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...regarding this equipment. You are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTICE This notice is applicable for the black model) 2 This monitor complies with the TCO'99 guidelines. (for the gray model) This monitor complies with Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates... No. Dangerously high voltages are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SDM-X52/X72/X82 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road,Oradell,NJ 07649 USA 201-930-6972 This device complies with the TCO'95 guidelines. (for USA...
...regarding this equipment. You are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTICE This notice is applicable for the black model) 2 This monitor complies with the TCO'99 guidelines. (for the gray model) This monitor complies with Part 15 of the following measures: - This equipment generates... No. Dangerously high voltages are located at the rear of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SDM-X52/X72/X82 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road,Oradell,NJ 07649 USA 201-930-6972 This device complies with the TCO'95 guidelines. (for USA...
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... and height 10 Selecting the input signal (INPUT button 11 Customizing Your Monitor 12 Navigating the menu 12 US BACKLIGHT 12 CONTRAST 12 BRIGHTNESS 12 SCREEN (analog RGB signal only 13 COLOR 14 GAMMA 15 ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only 15 SMOOTHING 15 Additional settings 16 Technical Features 17 Controlling the volume 17 Power saving function...
... and height 10 Selecting the input signal (INPUT button 11 Customizing Your Monitor 12 Navigating the menu 12 US BACKLIGHT 12 CONTRAST 12 BRIGHTNESS 12 SCREEN (analog RGB signal only 13 COLOR 14 GAMMA 15 ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only 15 SMOOTHING 15 Additional settings 16 Technical Features 17 Controlling the volume 17 Power saving function...
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...This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment. qs Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 7) (SDM-X72/X82 only) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. qh HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2 (page ... inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. ql Cable holder (page 9) This part secures cables and cords to the monitor. 6 Rear of the LCD display SDM-X72/X82 SDM-X52 qa Back cover (page 7) Remove this cover to bundle connecting cords and cables.
...This jack inputs audio signals when connected to the audio output jack of a computer or other audio equipment. qs Audio input jack for INPUT1 (page 7) (SDM-X72/X82 only) This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. qh HD15 input connector (analog RGB) for INPUT2 (page ... inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and SYNC signals. ql Cable holder (page 9) This part secures cables and cords to the monitor. 6 Rear of the LCD display SDM-X72/X82 SDM-X52 qa Back cover (page 7) Remove this cover to bundle connecting cords and cables.
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...button repeatedly (page 11). • If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Try pressing any particular high value. Then adjust the computer's graphics board in the power saving mode. Setup...; Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are unobtrusive on the monitor, you can use it as it is in the following ranges. SDM-X52 SDM-X72/X82 Horizontal frequency 28 - 61 kHz 28 - 92 kHz Vertical frequency 56 -...approx. 50° approx. 80° approx. 45° approx. 45° (SDM-X82 only) To use the monitor comfortably Adjust the viewing angle of your...
...button repeatedly (page 11). • If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Try pressing any particular high value. Then adjust the computer's graphics board in the power saving mode. Setup...; Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are unobtrusive on the monitor, you can use it as it is in the following ranges. SDM-X52 SDM-X72/X82 Horizontal frequency 28 - 61 kHz 28 - 92 kHz Vertical frequency 56 -...approx. 50° approx. 80° approx. 45° approx. 45° (SDM-X82 only) To use the monitor comfortably Adjust the viewing angle of your...
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... follows. 2 Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen height. 11 On-screen message (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) Input indicator lights up Input signal configuration INPUT1: DVI-D INPUT1 DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT1: HD15 (SDM-X72/X82 only) INPUT1 HD15 input connector (analog...
... follows. 2 Grasp the lower sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen height. 11 On-screen message (Appears about 5 seconds on the upper left corner.) Input indicator lights up Input signal configuration INPUT1: DVI-D INPUT1 DVI-D input connector (digital RGB) for INPUT1 INPUT1: HD15 (SDM-X72/X82 only) INPUT1 HD15 input connector (analog...
