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Refer servicing to qualified personnel If you have any questions about this product, you may only. call; No modification of this apparatus is allowed. Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222- 7669 or http://www.sony.com/ WARNING Declaration of Conformity THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
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For the customers in Europe WARNING on power connection The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, Use a proper power cord for your local power supply. 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. 1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /...
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LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20. Warning The use of accessories and cables other than those specified, with the exception of replacement parts sold by Sony Corporation, may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the LMD-DM50/DM30/ DM20. Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions The LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 should assure that it is used in such as environment. IEC 60601 test Immunity test Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
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Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 should assure that it is used in such as environment. IEC 60601 test Immunity test Compliance level Electromagnetic environment - guidance...
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the LMD- DM50/DM30/DM20 The LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (Transmitters) and the LMD-DM50/DM30/DM20 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications equipment.
Table of Contents Precaution .............. 9 On Safety ............9 On Installation ............ 9 About the LCD Panel ......... 9 Protective Filter ..........9 On Burn-in ............9 On Long Periods of Use ........10 On Cleaning ............. 10 Disposal of the Unit ......... 10 Recommendation to Use More Than One Unit ............
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can Precaution damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the unit by a window. • Do not push or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD screen.
The surface is very delicate. Do not rub or hit accumulation inside the unit may cause fire or electric with hard objects. shock. Have an authorized Sony dealer clean the unit’s interior at least once a year. Disposal of the Unit About this manual •...
To display images with the ISD technology, a license and a special viewer are required. Dual- and single-link support Single-link only For details, consult your Sony dealer. When using a single-link DVI cable, resolution loss DisplayPort (scan line gaps) may occur.
This enables smooth and accurate display of subtle differences in gray shades. Calibration capability With the optional calibration sensor and software, luminance and gamma can be corrected automatically. Use the optional LMD-KT10 calibration kit. Hardware pivoting capability The LCD panel can also be used in portrait orientation. Hardware-based pivoting is, unlike graphics card- or software-dependent pivoting, much faster with less noise.
Standby Blinking amber Advanced power save mode Blinking amber Error detected. Turn off the unit twice and consult your Sony dealer. Blinking amber Error detected. Turn off the unit three times and consult your Sony dealer. c LCD luminance sensor Monitors the LCD luminance.
Rear Panel a + (plus) button Press to display the information (or present operating state) screen. (page 19) b – (minus) button Press to display the information (or present operating state) screen. (page 19) DOWN (USB downstream) ports (×2) Connect the calibration sensor supplied with the optional calibration kit.
Flip the tool down towards “LOCK” to lock. Adjusting the Stand Note Height For your safety, make sure the tilt stand is locked after adjusting the stand height. The tilt stand is locked at the factory. Follow the instructions below to adjust the stand height. Press the tip of the metal rod tool until it clicks.
Removing the Connecting the Cables Connector Cover Turn off the computer. Unlock the slide latch on the connector cover. Connect the supplied DVI cable between the unit’s DIGITAL (DVI input) connector and the Slide the connector cover to the side to remove. computer’s DVI output connector.
Secure the cables along the groove at the rear of the Routing the Cables tilt stand, and put the cable cover back in place. Follow steps 3 and 4 to attach the cable cover. The cables can be stowed along the tilt stand under the cable cover.
Adjusting the LCD Panel Switching the LCD Panel Angle Orientation The LCD panel turns approx. 70° sideways, approx. 3° The LCD panel is locked in portrait orientation when downward, and approx. 17° upward. packed at the factory. Hold the LCD panel with both hands and adjust the Follow the instructions below to switch the LCD panel angle slowly.
Rotate the LCD panel 90°. Displaying the Information Screen Press the + or – button on the rear panel of the unit so that the information screen appears. Pressing either button repeatedly changes the display as follows: Information t present operating state t display off.
Press and hold the + and – buttons simultaneously Changing the Display for more than 2 seconds. The SWITCHING EDID screen appears. Setting From the on-screen menu, you can change the four settings below. For detailed instructions on each setting, see the following pages.
Press the 1 (standby) switch on the front panel of Switching the Display Mode the unit. You can switch between the following display modes: The SWITCHING DISPLAY MODE screen appears. LMD-DM50 • 5M-normal mode (165 µm pixel pitch) • ISD mode (55 µm pixel pitch in the sub-pixel chain direction) developed by the ISD (Independent Sub- pixel Drive) technology.
When the license is activated, the DSP MODE is set as Normal, or ISD. Example when “DVI” is selected: For details, consult your Sony dealer. The input source is Switching the Input Source switched to “DVI.” Follow the instructions below to switch the input source.
The information screen automatically turns off Note after about 15 seconds. Do not connect or disconnect the cable during operation, as this could damage the graphics card. Turn off the system before connecting or disconnecting the cable. Switching Configuration Data With the above screen displayed, press and hold the The unit can save up to three sets of settings (luminance/ + and –...
Press either the + or – button to move the B Operating the Menu with (cursor), and select a configuration number. No Image Input If no signal is input, the unit usually enters the standby mode due to the power management function. Normal power can be temporarily restored for menu operations by the following method.
To set the function Using a USB Hub Use the screensaver function (equipped with a calibration kit) for use with Windows. The unit has a USB hub. Connect the supplied USB cable between the unit and the computer. You can also connect multiple units in a chain, or connect the calibration sensor to the unit directly.
Connect the supplied USB cable between the 1st Connector Pin unit’s UP (USB upstream) port and the computer’s USB down (USB downstream) port. Assignment Connect the supplied USB cable between the 1st unit’s DOWN (USB downstream) port and the 2nd unit’s UP (USB upstream) port.
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DisplayPort DOWN (USB) DisplayPort receptacle connector USB A-type receptacle connector Pin number Functions Pin number Functions ML_Lane 3(n) –DATA +DATA ML_Lane 3(p) ML_Lane 2(n) Available display resolution LMD-DM50 LMD-DM30 LMD-DM20 ML_Lane 2(p) VGA to XGA (regardless) ML_Lane 1(n) Normal mode 2048 ×...
Troubleshooting Check the following chart before consulting your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause and Solution The unit will not turn on. • Make sure the unit is plugged in (page 16). (The LED indicator is off.) • Check if the ?/a (power) switch is turned on.
ISO M4 × 10 (Originally used) Below 1.5 mm ISO M4 × 8 Sony is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from changing stands. How to attach an arm stand Place a soft cloth or cushioning material over a stable, even surface.
Anti-Theft Security Slot Specifications Picture performance The unit is equipped with a security slot supported by MicroSaver Security Lock System by Kensington Panel a-Si TFT Active Matrix LCD Technology Group. MicroSaver locks are available at (Monochrome) PC supply stores. Picture size (diagonal) LMD-DM50/DM20: 21 inches LMD-DM30: 20...
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LMD-DM50/DM30: Approx. 90 W Note Always verify that the unit is operating properly before LMD-DM20: Approx. 85 W typ use. SONY WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR Operating conditions DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING, BUT Temperature NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION OR 5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Side (landscape) Dimensions LMD-DM50 Front (portrait) 30.7 (1 103.5 (4 LMD-DM30/DM20 Front (portrait) 390 (15 Side (portrait) 367 (14 Side (portrait) 220 (8 Front (landscape) 220 (8 474.5 (18 Dimensions...
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Front (landscape) 474 (18 Side (landscape) 38.7 (1 95.5 (3 Unit: mm (inches) Dimensions...