CPD-2401
Additional InformationAdditional Information
Warning MessagesSymptomCheck these items
Picture is fuzzy? Adjust the brightness and contrast (page5).
? Degauss the monitor* (page8).If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears.
? If CANCEL MOIRE is ON, the picture may become fuzzy. Decrease the moire cancellation
1 Out of Scan RangeINFORMATIONeffect (page8) or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF.
This message indicates that the current input signal is not appropriate for theMONITOR IS WORKING monitor?s specificatons.Picture is ghosting
? Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
OUT OF SCAN RANGE? Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
CHANGE PC SETTING
Picture is not centered or siz?ed Adjust the size (page7) or centering (page7). Note that some video modes do not fill the
properlyscreen to the edges.
2 Power Save ModeINFORMATIONEdges of the image are curved ? Adjust the geometry (page7).
MONITOR IS INWavy or elliptical pattern (mo?ire) isCancel the mo ire (page8).This message indicates that the monitor has reduced power consumption.
POWER SAVE MODE
visible
ACTIVATE USING PCxProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
? Change your desktop pattern.
INFORMATION3 Check Signal Cable (self test pattern)
Color is not uniform? Degauss the monitor* (page8). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field, such
MONITOR IS WORKINGas a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may This message indicates that either no input signal is received, or the video cable is not connected.
CHECK SIGNAL CABLElose uniformity.
WHITEWhite does not look white? Adjust the color temperature (page7).
RED
GREENLetters and lines show red or ?blueAdj ust the convergence (page8).
BLUEshadows at the edges
To solve these problems, see the ?Troubleshooting? section below.Monitor buttons do not operate? If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page8).
A hum is heard right after the ? This is the normal sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor
power is turned onis automatically degaussed for 3 seconds.US
Troubleshooting
? 8 ?* If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the be stbut th resulist. is A h notum mai mang nlfoiseuncti monay . be heard,
If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer tonu talhe co.nnected equipment?s instruction ma
SymptomCheck these items
No picture
If th1e (power) indicator is not lit? Check that the power cord is properly connected.
? Check that1 th (pe ower) switch is in the ?on? position.
If the CHECK SIGNAL CABLE ? Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
message appears on the screen,th or if eir sockets.
the1 (power) indicator is ei?thCer heck that the HD15 video input cable?s pins are not bent or pushed in.
orange or alternating between green
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
and orange? 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 video board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.
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 frequency range to
the following:
Horizontal: 30 - 85 kHz
Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz
Picture flickers, bounces, ? Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other
oscillates, or is scrambledmonitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting and 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 mo°n toitor th 90e left or right.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
? Check your graphic video board manual for the proper monitor setting.
? Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, VGA, 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 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.
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