Sony CPD-G400P: Symptom Check these items

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

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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

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MANUFACTURED: 200

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