Trouble symptoms and remedies – Sony SDM-X53 User Manual

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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 23) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
For further information and troubleshooting assistance, please visit Sony support website at:

http://www.sony.net/

Symptom

Check these items

No picture

If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit,
or if the 1 (power) indicator will not
light up when the 1 (power) switch
is pressed,

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.
• Check that the monitor’s MAIN POWER switch is on (page 9).

If the 1 (power) indicator turns on
in red,

• Check that the 1 (power) switch is on.

If the 1 (power) indicator is green,

• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 23).

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 7).

• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).
• A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video

signal cable, “CABLE DISCONNECTED” may appear on the screen. This is not a
malfunction.

If “NO INPUT SIGNAL” appears on
the screen, or the 1 (power)
indicator is amber,

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in

their sockets (page 7).

• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).

x

Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, 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.

If “OUT OF RANGE” appears on
the screen (page 20),

x

Problem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, 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 frequency: 28–61 kHz (SDM-X53), 28–80 kHz (SDM-X73/X93)
Vertical frequency: 48–75 Hz
Resolution: 1024

× 768 or less (SDM-X53), 1280 × 1024 or less (SDM-X73/X93)

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-X53, SDM-
X73 or SDM-X93” from the “Models” list in the Windows device selection screen. If
“SDM-X53, SDM-X73 or SDM-X93” 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.

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