Sony CPD-G400P: instruction
Class: Computer equipment, hardware, accessories
Type: Monitor
Manual for Sony CPD-G400P
4-078-485-11 (1)
Trinitron Color
Computer Display
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
ES
Manual de instrucciones
IT
Istruzioni per l’uso
RU
Инструкция по эксплуатации
SE
Bruksanvisning
NL
Gebruiksaanwijzing
CPD-G400P
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside the
unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
This device belongs to category B devices as described in EN
55022, unless it is specifically stated that it is a category A
device on the specification label. The following applies to
devices in category A of EN 55022 (radius of protection up to
30 meters). The user of the device is obliged to take all steps
necessary to remove sources of interference to
telecommunication or other devices.
INFORMATION
This product complies with Swedish National Council for Metrology
(MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for very low
frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).
INFORMATION
Ce produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Council
for Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne les
fréquences très basses (VLF) et extrêmement basses (ELF).
INFORMACIÓN
Este producto cumple las normas del Consejo Nacional Sueco para
Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II) para
frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente bajas (ELF).
As an
E
NERGY
S
TAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
E
NERGY
S
TAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This monitor complies with the
TCO’99 guidelines.
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Table of Contents
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Step 1:
Connect your monitor to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 2:
Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 3:
Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Navigating the menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the brightness and contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Automatically sizing and centering the picture (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the convergence (CONV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional settings (OPTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Helpful hints and information (HELP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Resetting the adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• Trinitron
is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
Preset and user modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Macintosh is a trademark licensed to
Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
U.S.A. and other countries.
• Windows
and MS-DOS are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
the United States and other countries.
• IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires). . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
trademarks of IBM Corporation of the
On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
U.S.A.
• VESA and DDC
are trademarks of the
Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Video Electronics Standard
Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Association.
•
E
NERGY
S
TAR is a U.S. registered
mark.
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
• All other product names mentioned
herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
companies.
• Furthermore, “
” and “
” are not
Preset mode timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
mentioned in each case in this manual.
TCO’99 Eco-document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
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Use of the tilt-swivel
Precautions
This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To
find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of
Warning on power connections
the monitor’s screen with the centering dots on the stand.
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at
For the customers in the UK
the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK
power cable.
Example of plug types
for 220 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only
• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
screen’s surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized
(degaussed) for about 5 seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
outlet.
Installation
Do not install the monitor in the following places:
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight
• in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface
Maintenance
• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning
liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static
solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s
coating.
• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
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90°
15°
90°
5°
Centering dots
Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
RearFront
MENU
RESET
INPUT 21
(
HD15
)
(
HD15
)
1
2
AC IN
MENU
RESET
INPUT 1 2
1 RESET button (page 15)
Pin No. Signal
This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings.
1Red
2 INPUT (input) switch (page 8)
2 Green
This switch selects the INPUT 1 (video input 1 connector:
(Sync on Green)
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y1) or INPUT 2 (video input 2 connector: y 2).
3Blue
3 Control button (page 10)
4 ID (Ground)
The control button is used to display the menu and make
5 DDC Ground*
adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast
6 Red Ground
adjustments.
7 Green Ground
4 1 (power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 16, 19)
8 Blue Ground
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and either
9—
flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the
10 Ground
monitor is in power saving mode.
11 ID (Ground)
5 AC IN connector (page 7)
12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)*
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
13 H. Sync
14 V. Sync
6 Video input 1 connector (HD15) (y1) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
15 Data Clock (SCL)*
positive) and sync signals.
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
1 2 3 4
5
7 Video input 2 connector (HD15) (y2) (page 6)
876
9
10
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
11 12 13 14 15
positive) and sync signals.
See the above table for the pin assignment.
5
5 4 3 2
1
678910
1112131415
x
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories
are included in your carton:
•Power cord
• Exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter
• Warranty card
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface
• This instruction manual
Step 1:Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
Notes
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
bend the pins.
