TFT LCD Color Computer Display

SDM-HX73 SDM-HX93

2003 Sony Corporation

Owners Record

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.

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: SPECIFICATIONS Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum AWG Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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. 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.
Cette notice sapplique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada uniquement. Si cet appareil est export* aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser le cordon dalimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes: SPECIFICATIONS Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches Cordon Type SVT ou SJT, minimum AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daos, 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.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SDM-HX73/HX93 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road,Oradell,NJ 07649 USA 201-930-6972
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.

Table of Contents

Precautions. 4 Identifying parts and controls. 5

Setup.7

Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables. 7 Setup 2: Connect the audio cord. 8 Setup 3: Connect the power cord. 8 Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables. 9 Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer. 9 Setup 6: Adjust the tilt and swivel. 10 Selecting the input signal (INPUT button). 11
Customizing Your Monitor.12
Navigating the menu. 12 PICTURE/AUDIO menu. 13 MODE menu. 13 PICTURE menu. 13 Adjusting the BACKLIGHT. 13 Adjusting the CONTRAST 6. 13 Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS. 14 Adjusting the GAMMA. 14 Adjusting the COLOR. 14 Adjusting the SHARPNESS. 14 AUDIO menu. 15 Adjusting TREBLE, BASS or BALANCE. 15 Adjusting SURROUND. 15 MODE RESET menu (resetting every mode to the default) 0. 15 SCREEN menu (analog RGB signal only). 16 MENU POSITION menu. 17 INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu. 17 LANGUAGE menu. RESET menu (reset to the default setting). 18 MENU LOCK menu. 18
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Transportation

Disconnect all cables from the monitor, and grasp both side of the LCD display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged. When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

Disposal of the monitor

Do not dispose of this monitor with general household waste. 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.

Handling the LCD screen

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.
About the built-in stereo speakers
Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy discs away from the speakers opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and discs.
Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Front of the LCD display

A 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator (pages 9, 19, 24) To turn the display on or off, press the 1 (power) switch. The power indicator lights up in green when the display is turned on, and lights up in orange when the display is in the power saving mode. B Light sensor (page 20) This sensor measures the brightness of the surrounding area. Be sure not to cover the sensor with papers, etc. C Stereo speakers (page 19) These speakers output the audio signals as sound.
D MENU button (page 12) This button turns the menu screen on and off. E m/M and 2 (volume control) buttons (pages 12, 19) These buttons are used to select the menu items and make adjustments, and also display the Volume menu to control the volume. F OK button (page 12) This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments made using the m/M buttons (5). G INPUT button (page 11) This button switches the video input signal between INPUT1, INPUT2 and INPUT3 when two computers are connected to the monitor. H button (page 20) This button changes the MODE (PICTURE/AUDIO).

Side view of the LCD display
I Back cover (page 7) Slide up this cover when you connect cables or cords. J Headphones jack (page 19) This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones.

(continued)

Rear of the LCD display
K AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). L Security Lock Hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington. M Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 8) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT1. N HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 (page 7) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.
O Audio input jack for INPUT2 (page 8) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT2. P HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2 (page 7) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals. Q Audio input jack for INPUT3 (page 8) This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment connected to INPUT3. R DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT3 (page 7) This connector inputs digital RGB video signals that comply with DVI Rev.1.0. S Cable holder (page 9) This part secures cables and cords to the monitor.

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

Before using your monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton: LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) Audio cord (stereo miniplug) CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc) Warranty card Quick Setup Guide
Connect a computer equipped with a DVI output connector (digital RGB)
Using the supplied DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB), connect the computer to the monitors DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT3.
to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB)
Setup 1: Connect the video signal cables
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting them. When connecting the computer to the monitors HD15 input connector (analog RGB), refer to Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector (analog RGB).
Note Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins. to the computers DVI output connector (digital RGB)
DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) (supplied)
Connect a computer equipped with an HD15 output connector (analog RGB)
Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB), connect the computer to the monitors HD 15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 or INPUT2. Connect the computer according to the following illustrations.

