Sony Mfm Ht205 Operating Instructions

							
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xConnecting video equipment using the 
COMPONENT jacks
If you intend to connect video  equipment that has component 
video output jacks, such as a DVD  player, follow the instructions 
below.
Using a video signal cable (n ot supplied) and an audio 
cord (not supplied), connect  the video equipment to the 
display’s COMPONENT jacks.
x Connecting video equipment using the 
VIDEO 1/2 jacks
If you intend to connect video e quipment that has composite/S 
video output jacks, such  as a VCR, follow the instructions below.
Using a video signal cable (n ot supplied) and an audio 
cord (not supplied ), connect the video equipment to the 
display’s VIDEO 1/2 jacks.
For VIDEO 1
Y PBPR
component 
video cable 
(not supplied)
audio-L 
(white)
audio-R 
(red)
audio cord (not 
supplied) DVD playerrear of the display
rear of the display
S videovideo (yellow)
audio-L (white)
audio-R (red)
video and audio cable  (not supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)
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For VIDEO 2
Note
When you connect video equipment to both composite video 
input and S video input jacks, the signal from the S video jack 
is displayed.
xConnecting an antenna
If you intend to connect an antenna to receive the TV signal, 
follow the instructions below.
Using the 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied), connect an 
antenna to the display’s VHF/UHF jack.
Note
It is strongly recommended that you connect the antenna using a 75-ohm 
coaxial cable to get optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable 
can be easily affected by radio noise and the like, resulting in signal 
deterioration. If you use a 300-ohm twin lead cable, keep it away as far as 
possible from the display.
side of the display
S video
video (yellow)
audio-L (white)
audio-R (red)
video and audio cable 
(not supplied)
S video cable (not supplied)VCR
to the VHF/UHF jack
75-ohm coaxial cable 
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Setup 3: Connect the power cord
1 Connect the supplied power cord securely to the 
display’s AC IN connector.
2 Connect the other end securely to a power outlet.
Setup 4: Replace the connector 
cover
While pressing the hooks, push the connector cover 
onto the display until it clicks.
Setup 5: Turn on the display and 
other equipment
1Press the 1 (power) switch on the front of the 
display.
The 1 (power) indicator lights up in green.
2 Turn on the computer or other video equipment.
3 Press the   button to select the desired input 
signal.
The input signal will change each time you press the  button.
Tips
 You can also select the inputs using the input select buttons on the 
remote control.
 When you select the TV input, the number of the selected channel is 
displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.
 When using the PIP or PAP function, use “PIP/PAP” in the “PIP/PAP” 
menu in the “Option” menu to select the input source for sub picture 
(page 31). If the TV input is selected for sub picture, you can change 
the channel using the CH +/– buttons.
 When you switch the TV channel while listening or operate your PC, 
video or decoding device, switch the input to TV, then press CH +/– or 
0-9 buttons. If you press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons, the input cannot be 
automatically switched to TV.
2
power cord (supplied) to the power outlet
1
to 
AC IN
connector cover
On-screen message  Input signal configuration
DVI-D:  PC  1 DVI-D input connector (digital 
RGB) for PC 1
HD15: PC 2 HD15 input connector  
(analog RGB) for PC 2
TV channels TV
: COMPONENTY/P
B/PR Component Video 
input jacks for COMPONENT
 or  : VIDEO 1Composite/S video input jacks 
for VIDEO 1
 or  : VIDEO 2Composite/S video input jacks 
for VIDEO 2
CH
VOL
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If no picture appears on the screen
• Check that the power cord and the video signal cable are 
properly connected.
 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.
– Check that the input signal se tting is correct by pressing the 
 button (page 13).
 If “Cable Disconnected” appears on the screen: – Check that the video signal  cable is properly connected.
– Check that the input signal se tting is correct by pressing the 
 button (page 13).
 If “Out Of Range” appears on  the screen, reconnect the old 
display. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board within the 
following ranges.
For more information about on -screen messages, see “Trouble 
symptoms and remedies” on page 39.
No need for specific drivers
The display complies with the “ DDC” Plug & Play standard and 
automatically detects all the display’ s information. No specific driver 
needs to be installed on the computer.
The first time you turn on your comput er after connecting the display, the 
setup Wizard may appear on the screen . In this case, follow the on-screen 
instructions. The Plug & Play display is  automatically selected so that you 
can use this display. 
The vertical frequency is set to 60 Hz. 
Since flickers are unobtrusive on the display, you can use it as it is. You 
do not need to set the vertical fre quency to any particular high value.
Setup 6: Adjust the tilt
This display can be adjusted within the angles shown below.
Grasp the sides of the LCD panel, then adjust the 
screen angles.
To use the display comfortably
Adjust the viewing angle of your  display according to the height 
of your desk and chair so that li ght is not reflected from the screen 
to your eyes.
Notes
 When adjusting the screen tilt, proceed  slowly and carefully, being sure 
not to hit the displa y against the desk.
 When adjusting the screen tilt, make  sure not to knock or drop the 
display off the desk.
Setup 7: Insert batteries into the  remote control
Insert two size AAA batteri es (supplied) by matching 
the + and – marks on the batte ries to the diagram inside 