• When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the
HD15 connector. Do not force the connector in the wrong way or the
pins might bend.
x
Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
(
HD15
)
(
HD15
)
1
2
* Connect the supplied adapter to the computer before connecting the
AC IN
cable. This adapter is compatible only with Power Mac G3/G4
computers that have 3 rows of pins. If you connect to the other version
of Macintosh series computer that has 2 rows of pins, you will need a
different adapter (not supplied).
x
Connecting to a second computer
to video output
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
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(
HD15
)
(
HD15
)
1
2
AC IN
Use the supplied exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter.
exclusive Power Mac G3/G4
adapter (supplied)*
to video output
Power Mac G3/G4
(
HD15
)
(
HD15
)
1
2
AC IN
to video input 2
connector (
y
2)
Refer to the preceding examples
to connect your computer.
HD15 video signal
cable (not supplied)
Step 2:Connect the power cord
Step 3:Turn on the monitor and
computer
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
(
HD15
)
(
HD15
)
1
2
AC IN
The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
If no picture appears on your screen
• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
to AC IN
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that the
to a power outlet
video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly
seated in their sockets.
• If MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE appeared on the
power cord (supplied)
screen, try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the
mouse.
• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT
OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 107 kHz, and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.
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For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 17.
Setup on various OS (Operating System)
This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first
time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next”
several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug
& Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 does not use the display driver. Refer
to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting
the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.
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Selecting the on-screen menu
Selecting the input signal
language (LANG)
You can connect two computers to this monitor using the video
input 1 (y1) and video input 2 (y2) connectors. To select one
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish,
of the two computers, use the INPUT switch.
Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are
available. The default setting is English.
Move the INPUT switch.
The selected connector appears on the screen for 3 seconds.
1
Press the center of the control button.
See page 10 for more information on using the control button.
MENU
OK
MENU
MENU
COLOR
CENTER
CONV
GEOM
EXIT
HELP
“INPUT 1” (video input 1 connector: y1) or “INPUT 2” (video
input 2 connector: y2) appears on the screen.
LANG
SIZE
OPTION
Note
If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO INPUT SIGNAL
2
Move the control button to highlight LANG and
appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power
press the center of the control button again.
saving mode. If this happens, switch to the other connector.
MENU
LANGUAGE
ENGL I SH
FRANÇA IS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
3
Move the control button
m
/
M
to select a language.
• ENGLISH
• FRANÇAIS: French
• DEUTSCH: German
• ESPAÑOL: Spanish
• ITALIANO: Italian
• NEDERLANDS: Dutch
• SVENSKA: Swedish
• : Russian
• : Japanese
To close the menu
Press the center of the control button once to return to the main MENU,
and twice to return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu
closes automatically after about 30 seconds.
To reset to English
Press the RESET button while the LANGUAGE menu is displayed on the
screen.
8
INPUT 1 2
6 CONV (page 13)
CONVERGENCE
Customizing Your Monitor
Selects the CONV menu to adjust
the picture’s horizontal and vertical
You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the
convergence.
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on-screen menu.
7 LANG (page 8)
LANGUAGE
Navigating the menu
Selects LANG to choose the on-
ENGL ISH
FRANÇA I S
Press the center of the control button to display the main MENU
screen menu’s language.
DEUTSCH
on your screen. See page 10 for more information on using the
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
control button.
NEDERLANDS
SVENSKA
MENU
OK
MENU
8 OPTION (page 13)
OPT I ON
MENU
Selects OPTION to adjust the
COLOR
CENTER
CONV
monitor’s options. The options
DEGAUSS
include:
ON
GEOM
EXIT
HELP
• degaussing the screen
• adjusting the moire cancellation
LANG
SIZE
OPTION
level
• changing the on-screen menu
position
• locking the controls
• image restoration
Use the control button to select one of the following menus.
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9 EXIT
1 CENTER (page 11)
SI ZE/CENTER
Select EXIT to close the menu.
Selects the CENTER menu to adjust
AUTO
the picture’s centering, size or
zoom.
ON
x
Displaying the current input signal
The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal
are displayed in the main MENU. If the signal matches one of this
2 SIZE (page 11)
monitor’s factory preset modes, the resolution is also displayed.
SI ZE/CENTER
Selects the SIZE menu to adjust the
AUTO
picture’s size, centering or zoom.
ON
3 GEOM (page 12)
GEOMETRY
Selects the GEOM menu to adjust
the picture’s rotation and shape.
