Sony Computer Monitor S73 User Manual

TFT LCD Color  
Computer Display  
SDM-S53  
SDM-S73  
SDM-S93  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Adjusting the picture’s sharpness and centering  
GB  
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Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the  
U.S.A. and other countries.  
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Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and other countries.  
IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered  
trademarks of IBM Corporation of the  
U.S.A.  
VESA and DDC are trademarks of the  
Video Electronics Standards  
Association.  
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered  
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Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
All other product names mentioned  
herein may be the trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
companies.  
Furthermore, “” and “” are not  
mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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Note on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
Precautions  
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.  
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.  
(Effective dots: more than 99.99%)  
For the customers in the UK  
Maintenance  
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the appropriate  
UK power cord.  
• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before  
cleaning your monitor.  
Example of plug types  
• Clean the LCD screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass  
cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an  
anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the  
LCD screen’s coating.  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth lightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type  
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or  
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type  
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.  
• Note that material deterioration or LCD screen coating  
degradation may occur if the monitor is exposed to volatile  
solvents such as insecticide, or if prolonged contact is  
maintained with rubber or vinyl materials.  
for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only  
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.  
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.  
Transportation  
• Disconnect all cables from the monitor and grasp both side of  
the LCD display firmly taking care 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.  
• 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.  
Disposal of the monitor  
Do not dispose of this monitor with general  
household waste.  
Handling the LCD screen  
The fluorescent tube used in this monitor contains  
mercury. Disposal of this monitor must be carried out  
in accordance to the regulations of your local  
sanitation authority.  
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage  
the LCD screen. Take care when you place the monitor by a  
window.  
• Do not push on or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy  
object on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose  
uniformity or cause LCD panel malfunctions.  
• If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image may  
appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The screen  
returns to normal as the temperature rises to a normal operating  
level.  
• If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual image  
may appear for a while. The residual image will eventually  
disappear.  
• The LCD panel becomes warm during operation. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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1 1 (Power) switch and 1 (power) indicator  
Identifying parts and controls  
This switch turns the monitor on when the 1 (power)  
indicator lights up in red. To turn the monitor off, press this  
switch again.  
See the pages in parentheses for further details.  
If the 1 (power) indicator does not light up, press the MAIN  
POWER switch (6).  
Front of the LCD display  
2 MENU button (pages 10, 11)  
This button turns the menu screen on and off.  
1
2
3 M/m buttons (page 11)  
These buttons are used to select the menu items and make  
adjustments.  
MENU  
OK  
MENU  
ECO  
4 OK button (page 11)  
This button activates the selected menu item and adjustments  
made using the M/m buttons (3).  
5 ECO button (page 15)  
This button is used to reduce the power consumption.  
3
6 MAIN POWER switch (page 8)  
This switch turns the monitor’s main power on and off.  
Rear of the LCD display  
OK  
GB  
4
5
ECO  
7
Side view of the LCD display  
7 Back cover (page 8)  
Remove this cover when you connect cables or cords.  
MAIN POWER  
6
(continued)  
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SDM-S53/S73  
Setup  
Before using your monitor, check that the following items are  
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9
q;  
included in your carton:  
• LCD display  
• Power cord  
• HD15-HD15 video signal cable  
• CD-ROM (utility software for Windows/Macintosh, Operating  
Instructions, etc.)  
• Warranty card  
• Quick Setup Guide  
The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is the  
SDM-S53.  
Setup 1:Connect the video signal  
cables  
SDM-S93  
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.  
Notes  
9
Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this  
might bend the pins.  
Check the alignment of the HD15 connector to prevent bending the  
pins of the video signal cable connector.  
8
q;  
1
Slide up the back cover.  
Tilt the display forward.  
2
8 AC IN connector (page 7)  
This connector connects the power cord (supplied).  
9 HD15 (RGB) input connector  
This connector inputs analog RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,  
positive) and sync signals.  
q; Cable holder (page 8)  
This part secures cables and cords to the monitor.  
Connect a computer equipped with an HD15  
output connector (analog RGB)  
Using the supplied HD15-HD15 video signal cable (analog RGB),  
connect the computer to the monitor’s HD 15 input connector (analog  
RGB).  
Connect the computer according to the following illustrations.  
