Sony SDM-N50PS Service Manual page 9

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
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.
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
to INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector
to video output
HD15 (RGB) video
IBM PC/AT or IBM PC/AT or signal cable (supplied)
compatible computer compatible computer
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x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
to INPUT1 or
INPUT2 connector
Macintosh adapter
(supplied)*
HD15 (RGB) video
to video output
signal cable (supplied)
Macintosh or
compatible computer
* Refer to the supplied "Notes for Macintosh users" for further details.
Step 2: Connect the display and
media engine
Turn off the display and media engine before connecting.
to SYSTEM to SYSTEM
CONNECTOR of CONNECTOR
the display of the media
engine
system connecting
cable (2 m) (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.
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.
to AC IN
to a power outlet
power cord (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.
2 Turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the
monitor's controls to adjust the picture.
If no picture appears on your screen
• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
• Check that the media engine is on.
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, the computer is
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.
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.
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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