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4 HELP (page 14)
HELP
Selects the HELP menu to
RETURN TO MA IN MENU
RECOMMENDED RESOLUT ION
display helpful hints and
FLICKER
information about this
TH I N HOR I ZONTAL L I NE
DISTORTED SHAPE
monitor.
OUT OF FOCUS
DI SCOLORAT ION
5 COLOR (page 12)
COLOR
Selects the COLOR menu to adjust
9300K
5000K
the picture’s color temperature. You
sRGB
can use this to match the monitor’s
colors to a printed picture’s colors.
9
MENU
OK
MENU
COLOR
CENTER
CONV
GEOM
EXIT
HELP
LANG
SIZE
OPTION
68.7kHz/ 85Hz
1024
768
the horizontal
the resolutio
n
and vertical
of the current
frequencies of
inpu
t signal
the current
input signal
(continued)
x Using the control button
Adjusting the brightness and
1
Display the main MENU.
contrast
Press the center of the control button to display the main
MENU on your screen.
Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu.
MENU
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1
Move the control button in any direction.
The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the
screen.
2
Select the menu you want to adjust.
Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button
towards the rear to go up (M), towards the front to go down
(m), and left (<) or right (,) to move sideways.
2
Move the control button
m
/
M
to adjust the
FRONT
brightness ( ), and
<
/
,
to adjust the contrast
MENU MENU
(
6
).
The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
If you set sRGB to
“
ON
” on the color setting, the brightness
()
and contrast (6) are automatically set to
“
31
” and “
85
”
respectively.
For more information about sRGB, see
“
Adjusting the color
REAR
of the picture (COLOR)
”
on
page 12.
3
Adjust the menu.
Move the control button left (<) or right (,) to make the
adjustment.
MENU
4
Close the menu.
Press the center of the control button once to return to the
main MENU, and twice to return to normal viewing. If no
buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about
30 seconds.
MENU
x Resetting the adjustments
Press the RESET button. See page 15 for more information on
resetting the adjustments.
RESET
10
BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST
31 85
Automatically sizing and centering
Adjusting the size of the picture
the picture (AUTO)
(SIZE)
You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by using the
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
(AUTO) item in the SIZE/CENTER menu.
1
Press the center of the control button.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight SIZE and
2
Move the control button to highlight SIZE or
press the center of the control button again.
CENTER and press the center of the control
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
button again.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button m/M to select for
horizontal adjustment, or for vertical
3
First move the control button m/M to select
adjustment. Then move the control button </, to
(AUTO). Then move the control button ,.
adjust the size.
The picture automatically fills the screen.
Enlarging or reducing the picture
(ZOOM)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1
Press the center of the control button.
Notes
The main MENU appears on the screen.
• This function is intended for use with a computer running Windows or
similar graphic user interface software that provides a full-screen
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2
Move the control button to highlight SIZE or
picture. It may not work properly if the background color is dark or if
CENTER and press the center of the control
the input picture does not fill the screen to the edges (such as an MS-
button again.
DOS prompt).
• The displayed image moves for a few seconds while this function is
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
performed. This is not a malfunction.
3
Move the control button m/M to select (zoom),
and move </, to enlarge or reduce the picture.
Adjusting the centering of the
Notes
picture (CENTER)
• Adjustment stops when either the horizontal or vertical size reaches its
maximum or minimum value.
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
• The horizontal adjustment value is not displayed in the menu.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight CENTER
and press the center of the control button again.
The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button m/M to select for
horizontal adjustment, or for vertical
adjustment. Then move the control button </, to
adjust the centering.
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Adjusting the shape of the picture
Adjusting the color of the picture
(GEOM)
(COLOR)
The GEOM settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of
The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color
the picture.
temperature by changing the color level of the white color field.
The (rotation) setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the
All other settings are stored in memory for the current input
temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the
signal.
monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors.
This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
1
Press the center of the control button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight GEOM and
press the center of the control button again.
2
Move the control button to highlight COLOR and
The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
press the center of the control button again.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3
First move the control button
m
/
M
to select the
desired adjustment item. Then move the control
3
Move the control button
m
/
M
to select a color
button
<
/
,
to make the adjustment.
temperature.