Slide up the back cover.

x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
to the HD 15 input connector (analog RGB)
to the computers HD15 output connector (analog RGB)
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer
HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied)
x Connecting to a Macintosh
Setup 3: Connect the power cord
1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the monitors AC IN connector. Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.
to the computers output connector HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied) Macintosh When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied), if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable. to AC IN

to power outlet

power cord (supplied)
Setup 2: Connect the audio cord
Connect the supplied audio cord to the monitors corresponding audio input jack. Using the monitors speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitors audio input jacks. For more information, see Controlling the volume on page 19.

to the audio input

to audio output of the computer or other audio equipment audio cord (supplied)
Setup 4: Bundle the cords and cables
Slide up the back cover. Secure the video signal cable, audio cords and the power cord using the cable holder on the cabinet. Slide down the back cover.
Setup 5: Turn on the monitor and computer
1 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the monitor. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.

lights in green

back cover
Turn on the computer. Press the INPUT button to select the desired input signal. The selected inputs picture appears on the screen. For more information, see Selecting the input signal (INPUT button) on page 11.
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitors controls to adjust the picture (page 12).
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. Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button (page 11). If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen: Check that the video signal cable is properly connected. Check that the input signal setting is correct by pressing the INPUT button (page 11). If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computers graphics board within the following ranges. Analog RGB Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Resolution 2880 kHz 4875 Hz or less Digital RGB 2864 kHz 60 Hz or less

P I C T U R E / AU D I O

Close the menu. Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.

M OV I E

x / 6 0Hz EX I T
Select the menu. Press the m/M buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to move to the first menu item.
x Resetting the adjustments to the default settings
You can reset the adjustments using RESET menu. For more information about resetting the adjustments, see 0 (RESET) on page 18.
Select the item you want to adjust. Press the m/M buttons to select the item you want to adjust, then press the OK button.
If is one of the menu items. When you select and press the OK button, the display returns to the previous menu.

PICTURE/AUDIO menu

You can adjust the following items using PICTURE/AUDIO menu. MODE P I C T U R E / AU D I O (GAME/MOVIE/PC/AUTO) M OV I E PICTURE AUDIO MODE RESET 0

x PICTURE menu

You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE menu. BACKLIGHT P I CTURE M OV I E CONTRAST 6 : 100 BRIGHTNESS : 70 : 50 GAMMA menu COLOR menu SHARPNESS SHARPNESS x / 6 0Hz

EX I T

x MODE menu
You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose. The PICTURE/AUDIO settings can be set for each mode. The changed setting is automatically applied for each input (INPUT1/INPUT2/INPUT3). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select MOVIE and press the OK button. The MODE menu appears on the screen.
MODE GAME M OV I E PC AU TO
Adjusting the BACKLIGHT If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight to make the screen easier to see. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select BACKLIGHT and press the OK button. The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to adjust the light level and press the OK button.
Adjusting the CONTRAST 6 Adjust the picture contrast. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select 6 CONTRAST and press the OK button. The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to adjust the contrast and press the OK button.

Press the m/M button to select the desired mode and press the OK button. The default setting is MOVIE. GAME: Bright picture. MOVIE: Clear picture with strong contrast. PC: Soft tone picture. AUTO: Automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings (automatic brightness adjustment function). For more information, see Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor) (page 20).
NOTE In the AUTO mode, you cannot adjust the backlight.
Adjusting the BRIGHTNESS Adjust the picture brightness (black level). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select BRIGHTNESS and press the OK button. The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to adjust the brightness and press the OK button.
Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. (COLOR) and Press the m/M buttons to select press the OK button. The COLOR menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select the desired color temperature and press the OK button. White balance changes from bluish to reddish as the color temperature is adjusted from 9300K to 6500K.
Fine tuning the color temperature
5 The color temperature can be set for each mode (GAME/MOVIE/PC/AUTO). 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (COLOR) and press the OK button. The COLOR menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select ADJUST and press the OK button. The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the screen.

USER R G B A D J U S T MENT 128
Adjusting the GAMMA You can associate the pictures color shade on the screen with the pictures original color shade.
GAMMA GAMMA 1 GAMMA 2 GAMMA 3 GAMMA 4
Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (GAMMA) and press the OK button. The GAMMA menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button.
Adjusting the COLOR You can select the pictures color level for the white color field from the default color temperature settings. Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.
COLOR 9300K 6500K USER AD J U S T
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. Press the m/M buttons to select , then press the OK button. The new color setting is stored in memory and automatically recalled whenever User is selected. The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
Adjusting the SHARPNESS Adjust to sharpen the edge of images, etc.
Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M button to select (PICTURE/ AUDIO) and press the OK button. The PICTURE/AUDIO menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (PICTURE) and press the OK button. The PICTURE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select SHARPNESS and press the OK button. The SHARPNESS menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to adjust the sharpness and press the OK button.
Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button.

SURROUND S R S W OW OFF

SRS WOW: Deep rich bass tone and clear high tone creates a rich surround sound experience, and movies and games, especially, can be enjoyed with powerful sound. OFF: Turns off the SRS WOW effect. Adopting the latest technology developed by SRS Labs, Inc., SRS WOW significantly improves the sound quality of various audio sources.

INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu
When you select AUTO ON in the INPUT SENSING ON/OFF menu, the monitor automatically detects an input signal to an input terminal, and changes the input automatically before the monitor goes into the power saving mode.
I NPUT SENSING AU TO O N AU TO O F F
Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (INPUT SENSING ON/OFF) and press the OK button. The INPUT SENSING menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button. ON: When the selected input terminal has no input signal, or when you select an input terminal by the INPUT button on the monitor and the terminal has no input signal, the on-screen message appears (page 21) and the monitor checks the input signal to another input terminal automatically to change the input. When the input is changed, the selected input terminal is displayed on the left upper of the screen. When there is no input signal, the monitor goes into the power saving mode automatically. OFF: The input is not changed automatically. Press the INPUT button to change the input.

MENU POSITION menu

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

MENU POS I T I ON

Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (MENU POSITION) and press the OK button. The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select the desired position and press the OK button. You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will appear.

LANGUAGE menu

L A N G UA G E ENGL I SH FRANA I S DEUTSCH ESPA OL I TA L I ANO x / 6 0Hz EX I T

MENU LOCK menu

Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting.

MENU LOCK ON OFF

Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (LANGUAGE) and press the OK button. The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select a language and press the OK button. English Franais: French Deutsch: German Espaol: Spanish Italiano: Italian Nederlands: Dutch Svenska: Swedish : Russian : Japanese : Chinese 1
Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select (MENU LOCK) and press the OK button. The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select either On or Off. ON: Only the 1 (power) switch and INPUT button will operate. If you attempt any other operation, the icon appears on the screen. OFF: Set MENU LOCK to off. If MENU LOCK has been set to ON, when you press the MENU button, MENU LOCK is automatically selected.

0 RESET menu (reset to the default setting)

RESET OK CANCEL

Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Press the m/M buttons to select 0 (RESET) and press the OK button. The RESET menu appears on the screen. 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 settings. Note that the LANGUAGE setting is not reset by this method. CANCEL:To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen.

Technical Features

Controlling the volume
Using the monitors speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitors audio input jacks. You can control the volume by using a separate Volume menu from the main menu. 1 Press the m/M buttons when no menu appears on the screen.

Power saving function

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.

SDM-HX73

Power mode normal operation active off* (deep sleep)**

VO L U M E

Power consumption 50 W (max.) 1 W (max.) 1 W (max.)

1 (power) indicator

green amber off

1 (power) off

SDM-HX93
Power mode Power consumption 60 W (max.) 1 W (max.) 1 W (max.)
Press the m/M buttons to control the volume. The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.
normal operation active off* (deep sleep)** 1 (power) off
Notes You cannot adjust the volume when the main menu is displayed on the screen. When your monitor is in power saving mode, no sound comes from the speakers or the headphones.
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. ** Deep sleep is a power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Setting the MODE (PICTURE/ AUDIO) ( mode)
If you press the button on the right side of the monitor repeatedly, you can select the MODE from GAME t MOVIE t PC t AUTO. When you select AUTO, the monitor automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings (Automatic brightness adjustment function). For more information, see Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor).
Press the button repeatedly.
Automatic picture quality adjustment function (analog RGB

signal only)

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the pictures position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen. The factory preset mode
When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitors memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. If the input signal matches the factory preset mode, the picture appears on the screen automatically with the appropriate default adjustments.
The default setting of the MODE is set to MOVIE. When you press the button once, MOVIE (the default setting) is displayed, and when you press again, PC is displayed. Each time you press the follows. button, the mode changes as
If input signals do not match one of the factory preset modes

: GAME

: M OV I E

: AU TO 50

When the monitor receives an input signal that does not match one of the factory preset modes, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor is activated to ensure that a clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following monitor frequency ranges): Horizontal frequency: 2880 kHz Vertical frequency: 4875 Hz 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 to display the picture on the screen. This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so that next time, the monitor will function in the same way as when the monitor receives the signals that match one of the factory preset modes.

Each mode appears on the screen and the MODE is changed. The menu automatically disappears after about 5 seconds.
If you adjust the phase, pitch, and picture position manually
For some input signals, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor may not completely adjust the picture position, phase, and pitch. In this case, you can set these adjustments manually (page 16). If you set these adjustments manually, they are stored in memory as user modes and automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same input signals.
Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor)
This monitor is provided with a feature to automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings. The brightness of the screen is set to the most appropriate level by button on the right setting the mode to AUTO with the side of the monitor, or in the PICTURE/AUDIO menu. The default setting of the brightness of the screen is set to MOVIE. Also, when you set the mode to AUTO with the button on the right side of the monitor, the adjustment bar is also displayed. You can adjust the bar with the m/M buttons. Screen brightness changes according to the level you set.

