Sony CPD-E220E: Technical Features Troubleshooting

Technical Features Troubleshooting: Sony CPD-E220E

Technical Features

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

Preset and user modes

If thin lines appear on your screen

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically

matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the

(damper wires)

monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of

the screen.

(See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.)

The visible lines on your screen especially when the background

For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes,

screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron

the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures that a

monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the

clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor’s

damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. The aperture

frequency range (horizontal: 30 – 85 kHz, vertical: 48 – 120 Hz).

grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube

If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user

unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a

mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal

brighter, more detailed picture.

is received.

Note for Windows users

For Windows users, check your video board manual or the utility

program which comes with your graphic board and select the

highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor performance.

Power saving function

On-screen messages

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the

E

NERGY

S

TAR, and NUTEK. If no signal is received by the

following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem,

monitor from the connected computer, the monitor will

see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 13.

automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.

Power mode Power

!

(power) indicator

consumption

normal

115 W green

operation

active off*

3 W orange

power off 0 W off

The input signal condition

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

* When your computer enters the “active off” mode, the input signal is

indicates that the input signal is not supported by the

cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After 20 seconds,

monitor’s specifications.

the monitor enters the power saving mode.

NO INPUT SIGNAL

indicates that no signal is being input to the monitor.

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Damper wires

INFORMATION

OUT OF SCAN RANGE

Input signal condition

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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 (page 15) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom Check these items

No picture

If the

!

(power) indicator is not lit Check that the power cord is properly connected.

Check that the

!

(power) switch is in the “on” position.

If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message

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

appears on the screen, or if the

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their sockets (page 6).

(power) indicator is orange

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

The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard or

moving the mouse.

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

x

Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

message appears on the screen

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

!

Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 15).

(power) indicator is green or flashing

GB

orange

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,

Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other

oscillates, or is scrambled

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 (Appendix). 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 computers 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 CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).

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Symptom Check these items

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

Adjust the size (page 9) or centering (page 9). Note that some video modes do not fill the

properly

screen to the edges.

Edges of the image are curved

Adjust the geometry (page 10).

Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)

Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).

is visible

x

Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

Change your desktop pattern.

Color is not uniform

Degauss the monitor* (page 11). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field,

such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color

may lose uniformity.

White does not look white

Adjust the color temperature (page 10).

A hum is heard right after the

This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is

power is turned on

automatically degaussed for five seconds.

* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard, but this is not a

malfunction.

Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number,

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give

and date of manufacture

the following information.

Model name: CPD-E220E

1

Press the center of the control button.

Serial number

The main MENU appears on the screen.

Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

2

Move the control button

m

/

M

to highlight

LANGUAGE/INFORMATION and press the center

of the control button.

The LANGUAGE/INFORMATION menu appears on the

screen.

3

Move the control button

m

/

M

to select .

This monitor’s information menu appears on the screen.

Example

LANGUAGE / I NFOR

M

A

T

I

O

N

MODEL :CPD-E220E

SERIAL:12345678

MANUFACTURED:2000.52

SELECT EXI T

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