the remote control’s  battery compartment.
Notes
 Remove the batteries to avoid dama ge from possible battery leakage 
whenever you anticipate that the remo te control will not be used for an 
extended period.
 Handle the remote control with care.  Avoid dropping it, getting it wet, 
or placing it in direct sunlight, near  a heater or where the humidity is 
high.
Analog RGB Digital RGB
Horizontal 
frequency 28–86 kHz 28–68 kHz
Ve r t ic a l  
frequency 48–85 Hz (resolution 
<
 1,280  × 1,024)
48–75 Hz (resolution 
<  1,400  × 1,050)
48–60 Hz (resolution 
≤  1,680  × 1,050) 60 Hz
Resolution 1,680×1,050 or less 1,680 ×1,050 or less
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Watching the TV
 Setting the TV channels
To watch TV programs, you need to run “Auto Program” to set up 
your channels.
Perform the followi ng “Auto Program” procedure before you 
watch TV programs for the first time.
For details on the use of the  menu and buttons, see “Navigating 
the menu” on page 16.
Message of “Auto Program Not  Run” appears until you select 
“Auto Program.”
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Channel) and 
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Auto Program” 
and press the OK button.
The “Auto Program” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the  M/m buttons to select “OK” and press the 
OK button.
The display starts scanning  and preparing channels 
automatically.
Channel number and on-sc reen message appear.
5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen after  Auto Program is completed.
Note
This procedure may take some minut es. Do not press any buttons during 
the process. Otherwise, “Auto Program” will not be completed properly.
Changing the TV channel
Press the 0-9 buttons to  input a channel number.
The channel changes after 3 sec onds. Press the ENT (enter) button 
to select immediately.
Use the CH +/– buttons to scan through the channels.
Tips
 When you press and hold the CH + or  – button, the channel number will 
change rapidly.
 When you switch the TV channel wh ile listening or operate your PC, 
video or decoding device, switch the input to TV, then press CH +/– or 
0-9 buttons. If you press CH +/– or 0-9 buttons, the input cannot be 
automatically switched to TV.
Skipping unnecessary channels
You can skip unnecessary channe ls when selecting channels 
using the CH +/– button.
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the  M/m buttons to select   (Channel) and 
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the  M/m buttons to  select “Channel Skip/
Add” and press the OK button.
The “Channel Skip/Add” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the  M/m buttons to select the channel you 
want to skip and press the OK button.
Tip
To scroll through the lis t, press and hold the M/m buttons.
5Press the  M/m buttons to select “Skip” and press 
the OK button.
If you want to restore skippe d channel, select “Add.”
6 Press the MENU button to  exit the menu screen.
Choosing between cable and UHF/
VHF
To set the UHF/VHF channels, you need to set the “Cable” menu 
to “Off” by following the instructions below.
1 Press the MENU button.
2Press the M/m buttons to select    (Channel) and 
press the OK button.
The “Channel” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the  M/m buttons to select “Cable” and press 
the OK button.
The “Cable” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the  M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
 On: The cable TV channels can be set.
 Off: The UHF/VHF channels can be set.
Notes
 You cannot set and receive cable  TV channels and UHF/VHF channels 
at the same time.
 After switching between the cable and the UHF/VHF mode, be sure to  perform “Auto Program.”
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Using other features
You can also use the following TV features.
xWatching TV programs with closed captions
Set “Caption Vision” in the “Option” menu to “On.” For details, 
see “Setting “Caption Vision” (for TV/COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/
VIDEO 2 only)” on page 33.
xUsing the Parental Control feature
Select control options in the “Parent” menu. For details, see 
“Parent menu” on page 26.
Button operations (remote control)
Tip 
The   and   buttons are also available on the display.
Customizing Your Display
You can make numerous adjustments to your display using the 
on-screen menu.
Navigating the menu
xWhen you use the buttons on the display
1 Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the 
screen.
2 Select the menu.
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the 
OK button to move to the first menu item.
3 Select the item you want to adjust.
Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, 
then press the OK button.
If    is one of the menu items.
When you select   and press the OK button, the display returns to 
the previous menu.
Press To
MUTING Turn off the sound. Press it again or press VOL+ 
to restore sound (page 35).
DISPLAY Display the current channel number or the 
current input. Press it again to turn the display 
off.
JUMP Jump back and forth between two channels. The 
display alternates between the current channel 
and the last channel.
SLEEP Turn off the display automatically after a 
specified period of time (page 37).
Switch the Picture Mode (page 36).
Switch the “PIP” or “PAP” setting. Each time 
you press this button, the setting changes as 
follows.
PIP On t PA P  O n   t Offt PIP On... 
(page 31).
Switch the “Zoom” setting. Each time you press 
this button, the setting changes as follows. 
Normal t Full t Wide Zoom t Zoom t 
Normal...(page 23)
Before making adjustments
Connect the display and equipment, then turn them on. 
For the best results, wait for at least 30 minutes before making 
adjustments.
Picture
Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  Gamma4
    Picture Mode Reset
NR:
Dynamic Contrast:
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
DVI-D: PC 1
,
,
,
 