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.
If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen
This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector. When INPUT SENSING ON/OFF (page 17) is set to ON, the monitor finds another input signal and changes the input automatically.
I NFORMA T I ON CAB L E D I SCONNECT ED I NPUT # : XXXXX

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, see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 22.
If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen
This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitors specifications. Check the following items. For more information about on-screen messages, see Trouble symptoms and remedies on page 22. If xxx.x kHz / xxx Hz is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the monitors specifications. The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal.

Example

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 light up green. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in amber, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
INFORMATION MODEL : SDM-HX93 SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2003-40
Model name Serial number Week and year of manufacture
If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information: Model name: SDM-HX73 or SDM-HX93 Serial number Detailed description of the problem Date of purchase Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board Type of input signals (analog RGB/digital RGB)
If the picture disappears from the screen and the 1 (power) indicator is green
1 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 input 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 monitors condition.
If the 1 (power) indicator lights up in amber
Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. The computers power saving mode is shut off and the 1 (power) indicator lights up in green, and the picture appears on the screen.

Specifications

Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 17 inch (43 cm) (SDM-HX73) 19 inch (48 cm) (SDM-HX93) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 2880 kHz (analog RGB) 2864 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical: 4875 Hz (analog RGB) 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1280 dots Vertical: Max.1024 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , positive SYNC signal: TTL level, 2.2 k, positive or negative (Separate horizontal and vertical, or composite sync) Digital RGB (DVI) signal: TMDS (Single link) Audio input Stereo minijack, 0.5 Vrms Speaker output 3W2 Headphones jack Stereo minijack Power requirements SDM-HXV, 5060 Hz, Max. 1.0 A SDM-HXV, 5060 Hz, Max. 1.1 A Power consumption Max. 50 W (SDM-HX73) Max. 60 W (SDM-HX93) Operating temperature 535 C Dimensions (width/height/depth) Display (upright): SDM-HX73 Approx. 414 418.mm (16 3/1/1/4 inches) SDM-HX93 Approx. 466.265 mm (18 3/1/1/2 inches) Mass SDM-HX73 Approx. 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) SDM-HX93 Approx. 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) Plug & Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7. * Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8 sec, whichever is larger. Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 sec. Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 sec. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. LCD panel

4-097-129-11(1)

TFT LCD Color Computer Display

Quick Setup Guide

Setup. 2 (US) Troubleshooting / Specifications. 4 (US)
Guide de configuration rapide
Installation. 2 (FR) Dpannage / Spcifications. 4 (FR)

Gua de instalacin rpida

Instalacin. 2 (ES) Resolucin de problemas / Especificaciones. 4 (ES)

. 2 (CS). 4 (CS)

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If you believe the product purchased in the U.S. is defective, call Sony for assistance or Advance Exchange. For assistance in the U.S. call: 1-866-357-SONY (7669) For assistance in Canada call: 1-800-961-SONY (7669) Si vous croyez que le produit achete aux E.-U. est defectueux, communiquer avec Sony pour obtenir de lfaide ou un remplacement. Pour obtenir de lfaide aux E.-U., composer le : 1-866-357-SONY (7669) Pour obtenir de lfaide au Canada, composer le :1-800-961-SONY (7669)
http://www.sony.com/displays/support

SDM-HX73 SDM-HX93

2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Transportation

Disconnect all cables from the monitor, and grasp both side of the LCD display firmly taking care not to scratch the screen when transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged. When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

Precautions

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. For the customers in the UK If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate UK power cord.

Example of plug types

To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM
Note To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, Macromedia Shockwave Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or later) must be installed on your computer. The installs folder on the CD-ROM contains the installation programs for them (for Windows only).
To view the Operating Instructions
Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. After a while, the introductory page of the CD-ROM will open automatically. Then follow the instructions below, according to the area you live in.

For customers in the USA

for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only 1 Click North America on the introductory page. The model page appears. 2 Point to HX MODELS and click the model name of the unit you have purchased on the drop-down list. The page for the model you have selected appears. 3 Click USER MANUAL:ADOBE.PDF. The language options appear. 4 Click the desired language. The Operating Instruction file opens.
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. 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.

To exit the procedure

Click EXIT/CD.ROM.

