Sony Mfm Ht205 Operating Instructions
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31 US Option menu You can adjust the following items using the “Option” menu. PIP/PAP Caption Vision Input Sensing Language Menu Position Menu Lock Demo Mode All Reset xSetting “PIP” (Picture In Picture) or “PAP” (Picture And Picture) (for PC 1/PC 2 only) When the “PIP/PAP Setting” menu is set to “PIP On” or “PAP On,” pictures from two input sources are displayed on the screen at the same time. When “PIP On” is set, the main picture is displayed in full size, and the sub picture is displayed smaller in the corner of the screen. When “PAP On” is set, two same-size pictures are displayed in the center of the screen. The left screen shows the main picture, the right screen shows the sub picture. Also, you can choose either the sound from the main picture or the sub picture. Tip You can also switch the “PIP” or “PAP” setting by pressing the button repeatedly. To switch the PIP or PAP function on and off 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. 4 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP Setting” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP Setting” menu appears on the screen.5Press the M/m buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK button. PIP On:Pictures from two input sources are displayed on the screen. The main picture is displayed in full size, and the sub picture is displayed smaller in the corner of the screen. You can select the input for sub picture, the sub picture’s position, size, and audio input source. PAP On:Pictures from two input sources are displayed on the screen. Two same-size pictures are displayed in the center of the screen. The left screen shows the main picture, the right screen shows the sub picture. You can select the input for sub picture and audio input source. Off: The PIP or PAP function is turned off. To select the input for sub picture (PIP function: On/ PAP function: On) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. 4Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP Setting” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP Setting” menu appears on the screen. 5Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP On” or “PAP On” and press the OK button. 6Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP” menu appears on the screen. 7Press the M/m buttons to select the desired input source and press the OK button. TV:A TV program is displayed in the sub- picture area. COMPONENT:The picture sent from the video equipment connected to the display’s video input jacks for COMPONENT is displayed in the sub-picture area. VIDEO 1:The picture sent from the video equipment connected to the display’s video input jacks for VIDEO 1 is displayed in the sub-picture area. VIDEO 2:The picture sent from the video equipment connected to the display’s video input jacks for VIDEO 2 is displayed in the sub-picture area. Option PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language : English Menu Position Menu Lock : Off Demo Mode : Off All Reset 1680 × 1050/60 Hz SetExitMENUSelectOK DVI-D: PC 1 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP PIP/PAP Setting : PIP On PIP/PAP : PAP On PIP Size : Off PIP Position Audio Select : DVI-D: PC 1

32 Note The inputs for main/sub pictures must be selected as shown below. To change the sub picture’s size (PIP function: On) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. 4Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP Setting” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP Setting” menu appears on the screen. 5Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP On” and press the OK button. 6Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP Size” and press the OK button. The “PIP Size” menu appears on the screen. 7Press the M/m buttons to select the desired size and press the OK button. Large Middle Small To change the sub picture’s position (PIP function: On) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. 4Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP Setting” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP Setting” menu appears on the screen.5 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP On” and press the OK button. 6 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP Position” and press the OK button. The “PIP Position” menu appears on the screen. 7 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired position and press the OK button. You can choose one of 4 positions for the sub picture. To select the audio input source (PIP function: On/PAP function: On) 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP” and press the OK button. 4 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP/PAP Setting” and press the OK button. The “PIP/PAP Setting” menu appears on the screen. 5 Press the M/m buttons to select “PIP On” or “PAP On” and press the OK button. 6 Press the M/m buttons to select “Audio Select” and press the OK button. The “Audio Select” menu appears on the screen. 7 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired source and press the OK button. Main:The sound from the input source selected for the main picture will be used. Sub:The sound from the input source selected for the sub picture will be used. Tip If you select “Sub,” is displayed in the screen. Main Sub PC 1 PC 2TV COMPONENT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP PIP/PAP Setting : PIP On PIP/PAP : TV PIP Size : Large PIP Position Middle Audio Select : SmallDVI-D: PC 1 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP PIP/PAP Setting : PIP On PIP/PAP : TV PIP Size : Large PIP Position Audio Select : DVI-D: PC 1