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x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible  
Setup 2:Connect the power cord  
computerp  
1
Connect the supplied power cord securely to the  
monitor’s AC IN connector.  
to the HD 15  
inputconnector  
(analog RGB)  
2
Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.  
SDM-S53/S73  
1
to AC IN  
to the computer’s HD15 output  
connector (analog RGB)  
HD15-HD15 video signal  
cable (analog RGB)  
(supplied)  
IBM PC/AT or  
compatible computer  
x Connecting to a Macintosh computer  
to a power outlet  
2
to the HD 15  
input connector  
(analog RGB)  
power cord (supplied)  
GB  
The illustration of the back of the monitor show here is that  
of the SDM-S53.  
The same applies for the SDM-S73 model.  
SDM-S93  
1
HD15-HD15 video  
signal cable (analog  
RGB) (supplied)  
to the computer’s  
HD15 output connector  
(analog RGB)  
to AC IN  
Macintosh computer  
When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied),  
if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the  
video signal cable.  
to a power outlet 2  
power cord (supplied)  
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SDM-S93  
Setup 3:Secure the cords and  
close the back cover  
1
3
back cover  
1
2
3
Slide up the back cover.  
Remove the stand cover.  
cable holder  
Secure the power cord and video signal cable using  
the cable holder on the cabinet (SDM-S53/S73).  
Secure the video signal cable using the cable holder  
on the cabinet (SDM-S93).  
2
4
stand  
cover  
4
5
Feed the power cord and the video signal cable into  
the stand, and secure them using the cable holder  
(SDM-S53/S73).  
Feed the power cord through the hole on the left of  
the stand and secure the power cord and video  
signal cable using the cable holder inside (SDM-  
S93).  
cable holder  
Setup 4:Turn on the monitor and  
computer  
Replace the stand cover and then slide down the  
back cover.  
Please be sure that cords come out through the opening at the  
bottom of the stand cover, for proper placement of the stand  
cover.  
1
Press the MAIN POWER switch located on the right  
side of the monitor in the direction of the [, if it is not  
already pressed. Make sure the 1 (power) indicator  
is lit in red.  
SDM-S53/S73  
1
3
Note  
back cover  
The monitor is factory shipped with the MAIN POWER switch set to on  
([).  
lights in red  
cable holder  
MAIN POWER  
2
4
stand  
cover  
cable holder  
2
Press the 1 (power) switch on the front right of the  
monitor.  
The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.  
Illustrations of monitor rear are the SDM-S53.  
The same applies for the SDM-S73 model.  
lights in green  
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3
Turn on the computer.  
Setup 5:Adjusting the tilt  
The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the  
monitor’s controls to adjust the picture (page 10).  
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.  
Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust screen  
angles.  
If no picture appears on your screen  
• Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are  
properly connected.  
approx. approx.  
5°  
30°  
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:  
Check that the video signal cable is properly connected.  
If “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the screen:  
Reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s  
graphics board within the following ranges.  
SDM-S53  
SDM-S73/S93  
Horizontal  
frequency  
28–61 kHz  
28–80 kHz  
SDM-S93 only  
Vertical  
frequency  
48–75 Hz  
48–75 Hz  
Resolution  
1024 × 768 or less 1280 × 1024 or less  
GB  
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble  
No need for specific drivers  
The monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and  
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver  
needs to be installed to the computer.  
MENU  
OK  
EC  
O
The first time you turn on your computer after connecting the monitor, the  
setup Wizard may appear on the screen. In this case, follow the on-screen  
instructions. The Plug & Play monitor is automatically selected so that  
you can use this monitor.  
approx.  
175°  
The vertical frequency turns to 60 Hz.  
Since flickers are unobtrusive on the monitor, you can use it as it is. You  
do not need to set the vertical frequency to any particular high value.  
approx. 175°  
To use the monitor comfortably  
Adjust the viewing angle of your monitor according to the height  
of your desk and chair, and so that light is not reflected from the  
screen to your eyes.  
Note  
When adjusting the screen tilt and height, proceed slowly and carefully,  
being sure not to hit the monitor against the desk.  
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4 SCREEN  
SCREEN  
Select the SCREEN menu to  
adjust the picture’s sharpness  
(phase/pitch) or its centering  
(horizontal/vertical  
Customizing Your Monitor  
Before making adjustments  
Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on.  
For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making  
adjustments.  
