Trouble symptoms and remediesSymptomCheck these items
Picture is ghostingY Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipmentOs instruction manual.Y Check that all plugs are Ţrmly seated in their sockets.
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 16) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
Picture is not centered or sizYed Adjust the size or centering (page 10). Note that some video modes do not Ţll the screen
properlyto the edges.
SymptomCheck these items
Edges of the image are curvedY Adjust the shape of the picture (page 10).
No picture
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) Y Cancel the moire (page 12).
If the 1 (power) indicator is not litY Check that the power cord is properly connected.is visible
Y Check that the 1 (power) switch is in the Oon� position.xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
Y Change your desktop pattern.
If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message Y Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are Ţrmly seated in
appears on the screen, or if the 1 their sockets (page 6).Color is not uniformY Degauss the monitor* (page 12). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic Ţeld,
(power) indicator is either orange or Y Check that the HD15 video input connectorOs pins are not bent or pushed in.such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color
alternating between green and may lose uniformity.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
orangeWhite does not look whiteY Adjust the color temperature (page 11).
Y The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
Y Check that the computerOs power is Oon.�A hum is heard right after the Y This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is
Y Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.power is turned onautomatically degaussed for 5 seconds.
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
message appears on the screenY Check that the video frequency range is within that speciŢed for the monitor*If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result. A humming noise may be heard,. If you but this is not a
replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the malfunction.
frequency range to the following.
Displaying this monitorOs name, serial number, If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give
Horizontal: 30~70 kHz
the following information.
Vertical: 48~120 Hzand date of manufacture (INFORMATION)
Y Model name: CPD-110GS or CPD-210GS
If no message is displayed and the 1 Y Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 16).Y Serial number
1Press the MENU button.
(power) indicator is green or �ashing Y Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
orangeUS
If using Windows 95/98Y If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the 2Press the +/- buttons to highlight LANGUAGE/
following. Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 7) and select this monitor INFORMATION and press the ENTER button.
(OCPD-110GS� or OCPD-210GS�) from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 The LANGUAGE/INFORMATION menu appears on the
monitor selection screen.screen.
If using a Macintosh systemY Check that the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) and the video signal cable are properly
connected (page 6).3Press the ENTER button to select
(INFORMATION).
Picture �ickers, bounces, Y Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic Ţelds such as other This monitorOs information box appears on the screen.
1-6oscillates, or is scrambledmonitors, laser printers, electric fans, �uorescent lighting, or televisions.
Y Move the monitor away from power lines or place a magnetic shield near the monitor.
Y Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.ExampleLANGUAGE/INFORMATION
Y Try turning the monitor 90° to the left or right.
MODEL:CPD-110GS
SERIAL:12345678
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipmentMANUFACTURED:1998-52
Y Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
SELECTEXIT
Y ConŢrm 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.
Y Adjust the computerOs refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
Picture is fuzzyY Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 9).
Y Degauss the monitor* (page 12).
Y Decrease the moire cancellation effect (page 12).
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