The preset color temperatures are 5000K and 9300K. Since
the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change from a
Select To
bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is lowered to
rotate the picture
5000K.
expand or contract the picture sides
4
If necessary, fine tune the color temperature.
shift the picture sides to the left or right
You can select your own color temperature between 9300K
and 5000K.
adjust the picture width at the top of the screen
First move the control button m/M to select . Then move
shift the picture to the left or right at the top of the
the control button </, to adjust the color temperature.
screen
sRGB Mode
The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space
protocol designed to correlate the displayed and printed colors of
sRGB compliant computer products. To adjust the colors to the
sRGB profile, simply set the sRGB
“
ON
”
in the COLOR menu.
However, in order to display the sRGB colors correctly (γ=2.2,
6500K), you must set your computer to the sRGB profile.
When you set sRGB to
“
ON
” the brightness
( ) and contrast (6)
are automatically set to
“
31
” and “
85
” respectively. If you change the
brightness
( ) and contrast (6), sRGB setting is changed to
“
OFF
”.
For information on how to change the brightness ( ) and
contrast (6), see page 10.
Note
Your computer and other connected products (such as a printer), must be
sRGB compliant.
12
COLOR
9300K
5000K
sRGB
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COLOR
9300K
5000K
+OFF ON
sRGB
Adjusting the convergence (CONV)
Additional settings (OPTION)
The CONV settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture
You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, adjust the
by controlling the convergence. The convergence refers to the
moire cancellation level, change the menu position, and lock the
alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals.
controls.
If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the
convergence.
1
Press the center of the control button.
These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
1
Press the center of the control button.
2
Move the control button to highlight OPTION and
The main MENU appears on the screen.
press the center of the control button again.
The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
2
Move the control button to highlight CONV and
press the center of the control button again.
3
Move the control button m/M to select the desired
The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
adjustment item.
Adjust the selected item according to the following
3
First move the control button m/M to select for
instructions.
horizontal adjustment, or for vertical
adjustment. Then move the control button </, to
Degaussing the screen
adjust the convergence.
The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the
power is turned on.
To manually degauss the monitor, first move the
control button m/M to select (DEGAUSS). Then move
the control button ,.
The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds. If a second degauss
cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the
best result.
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Adjusting the moire*
If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, adjust the
moire cancellation level.
To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first move
the control button m/M to select (MOIRE ADJUST).
Then move the control button </, until the moire
effect is at a minimum.
* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines
on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern
of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the
monitor.
Example of moire
Changing the menu’s position
Change the menu’s position if it is blocking an image on the
screen.
To change the menu’s on-screen position, first move
the control button m/M to select (OSD H POSITION)
for horizontal adjustment, or (OSD V POSITION) for
vertical adjustment. Then move the control button
</, to shift the on-screen menu.
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Locking the controls
Helpful hints and information
To protect adjustment data by locking the controls, first
move the control button
m
/
M
to select (CONTROL
(HELP)
LOCK). Then move the control button
,
, to select ON.
Only the 1 (power) switch, EXIT, and (CONTROL LOCK)
The HELP menu contains helpful hints and information about this
of the OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are selected,
monitor. If your monitor is displaying symptoms that match those
the mark appears on the screen.
listed in the HELP menu, follow the on-screen instructions to
resolve the problem. If the symptoms do not match those listed in
To cancel the control lock
the HELP menu or if the problem persists, see “Trouble
Repeat the procedure above and set (CONTROL LOCK) to OFF.
symptoms and remedies” on page 17.
Restoring the color
1
Press the center of the control button.
The colors of most display monitors tend to gradually lose brilliance
The main MENU appears on the screen.
over several years of service. The IMAGE RESTORATION feature
allows you to restore the color to the original factory quality levels.
2
Move the control button to highlight HELP and
The explanation below explains how to restore the monitor’s color.
press the center of the control button again.
To restore the color, first move the control button
m
/
M
The following HELP menu appears on the screen.
to select (IMAGE RESTORATION). Then move the
control button
,
.
The picture disappears while the color is being restored (about 2
seconds). After the color is restored, the picture reappears on the
screen again.