AUTO  
PHASE  
P I TCH  
H
V
CENTER  
CENTER  
position).  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
5 COLOR  
Select the COLOR menu to  
adjust the color temperature  
of the picture. This adjusts  
the tone of the screen.  
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the  
on-screen menu.  
COLOR  
9 3 0 0 K  
6 5 0 0 K  
USER  
AD J U S T  
Navigating the menu  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your screen.  
See page 11 for more information on using the MENU button.  
6 GAMMA  
Select the GAMMA menu to  
change the picture’s color  
shade setting.  
GAMMA  
GAMMA 1  
GAMMA 2  
GAMMA 3  
BACKL I GHT  
MENU  
,
1 0 0  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
7 MENU POSITION  
MENU POS I T I ON  
Select the MENU  
POSITION to change the on-  
screen menu position.  
Use the M/m and OK buttons to select the icons in the above main  
menu illustration. The following 1~9 menu appears. Keep  
pressing m to scroll down until the icons in menu 9 appear. See  
page 11 for more information on using the M/m and OK buttons.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 BACKLIGHT  
BACKL I GHT  
8 LANGUAGE  
LANGUAGE  
Select LANGUAGE to  
change the language used on  
menus or messages.  
Select the BACKLIGHT  
menu to adjust the brightness  
of the backlight.  
ENGL I SH  
FRANÇA I S  
DEUTSCH  
ESPA ÑOL  
I TA L I ANO  
1 0 0  
ZZ...  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
2 CONTRAST 6 (page 11)  
CONTRAST  
9 RESET 0 (page 14)  
Reset the adjustments to the  
default settings.  
Select the CONTRAST  
menu to adjust the picture  
contrast.  
RESET  
O K  
CANCEL  
1 0 0  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
3 BRIGHTNESS 8  
BR I GHTNESS  
q; MENU LOCK  
MENU LOCK  
Select the BRIGHTNESS  
menu to adjust the picture  
brightness (black level).  
O N  
OFF  
Lock the control of buttons to  
prevent accidental  
1 0 0  
adjustments or resetting.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
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x Using the MENU, M/m, and OK buttons  
Adjusting the backlight  
(BACKLIGHT)  
1
2
3
Display the main menu.  
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on your  
screen.  
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight and make the screen  
easier to see.  
MENU  
Note  
The backlight cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to HIGH,  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 15).  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Select the menu you want to adjust.  
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the  
OK button to select the menu item.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
and press the OK button.  
(BACKLIGHT)  
The BACKLIGHT menu appears on the screen.  
OK  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the light level and  
press the OK button.  
,
6 Adjusting the contrast  
(CONTRAST)  
Adjust the menu.  
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the  
OK button.  
Adjust the picture contrast.  
When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the  
display returns to the previous menu.  
Note  
GB  
The contrast cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to HIGH,  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 15).  
OK  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
,
Press the M/m buttons to select 6 (CONTRAST) and  
press the OK button.  
The CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.  
4
Close the menu.  
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If  
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after  
about 30 seconds.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the contrast and  
press the OK button.  
MENU  
Adjusting the black level of an  
image (BRIGHTNESS)  
Adjust the picture brightness (black level).  
Note  
x Resetting the adjustments to the detault  
The brightness cannot be adjusted when the ECO mode is set to HIGH,  
settings  
MIDDLE, or LOW (page 15).  
You can reset the adjustments using the RESET menu. For more  
information about resetting the adjustments, see 0 (RESET) on  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select 8 (BRIGHTNESS)  
and press the OK button.  
The BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to adjust the brightness and  
press the OK button.  
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2
3
Load the CD-ROM.  
Adjusting the picture’s  
sharpness and centering  
(SCREEN)  
Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and  
display the test pattern.  
For Windows  
Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].  
For Macintosh  
Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].  
x Automatic picture quality adjustment  
function  
4
5
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
When the monitor receives an input signal, it  
automatically adjusts the picture’s position and  
sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear  
picture appears on the screen (page 15).  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
(SCREEN) and  
Note  
While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only  
the 1 (power) switch will operate.  
6
7
Press the M/m buttons to select PHASE and press  
the OK button.  
The PHASE menu appears on the screen.  
If the automatic picture quality adjustment function of  
this monitor seems to not completely adjust the picture  
You can make further automatic adjustment of the picture quality  
for the current input signal. (See AUTO below.)  
