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SDM-N50PS
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model Canadian Model AEP Model
Chassis No. SCC-L32B-A

ST5 CHASSIS
SPECIFICATIONS
Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 15 inch (38 cm) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 30 ­ 61 kHz Vertical: 48 ­ 85 Hz (only XGA mode at 75 Hz) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1024 dots Vertical: Max.768 lines Input signal levels RGB video signal 0.700 Vp-p, 75 , positive SYNC signal TTL level, 2 k, positive or negative (Separate horizontal and vertical, or composite sync) 0.3 Vp-p, 75, negative (Sync on green) Headphones jack Stereo minijack Accepts impedance of more than 16 AUDIO IN jack Stereo minijack Accepts impedance of 47 k Accepts level 0.5 Vrms Power requirements 100 ­ 240 V, 50 ­ 60 Hz, 0.45 ­ 0.25 A Power consumption Max. 28 W Operating temperature 5 ­ 35 °C Dimensions (width/height/depth) Display (without stand): Approx. 356 × 280 × 26 mm (14 1/16 × 11 1/6 × 1 1/16 inches) Display (with stand, at maximum angle: 40 °): Approx. 356 × 225 × 203 mm (14 1/16 × 8 7/8 × 8 inches) Media engine (without stand): Approx. 45 × 180 × 180 mm (1 3/4 × 7 1/8 × 7 1/8 inches) Media engine (with stand): Approx. 94 × 185 × 180 mm (3 11/16 × 7 1/4 × 7 1/8 inches) LCD panel
Mass Display (with stand): Approx. 1.75 kg (3 lb 140 oz) Media engine (with stand): Approx. 0.85 kg (1 lb 14 oz) y Plug & Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi · LCD display Accessories See page 8. · 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 (WinPortrait/MacPortrait) · Warranty card · Notespfor Macintosh users g · This instruction manual * Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition · Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8 µs, whichever is larger. · Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 µsec. · Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

TFT LCD COLOR COMPUTER DISPLAY
MICROFILM

SDM-N50PS

DIAGNOSIS
Factorical preservation register Display part trouble Backlight trouble Body temperature trouble 5V voltage anomalous 3.3V voltage anomalous SHUTDOWN_LOG1 bit4 (16) SHUTDOWN_LOG1 bit2 (4) SHUTDOWN_LOG1 bit3 (8) SHUTDOWN_LOG1 bit5 (32) SHUTDOWN_LOG1 bit6 (64) LED Part of the body only Parts of the body and the display Parts of the body and the display Parts of the body and the display Parts of the body and the display LED indicates Red (0.5 sec) and Off (0.5 sec) Amber (0.5 sec) and Off (1.5 sec) Amber (1.0 sec) and Off (1.0 sec) Amber (1.5 sec) and Off (0.5 sec) Amber (1.5 sec) and Off (0.5 sec)

*Aging mode ........................................... No input signal and press CONT key for longer than 2 second.

Power saving function
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, NUTEK, and ENERGY STAR. If the monitor is connected to a computer or graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically enter the power saving mode. Power consumption state normal operation power saving mode 1 (power): off AC power: off Power consumption 28 W 3W 3W 0W AC power indicator green orange red off 1 (power) indicator green orange off off

TIMING SPECIFICATION
PRIMARY MODE MODE AT PRODUCTION RESOLUTION CLOCK -- HORIZONTAL -- H-FREQ 31.469 kHz usec H. TOTAL H. BLK H. FP H. SYNC H. BP H. ACTIV -- VERTICAL -- V. FREQ(Hz) 59.940 Hz lines V. TOTAL V. BLK V. FP V. SYNC V. BP V. ACTIV -- SYNC -- INT(G) EXT(H/V)/POLARITY EXT(CS)/POLARITY INT/NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/P NO NON INT NO YES N/P NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT 525 45 10 2 33 480 66.667 Hz lines 525 45 3 3 39 480 75.000 Hz lines 500 20 1 3 16 480 85.008 Hz lines 509 29 1 3 25 480 70.156 Hz lines 449 49 12 3 34 400 85.039 Hz lines 446 46 1 3 42 400 75.066 Hz lines 502 22 2 3 17 480 59.901 Hz lines 587 107 12 2 93 480 31.778 6.356 0.636 3.813 1.907 25.422 35.000 kHz usec 28.571 7.407 2.116 2.116 3.175 21.164 37.500 kHz usec 26.667 6.349 0.508 2.032 3.810 20.317 43.269 kHz usec 23.111 5.333 1.556 1.556 2.222 17.778 31.500 kHz usec 31.746 6.349 0.635 3.810 1.905 25.397 37.927 kHz usec 26.366 6.085 1.014 2.028 3.042 20.282 37.683 kHz usec 26.537 6.297 0.450 2.024 3.823 20.240 35.162 kHz usec 28.440 5.586 1.079 1.270 3.238 22.854 MODE 0 640 X 480 25.175 MHz MODE 1 640 X 480 30.240 MHz MODE 2 640 X 480 31.500 MHz MODE 3 640 X 480 36.000 MHz MODE 4 720 X 400 28.350 MHz MODE 5 720 X 400 35.500 MHz MODE 6 720 X 480 35.573 MHz MODE 7 720 X 480 31.505 MHz

