Sony SDM-P234 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony SDM-P234 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SDM-P234 Operating Instructions Manual

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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
SDM-P234
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 TFT LCD Color Computer Display SDM-P234 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions ......... . . 4 Identifying parts and controls .
  • Page 4: Precautions

    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.
  • Page 5: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Note Do not press the touch sensor keys too hard. This may cause a malfunction. A Sony logo (page 18) Sony logo illuminates. B 1 (Power) (pages 9, 19, 24) This key turns the monitor on when the key lights up in red.
  • Page 6 Rear of the LCD display INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 K AC IN connector (page 8) This connector connects the power cord (supplied). L Cable holder (page 9) This part secures cables and cords to the monitor. M Security lock hole The security lock hole should be used with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System.
  • Page 7: Setup

    Setup 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) •...
  • Page 8: Setup 2: Connect The Audio Cord

    x Connecting to a Macintosh to the HD15 input connector (analog RGB) to the computer’s 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.
  • Page 9: Setup 5: Bundle The Cords And Cables

    Setup 5: Bundle the cords and cables 1 Slide up the back cover. 2 Remove the stand cover. 3 Secure the video signal cables, audio cords and speaker cord (or headphone cord) using the cable holder on the cabinet. 4 Secure the power cord, connecting cables and cords using the cable holder.
  • Page 10: Setup 7: Adjust The Tilt

    If no picture appears on your screen • Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are properly connected. • If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen: – The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.
  • Page 11: Selecting The Input Signal (Input)

    Selecting the input signal (INPUT) Touch INPUT. The input signal changes each time you touch this key. INPUT On-screen message Input signal configuration (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) INPUT1 : HD15 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT2 : HD15 HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2...
  • Page 12: Customizing Your Monitor

    Customizing Your Monitor Before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu You can adjust the menus by using the touch sensor keys on the front of the monitor.
  • Page 13: Picture Adjust Menu

    PICTURE ADJUST menu You can adjust the following items using the PICTURE ADJUST menu. • MODE (ECO mode) P C T U R E A D J U S T • BACKLIGHT • CONTRAST 6 M I D D L E •...
  • Page 14: Screen Menu (Analog Rgb Signal Only)

    3 Touch m/M to select “0 MODE RESET” and touch The “RESET” menu appears on the screen. 4 Touch m/M to select the desired mode and touch OK. • OK: To reset all of the adjustment data in the PICTURE ADJUST menu to the default settings. •...
  • Page 15: Color Menu

    6 Touch m/M to select “PHASE” and touch OK. The “PHASE” adjustment menu appears on the screen. 7 Touch m/M until the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. 8 Touch OK. The main menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 16: Gamma Menu

    4 Touch m/M to select R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue) and touch OK. Then touch m/M to adjust the GAIN and touch OK. 5 Touch m/M to select , then touch OK. The COLOR menu appears on the screen. 6 Touch m/M to select “BIAS”...
  • Page 17: Menu Position Menu

    MENU POSITION menu You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen. M E N U P O S T O N 1 9 2 0 1 2 0 0 6 0 H z E X I T 1 Touch MENU.
  • Page 18: Menu Lock Menu

    MENU, “ MENU LOCK” is automatically selected. OPTION menu You can set the Sony logo on the front of the monitor to illuminate. The default setting is “ON”. 1 Touch MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Touch m/M to select The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
  • Page 19: Technical Features

    Technical Features Power saving function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, NERGY TAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPM (Display Power Management) Standard compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.
  • Page 20: Automatic Picture Quality Adjustment Function (Analog Rgb Signal Only)

    Automatic picture quality adjustment function (analog RGB signal only) When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture’s position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen. 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 monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. 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”...
  • Page 22: Trouble Symptoms And Remedies

    If a problem occurs as a result of a connected computer or other equipment, refer to the connected computer/equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 24) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. For further information and troubleshooting assistance, please visit Sony support website at: http://www.sony.net/. Symptom...
  • Page 23 Symptom Check these items Picture flickers, bounces, • Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 14). oscillates, or is scrambled. • Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit. • Change the orientation of the monitor. xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor •...
  • Page 24: Self-Diagnosis Function

    INFORMATION MENU MODEL : SDM-P234 SER. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2004-40 If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information: • Model name: SDM-P234 • Serial number • Detailed description of the problem • Date of purchase •...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 23 inch (58.4 cm) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28–92 kHz (analog RGB) 28–75 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical:48–85 Hz (analog RGB) 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1920 dots (Only when the vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz, the horizontal resolution is 1600 dots or more.) Vertical: Max.1200 lines (Only when the vertical frequency...
  • Page 26: Environmental Requirements

    TCO’99 Eco-document x Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

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