Press the M/m buttons until the horizontal stripes  
are at a minimum.  
Adjust so that the horizontal stripes are at a minimum.  
If you still need to make further adjustments to the  
picture quality  
You can manually adjust the picture’s sharpness (phase/pitch) and  
position (horizontal/vertical position).  
These adjustments are stored in memory and automatically  
recalled when the display receives the same input signal.  
These settings may have to be repeated if you change the input  
signal after reconnecting your computer.  
8
9
Press the OK button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
If vertical stripes are observed over the entire screen, adjust  
pitch by the following steps.  
x Make further automatic adjustments to the  
picture quality for the current input signal  
(AUTO)  
Press the M/m buttons to select PITCH and press the  
OK button.  
The PITCH menu appears on the screen.  
1
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
10 Press the M/m buttons until the vertical stripes  
disappear.  
2
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
(SCREEN) and  
Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear.  
3
4
Press the M/m buttons to select AUTO and press the  
OK button.  
Make the appropriate adjustments of the screen’s phase, pitch  
and horizontal/vertical position for the current input signal  
and store them.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
button.  
and press the OK  
11 Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.  
Return to the menu screen.  
12 Press the OK button.  
x Adjust the picture’s sharpness manually  
(PHASE/PITCH)  
Return to the SCREEN menu.  
13 Press the M/m buttons to select  
button.  
and press the OK  
You can adjust the picture’s sharpness as follows.  
Return to the menu screen.  
1
Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53)  
1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) on the computer.  
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x Adjust the picture’s position manually  
(H CENTER/V CENTER)  
If the picture is not in the center of the screen, adjust the picture’s  
Adjusting the color temperature  
(COLOR)  
centering as follows.  
You can select the color level of the picture’s white color field  
from the default color temperature settings.  
Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.  
1
Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53)  
1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) on the computer.  
2
3
Load the CD-ROM.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Start the CD-ROM, select the area and model, and  
display the test pattern.  
For Windows  
Click [Utility] t [Windows]/[Win Utility.exe].  
For Macintosh  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.  
(COLOR) and  
Click [Utility] t [Mac]/[Mac Utility].  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select the desired color  
temperature and press the OK button.  
Whites will change from a bluish hue to reddish hue as the  
temperature is lowered from 9300K (default setting) to  
6500K.  
4
5
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.  
(SCREEN) and  
x Fine tuning the color temperature  
(USER ADJUSTMENT)  
6
7
Press the M/m buttons to select H CENTER or V  
CENTER and press the OK button.  
The H CENTER or V CENTER menu appears on the screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
GB  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.  
(COLOR) and  
Press the M/m buttons to center the test pattern in  
the screen.  
8
9
Click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select “ADJUST” and  
press the OK button.  
The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the  
Press the OK button.  
Return to the SCREEN menu.  
screen.  
10 Press the M/m buttons to select  
button.  
and press the OK  
USER A D J U S T MENT  
R
G
B
1 2 8  
1 2 8  
1 2 8  
Return to the menu screen.  
1 2 8 0 x 1 0 2 4 / 6 0 H z  
EX I T  
4
5
Press the M/m buttons to select R (Red) or B (Blue)  
and press the OK button. Then press the M/m  
buttons to adjust the color temperature and press  
the OK button.  
Since this adjustment changes the color temperature by  
increasing or decreasing the R and B components with respect  
to G (green), the G component is fixed.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
, then press the  
OK button.  
The new color setting is stored in memory for USER  
ADJUSTMENT and automatically recalled whenever USER  
is selected.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
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0 Resetting the adjustment data  
to the defaults (RESET)  
Changing the gamma setting  
(GAMMA)  
Reset the adjustments to the default settings.  
You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the  
picture’s original color shade.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select 0 (RESET) and  
press the OK button.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
press the OK button.  
(GAMMA) and  
The RESET menu appears on the screen.  
The GAMMA menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode  
and press the OK button.  
• OK: To reset all of the adjustment data to the default  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode  
and press the OK button.  
settings. Note that the  
(LANGUAGE) setting is  
not reset by this method.  
• CANCEL:To cancel resetting and return to the menu  
screen.  
Changing the menu’s position  
(MENU POSITION)  
You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on  
the screen.  