						

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4 Adjust the item.
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the 
OK button. 
When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the 
display returns to the previous menu.
5 Close the menu.
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If 
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after 
about 45 seconds.
xWhen you use the buttons on the remote 
control
1 Display the main menu.
Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the 
screen.
2 Select the menu.
Press the M/m buttons to display the desired menu. Press the 
OK button to move to the first menu item.3 Select the item you want to adjust.
Press the M/m buttons to select the item you want to adjust, 
then press the OK button.
If    is one of the menu items.
When you select   and press the OK button, the display returns to 
the previous menu.
4 Adjust the item.
Press the M/m buttons to make the adjustment, then press the 
OK button. 
When you press the OK button, the setting is stored, then the 
display returns to the previous menu.
5Close the menu.
Press the MENU button once to return to normal viewing. If 
no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after 
about 45 seconds.
xResetting the adjustments to the default 
settings
You can reset the adjustments using the “All Reset” menu. For 
more information about resetting the adjustments, see “Resetting 
to the default setting” on page 34.
,
Picture
Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  Gamma4
    Picture Mode Reset
NR:
Dynamic Contrast:
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
DVI-D: PC 1
MENU
,
OKOK,
OKOK,
OKOK,
MENU
 
						

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 Picture menu
You can adjust the following items using the “Picture” menu.
Mode
Backlight
Contrast (Picture)
Brightness
Color
Hue
Sharpness
Color Temp.
Gamma
Picture Mode Reset
NR
 Dynamic Contrast
Tip
The “Backlight,” “Contrast,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” “Sharpness,” 
“Color Temp.,” and “Gamma” menus can be set for each Picture mode. 
Also, Picture Mode can be set for each available input.
xSelecting the Picture Mode for PC 1/PC 2
You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Mode” and press 
the OK button.
The “Mode” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
The default setting is “Movie.”
Game:Bright picture.
Movie:Clear picture with strong contrast.
PC:Soft tone picture.
Auto:Automatically adjusts the screen brightness 
according to the brightness of the surroundings 
(automatic brightness adjustment function). For 
more information, see “Automatic brightness 
adjustment function (light sensor)” on page 36.
Note
When the Picture Mode is set to “Auto,” you cannot adjust the backlight.
xSelecting the Picture Mode for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2
You can select the appropriate screen brightness for your purpose.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Mode” and press 
the OK button.
The “Mode” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
The default setting is “Vivid.”
Vivid:Picture with enhanced contrast and sharpness.
Standard:Picture with contrast that suits the room light.
ECO:Picture with low brightness.
Auto:Automatically adjusts the screen brightness 
according to the brightness of the surroundings 
(automatic brightness adjustment function). For 
more information, see “Automatic brightness 
adjustment function (light sensor)” on page 36.
Note
When the Picture Mode is set to “Auto,” you cannot adjust the backlight.
Picture
Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  Gamma4
    Picture Mode Reset
NR:
Dynamic Contrast:
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
DVI-D: PC 1
Picture
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
DVI-D: PC 1
Mode: Game
    Backlight:  Movie
    Contrast:  PC
    Brightness:  Auto
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  Gamma4
    Picture Mode Reset
NR:
Dynamic Contrast:
Picture
 SetExitMENUSelectOK
 : TV
Mode: Vivid
    Backlight:  Standard
    Picture:  ECO
    Brightness:  Auto
    Color:  50
    Hue:  0
    Sharpness:  7
    Color  Temp.: 
    Gamma: 
    Picture Mode Reset
NR: Off
Dynamic Contrast:  Off
 