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PRIMARY MODE MODE AT PRODUCTION RESOLUTION CLOCK -- HORIZONTAL -- H-FREQ 35.156 kHz usec H. TOTAL H. BLK H. FP H. SYNC H. BP H. ACTIV -- VERTICAL -- V. FREQ(Hz) 56.250 Hz lines V. TOTAL V. BLK V. FP V. SYNC V. BP V. ACTIV -- SYNC -- INT(G) EXT(H/V)/POLARITY EXT(CS)/POLARITY INT/NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES P/P NO NON INT NO NO P/P NO NON INT NO YES P/P NO NON INT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT 625 25 1 2 22 600 60.317 Hz lines 628 28 1 4 23 600 75.000 Hz lines 625 25 1 3 21 600 85.061 Hz lines 631 31 1 3 27 600 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 74.553 Hz lines 667 43 3 3 37 624 60.004 Hz lines 806 38 3 6 29 768 28.444 6.222 0.667 0.889 4.667 22.222 37.879 kHz usec 26.400 6.400 1.000 3.200 2.200 20.000 46.875 kHz usec 21.333 5.172 0.323 1.616 3.232 16.162 53.674 kHz usec 18.631 4.409 0.569 1.138 2.702 14.222 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 46.727 kHz usec 20.110 5.586 0.559 1.117 3.910 14.524 48.363 kHz usec 20.677 4.923 0.369 2.092 2.462 15.754 MODE 8 800 X 600 36.000 MHz MODE 9 800 X 600 40.000 MHz MODE 10 800 X 600 49.500 MHz MODE 11 800 X 600 56.250 MHz MODE 12 -- -- MODE 13 -- -- MODE 14 832 X 624 57.285 MHz MODE 15 1024 X 768 65.000 MHz

PRIMARY MODE MODE AT PRODUCTION RESOLUTION CLOCK -- HORIZONTAL -- H-FREQ 56.476 kHz usec H. TOTAL H. BLK H. FP H. SYNC H. BP H. ACTIV -- VERTICAL -- V. FREQ(Hz) 70.069 Hz lines V. TOTAL V. BLK V. FP V. SYNC V. BP V. ACTIV -- SYNC -- INT(G) EXT(H/V)/POLARITY EXT(CS)/POLARITY INT/NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES P/P NO NON INT -- -- -- -- NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT 806 38 3 6 29 768 75.029 Hz lines 800 32 1 3 28 768 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 74.927 Hz lines 804 36 3 3 30 768 72.188 Hz lines 666 66 37 6 23 600 66.110 Hz lines 816 48 8 4 36 768 74.927 Hz lines 804 36 3 3 30 768 59.932 Hz lines 589 109 11 3 95 480 17.707 4.053 0.320 1.813 1.920 13.653 60.023 kHz usec 16.660 3.657 0.203 1.219 2.235 13.003 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 60.241 kHz usec 16.600 3.800 0.400 1.200 2.200 12.800 48.077 kHz usec 20.800 4.800 1.120 2.400 1.280 16.000 53.946 kHz usec 18.537 4.243 0.223 2.457 1.563 14.294 60.241 kHz usec 16.600 3.800 0.400 2.200 1.200 12.800 35.300 kHz usec 28.328 6.208 1.409 3.130 1.669 22.120 MODE 16 1024 X 768 75.000 MHz MODE 17 1024 X 768 78.750 MHz MODE 18 -- -- MODE 19 1024 X 768 80.000 MHz MODE 20 800 X 600 50.000 MHz MODE 21 1024 X 768 71.640 MHz MODE 22 1024 X 768 80.000 MHz MODE 23 848 X 480 38.336 MHz

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PRIMARY MODE MODE AT PRODUCTION RESOLUTION CLOCK -- HORIZONTAL -- H-FREQ 31.475 kHz usec H. TOTAL H. BLK H. FP H. SYNC H. BP H. ACTIV -- VERTICAL -- V. FREQ(Hz) 70.100 Hz lines V. TOTAL V. BLK V. FP V. SYNC V. BP V. ACTIV -- SYNC -- INT(G) EXT(H/V)/POLARITY EXT(CS)/POLARITY INT/NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES P/N NO NON INT NO YES N/P NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT 449 49 11 2 36 400 85.080 Hz lines 445 95 32 3 60 350 85.080 Hz lines 445 45 1 3 41 400 72.809 Hz lines 520 40 9 3 28 480 59.797 Hz lines 804 36 3 4 29 768 59.996 Hz lines 508 108 37 2 69 400 50.026 Hz lines 629 229 102 2 125 400 56.160 Hz lines 626 26 2 1 23 600 31.771 6.354 0.953 2.542 2.859 25.417 37.861 kHz usec 26.413 6.095 1.016 2.032 3.048 20.317 37.861 kHz usec 26.413 6.095 1.016 2.032 3.048 20.317 37.861 kHz usec 26.413 6.095 0.762 1.270 4.063 20.317 48.077 kHz usec 20.800 5.046 0.462 1.477 3.108 15.754 30.478 kHz usec 32.811 7.077 0.322 3.860 2.895 25.734 31.467 kHz usec 31.780 6.356 0.636 3.814 1.907 25.424 35.156 kHz usec 28.444 6.222 0.167 5.111 0.944 22.222 MODE 24 640 X 400 25.180 MHz MODE 25 640 X 350 31.500 MHz MODE 26 640 X 400 31.500 MHz MODE 27 640 X 480 31.500 MHz MODE 28 1024 X 768 65.000 MHz MODE 29 640 X 400 24.870 MHz MODE 30 720 X 400 28.320 MHz MODE 31 800 X 600 36.000 MHz

