Read Sony SDM-M51 (serv.man2) Service Manual online
20
Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number,
and date of manufacture.
and date of manufacture.
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and
hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds.
hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds.
The monitor’s information box appears.
If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give
the following information:
• Model name: SDM-M51
• Serial number
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
the following information:
• Model name: SDM-M51
• Serial number
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
Picture is fuzzy
• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 12).
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Set the resolution to XGA (1024 x 768) 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
properly
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
• Adjust the picture position (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to
• Adjust the picture position (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to
the edges.
The picture is dark
• Adjust the brightness (page 12).
• Adjust the backlight (page 12).
• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.
• Adjust the backlight (page 12).
• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)
is visible
is visible
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
Color is not uniform
• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).
White does not look white
• Adjust the color temperature (page 14).
Monitor buttons do not operate
(
(
appears on the screen)
• If the menu lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 16).
The monitor turns off after a while
• Set the power saving function to OFF (page 15).
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Set the computer’s power saving setting to off.
Symptom
Check these items
INFORMATION
MODEL : SDM-M51
SER NO : 1234567
MANUFACTURED : 2000-52
SER NO : 1234567
MANUFACTURED : 2000-52
MENU
Example
Model name
Serial number
Week and year
of manufacture
of manufacture
21
GB
Self-diagnosis function
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 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.
a problem with your monitor or computer(s), the screen will go
blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up 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.
If the
1
(power) indicator is green
1
Turn off the
1
(POWER) switch and disconnect the
video signal cables from the monitor.
2
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 input cables and check
the condition of your computer(s).
is working properly. Reconnect the video input 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.
Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.
If 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 green, the monitor is working
properly.
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 graphic board.
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 graphic board.
Specifications
LCD panel
Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix
Picture size: 15.1 inch
Picture size: 15.1 inch
Input signal format
RGB operating frequency*
Horizontal: 28 – 64 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz
Horizontal: 28 – 64 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 75 Hz
Resolution
Horizontal: Max.1024 dots
Vertical: Max.768 lines
Vertical: Max.768 lines
Input signal levels
RGB video signal
0.7 Vp-p, 75
Ω
, positive
SYNC signal
TTL level, 2.2 k
Ω
,
positive or negative
(Separate horizontal and vertical,
or composite sync)
0.3 Vp-p, 75
(Separate horizontal and vertical,
or composite sync)
0.3 Vp-p, 75
Ω
, negative
(Sync on green)
Audio output
1 W
×
2
Headphones jack
Stereo minijack
Accepts impedance of 16 – 48
Accepts impedance of 16 – 48
Ω
AUDIO IN jack
Stereo minijack
Accepts impedance of 47 k
Accepts impedance of 47 k
Ω
Accepts level 0.5 Vrms
Power requirements
100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz,
0.4 – 0.2 A
0.4 – 0.2 A
DC input
DC 18 V (supplied AC adapter)
Power consumption
Max. 19 W
Max. 22 W (including AC adapter)
Max. 22 W (including AC adapter)
Operating temperature
5 – 35
˚
C
Dimensions (width/height/depth)
Display (upright):
Approx. 387
×
345
×
180 mm
(15
1
/
4
×
13
5
/
8
×
7
1
/
8
inches)
(with stand)
Approx. 387
Approx. 387
×
296
×
48 mm
(15
1
/
4
×
11
3
/
4
×
1
15
/
16
inches)
(without stand)
Mass
Approx. 4.6 kg (10 lb 14 oz) (with
stand)
stand)
Plug & Play
DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi
Accessories
See page 7.
* 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.
• Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1
(power)
indicator
1-9
Click on the first or last page to see other SDM-M51 (serv.man2) service manuals if exist.