33 US xSetting “Caption Vision” (for TV/VIDEO 1/ VIDEO 2 only) You can display Caption Vision if the broadcaster offers this service. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Caption Vision” and press the OK button. The “Caption Vision” menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired type of Caption Vision and press the OK button. Off: Caption Vision is turned off. CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: A printed version of the dialogue or sound effects of a program is displayed. (CC1 is suitable for most programs.) Text1, Text2, Text3, Text4 : Network/station information is presented using either half or the whole screen. xSetting “Input Sensing” (for PC 1/PC 2 only) You can set the display to automati cally detect an available input signal, and switches the input. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “Input Sensing” and press the OK button. The “Input Sensing” menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the M/m buttons to select ei ther “On” or “Off” and press the OK button. On: When a signal from the sele cted input source drops off or you have selected th e input that receives no signal, the display try to detect a signal from the other computer input and display it, if available. •Off: The display does not switch the input automatically. Press the button or input select buttons to change the input. x Setting “Language” 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “Language” and press the OK button. The “Language” menu appe ars on the screen. 4Press the M/m buttons to select a language and press the OK button. English Français: French Español: Spanish xSetting “Menu Position” You can change the menu position if it is blocking an image on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “Menu Position” and press the OK button. The “Menu Position” menu appears on the screen. 4 Press the M/m buttons to select the desired position and press the OK button. You can choose one of 9 posit ions where the menu will appear. Option : TVSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Off Input Sensing : CC1 Language : CC2 Menu Position CC3 Menu Lock : CC4 Demo Mode : Text 1 All Reset Text 2 Text 3 Text 4 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK DVI-D: PC 1 PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language : Off Menu Position Menu Lock : Off Demo Mode : Off All Reset Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language English Menu Position Français Menu Lock : Español Demo Mode : Off All Reset DVI-D: PC 1 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language : English Menu Position Menu Lock : Demo Mode : All Reset DVI-D: PC 1

34 xSetting “Menu Lock” You can lock in the menu adjust ments to prevent accidental adjustments or resetting. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “Menu Lock” and press the OK button. The “Menu Lock” menu appears on the screen. 4Press the M/m buttons to select eith er “On” or “Off” and press the OK button. On: If “On” has been selected, when you attempt to operate the MENU butt on, the “Option” menu appears on the screen; when you attempt to operate the button, the icon appears. Off: The lock on the menu adjustments is released. To release the lock of the menu adjustments 1 Press the MENU button. The “Option” menu appears. 2 Press the OK button. The “Menu Lock” menu appears. 3Press the M/m buttons to select “Off” and press the OK button. The lock on the menu adjustments is released. x Setting “Demo Mode” You can set the “Demo Mode ” function to on or off. If you set the “Demo Mode” menu to “On,” the demonstration image appears on the screen. To cancel the “Demo Mode” function, set the “Demo Mode” menu to “Off”. Note While the “Demo Mod e” is on, only the 1 (power) switch and MENU button will operate. x Resetting to the default setting This function resets the adjustments for all inputs to the default setting. Use this function with care. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Press the M/m buttons to select (Option) and press the OK button. The “Option” menu appears on the screen. 3 Press the M/m buttons to select “All Reset” and press the OK button. The “All Reset” menu appears on the screen. 4 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 settings. Note that the “Language” setting and the settings in Parent menu are not reset by this method. Cancel: To cancel resetting and return to the menu screen. Note If you select OK in step 4, the adjustments made using the “Channel” menu are also set to the default. Th erefore, after selecting OK, you need to run “Auto Program” to watch TV programs (page 15). Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language : English Menu Position Menu Lock On Demo Mode : Off All Reset DVI-D: PC 1 Option 1680 × 1050/60 HzSetExitMENUSelectOK DVI-D: PC 1 PIP/PAP Caption Vision : Input Sensing : On Language : English Menu Position Menu Lock : Off Demo Mode : Off All Reset OK Cancel