Notes
• Before using this feature, the monitor must be in normal operation
mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. If the monitor
3
Move the control button
m
/
M
to select a HELP menu
goes into power saving mode, you must return the monitor to normal
item and press the center of the control button
operation mode and wait for 30 minutes for the monitor to be ready.
again.
You may need to adjust your computer’s power saving settings to keep
Instructions or information to resolve the problem appears on
the monitor in normal operation mode for the full 30 minutes. If the
the screen. An explanation of each menu item is given below.
monitor is not ready, the following message will appear.
OPT I ON
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION
If the picture does not fill the screen to the edges or if the picture
AVAI LABLE
AFTER
appears too large for the screen, adjust the resolution to the figures
WARM– UP
shown in the menu using your computer. If the input signal
matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the resolution
IMAGE
RESTORATION
and refresh rate of the current input signal are displayed.
• The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due
to the natural aging of the picture tube.
FLICKER
If the picture is flickering, adjust the refresh rate to figures shown
in the menu. If the input signal matches one of this monitor’s
factory preset modes, the refresh rate of the current input signal is
displayed.
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HELP
RETURN TO MA IN MENU
RECOMMENDED RESOLUT ION
FLICKER
TH I N HOR I ZONTAL L I NE
DISTORTED SHAPE
OUT OF FOCUS
DI SCOLORAT ION
RECOMMENDED RESOLUT ION
SET RESOLUT ION TO
1280X1024 AT 85Hz USING PC.
CURRENT SETT I NG I S
1280X1024 AT 75Hz.
FLICKER
SET REFRESH RATE TO
75Hz OR 85Hz USING PC.
CURRENT SETT I NG I S 60Hz .
THIN HORIZONTAL LINE
Resetting the adjustments
The lines that appear on your screen are damper wires. See
page 16 for more information about the damper wires.
This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the
RESET button to reset the adjustments.
DISTORTED SHAPE
If the shape of the picture on the screen seems distorted, try
adjusting the picture’s geometry. Move the control button , to
jump directly to the GEOMETRY menu.
OUT OF FOCUS
The picture may seem to be out of focus when the red and blue
color signals are not aligned properly, causing red or blue
Resetting a single adjustment item
shadows to appear around letters and lines. Try adjusting the
Use the control button to select the adjustment item you want to
picture’s convergence to make the shadows disappear. Move the
reset, and press the RESET button.
control button , to jump directly to the CONVERGENCE
menu. When the CONVERGNECE menu is displayed, the
contrast, brightness and moire adjustment settings are
Resetting all of the adjustment data for the
automatically reset for all input signals.
current input signal
DISCOLORATION
Press the RESET button when no menu is displayed on the screen.
Note that the following items are not reset by this method:
If the picture’s color appears abnormal in certain areas of the
• on-screen menu language (page 8)
screen, first check for any loose signal cables. After you have
• on-screen menu position (page 13)
checked the cables, try degaussing (demagnetizing) the screen
• control lock (page 14)
manually. Move the control button , to jump directly to the
OPTION menu, then select (DEGAUSS).
Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input
signals
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Press and hold the RESET button for more than two seconds.
Note
The RESET button does not function when (CONTROL LOCK) is
set to ON.
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RESET
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 – 107 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 graphic board manual or the
utility program which comes with your graphic board and select
the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor
performance.
On-screen messages
Power saving function
If no picture appears on the screen, one of the following messages
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,
appears on the screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble
E
NERGY
S
TAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a
symptoms and remedies” on page 17.
computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power
Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically
reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below
.
Power mode Power consumption 1 (power)
indicator
normal
≤ 140 W green
operation
1 The input signal condition
1 standby ≤ 15 W green and orange
OUT OF SCAN RANGE
alternate
indicates that the input signal is not supported by the
2 suspend
≤ 15 W green and orange
monitor’s specifications.
(sleep)*
alternate
NO INPUT SIGNAL
3 active off**
≤ 3 W orange
indicates that no signal is input.
(deep sleep)*
MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE
indicates that the computer is in power saving mode. This
power off 0 W off
message is displayed only when your computer is in a power
saving mode and you press any one of the buttons on the
* “Sleep” and “deep sleep” are power saving modes defined by the
monitor.
Environmental Protection Agency.