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...picture brightness (black level). You can reset the adjustments using the on-screen menu. The menu screen illustrations show the SDM-X72/X82 model. The same operations apply for the SDM-X52 model. MENU x Resetting the adjustments to the default settings You can make the adjustment, then press the OK button.../ 60Hz EX I T 1 Press the MENU button. CONTRAST Adjust the picture contrast. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to display the main menu on page 16. Press the MENU button...
...picture brightness (black level). You can reset the adjustments using the on-screen menu. The menu screen illustrations show the SDM-X72/X82 model. The same operations apply for the SDM-X52 model. MENU x Resetting the adjustments to the default settings You can make the adjustment, then press the OK button.../ 60Hz EX I T 1 Press the MENU button. CONTRAST Adjust the picture contrast. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to display the main menu on page 16. Press the MENU button...
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... the screen. 6 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and press the OK button. x Automatic picture quality adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture's position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that the horizontal stripes are at a ... [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. US The main menu appears on the screen. 5 Press the M/m buttons to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52) 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to not completely adjust the picture. This adjustment is effective when the computer is ...
... the screen. 6 Press the M/m buttons to select (SCREEN) and press the OK button. x Automatic picture quality adjustment function When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically adjusts the picture's position and sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that the horizontal stripes are at a ... [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe]. US The main menu appears on the screen. 5 Press the M/m buttons to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52) 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to not completely adjust the picture. This adjustment is effective when the computer is ...
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... You can fine tune the color temperature. The new color setting is stored in the screen. 8 Click [END] on the computer when using the SDM-X52 model, it is not necessary to the menu screen. Also, if necessary, you can select the picture's color level of the screen, adjust the ... stripes disappear. 12 Click [END] on the screen. 5 Press the M/m buttons to select H CENTER or V CENTER and press the OK button. When using the SDM-X72/X82 model. The main menu appears on the screen to turn off the test pattern. 9 Press the M/m buttons and select OK button. Fine tuning the...
... You can fine tune the color temperature. The new color setting is stored in the screen. 8 Click [END] on the computer when using the SDM-X52 model, it is not necessary to the menu screen. Also, if necessary, you can select the picture's color level of the screen, adjust the ... stripes disappear. 12 Click [END] on the screen. 5 Press the M/m buttons to select H CENTER or V CENTER and press the OK button. When using the SDM-X72/X82 model. The main menu appears on the screen to turn off the test pattern. 9 Press the M/m buttons and select OK button. Fine tuning the...
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...on the screen with 1280 × 1024 resolution signals, the above mentioned settings are shown only in REAL mode and SMOOTHING is not possible. 15 The main menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode. Sub-1280 × 1024 signal is ...setting (FULL2). The picture is displayed on the screen in full. • SDM-X52 can also view the picture in full. ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only) The monitor is not available. • 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) resolution signals are not available. You can only display the picture on...
...on the screen with 1280 × 1024 resolution signals, the above mentioned settings are shown only in REAL mode and SMOOTHING is not possible. 15 The main menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode. Sub-1280 × 1024 signal is ...setting (FULL2). The picture is displayed on the screen in full. • SDM-X52 can also view the picture in full. ZOOM (SDM-X72/X82 only) The monitor is not available. • 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) resolution signals are not available. You can only display the picture on...
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... screen. • When your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor's audio input jack. SDM-X52 Power mode Power consumption 1 (power) indicator normal operation 28 W (max.) green active off* 3 W (max.) (deep sleep)** orange 1 (power) off 1 W red main power off 0 W off SDM-X72 Power mode Power consumption 1 (power) indicator normal 40 W (max.) green operation...
... screen. • When your computer or other audio equipment connected to the monitor's audio input jack. SDM-X52 Power mode Power consumption 1 (power) indicator normal operation 28 W (max.) green active off* 3 W (max.) (deep sleep)** orange 1 (power) off 1 W red main power off 0 W off SDM-X72 Power mode Power consumption 1 (power) indicator normal 40 W (max.) green operation...