PRIMARY MODE MODE AT PRODUCTION RESOLUTION CLOCK -- HORIZONTAL -- H-FREQ 48.828 kHz usec H. TOTAL H. BLK H. FP H. SYNC H. BP H. ACTIV -- VERTICAL -- V. FREQ(Hz) 66.888 Hz lines V. TOTAL V. BLK V. FP V. SYNC V. BP V. ACTIV -- SYNC -- INT(G) EXT(H/V)/POLARITY EXT(CS)/POLARITY INT/NON INT YES YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT NO YES N/N NO NON INT 2000.1.11 VER. 730 130 48 6 76 600 59.561 Hz lines 819 51 12 6 33 768 60.078 Hz lines 805 37 3 3 31 768 59.637 Hz lines 813 45 39 3 3 768 59.608 Hz lines 628 28 5 1 22 600 20.480 4.480 0.960 1.600 1.920 16.000 48.780 kHz usec 20.500 4.500 1.000 1.500 2.000 16.000 48.363 kHz usec 20.677 4.923 0.615 3.200 1.108 15.754 48.485 kHz usec 20.625 4.625 1.219 1.219 2.188 16.000 37.434 kHz usec 26.714 6.476 1.012 2.530 2.934 20.238 MODE 32 800 X 600 50.000 MHz MODE 33 1024 X 768 64.000 MHz MODE 34 1024 X 768 65.000 MHz MODE 35 1024 X 768 64.000 MHz MODE 36 800 X 600 39.530 MHz

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

SDM-N50PS

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer: 1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges. 2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors. 3. Check that all control knobs, shields, covers, ground straps, and mounting hardware have been replaced. Be absolutely certain that you have replaced all the insulators. 4. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 5. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement. 6. Check the line cords for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer. 7. Check the B+ and HV to see if they are specified values. Make sure your instruments are accurate; be suspicious of your HV meter if sets always have low HV. 8. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, "metallized" knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC Leakage. Check leakage as described below.
To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microampers). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods. 1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these instruments. 2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245 digital multimeter is suitable for this job. 3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The "limit" indication is 0.75 V, so analog meters must have an accurate lowvoltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a passive VOMs that are suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital multimeters that have a 2 V AC range are suitable. (See Fig. A) WARNING!! NEVER TURN ON THE POWER IN A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DEGAUSS COIL HAS BEEN REMOVED. SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!! COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ¡ ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES WHENEVER CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS SUSPECTED. AVERTISSEMENT!! NE JAMAIS METTRE SOUS TENSION QUAND LA BOBINE DE DEMAGNETISATION EST ENLEVÉE. ATTENTION AUX COMPOSANTS RELATIFS À LA SÉCURITÉ!! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE TRAME ET UNE MARQUE ¡ SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ. NE LES REMPLACER QUE PAR UNE PIÈCE PORTANT LE NUMÉRO SPECIFIÉ. LES RÉGLAGES DE CIRCUIT DONT L'IMPORTANCE EST CRITIQUE POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DU FONCTIONNEMENT SONT IDENTIFIÉS DANS LE PRÉSENT MANUEL. SUIVRE CES PROCÉDURES LORS DE CHAQUE REMPLACEMENT DE COMPOSANTS CRITIQUES, OU LORSQU'UN MAUVAIS FONCTIONNEMENT EST SUSPECTÉ.

0.15 µF

1.5 k

AC Voltmeter (0.75 V)

Earth Ground

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

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SDM-N50PS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page

1. GENERAL .................................................................. 1-1 2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5. 2-6. 2-7. Rear Cover Removal ........................................... 2-1 Jack Cover Removal ............................................. 2-1 B Board Removal ................................................ 2-2 H Board Removal ................................................. 2-2 LCD Module (TFT) Removal .............................. 2-2 A Board Removal ................................................. 2-3 G Board Removal ................................................. 2-3

3. ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................... 3-1 4. DIAGRAMS
4-1. 4-2. 4-3. (1) (2) (3) (4) 4-4. Block Diagrams .................................................... 4-1 Circuit Boards Location ...................................... 4-7 Schematic Diagrams and Printed Wiring Boards ... 4-8 Schematic Diagrams of A (P1-P3) Boards .......... 4-9 Schematic Diagrams of B (P1-P4) Boards .......... 4-23 Schematic Diagrams of H Board .......................... 4-33 Schematic Diagrams of G (P1-P2) Boards .......... 4-35 Semiconductors ................................................... 4-41

5. EXPLODED VIEWS
5-1. 5-2. 5-3. Display ................................................................. 5-1 Chassis ................................................................. 5-2 Packing Materials ................................................ 5-3

6. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ............................ 6-1

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SECTION 1 GENERAL
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, please use the appropriate UK power cord.
Example of plug types

The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of the Operating Instruction Manual remein as in the manual.

About the bright points of light or black dots
Bright points of light (red, blue or green) or black dots may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen is made with highprecision technology and more than 99.99% of the picture element is intact. However, some of the picture element may not appear or some of the picture element may appear constantly.