** When your computer is in a power saving mode, MONITOR IS IN
2 The selected connector
POWER SAVE MODE appears on the screen if you press any button
This message shows the currently selected connector
on the monitor. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power
saving mode again.
(INPUT 1 or INPUT 2).
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Damper wires
INFORMATION
OUT OF SCAN RANGE
INPUT 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 (page 19) 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
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
appears on the screen, or if the 1
their sockets (page 6).
(power) indicator is either orange or
• Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct (page 8).
alternating between green and
• Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
orange
xProblems 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
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
SAVE MODE message appeared on
• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving
the screen, or if the 1 (power)
the mouse.
indicator is either orange or
• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”
alternating between green and
• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
orange
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE
xProblems 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
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frequency range to the following.
Horizontal: 30 – 107 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 120 Hz
If no message is displayed and the 1
• Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 19).
(power) indicator is green or flashing
orange
If using a Macintosh system • When connecting to a Power Mac G3/G4 that has 3 rows of pins, check that the supplied
exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected
(page 6).
• If you connect to the other version of Macintosh series computer that has 2 rows of pins,
you will need a different adapter (not supplied).
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.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Check your graphic 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 graphic 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 10).
• Degauss the monitor* (page 13).
• Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 13).
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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
• Perform the (AUTO) function (page 11).
properly
• Adjust the size (page 11) or centering (page 11). Note that some video modes do not fill
the screen to the edges.
Edges of the image are curved
• Adjust the geometry (page 12).
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)
• Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 13).
is visible
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Change your desktop pattern.
Color is not uniform
• Degauss the monitor* (page 13). 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 12).
Letters and lines show red or blue
• Adjust the convergence (page 13).
shadows at the edges
Monitor buttons do not operate
• If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 14).
( appears on the screen)
IMAGE RESTORATION function
• Before using this function, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power
does not operate
indicator on) for at least 30 minutes, see “Restoring the color” on page 14.
OPT I ON
• Adjust the computer’s power saving settings to keep the monitor in normal operation
mode for more than 30 minutes.
AVAI LABLE
• The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging
AFTER
WARM– UP
of the picture tube.
IMAGE
RESTORATION
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-G400P
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the
• Serial number
center of the control button for more than five seconds to display
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
this monitor’s information box.
MENU
Example
INFORMATION
MODEL :CPD-G400P
SER NO:1234567
b
MANUFACTURED: 200
0-52
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Self-diagnosis function
Specifications
This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is
a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go
CRT 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch (center)
blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or
19 inches measured diagonally
flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the
90-degree deflection
computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the
FD Trinitron
keyboard or moving the mouse.
Viewable image size Approx. 365 × 274 mm (w/h)
3
7
(14
/
8
× 10
/
8
inches)
18.0" viewing image
Resolution
RESET
INPUT 1 2
MENU
Maximum Horizontal: 1800 dots
Vertical: 1440 lines
Recommended Horizontal: 1280 dots
1
(power) indicator
Vertical: 1024 lines
Standard image area Approx. 352 × 264 mm (w/h)
7
1
(13
/
8
× 10
/
2
inches)
If the
1
(power) indicator is green
Deflection frequency* Horizontal: 30 to 107 kHz
Vertical: 48 to 120 Hz
1
Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the
AC input voltage/current 220 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.0 A
connected computer.
Power consumption 140 W
Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C
2
Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor
Dimensions
Approx. 446
×
464
×
461 mm
off and then on.
5
3
1
(w/h/d)
(17
/
8
× 18
/
8
× 18
/
4
inches)
3
Move the control button , for 2 seconds before the
Mass Approx. 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz)
monitor enters power saving mode.
Plug and Play DDC1/DDC2B/DDC2Bi/GTF
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MENU
Supplied accessories See page 6
* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition
• Horizontal sync width should be more than 1.0 µsec.
• Horizontal blanking width should be more than 3.0 µsec.
• Vertical blanking width should be more than 500 µsec.
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
is working properly. Reconnect the video input cable and check
the condition of your computer.
If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure.
Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.
If the
1
(power) indicator is flashing orange
Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor off
and then on.
If the 1 (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working
properly.
If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential
monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange
flashes of the 1 (power) indicator and inform your authorized
Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model
name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the make and
model of your computer and graphic board.
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