Sony CPD-E210 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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CPD-E210
4-077-098-11 (1)
Trouble symptoms and remedies
If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual.
Use the self-diagnosis function (back cover) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
Symptom Check these items
No picture
If the
1
(power) indicator is not lit Check that the power cord is properly connected.
Check that the
1
(power) switch is in the “on” position.
If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message
appears on the screen, or if the
1
(power) indicator is either orange or
alternating between green and
orange
Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets (page 6).
Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
If the MONITOR IS IN POWER
SAVE MODE message appeared on
the screen, or if the
1
(power)
indicator is either orange or
alternating between green and
orange
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE
message appears on the screen
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
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
frequency range to the following.
Horizontal: 30 – 85 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 120 Hz
If no message is displayed and the
1
(power) indicator is green or flashing
orange
Use the Self-diagnosis function (back cover).
If using a Macintosh system Check that the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) and the video signal cable are properly
connected (page 6).
Picture flickers, bounces,
oscillates, or is scrambled
Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other
monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or televisions.
Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.
Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
Try turning the monitor 90
°
to the left or right.
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 16" Color, etc.) and the frequency of
the input signal are supported by this monitor (back cover). Even if the frequency is within
the proper range, some video boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the
monitor to sync correctly.
Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
Picture is fuzzy
Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 9).
Degauss the monitor* (page 11).
Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).
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
Adjust the size (page 9) or centering (page 9). Note that some video modes do not fill the
screen to the edges.
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