Sony SDM-HS53 Manual

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SDM-HS53/HS73/HS93
4-094-158-01(2)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the 
unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the 
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to 
qualified personnel only.
Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, 
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not 
conform to mandatory FCC standards.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate 
UK power cord.
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.
Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Please note that the LCD screen is made with high-precision 
technology. However, black points or bright points of light (red, 
blue, or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen, and 
irregular colored stripes or brightness may appear on the LCD 
screen. This is not malfunction. 
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)
To view the Operating Instructions 
on the CD-ROM
Notes
• To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, Adobe Acrobat 
Reader (later than version 4.0) needs to be installed on your computer.
• More information on the commands, features, and tools of Adobe 
Acrobat Reader is available from the Reader’s online Help.
For Windows
Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your 
computer. After a while, the window of the CD-ROM will open 
automatically. Double-click on “Manual.pdf” in the window. The 
Operating Instruction files will open.
Note
Depending on a computer you are using, the window of the CD-ROM may 
not open automatically. In this case, double-click on the icon of the CD-
ROM to open the window of the CD-ROM.
For Macintosh
Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your 
computer. The icon of the CD-ROM will appear on the desktop. 
Double-click the icon to open the window of the CD-ROM and 
double-click on “Manual.pdf” in the window. The Operating 
Instruction files will open.
Note
If you are using Mac OS X, activate the Adobe Acrobat Reader first, 
then double-click on “Manual.pdf” in the window.
If you cannot open the Operating Instruction files
Adobe Acrobat Reader may not be installed on your computer.
You can download it for free from the Adobe Web site.
Setup
Unpacking
Make sure your carton contains everything listed below.
• LCD  display
• Power cord
• HD15-HD15 video signal cable
• Cord  strap
• Utility/Instruction Manual CD-ROM (utility software for 
Windows/Macintosh, Operating Instructions)
• Warranty card
• This Quick Setup Guide
Connecting your monitor
Connect your monitor to a computer or other equipment.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC
for 200 to 240 V AC
for 240 V AC only
• Turn off the monitor, computer, and any other 
equipment before connecting them.
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable plug.