J U ST
COLOR
EX I T
MEN
N
U POS I
I O
T
EX I T
S CREEN
A L L
RESE T
RESE T
RESE T
EX I T
O F F
ON
B A S S
B OO S T
EX I T
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Using the MENU,
M
(+)/
m
(–), and OK buttons
1
Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your
screen.
screen.
2
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.
3
Adjust the menu.
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to make the adjustment. Then
press the OK button to return to the previous menu.
4
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.
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after
about 30 seconds.
x
Resetting the adjustments
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See
page 16 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
page 16 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
Adjusting the contrast (CONTRAST)
Contrast adjustment is made using a separate CONTRAST menu
from the main menu (page 12). This setting is stored in memory
for the signal from the currently selected input connector.
from the main menu (page 12). This setting is stored in memory
for the signal from the currently selected input connector.
1
Press the
6
(contrast) button.
The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.
Displaying the current input signal
The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are
displayed in the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS menu.
displayed in the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS menu.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to adjust the contrast.
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
Adjusting the black level of an
image (BRIGHTNESS)
image (BRIGHTNESS)
Brightness adjustment is made using a separate BRIGHTNESS
menu from the main menu (page 12). This setting is stored in
memory for the signal from the currently selected input
connector.
menu from the main menu (page 12). This setting is stored in
memory for the signal from the currently selected input
connector.
1
Press the
8
(brightness) button.
The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to adjust the
brightness.
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
If the screen is too bright
Adjust the backlight. For more information about adjusting the
backlight see “Adjusting the backlight” on page 16.
backlight see “Adjusting the backlight” on page 16.
Note
You can adjust neither contrast nor brightness when displaying the main
menu on the screen.
menu on the screen.
MENU
INPUT
OK
1
2
2
,
INPUT
OK
1
2
2
,
MENU
4 8 . 4 k H z /
6 0 H z
CONTRAS T
7 0
Horizontal frequency
of the current input
signal
of the current input
signal
Vertical frequency of
the current input
signal
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
of the current input
signal
Vertical frequency of
the current input
signal
the current input
signal
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Eliminating flicker or blurring
(PHASE/PITCH)
(PHASE/PITCH)
When the monitor receives an input signal, the automatic picture
quality function of this monitor is activated. This function
automatically adjusts the phase, pitch, and picture position to
ensure that a clear picture appears on the screen. For more
information about this function, see “Automatic picture quality
adjustment function” on page 17.
For some input signals, this function may not completely adjust
the phase, pitch, and picture position. 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.
quality function of this monitor is activated. This function
automatically adjusts the phase, pitch, and picture position to
ensure that a clear picture appears on the screen. For more
information about this function, see “Automatic picture quality
adjustment function” on page 17.
For some input signals, this function may not completely adjust
the phase, pitch, and picture position. 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.
1
Set the resolution to 1024
×
768 on the computer.
2
Load the Utility Disk.
Use the appropriate disk for your computer.
For Windows 95/98
Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk
For Macintosh
Macintosh Utility Disk
3
Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.
For Windows 95/98
For Windows 95/98
Click [Utility Disk]
t
[Windows]/[Utility.exe].
For Macintosh
Click [Utility Disk]
t
[SONY-Utility].
4
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
5
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(PITCH)
and press the OK button.
The PITCH menu appears on the screen.
6
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to adjust the pitch.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.
7
Press the OK button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust
the phase as the next step.
If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust
the phase as the next step.
8
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(PHASE)
and press the OK button.
The PHASE menu appears on the screen.
9
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to adjust the phase.
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
10
Click
[END]
on the screen to turn off the test pattern.
To reset the automatic picture quality adjustment
Select SCREEN RESET and activate it using the RESET menu. See
page 16 for more information on using the RESET menu.
page 16 for more information on using the RESET menu.
Adjusting the picture position
(H CENTER/V CENTER)
(H CENTER/V CENTER)
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.
centering as follows.
These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input
signal after reconnecting your computer.
1
Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 of “Eliminating flicker or blurring
(PHASE/PITCH).”
(PHASE/PITCH).”
2
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
3
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.
4
Move the picture up, down, left, or right until the
frame at the perimeter of the test pattern
disappears.
Press the
frame at the perimeter of the test pattern
disappears.
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to adjust the picture’s
centering using the H CENTER menu for horizontal
adjustment, or the V CENTER menu for vertical
adjustment.
adjustment, or the V CENTER menu for vertical
adjustment.
5
Click
[END]
on the screen to turn off the test pattern.
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Displaying a low-resolution signal
at the actual resolution (ZOOM)
at the actual resolution (ZOOM)
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.
screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution.
You can also view the picture at its actual resolution.
1
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(ZOOM)
and press the OK button.
The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.
3
Press the
m
(–) button to select OFF.
The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual
resolution.
resolution.
To display the picture on the screen in full
Select ON in step 3.
Adjusting the color temperature
(COLOR)
(COLOR)
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.
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.
1
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(COLOR)
and press the OK button.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select the desired
color temperature.
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.
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.
4
If necessary, fine tune the color temperature.
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
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.
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.
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.
Changing the menu’s position
(MENU POSITION)
(MENU POSITION)
You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on
the screen.
the screen.
1
Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select
(MENU
POSITION) and press the OK button.
The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.
3
Press the
M
(+)/
m
(–) buttons to select the desired
position.
There are three positions each for the top of the screen and the
bottom of the screen, and one for the screen center.
bottom of the screen, and one for the screen center.
R
1 6 8
G
1 7 0
B
1 7 5
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