Locking the menus and  
controls (MENU LOCK)  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Lock the control of buttons to prevent accidental adjustments or  
resetting.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
POSITION) and press the OK button.  
(MENU  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
The MENU POSITION menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
(MENU LOCK)  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select the desired position  
and press the OK button.  
and press the OK button.  
The MENU LOCK menu appears on the screen.  
You can choose one of 9 positions where the menu will  
appear.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select ON or OFF and  
press the OK button.  
• ON: Only the 1 (power) switch will operate. If you  
Selecting the on-screen menu  
language (LANGUAGE)  
attempt any other operation, the  
icon appears on the screen.  
(MENU LOCK)  
• OFF:Set  
(MENU LOCK) to off. If  
(MENU  
You can change the language used on menus or messages  
displayed on this monitor.  
LOCK) has been set to ON, when you press the  
MENU button,  
selected.  
(MENU LOCK) is automatically  
1
2
Press the MENU button.  
The main menu appears on the screen.  
Press the M/m buttons to select  
and press the OK button.  
(LANGUAGE)  
The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.  
3
Press the M/m buttons to select a language and  
press the OK button.  
• ENGLISH  
• FRANÇAIS: French  
• DEUTSCH: German  
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish  
• ITALIANO: Italian  
• NEDERLANDS: Dutch  
• SVENSKA: Swedish  
: Russian  
: Japanese  
: Chinese  
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Reducing the power consumption  
(ECO mode)  
Technical Features  
If you press the ECO button on the front of the monitor  
repeatedly, you can select the screen brightness.  
Power saving function  
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,  
ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a  
computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power  
Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically  
reduce power consumption as shown below.  
:
ECO USER  
1 0 0  
ECO  
:
ECO HIGH  
SDM-S53  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
,
indicator  
:
ECO MIDDLE  
normal  
operation  
25 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
orange  
:
ECO LOW  
power off  
red  
off  
main power off 0 W  
Each mode appears on the screen and the screen brightness is  
reduced according to the mode. The menu automatically  
disappears after about 5 seconds.  
Screen brightness and power consumption are reduced as the  
mode changes from HIGH to MIDDLE to LOW.  
SDM-S73  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
GB  
indicator  
The default setting of the screen brightness is set to “USER”.  
If you select “USER”, you can adjust the backlight level by  
pressing the M/m buttons, the same as when you select  
BACKLIGHT using the menu.  
normal  
operation  
45 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
orange  
NOTE  
power off  
red  
off  
Only while the ECO mode is set to “USER”, are the BACKLIGHT,  
CONTRAST, and BRIGHTNESS items of the menu available (page 11).  
main power off 0 W  
Automatic picture quality  
adjustment function  
SDM-S93  
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)  
indicator  
When the monitor receives an input signal, it  
automatically adjusts the picture’s position and  
sharpness (phase/pitch), and ensures that a clear  
picture appears on the screen.  
normal  
operation  
50 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
1 W (max.)  
green  
active off*  
(deep sleep)**  
orange  
power off  
red  
off  
The factory preset mode  
main power off 0 W  
When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically  
matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the  
monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center  
of the screen. If the input signal matches the factory preset mode,  
the picture appears on the screen automatically with the  
appropriate default adjustments.  
*
When your computer enters the “active off” mode, the input signal is  
cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After 5 seconds,  
the monitor enters the power saving mode.  
** “deep sleep” is the power saving mode defined by the Environmental  
Protection Agency.  
If input signals do not match one of the factory  
preset modes  
When the monitor receives an input signal that does not match one  
of the factory preset modes, the automatic picture quality  
adjustment function of this monitor is activated to ensure that a  
clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following  
monitor frequency ranges):  
(continued)  
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Horizontal frequency: 28–61 kHz (SDM-S53)  
28–80 kHz (SDM-S73/S93)  
Vertical frequency: 48–75 Hz  
Consequently, the first time the monitor receives input signals  
that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the monitor  
may take a longer time than normal to display the picture on the  
screen. This adjustment data is automatically stored in memory so  
that next time, the monitor will function in the same way as when  
the monitor receives the signals that match one of the factory  
preset modes.  
Troubleshooting  
Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.  