To install the display horizontally or vertically
This display can be installed either horizontally or vertically using the supplied display stand. 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. To switch to the horizontal or vertical viewing position, see page 10. Horizontal installation

To adjust the angle
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below with the supplied display stand. To adjust the angle, hold the front base and push (or pull) the rear leg outward (or inward) until the desired angle is attained. To install the display on the display stand, put it softly.

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

40° 20°

Maintenance
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only

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.

· Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning your monitor. · Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the LCD screen's coating. · Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. · Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube. · Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.

The stand positioning mark

Note Do not exceed the angles shown above, otherwise the display could fall and cause damage or a malfunction.

Vertical installation

To use the display comfortably
This display is designed so that you can set it up at a comfortable viewing angle. Adjust the viewing angle of your display according to the height of the desk and chair, and so that light is not reflected from the screen to your eyes.

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Transporting
· When transporting, first disconnect all cables from the monitor, then grasp the monitor with both hands to carry it. Be careful when transporting the monitor, if dropped it may cause injury or damage. · When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

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.

The stand positioning mark

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.

To close the display stand
While sliding the stopper up, close the display stand.

The stopper

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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.

LCD display Front

1 1 (Power) switch and indicator (pages 9, 17, 21) This switch turns the display on and off. The indicator lights up in green when the monitor is turned on. The indicator lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode. 2 MENU button (page 13) This button displays the main menu. 3 6 (contrast) button (page 13) This button displays the CONTRAST menu. 4 8 (brightness) button (page 13) This button displays the BRITGHTNESS menu. 5 2 (volume) +/­ and M(+)/m(­) buttons (pages 10, 13) These buttons display the VOLUME menu and function as the M(+)/m(­) buttons when selecting the menu items and making adjustments. 6 INPUT and OK button, and indicator (pages 11, 13) This button selects the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 video input signal. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button. This button also functions as the OK button when displaying the menu on the screen. 7 SYSTEM CONNECTOR (page 8) This connector inputs signals from the media engine when the display and the media engine are connected with a system connecting cable. 8 Headphones jack (page 10) This jack outputs audio signals to the headphones. 9 Cable holder This holder is used to keep the system connecting cable out of the way. 0 Security Lock Hole ( ) The security lock hole should be applied with the Kensington Micro Saver Security System. Micro Saver Security System is a trademark of Kensington. qa Display stand This stand is used to install the display.

Media engine

qg HD15 (RGB) input 2 connector (INPUT2) (page 8) This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. The pin assignment is the same as qf. qh AC IN connector (page 9) This connector provides AC power to the monitor. qj AC power switch (page 9) This switch turns the media engine on and off. When the AC power switch is turned on or off, the display automatically turns on or off. qk AC power indicator (page 17) This indicator lights up in green when the media engine is turned on. The indicator lights up in red when the display is turned off with the media engine on. The indicator lights up in orange when the monitor is in the power saving mode. ql Media engine stand This stand is used to install the media engine vertically.

SYSTEM CONNECTER (TO DISPLAY)

INPUT 1

AUDIO IN

INPUT 2

MENU

INPUT 1 2 OK

qs AUDIO IN jack (page 10) This jack inputs audio signals when connecting to the audio output jack of the computer or other audio equipment. qd SYSTEM CONNECTOR (TO DISPLAY) (page 8) This connector outputs signals to the display when the display and the media engine are connected with a system connecting cable. qf HD15 (RGB) input 1 connector (INPUT1) (page 8) This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals.

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

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Rear/Side

5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11

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Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Signal Red Green (Sync on Green) Blue ID (Ground) DDC Ground* Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground DDC + 5V* Ground ID (Ground) Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* H. Sync V. Sync Data Clock (SCL)*

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

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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) (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 (WinPortrait/MacPortrait) · Warranty card · Notes for Macintosh users · This instruction manual

x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.

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.

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 in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the 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. · 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). For more information about the on-screen messages, see "Trouble symptoms and remedies" on page 19.

to INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector to AC IN to a power outlet power cord (supplied) Macintosh adapter (supplied)*

to video output

HD15 (RGB) video signal cable (supplied)

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.

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.

Macintosh or compatible computer * Refer to the supplied "Notes for Macintosh users" for further details.

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. 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.

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Step 2: Connect the display and media engine
Turn off the display and media engine before connecting.

x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

2 Turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor's controls to adjust the picture.

to INPUT1 or INPUT2 connector

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) t 65,536 colors · True Color (24 bit) t about 16.77 million colors In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.

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to SYSTEM CONNECTOR of the display to video output

to SYSTEM CONNECTOR of the media engine system connecting cable (2 m) (supplied)

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

HD15 (RGB) video signal cable (supplied) 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. Note Grasp the plug when connecting the cable.

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Installing the display vertically
This display can be installed either horizontally or vertically using the supplied display stand.

To close the display stand
While sliding the stopper up, close the display stand.

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE)
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English.

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. 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.
INPUT

To switch to the horizontal or vertical viewing 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.

1 Press the MENU button.
The stopper
PHA S E

MENU

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.

, Using the headphones

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Horizontal installation 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.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select m.
B A S S BOOS T ON OF F

Adjusting the volume 1 Press the 2 +/­ buttons.
The VOLUME menu appears on the screen.
VOL UME

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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.