For customers in Asia

1 Click Asia on the introductory page. 2 Click the HX folder. 3 Double-click on index.html. The Operating Instruction file opens.
To open the Operating Instructions file directly
Click the folders and the file in the following order. CD-ROM t manuals t desired language folder t *****.pdf (***** is the name of the model you have purchased.)
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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. (Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
If the introductory page does not appear automatically
Follow the instructions below to open that page.
If you are using Windows:
Double-click on the CD-ROM icon.
If you are using a Macintosh computer:
Double-click on the CD-ROM icon to open the window, then double-click on the MONITOR icon.
About the built-in stereo speakers
Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and floppy discs away from the speakers opening as the speakers generate a magnetic field. This magnetic field may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and discs.

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SDM-HX73/HX93 4-097-129-11(1)
to the HD15 input connector (analog RGB) to the DVI-D input connector (digital RGB)

INPUT 3 AUDIO IN DVI-D

Unpacking
Make sure your carton contains everything listed below. LCD display Power cord HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) Audio cord (stereo miniplug) CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions, etc.) Warranty card This Quick Setup Guide

INPUT 1 AUDIO IN HD-15

INPUT 2 AUDIO IN HD-15

audio cord (supplied)

HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB) (supplied)
DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB) (supplied)

Connecting your monitor

Connect your monitor to a computer or other equipment. Turn off the monitor, computer, and any other equipment before connecting them. Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable plug.

to AC IN

1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Connect your monitor to a computer.
Connecting a Macintosh computer Connect the supplied video signal cable to a video output connector on the computer. If necessary, use an adapter (not supplied). Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

to power outlet

power cord (supplied)
3 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the
monitors AC IN connector.
Note For bundling the cords and cables, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM.
4 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.

back cover

Turning on the monitor and computer
Turn on your monitor first, then a computer.
1 Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the
monitor. The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.

2 Turn on the computer.

lights in green

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Troubleshooting
Trouble symptoms and remedies (If no picture appears on the screen)
If no picture appears on the screen, check the following table for possible solutions. Then, if the problem persists, use the self-diagnosis function (page 5 (US)). If you are experiencing difficulties not listed below, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. For problems caused by a computer or other equipment, refer to the users manuals supplied with the respective items. Symptom If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, or if the 1 (power) indicator will not light up when the 1 (power) switch is pressed, If the 1 (power) indicator is green, If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen, Check these items Check that the power cord is properly connected.
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 5 (US)). Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)). Check that the video input connectors pins are not bent or pushed in. Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM). A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)). Check that the video input connectors pins are not bent or pushed in. Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM). x Problem 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 moving the mouse. Check that your graphics board is installed properly. Check that the computers power is on. Restart the computer. x Problem 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 replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the computers graphics board within the following ranges: Horizontal frequency: 2880 kHz (Analog RGB), 2864 kHz (Digital RGB) Vertical frequency: 4875 Hz (Analog RGB), 60 Hz (Digital RGB) Resolution: or less 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-HX73 or SDM-HX93 from the Models list in the Windows device selection screen. If SDMHX73 or SDM-HX93 does not appear in the Models list, try Plug & Play. When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, or the 1 (power) indicator is orange,
If OUT OF RANGE appears on the screen,
If you are using Windows and replaced an old monitor with this monitor, If using a Macintosh system,

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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 light up in green. If the function tells you the monitor may have a potential failure, consult your authorized Sony dealer.

Specifications

LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 17 inch (43 cm) (SDM-HX73) 19 inch (48 cm) (SDM-HX93) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal Vertical: 2880 kHz 48-75 Hz (analog RGB) 2864 kHz 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal Vertical: Max. 1280 dots 1024 lines Input signal levels Analog RGB video signal: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 , positive SYNC signal: TTL level, 2.2 k, positive or negative (Separatehorizontal and vertical, or composite sync) Digital RGB (DVI) signal: TMDS (Single link) Audio input Stereo minijack, 0.5 Vrms Speaker output 3W 2 Headphones jack Stereo minijack Power requirements SDM-HX240 V, Hz, Max. 1.0 A SDM-HX240 V, Hz, Max. 1.1 A Power consumption Max. 50 W (SDM-HX73) Max. 60 W (SDM-HX93) Operating temperature 5 35C Dimensions (width/height/depth) Display (upright): SDM-HX73 Approx. 414 418.mm (16 3/1/1/4 inches) SDM-HX93 Approx. 466.265 mm (18 3/1/1/2 inches) Mass SDM-HX73 Approx. 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) SDM-HX93 Approx. 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) Plug & Play DDC2B Included items See Setup. * Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8 sec, whichever is larger. Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 sec. Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 sec. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
If the picture disappears from the screen and the 1 (power) indicator is green
1 Turn off the 1 (power) switch and disconnect the
video signal cables from the monitor.
2 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 input cables and check the condition of your computer(s). If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.