Sony SDM-S74E Manual De Usuario
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Picture flickers, bounces,
oscillates, or is scrambled
oscillates, or is scrambled
• Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Change the orientation of the monitor.
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Change the orientation of the monitor.
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
caused by the monitor
• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of
• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of
the input signal are supported by this monitor. 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.
range, some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to
sync correctly.
• This monitor does not process interlace signals. Set for progressive signals.
• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
Picture is fuzzy
• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 12).
• Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
• Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
caused by the monitor
• Set the resolution to 1280
× 1024 on your computer.
Picture is ghosting
• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
Picture is not centered or sized
properly (SDM-S73E/S74E analog
RGB signal only)
properly (SDM-S73E/S74E analog
RGB signal only)
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
• Adjust the picture position (page 14). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to
• Adjust the picture position (page 14). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to
the edges.
Picture is too small
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
caused by the monitor
• Set the resolution to 1280
× 1024 on your computer.
Picture is dark
• Adjust the backlight (page 12).
• Adjust the brightness (page 12).
• Adjust the gamma using GAMMA menu (page 15).
• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.
• The screen might turn darker, depends on ECO mode you selected.
• Adjust the brightness (page 12).
• Adjust the gamma using GAMMA menu (page 15).
• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.
• The screen might turn darker, depends on ECO mode you selected.
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)
is visible
is visible
• Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
Color is not uniform
• Adjust the pitch and phase (SDM-S73E/S74E analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
White does not look white
• Adjust the color temperature (page 14).
Monitor buttons do not operate
(
(
appears on the screen)
• If MENU LOCK is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 16).
The monitor turns off after a while
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Set the computer’s power saving setting to off.
• Set the computer’s power saving setting to off.
Resolution displayed on the menu
screen is incorrect
screen is incorrect
• Depending on the graphics board setting, the resolution displayed on the menu screen may
not coincide with the one set on the computer.
After turning off the main power,
the 1 (power) indicator stays
bright for a while
the 1 (power) indicator stays
bright for a while
• When the main power is on but the 1 (power) switch is not pressed, or when the monitor
is in the power saving mode, if you turn the MAIN POWER switch off, the 1 (power)
indicator may not turn off right away. This is not a malfunction.
indicator may not turn off right away. This is not a malfunction.
Symptom
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