35 US Technical Features Controlling the volume Using the display’s speakers or headphones, you can listen to sound from your computer or other equipment connected to the display’s audio input jacks. You can control the volume by inputting either PC 1/PC 2 or TV/ COMPONENT/VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2. You can control the volume by using the “Volume” adjustment bar. 1 Press the VOL+/– buttons when there is no menu displayed on the screen. 2 Press the VOL+/– buttons to set the desired volume level. The bar automatically disappears after about 5 seconds. Notes You cannot adjust the volume using the M/m buttons on the display when the main menu is displayed on the screen. Use the VOL +/– buttons on the remote control instead. You cannot adjust the volume using the M/m buttons on the remote control. When your display is in power saving mode, no sound comes from the speakers or the headphones. Power saving function If the display is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Standard) for Analog input/DMPM (DVI Digital Monitor Power management) for Digital input compliant, the display will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below. * 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 display enters the power saving mode. ** “Deep sleep” is a power saving mode defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Tip When the display is in the standby mode or the Sleep timer is activated, the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. Volume 30, Power mode Power consumption1 (power) indicator normal operation99 W (max.) green active off* (deep sleep)**2 W (max.) orange

36 Setting the Picture Mode You can select the Picture Mode using the button or “Mode” in the “Picture” menu. When you select “Auto,” the disp lay automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings (Automatic brightness adjust ment function). For more information, see “Automatic br ightness adjustment function (light sensor)”. For details on using the “Mode” menu, see page 18. For details on using th e button, see below. Press the button repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the Picture Mode changes as follows. Each indication appears on the screen and Picture Mode is changed. The menu automatically disappears after about 10 seconds. Automatic brightness adjustment function (light sensor) This display is provided with a feature to automatically adjust the screen brightness according to the brightness of the surroundings. The brightness of the screen is set to the most appropriate level by setting the Picture Mode to “Auto” with the button or “Mode” in the “Picture” menu. (When you select the input from PC 1 or PC 2, “Movie” is selected as the default. When you select the input from COMPONENT, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or TV, “Vivid” is selected as the default.) Also, when you set the Picture Mode to “Auto” with the button, the adjustment bar is di splayed. You can adjust the bar with the M/m buttons. Screen brightne ss changes according to the level you set. Automatic picture quality adjustment function (for PC 2 only) When the display 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. The factory preset mode When the display receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the display’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. If the input signal matc hes the factory preset mode, the picture appears on the screen automatically with the appropriate default adjustments. If input signals do not match one of the factory preset modes When the display receives an input signal that does not match one of the factory preset modes, the automatic picture quality adjustment function of this display is activated to ensure that a clear picture always appears on the screen (within the following display frequency ranges): Horizontal frequency: 28–86 kHz Vertical 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) Consequently, the first time the di splay receives input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the display 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 display will functi on in the same way as when the display receives the signals that match one of the factory preset modes. If you adjust the phase, pi tch, and picture position manually For some input signals, the automa tic picture quality adjustment function of this disp lay may not completely adjust the picture position, phase, and pitch. In this case, you can set these adjustments manually (page 24) . If you set these adjustments manually, they are stored in memory as user modes and automatically recalled whenever the display receives the same input signals. Standard ECO TV/COMPONENT/ VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 Auto Movie PC PC 1/PC 2 Auto 100 100 Vivid Game

37 US Turning off the display automatically (for TV/COMPONENT/ VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 only) You can set the display to turn off automatically after a predetermined period of time (15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes). Press the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly. Each time you press the SLEEP button, the period of time changes as follows: To cancel the Sleep timer Press the SLEEP button repe atedly until “Off” appears. Tips If you turn the display off, and then turn it on again, the Sleep timer is set to off. While the Sleep timer is activated, the 1 (power) indicator lights up in red. If you press the SLEEP button, wh ile Sleep timer is activated, the remaining time in the timer is displayed. If the input from PC 1 or PC 2 is se lected while Sleep timer is activated, Sleep timer is canceled. Troubleshooting Before contacting tec hnical support, refer to this section. On-screen messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on th e screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 39. If “Out Of Range” appears on the screen This indicates that the inpu t signal is not supported by the display’s specifications. Check the following items. For more information about on-s creen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 39. If “xxx.x kHz / xxx Hz” is displayed This indicates that either the horizontal or vertical frequency is not supported by the display’s specifications. The figures indicate the horizont al and vertical frequencies of the current input signal. If “Resolution i1680 × 1050” is displayed This indicates that the resolution is not supported by the display’s specifications. If “No Input Signal” appears on the screen This indicates that no signal is being input via the currently selected connector. Off 15 min 30 min 45 min 60 min 90 min SLEEP Ou t O f Ra n g e XXH zDV I - D 1 C P : InformationXXX . X k H z / X Ou t O f Ra n g e 680X1050DV I - D 1 C P : InformationReso l u t i on>1 No I npu t S i gna l Go T o Powe r Sa v e DV I - D 1 C P : Information

