Sony SDM-P234 Manual

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(US)

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. 
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them 
whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model No.                          Serial No.                          

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.

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.

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%)

• Disconnect all cables from the monitor and hold the LCD  

display by the body. Be careful not to scratch the screen when 
transporting. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the 
monitor may be damaged.

• When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the 

original carton and packing materials.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be 
regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling 
information, please contact your local authorities or the 
Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

The Operating Instructions files are included in the supplied CD-ROM. 
Load the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 
After a while, the introductory page of the CD-ROM will open 
automatically.

If the introductory page does not appear automatically, open the Operating 
Instruction file directly. (for Windows only)

1

Open the “My Computer.”

2

Right-click the “CD-ROM” drive, and select “Explore.”

3

Open the “manuals” folder.

4

Open the “P” folder.

5

Select and open the “P_234_**.pdf.”
(“**” in the file name stands for the language in which each PDF file 
is written. For example, P_234_GB.pdf is written in British English.)

Click “EXIT/CD.ROM.”

Make sure your carton contains everything listed below.
• LCD  display
• Power cord
• HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB)
• DVI-D video signal cable (digital RGB)
• Audio cord (stereo miniplug)
• CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating 

Instructions, etc.)

• Warranty card
• This Quick Setup Guide

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

To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, 
Macromedia Shockwave Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader 
(version 6.0 or later) must be installed on your computer. The 
“installs” folder on the CD-ROM contains the installation 
programs for them.
If you want to install those programs, open the “My 
Computer” and right-click on the CD-ROM drive, then select 
“Explore” and open the “installs” folder. (for Windows only)
If you are using a Macintosh computer:

Double-click on the CD-ROM icon to open the window, then double-
click on the “MONITOR” icon

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