						

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xAdjusting “Backlight” 
If the screen is too bright, adjust the backlight to make the screen 
easier to see.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Backlight” and 
press the OK button.
The “Backlight” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the light level and 
press the OK button.
xAdjusting “Contrast” (“Picture”)
You can adjust the picture contrast. The “Contrast” menu is 
available only for the PC 1 or PC 2 input. When you select the 
COMPONENT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or TV input, the “Picture” 
menu is available instead.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Contrast” 
(“Picture”) and press the OK button.
The “Contrast” (“Picture”) menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the contrast and 
press the OK button.
xAdjusting “Brightness”
You can adjust the picture brightness (black level).
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Brightness” and 
press the OK button.
The “Brightness” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the brightness and 
press the OK button.
xAdjusting “Color” (for TV/COMPONENT/
VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can change the color intensity of the picture displayed.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color” and press 
the OK button.
The “Color” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to adjust the color intensity 
and press the OK button.
xAdjusting “Hue” (for TV/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 
only)
You can change the color tones of the picture displayed.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Hue” and press 
the OK button.
The “Hue” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to adjust the hue and press 
the OK button.
xAdjusting “Sharpness” (for TV/
COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only)
You can adjust the sharpness of the edges of images, etc.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Sharpness” and 
press the OK button.
The “Sharpness” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to adjust the sharpness and 
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xAdjusting “Color Temp.” (for PC 1/PC 2 
only)
You can select the picture’s color level for the white color field 
from the default color temperature settings.
Also, if necessary, you can fine tune the color temperature.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color Temp.” and 
press the OK button.
The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.
4Press the M/m buttons to select the desired color 
temperature and press the OK button.
White balance changes from bluish to reddish as the color 
temperature is adjusted from 9,300K to 6,500K.
When you select “sRGB,” the colors adjust to the sRGB 
profile. (The sRGB color setting is an industry-standard color 
space protocol designed for computer products.) If you select 
“sRGB,” the color settings of your computer must be set to the 
sRGB profile.
Notes
 If a connected computer or other equipment is not sRGB-compliant, 
color cannot be adjusted to the sRGB profile.
 You cannot select “sRGB” when the Picture Mode is set to “Auto.”
 If you select “sRGB,” you cannot adjust “Contrast” and “Brightness” 
in the “Picture” menu. Also, you cannot adjust “Gamma.”
Fine tuning the color temperature
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3Press the M/m buttons to select “Color Temp.” and 
press the OK button.
The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.4 Press the M/m buttons to select “Adjust” and press 
the OK button.
The fine tuning menu for color temperature appears on the 
screen.
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.
6 Press the M/m buttons to select  , then press the 
OK button.
The new color setting is stored in memory and automatically 
recalled whenever “User” is selected.
The “Color Temp.” menu appears on the screen.
xAdjusting “Gamma” (for PC 1/PC 2 only)
You can associate the picture’s color shade on the screen with the 
picture’s original color shade.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main menu appears on the screen.
2 Press the M/m buttons to select   (Picture) and 
press the OK button.
The “Picture” menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Gamma” and 
press the OK button.
The “Gamma” menu appears on the screen.
4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode 
and press the OK button.
Picture
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
DVI-D: PC 1
Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma:  6500K
    Picture Mode Reset  sRGB
NR: User
Dynamic Contrast:  Adjust
R  160
G   128
B   75
Picture
1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK
Mode: Movie
    Backlight:  100
    Contrast:  70
    Brightness:  50
    Color: 
    Hue: 
    Sharpness: 
    Color  Temp.: 9300K
    Gamma: Gamma1
    Picture Mode Reset  Gamma2
NR: Gamma3
Dynamic Contrast: Gamma4
DVI-D: PC 1