On-screen messages  
If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the  
following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem,  
If you adjust the phase, pitch, and picture position  
manually  
If “OUT OF RANGE” appears on the screen  
For some input signals, the automatic picture quality adjustment  
function of this monitor may not completely adjust the picture  
position, phase, and pitch. In this case, you can set these  
adjustments manually (page 12). If you set these adjustments  
manually, they are stored in memory as user modes and  
automatically recalled whenever the monitor receives the same  
input signals.  
This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the  
monitor’s specifications. Check the following items.  
For more information about on-screen messages, see “Trouble  
If “xxx.x kHz/xxx Hz” is displayed  
This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency  
is not supported by the monitor’s specifications.  
The figures indicate the horizontal and vertical frequencies of  
the current input signal.  
Note  
While the automatic picture quality adjustment function is activated, only  
the 1 (power) switch will operate.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
OUT OF RANGE  
x x x . x kHz / x x xHz  
If “RESOLUTION > 1024 × 768” is displayed  
(SDM-S53)  
This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the  
monitor’s specifications (1024 × 768 or less).  
If “RESOLUTION > 1280 × 1024” is displayed  
(SDM-S73/S93)  
This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the  
monitor’s specifications (1280 × 1024 or less).  
I NFORMAT I ON  
OUT OF RANGE  
RESOLUT I ON  
>
1. 2 8 0X1 0 2 4  
If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on the screen  
This indicates that no signal is being input.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
NO I NPUT S I GNAL  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
“GO TO POWER SAVE”  
The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5  
seconds from the time the message is displayed.  
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If “CABLE DISCONNECTED” appears on the  
screen  
This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected.  
I NFORMAT I ON  
CABLE D I SCONNECTED  
GO TO POWER SAVE  
“GO TO POWER SAVE”  
The monitor will enter the power saving mode after about 5  
seconds from the time the message is displayed.  
GB  
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Trouble symptoms and remedies  
If a problem occurs as a result of a connected computer or other equipment, refer to the connected computer/equipment’s instruction manual.  
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 20) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.  
Symptom  
No picture  
Check these items  
If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, • Check that the power cord is properly connected.  
or if the 1 (power) indicator will not • Check that the monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 8).  
light up when the 1 (power) switch  
is pressed,  
If the 1 (power) indicator turns on  
• Check that the 1 (power) switch is on.  
in red,  
If the 1 (power) indicator is green  
• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 20).  
or flashing orange,  
If CABLE DISCONNECTED  
appears on the screen,  
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in  
their sockets (page 6).  
• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.  
• A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video  
signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen before entering the  
power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.  
If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on  
the screen, or the 1 (power)  
indicator is either orange or  
alternating between green and  
orange,  
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in  
their sockets (page 6).  
• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.  
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not  
caused by the monitor  
• The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or  
moving the mouse.  
• Check that your graphics board is installed properly.  
• Check that the computer’s power is on.  
• Restart the computer.  
If OUT OF RANGE appears on the  
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not  
caused by the monitor  
• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you  
replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the  
computer’s graphics board within the following ranges:  
Horizontal: 28 – 61 kHz (SDM-S53), 28 – 80 kHz (SDM-S73/S93)  
Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz  
Resolution: 1024 × 768 or less (SDM-S53), 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-S73/S93)  
If using Windows,  
• If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the  
following. Select “SONY” from the “Manufacturers” list and select “SDM-S53,” “SDM-  
S73” or “SDM-S93” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection screen. If the  
model name of this monitor does not appear in the “Models” list, try “Plug & Play.”  
If using a Macintosh system,  
• When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied) if necessary.  
Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.  
Picture flickers, bounces,  
oscillates, or is scrambled  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other  
monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.  
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.  
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  
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.  
• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.  
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Symptom  
Check these items  
Picture is fuzzy  
• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 11).  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not  
caused by the monitor  
• Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) 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.  
Picture is not centered or sized  
properly  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
• Adjust the picture position (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to  
the edges.  
Picture is too small  
Picture is dark  
x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not  
caused by the monitor  
• Set the resolution to 1024 × 768 (SDM-S53), 1280 × 1024 (SDM-S73/S93) on your  
computer.  
• Adjust the backlight (page 11).  
• Adjust the brightness (page 11).  
• Adjust the gamma using “Gamma” (page 14).  
• 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  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
Color is not uniform  
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).  
White does not look white  
• Adjust the color temperature (page 13).  