38 If “Cable Disconnected” appears on the screen This indicates that the video signal cable has been disconnected from the currently selected connector. After 45 seconds, the Power Save Mode activates. If “Power will be turned off by off timer soon” appears on the screen This indicates that the power provided to the display will be turned off by off timer in 1 minute. If “Feature Not Available” appears on the screen This indicates that the functio n which you have attempted to operate is not available. Cab l e D i s connec t ed DV I - D 1 C P : Information

39 US 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 instruc tion manual. For PC 1/PC 2 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. If “Cable Disconne cted” appears on the screen, Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 9). Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in. Check that the input select setting is correct (page 13). A non-supplied video signal cable is c onnected. If you connect a non-supplied video signal cable, “Cable Disconnected” may appear on the sc reen. This is not a malfunction. If “No Input Signal” appears on the screen, or the 1 (power) indicator is orange, Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 9). Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in. Check that the input select setting is correct (page 13). x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display 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. Change your graphic board to th e latest driver. Or match the version of your graphic board to the current OS. When using a laptop computer, set the output of your computer to video out (for details on video out setting, contact your comp uter manufacturer). Check that the computer’s power is on. Restart the computer. If “Out Of Range” appears on the screen (page 37), x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display Check that the video frequency range is wi thin that specified for the display. If you replaced an old display with this display, reconnect the old display and adjust the computer’s graphics board within the following ranges: Horizontal frequency: 28–86 kHz (A nalog RGB), 28–68 kHz (Digital RGB) Vertical 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) (Analog RGB), 60 Hz (Digital RGB) Resolution: 1,680 ×1,050 or less Start your OS in Safe mode and restart the computer after setting the resolution. The setting of safe mode vari es depending on your OS. For mo re details, contact your computer manufacturer. If using Windows, If you replaced an old display with this display, reconnect the old display and do the following. Select “S ONY” from the “Manufacturers” lis t and select “MFM-HT205” from the “Models” list on the Windows device se lection screen. If “MFM-HT205” 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 be fore connecting the video signal cable.

40 Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled. Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). xProblem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display Check your graphics board manual for the proper display setting. Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19 Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this display. Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the display to sync with correctly. This display does not process interlace signals. Set for progressive signals. Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture (60 Hz is recommended). Picture is fuzzy. Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 19). Adjusting the sharpness (page 19). Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). xProblem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 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 (PC 2 only). Adjust the pitch and phase (page 24). Adjust the picture position (page 25). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges. Picture becomes vertically stretched, or picture size looks strange.xProblem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 on your computer. Picture is too small.xProblem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the display Set the resolution to 1,680 × 1,050 on your computer. Picture is dark. Adjust the backlight (page 19). Adjust the brightness (page 19). Adjust the gamma on the “Gamma” menu (page 20). It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the display. When the Picture Mode is set to “Auto,” the display brightness may become darker in low ambient light (pages 18, 36). Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible. Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). Color is not uniform. Adjust the pitch and phase (PC 2 only) (page 24). White does not look white. Adjust the color temperature (page 20). Display buttons do not operate ( appears on the screen). If “Menu Lock” is set to “On,” set it to “Off” (page 34). Resolution displayed on the menu screen is incorrect. Depending on the graphics board setting, the resolution displayed on the menu screen may not coincide with the one set on the computer. Symptom Check these items