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3 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select
(LANGUAGE) and press the OK button.
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The stand positioning mark

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Vertical installation

INPUT

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OK

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ENG L I SH DEU T SCH FRANÇA I S ESPAÑOL I TAL I ANO

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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.

EX I T

4 Press the M(+)/m(­) button to select a language.
· · · · · · ENGLISH DEUTSCH: German FRANÇAIS: French ESPAÑOL: Spanish ITALIANO: Italian : Japanese

The stand positioning mark

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.

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

4 V CENTER (page 14) Select the V CENTER menu to adjust the picture's vertical centering.

x Using the MENU, M(+)/m(­), and OK buttons
V CENT ER

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.

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

EX I T

1 Press the 6 (contrast) button.
The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.
CONTRAS T

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.
PHA SE

5 ZOOM (page 15) Select the ZOOM menu to adjust the picture's size according to the input signal's aspect ratio or resolution.

ZOOM ON OF F

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2 Select the menu you want to adjust.
EX I T

Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to display the desired menu. Press the OK button to select the menu item.
INPUT

4 8 . 4 kHz /

6 0Hz

MENU

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6 COLOR (page 15) Select the COLOR menu to adjust the color tone of the screen.

COLOR 9 30 0K 6 5 00K 5 0 0 0K USER L A D J U ST

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Horizontal frequency of the current input signal

Vertical frequency of the current input signal

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

EX I T

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to adjust the contrast. 3 Adjust the menu.
Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to make the adjustment. Then press the OK button to return to the previous menu.
INPUT

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. 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. 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.

7 MENU POSITION (page 15) Select the MENU POSITION to change the onscreen menu position.

The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

MEN U POS I T I ON

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Adjusting the black level of an 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.

PHA S E

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8 RESET (page 16) Select the RESET menu to reset the adjustments.

RESE T S CREEN RESE T A L L RESE T

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.
MENU

1 Press the 8 (brightness) button.
The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.
B R I GHT NESS

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P I TCH

EX I T

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3 H CENTER (page 14) Select the H CENTER menu to adjust the picture's horizontal centering.

H CENT ER

9 Option (page 16) Select m (option) menu to adjust the monitor's options. The options include: · BASS BOOST · BACKLIGHT · POWER SAVE · LANGUAGE · MENU LOCK

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B A S S BOOS T ON OF F

4 8 . 4 kHz /

6 0Hz

x Resetting the adjustments
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Horizontal frequency of the current input signal

Vertical frequency of the current input signal

You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. See page 16 for more information on resetting the adjustments.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to adjust the
brightness. The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

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If the screen is too bright
Adjust the backlight. For more information about adjusting the backlight see "Adjusting the backlight" on page 16.
Note You can adjust neither contrast nor brightness when displaying the main menu on the screen.

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Eliminating flicker or blurring (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.

8 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select
and press the OK button. The PHASE menu appears on the screen.

(PHASE)

Displaying a low-resolution signal 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.

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 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.
USE R AD J UST MENT R G B 16 8 17 0 17 5 EX I T

9 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to adjust the phase.
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select
and press the OK button. The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.

(ZOOM)

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.

3 Press the m(­) button to select OFF.
The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual resolution.

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

Adjusting the picture position (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.

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.

3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.
For Windows 95/98 Click [Utility Disk] t [Windows]/[Utility.exe]. For Macintosh Click [Utility Disk] t [SONY-Utility].

To display the picture on the screen in full Select ON in step 3.

Changing the menu's position (MENU POSITION)
You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen.

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1 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 of "Eliminating flicker or blurring (PHASE/PITCH)."

Adjusting the color temperature (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.

4 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen. (PITCH)

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

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5 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select
and press the OK button. The PITCH 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.

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.

6 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to adjust the pitch.
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.

4 Move the picture up, down, left, or right until 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.

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select
and press the OK button. The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

(COLOR)

5 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern. 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.

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.

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Resetting the adjustments (RESET)
You can reset the adjustments.

Additional settings (Option)
You can adjust the following options: · BASS BOOST · BACKLIGHT · POWER SAVE · LANGUAGE · MENU LOCK

Technical Features
Power saving function
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, NUTEK, and ENERGY STAR. If the monitor is connected to a computer or graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically enter the power saving mode. Power consumption state normal operation power saving mode 1 (power): off AC power: off Power consumption 28 W 3W 3W 0W AC power indicator green orange red off 1 (power) indicator green orange off off

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select 0 (RESET)
and press the OK button. The RESET menu appears on the screen. You can reset the adjustment data in either of the following two ways:

1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.

2 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select m. Resetting the adjustment data most appropriately for the current input signal
Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select SCREEN RESET and press the OK button. The automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor automatically adjusts the phase, pitch, and picture position, 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. The option menu appears on the screen.

3 Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select the desired
option item and press the OK button. Adjust the selected option item according to the following instructions.

Boosting the bass (bass boost function)
This option increases the bass output. First press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select (BASS BOOST) and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select either ON or OFF.

DPMS defines three power saving states according to the state of the sync signals supplied from the computer. This monitor's power consumption is input at approximately 3 W in all of these states if the power saving function is set to ON. When your computer enters in the power saving mode, the input signal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters power saving mode.