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... ensures that a clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following monitor frequency ranges): Horizontal frequency: 28 - 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 - 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X82) Vertical frequency: 56 - 75 Hz (SDM-X52) 56 - 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals that a clear picture appears on the screen automatically with the...
... ensures that a clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following monitor frequency ranges): Horizontal frequency: 28 - 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 - 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X82) Vertical frequency: 56 - 75 Hz (SDM-X52) 56 - 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals that a clear picture appears on the screen automatically with the...
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...symptoms and remedies" on the screen. If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on page 20. D x x x . If "RESOLUTION > 1280 × 1024" is displayed (SDM-X72/X82) This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency US is displayed. D GO TO POWER SAVE GO TO POWER SAVE If the ZZ... (POWER... 20 I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF SCAN RANGE I NPUT 1 : DV I - If "RESOLUTION > 1024 × 768" is displayed (SDM-X52) This indicates that no signal is not supported by the monitor's specifications. If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the...
...symptoms and remedies" on the screen. If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on page 20. D x x x . If "RESOLUTION > 1280 × 1024" is displayed (SDM-X72/X82) This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency US is displayed. D GO TO POWER SAVE GO TO POWER SAVE If the ZZ... (POWER... 20 I NFORMA T I ON OUT OF SCAN RANGE I NPUT 1 : DV I - If "RESOLUTION > 1024 × 768" is displayed (SDM-X52) This indicates that no signal is not supported by the monitor's specifications. If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the...
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...monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and then adjust the computer's graphics board in the following . Horizontal frequency: 28 - 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 - 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X82) Vertical frequency: 56 - 75 Hz (SDM-X52) 56 - 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM-X52) 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-X72...8226; This monitor does not process the interlace signals. Select "SONY" from the "Manufacturers" list and select "SDM-X52" or "SDMX72" or "SDM-X82" from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor. • Try plugging the monitor into a ...
...monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and then adjust the computer's graphics board in the following . Horizontal frequency: 28 - 61 kHz (SDM-X52) 28 - 92 kHz (SDM-X72/X82) Vertical frequency: 56 - 75 Hz (SDM-X52) 56 - 85 Hz (SDM-X72/X82) Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM-X52) 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-X72...8226; This monitor does not process the interlace signals. Select "SONY" from the "Manufacturers" list and select "SDM-X52" or "SDMX72" or "SDM-X82" from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor. • Try plugging the monitor into a ...
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... a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor • Set the computer's power saving setting to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on the monitor. • Adjust (GAMMA) (page 15). • If you press the ECO button, the screen turns...OFF (page 16). The monitor's information box appears. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2002-40 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-X52, SDM-X72, SDM-X82 • Serial number...
... a connected computer or other equipment, and not caused by the monitor • Set the computer's power saving setting to 1024 × 768 (SDM-X52), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-X72/X82) on the monitor. • Adjust (GAMMA) (page 15). • If you press the ECO button, the screen turns...OFF (page 16). The monitor's information box appears. NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 2002-40 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-X52, SDM-X72, SDM-X82 • Serial number...
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... than 2.5 µsec. • Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec. Specifications SDM-X52 LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 15.0 inch Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28 - 61 kHz Vertical: 56 - 75 Hz... × 3 5/8 inches) (without stand) (SDM-X82) Mass Approx. 7.1 kg (15 lb 10 oz) (with stand) (SDM-X72) Approx. 8.6 kg (18 lb 15 oz) (with stand) Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz) (without stand) Plug & Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7. SDM-X72/X82 LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size...
... than 2.5 µsec. • Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec. Specifications SDM-X52 LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 15.0 inch Input signal format RGB operating frequency* Horizontal: 28 - 61 kHz Vertical: 56 - 75 Hz... × 3 5/8 inches) (without stand) (SDM-X82) Mass Approx. 7.1 kg (15 lb 10 oz) (with stand) (SDM-X72) Approx. 8.6 kg (18 lb 15 oz) (with stand) Approx. 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz) (without stand) Plug & Play DDC2B Accessories See page 7. SDM-X72/X82 LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size...