GB  
Monitor buttons do not operate  
• If “MENU LOCK” is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 14).  
(
appears on the screen)  
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.  
After turnig off the main power,  
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.  
(continued)  
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Displaying this monitor’s information  
Self-diagnosis function  
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and  
hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds until the  
information box appears.  
This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is  
a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go  
blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up in green or  
flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the  
computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the  
keyboard or moving the mouse.  
Press the MENU button again to make the box disappear.  
MENU  
1 (power)  
indicator  
Example  
INFORMATION  
Model name  
MODEL : SDM-S53  
Serial number  
SER. NO : 1234567  
MANUFACTURED : 2003-52  
Week and year  
of manufacture  
If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give  
the following information:  
• Model name: SDM-S53 or SDM-S73 or SDM-S93  
• Serial number  
• Detailed description of the problem  
• Date of purchase  
If the picture disappears from the screen and the  
1 (power) indicator is green  
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board  
1
2
Turn off the 1 (power) switch and disconnect the  
video signal cables from the monitor.  
Turn the monitor on by pressing the 1 (power)  
switch.  
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor  
is working properly. Reconnect the video signal cables and check  
the condition of your computer(s).  
If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.  
Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.  
If the picture disappears from the screen and the  
1 (power) indicator is flashing orange  
Press the 1 (power) switch twice to turn the monitor off  
and then on.  
If the 1 (power) indicator lights up in green, the monitor is  
working properly.  
If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential  
monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange  
flashes of the 1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized  
Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model  
name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and  
model of your computer and graphics board.  
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Specifications  
SDM-S73/S93  
LCD panel  
SDM-S53  
Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix  
Picture size: 17.0 inch (SDM-S73)  
Picture size: 19.0 inch (SDM-S93)  
RGB operating frequency*  
Horizontal: 28 – 80 kHz  
Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz  
Horizontal: Max.1280 dots  
Vertical: Max.1024 lines  
RGB video signal  
LCD panel  
Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix  
Picture size: 15.0 inch  
RGB operating frequency*  
Horizontal: 28 – 61 kHz  
Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz  
Horizontal: Max.1024 dots  
Vertical: Max.768 lines  
RGB video signal  
Input signal format  
Input signal format  
Resolution  
Resolution  
Input signal levels  
Input signal levels  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 , positive  
SYNC signal  
0.7 Vp-p, 75 , positive  
SYNC signal  
TTL level, 2.2 k,  
positive or negative  
(Separate horizontal and vertical,  
or composite sync)  
0.3 Vp-p, 75, negative  
(Sync on green)  
TTL level, 2.2 k,  
positive or negative  
(Separate horizontal and vertical,  
or composite sync)  
0.3 Vp-p, 75, negative  
(Sync on green)  
Power requirements  
100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz,  
Max. 0.6 A  
Max. 25 W  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz,  
Max. 1.0 A  
Max. 45 W (SDM-S73)  
Max. 50 W (SDM-S93)  
5 – 35 °C  
Power consumption  
Operating temperature  
5 – 35 °C  
Dimensions (width/height/depth)  
Display (upright):  
Approx. 339  
Dimensions (width/height/depth)  
Display (upright):  
Approx. 367  
×
370  
×
186 mm  
GB  
3
5
3
(13 /8 × 14 /8 × 7 /8 inches)  
(with stand)  
×
411  
×
215 mm  
1
1
1
(14 /2 × 16 /4 × 8 /2 inches)  
(with stand) (SDM-S73)  
Approx. 339  
(13 /8 × 10 /8 × 2 /8 inches)  
(without stand)  
×
275  
×
53 mm  
3
7
1
Approx. 412  
(16 /4 × 17 /8 × 9 /4 inches)  
(with stand) (SDM-S93)  
×
445  
×
234 mm  
1
5
1
Mass  
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 2 oz)  
(with stand)  
Approx. 367  
(14 /2 × 12 /2 × 2 /8 inches)  
(without stand) (SDM-S73)  
×
315  
×
60 mm  
Approx. 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz)  
(without stand)  
DDC2B  
1
1
3
Plug & Play  
Accessories  
Approx. 412  
×
350  
×
64 mm  
1
7
5
(16 /4 × 13 /8 × 2 /8 inches)  
(without stand) (SDM-S93)  
Approx. 5.4 kg (11 lb 14 oz)  
(with stand) (SDM-S73)  
Approx. 6.6 kg (14 lb 8 oz)  
(with stand) (SDM-S93)  
Approx. 4.1 kg (9lb)  
Mass  
(without stand) (SDM-S73)  
Approx. 5.2 kg (11 lb 7 oz)  
(without stand) (SDM-S93)  
DDC2B  
Plug & Play  
Accessories  
* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition  
• Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of total  
horizontal time or 0.8 µs, whichever is larger.  
• Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 µsec.  
• Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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準にづくクラス 報技術装置ですの装  
置は庭環境で使用することを目的としていますがの  
装置がラジオやテレビジョン受機に近して使用される  
を引き起こすことがあります。  
報 処 理 装 置 等 電 波 障 自 主 規 制 協 議 会  
VCCI  
B
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをしてください。  
当社は国際エネルギースター  
プログラムの参加事業者とし  
製品  
タープログラムの準に適合  
していると判断します。  
が国際エネルギース  
本製は社団法人電子報技術産業協会が定め表示装置  
の静電気および低周 波電磁界関するガイドラインに適合  
しております。  
This monitor complies with  
the TCO’99 guidelines.  
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Owner’s Record  
NOTICE  
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.  
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA  
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following  
specifications:  
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.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Plug Type  
Cord  
Length  
Rating  
Nema-Plug 5-15p  
Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG  
Maximum 15 feet  
WARNING  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the  
unit to rain or moisture.  
Minimum 7 A, 125 V  
NOTICE  
Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada  
uniquement.  
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the  
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
Si cet appareil est export* aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada, utiliser  
le cordon d’alimentation portant la mention UL LISTED/CSA  
LABELLED et remplissant les conditions suivantes:  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15 broches  
Cordon  
FCC Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG  
Maximum 15 pieds  
Minimum 7 A, 125 V  
Longueur  
Tension  
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony  
Corporation has determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly  
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
This monitor complies with the  
TCO’99 guidelines.  
IMPORTANTE  
Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por  
favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes  
de conectar y operar este equipo.  
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669)  
or write to:  
Sony Customer Information Center  
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
SONY  
SDM-S53/S73/S93  
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address:  
680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,  
NJ 07649 USA  
201-930-6972  
Telephone No.:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
BZ03  
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TCO’99 Eco-document  
Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements  
met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may  
be ordered from:  
TCO Development  
SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden  
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07  
Email (Internet): [email protected]  
Current information regarding TCO’99 approved and labelled  
products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address:  
x Environmental requirements  
Flame retardants  
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires,  
casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the  
spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist  
of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or  
chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another  
group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants  
containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise  
to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating  
birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame  
retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that  
disturbances in foetus development may occur.  
x Congratulations!  
You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product! Your  
choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use.  
Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the  
environment and also to the further development of environmentally  
adapted electronics products.  
The relevant TCO’99 demand requires that plastic components weighing  
more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically  
bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed  
circuit boards since no substitutes are available.  
x Why do we have environmentally labelled com-  
puters?  
Cadmium**  
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established  
method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the  
environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics  
equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are  
used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so  
far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment,  
most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.  
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating  
layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous  
system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO’99 requirement states  
that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the  
electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.  
Mercury**  
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages  
the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO’99  
requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also  
demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics  
components associated with the labelled unit.  
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy  
consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the  
work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of  
electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g.  
acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to  
save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running  
continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.  
CFCs (freons)  
The relevant TCO’99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs  
may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs  
(freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs  
break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere,  
causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased  
risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.  
x What does labelling involve?  
This product meets the requirements for the TCO’99 scheme which  
provides for international and environmental labelling of personal  
computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the  
TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska  
Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)  
and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy  
Administration).  
Lead**  
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and  
capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes  
lead poisoning. The relevant TCO’99 requirement permits the inclusion of  
lead since no replacement has yet been developed.  
Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,  
ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy  
consumption and electrical and fire safety.  
*
Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within  
living organisms.  
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use  
of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs  
(freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must  
be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an  
environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the  
company implements its operational policy.  
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-  
accumulative.  
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or  
display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power  
consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to  
reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.  
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example,  
in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and  
visual ergonomics and good usability.  
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