Power saving state suspend (sleep)* standby (sleep)* active off (deep sleep)*

Sync signal state horizontal: on / vertical: off horizontal: off / vertical: on horizontal: off / vertical: off

Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signals
Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select ALL RESET and press the OK button. The RESET menu is automatically returned to the main menu after the adjustment data is reset.

Adjusting the backlight
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight. First press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select (BACKLIGHT) and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to adjust the desired light level.

* "Sleep" and "deep sleep" are power saving modes defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Note The power saving function may not work normally if sync signals other than those listed above are supplied. In such a case, set the power saving function to OFF.

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To cancel resetting
Press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select and press the OK button. The RESET menu returns to the main menu without resetting the adjustment data.

Setting up the power saving mode
This monitor has a function which enables it to enter the power save mode automatically according to the power saving settings of the computer. You can prevent the monitor from entering the power saving mode by setting the following option to OFF. First press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select ZZ... (POWER SAVE) and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select either ON or OFF.

Automatic picture quality adjustment function
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. (See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this monitor automatically adjusts the phase, pitch, and picture position, and ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing within the monitor's frequency range (horizontal: 30 ­ 61 kHz, vertical: 48 ­ 85 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 for displaying 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. In all modes, if the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.
Note on the adjusting the phase If the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, the picture moves slightly whenever the monitor receives the input signal, regardless of the stored adjustment. Note While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only the power switch, and INPUT button will operate.

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Selecting the on-screen menu language
See "Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE)" on page 11.

Locking the menus and controls (the menu lock function)
You can protect adjustment data by locking the menus and controls. First press the M(+)/m(­) buttons to select (MENU LOCK) and press the OK button. Then press the M(+)/m(­) buttons and select ON. Only the power switch, and (MENU LOCK) of the option menu will operate. If any other items are selected, the mark appears on the screen.
To cancel the menu lock function Repeat the procedure above and set and

(MENU LOCK) to OFF.

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If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen

Troubleshooting
Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector.
I NFORMA T I ON

Trouble symptoms and remedies
If a problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment's instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 21) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom No picture If the media engine's AC power indicator is not lit If the media engine's AC power indicator is red · Check that the power cord is properly connected. · Check that the display's 1 (power) switch is in the "on" position. · Check that the system connecting cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 8). · Press the media engine's AC power switch twice to turn the monitor off and then on. · Check that the display's 1 (power) switch is in the "on" position. · Check that the media engine's AC power switch is in the "on" position. · Check that the system connecting cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 8). · Use the self-diagnostics function (page 21). · Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 8). · Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11). · Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. · A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen before entering the power saving mode. This is not a malfunction. · Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 8). · Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11). · Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. · Check that the computer's power is "on." If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · 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 frequency range to the following: Horizontal: 30 ­ 61 kHz Vertical frequency: 48 ­ 85 Hz (only XGA mode at 75 Hz) · If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the following. Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 9) and select this monitor ("SDM-N50PS") from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen. · Check and refer to the supplied "Notes for Macintosh users." Check these items

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 19.

CAB L E D I SCONNECT ED I NPUT : 1 GO TO POWER SAVE

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen
This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor's specifications. Check the following items.
I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF SCAN RANGE x x . x kHz / x xHz

INPUT: This indicates the currently selected connector (INPUT: 1 or INPUT: 2). GO TO POWER SAVE The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 4 seconds from the message is displayed.

The media engine's AC power indicator is flashing red If the display's 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 display's 1 (power) indicator is green or flashing orange If CABLE DISCONNECTED appears on the screen

If "xx.x kHz/xx Hz" is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the monitor's specifications. The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal. The horizontal frequencies above 100 kHz and the vertical frequencies above 100 Hz are represented by 99.9 kHz and 99 Hz, respectively. If "RESOLUTION > XGA" is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the monitor's specifications.

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If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, or the display's 1 (power) indicator is orange

If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen
This indicates that no signal is input, or that no signal is input from the currently selected connector.
I NFORMA T I ON NO I NPUT S I GNA L I NPUT : 1 GO TO POWER SAVE

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INPUT: This indicates the currently selected connector (INPUT: 1 or INPUT: 2). GO TO POWER SAVE The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 4 seconds from the message is displayed.

If using Windows 95/98

If using a Macintosh system

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Symptom The picture does not switch to the vertical view

Check these items xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · Install the supplied WinPortrait (for Windows 95/98 and NT4.0) or MacPortrait (for Macintosh) (page 10). For more information, see the supplied software's instruction manual. If the software does not work properly, contact the software's customer service. · Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). · Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, fluorescent lighting, televisions, or electric fans. · Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor. · Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit. xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting. · Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor (Appendix). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly. · Adjust the computer's refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.

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 display's 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

Specifications
Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 15 inch (38 cm) RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 30 ­ 61 kHz Vertical: 48 ­ 85 Hz (only XGA mode at 75 Hz) Resolution Horizontal: Max.1024 dots Vertical: Max.768 lines Input signal levels RGB video signal 0.700 Vp-p, 75 , positive SYNC signal TTL level, 2 k, positive or negative (Separate horizontal and vertical, or composite sync) 0.3 Vp-p, 75, negative (Sync on green) Headphones jack Stereo minijack Accepts impedance of more than 16 AUDIO IN jack Stereo minijack Accepts impedance of 47 k Accepts level 0.5 Vrms Power requirements 100 ­ 240 V, 50 ­ 60 Hz, 0.45 ­ 0.25 A Power consumption Max. 28 W Operating temperature 5 ­ 35 °C Dimensions (width/height/depth) Display (without stand): Approx. 356 × 280 × 26 mm (14 1/16 × 11 1/6 × 1 1/16 inches) Display (with stand, at maximum angle: 40 °): Approx. 356 × 225 × 203 mm (14 1/16 × 8 7/8 × 8 inches) Media engine (without stand): Approx. 45 × 180 × 180 mm (1 3/4 × 7 1/8 × 7 1/8 inches) Media engine (with stand): Approx. 94 × 185 × 180 mm (3 11/16 × 7 1/4 × 7 1/8 inches) Mass Display (with stand): Approx. 1.75 kg (3 lb 140 oz) Media engine (with stand): Approx. 0.85 kg (1 lb 14 oz) Plug & Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi Accessories See page 8. Input signal format * Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition · Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total horizontal time or 0.8 µs, whichever is larger. · Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 µsec. · Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. LCD panel

Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled

Picture is fuzzy Picture is ghosting Picture is not centered or sized properly The picture is too small

· Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 13). · Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). · Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes. · Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. · Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). · Adjust the picture position (page 14). Note that for some input signals or graphics boards, the picture may not fill the screen to the edges. · Set the zoom setting to ON (page 15). xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · Set the computer's resolution to the screen's resolution.

1 (power) indicator

If the display's 1 (power) indicator is green 1 Turn off the media engine's AC power switch and
disconnect the video signal cables from the INPUT1 and INPUT2 connectors of the media engine.

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Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible Color is not uniform White does not look white Monitor buttons do not operate ( appears on the screen) The monitor turns off after a while

· Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). · Adjust the pitch and phase (page 14). · Adjust the color temperature (page 15). · If the menu lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 16). · Set the power saving function to OFF (page 16). xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment · Set the computer's power saving setting to off.

2 Press the media engine's AC power switch to turn
the monitor on. 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 monitor's condition.

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Displaying this monitor's name, serial number, and date of manufacture.
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds to display this monitor's information box.
MENU

If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information: · Model name: SDM-N50PS · Serial number · Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

If the display's 1 (power) indicator is flashing orange
Press the 1 (power) switch twice to turn the monitor off and then on. If the 1 (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly. If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the 1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor's condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of your computer and graphic board.

Example

INFORMATION MODEL : SDM-N50PS SER NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2000-15

Model name Serial number Week and year of manufacture

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SDM-N50PS

SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY

2-1. REAR COVER REMOVAL
2 Remove the rear cover after move it in the direction of allow A and also remove concavities. 1 Two screws (Tapping screw 3x8)

Four concavities

A Four claws

Cushion

LCD module (TFT)

2-2. JACK COVER REMOVAL

1 Screw (+P3x5 TYPE2 SLIT) Two concavities 2 Remove the jack cover after move it in the direction of allow A and also remove concavities. Two claws A

Cushion

LCD module (TFT)

2-1

SDM-N50PS

2-3. B BOARD REMOVAL
1 Two copper foil tapes 2 Two screws

2-4. H BOARD REMOVAL
3 Cover holder 2 Earth (H) 1 Three screws (+BVTP3x6) 2 Earth (H) 4 Washer (H)

3 Shield case

CN508 CN501 CN507

5 H board
CN501

5 Jack panel 6 B board 4 Two screws Pan head screw M 1.6

6 BH1 harness assembly

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Cushion LCD module (TFT)

Cushion LCD module (TFT)

2-5. LCD MODULE (TFT) REMOVAL

*Remove the B and H boards refering 2-3 and 2-4. 1 Remove the LCD module (TFT) in the derecition of allow A horizontally.

A

Front cover assembly Cushion 2 Panel tape

2-2

SDM-N50PS

2-6. A BOARD REMOVAL

4 For screws (HD 15)
CN705

6 Three connectors (CN705, CN701, CN702)

CN701 CN702

5 Three screws (+TP 3x5) 2 Four screws (+BVTP 3x12)

7 A board 1 Four sheets (G)

3 Case (L)

2-7. G BOARD REMOVAL
* Remove A board refering 2-6.

5 Remove the terminal board assembly
in the direction of allow b.

4 Remove the case in the direction of allow a.

1 Four screws
(+TP 3x5)

6 Remove the G board in the direction of allow c.

b
CN703

c a
CN704

2 Two earth wires 3 Two connectors
(CN703, CN704) Chassis plate assembly 2-3

SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS
Connect the personal computer, monitor, and signal generator as shown below, and control the monitor.

SDM-N50PS

Signal generator (VG-823, etc.) 1 1-690-391-21 2 A-1500-819-A Cord,Connection Interface Unit Computer for jig Box Unit 3 1-900-255-59 SDM-N50 Connector Assy 6 pin To CN107 Connector (A board) * The parts above ( 1 ~ 3 ) are necessary for DAS adjustment. Connector 4 pin Attachment 4 pin

TO INPUT-1

D-sub mini Din (9 pin [female]) (8 pin)

· Preset mode adjustment Confirm the screen by below three kinds of the modes within preseted frequency. Signal mode 1. MODE 0 (640X480 60Hz) 2. MODE 10 (800X600 75Hz) 3. MODE 17 (1024X768 75Hz) (1) Input a cross hatch signal. (2) Confirm both edges can see or white lines of edges are not separating from indicated area edges. Errors in the range of 2dot are permit. Be saticefy one of both edges that is within above specification. · White balance adjustment When no measuring instrument is used, compare the color with the reference set so that the colors will be the same. Adjustment of 9300°K Confirm every R/G/B_USER_BKG are initialized value. Receive MODE 15 (1024X768 60Hz) 80IRE. Set COLOR to 9300°K. (COLOR_INDEX=1) Make adjustment with R/G_USR_DRV to set the chromaticity within the specification. y adjustment ..... Make adjustment with B_USR_DRV. (Also x value changes simultaneous) B_USR_DRV UP Values x and y decrease. B_USR_DRV DOWN Values x and y increase. x adjustment ..... Make adjustment with R_USR_DRV. R_USR_DRV UP Value y increases. R_USR_DRV DOWN Value y decreases. Adjust again and bring down G_USR_DRV 10 STEP to become within the specification ; however, in case of adjustment range of y value become deficientlly and when B_USR_DRV=255. Make the signal 30IRE all white to check that it is within the specification. Adjust R/B_USER_BKG to become within the specification when (4) deviates the specification. Input a grayscale and perform picture quality confirmation. (7) Perform color save ( select C with ALT+M ). Spec: 9300°K 80IRE (x, y) = (0.285, 0.294) Within 3JND 9300°K 30IRE (x, y) = (0.265, 0.268) Within 4JND Note: Make adjustment up to ±0.002. 2. Adjustment of 6500°K (1) Confirm every R/G/B_USER_BKG are initialized value. (2) Receive MODE 15 (1024X768 60Hz) 80IRE. Set COLOR to 6500°K. (COLOR_INDEX=2) (3) Make adjustment with R/G_USR_DRV to set the chromaticity within the specification. y adjustment ..... Make adjustment with B_USR_DRV. (Also x value changes simultaneous) B_USR_DRV UP Values x and y decrease. B_USR_DRV DOWN Values x and y increase. x adjustment ..... Make adjustment with R_USR_DRV. R_USR_DRV UP Value y increases. R_USR_DRV DOWN Value y decreases. Adjust again and bring down G_USR_DRV 10 STEP to become within the specification ; however, in case of adjustment range of y value become deficientlly and when B_USR_DRV=255. (4) Make the signal 30IRE all white to check that it is within the specification. (5) Adjust R/B_USER_BKG to become within the specification when (4) deviates the specification. (6) Input a grayscale and perform picture quality confirmation. (7) Perform color save ( select C with ALT+M ). Spec: 6500°K 80IRE (x, y) = (0.314, 0.324) Within 3JND 6500°K 30IRE (x, y) = (0.295, 0.305) Within 4JND Note: Make adjustment up to ±0.002.

1. (1) (2) (3)

(4) (5) (6)

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SDM-N50PS

3. Adjustment of 5000°K (1) Confirm every R/G/B_USER_BKG are initialized value. (2) Receive MODE 15 (1024X768 60Hz) 80IRE. Set COLOR to 5000°K. (COLOR_INDEX=3) (3) Make adjustment with R/G_USR_DRV to set the chromaticity within the specification. y adjustment ..... Make adjustment with B_USR_DRV. (Also x value changes simultaneous) B_USR_DRV UP Values x and y decrease. B_USR_DRV DOWN Values x and y increase. x adjustment ..... Make adjustment with R_USR_DRV. R_USR_DRV UP Value y increases. R_USR_DRV DOWN Value y decreases. Adjust again and bring down G_USR_DRV 10 STEP to become within the specification ; however, in case of adjustment range of y value become deficientlly and when B_USR_DRV=255. (4) Make the signal 30IRE all white to check that it is within the specification. (5) Adjust R/B_USER_BKG to become within the specification when (4) deviates the specification. (6) Input a grayscale and perform picture quality confirmation. (7) Perform color save ( select C with ALT+M ). Spec: 5000°K 80IRE (x, y) = (0.345, 0.352) Within 3JND 5000°K 30IRE (x, y) = (0.322, 0.332) Within 4JND Note: Make adjustment up to ±0.002.position.

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SECTION 4 DIAGRAMS
4-1. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

A(
CN102 1 2 3

RGB PROCESS, SCAN CONVERTER, GV IF TRANSMITTER SYSTEM CONTROL
IC205 VIDEO SW RED1 GREEN1 BLUE1

)

IC214 A/D CONVERT

IC301 SCAN CONVERTER

IC304 GV IF TRANSMITTER

D RA0 112 2 IN1(R) 5 IN1(G) 7 IN1(B)
OUT(R) 35 OUT(G) 30 OUT(B) 27

7 R IN 15 G IN 22 B IN D RA7 105 D GA0 92 D GA7 85

R

13 RA D0 6 RA D7 LCD R0 55 52 . 50 . LCD R5 49 23 R0 S DATA P 30 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

CN101 SDT P SDT GND SDT N GND SCL SDA CPU ST CN SENS

G

21 GA D0 14 GA D7

18

INPUT 1

13 14 12 15

HS1 VS1 DDC1 SDA DDC1 V CLK DDC1 SCL

11 IN2(R) 13 IN2(G) 16 IN2(B)

D BA0 65 D BA7 72 DATA CK 115
HS OUT 117