Additional Information
SymptomCheck these items
Picture appears to be ghosting.Y Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
Y Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
Picture is not centered or sizedY Press the AUTO button (page 12).
properly.Y Adjust the centering (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the
edges.
Wavy or elliptical (moire)Y Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).
pattern is visible.
Color is not uniform.Y Press the AUTO button. If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).
White does not look white.Y Adjust the color temperature (page 14).
Monitor buttons do notY If the control lock is set to LOCK, set it to UNLOCK (page 17).
operate.
If the u (power) indicator is flashing
Self-diagnosis function
orange
This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. IfPress the u (power) button to turn the monitor off and
there is a problem with your monitor or computer, theon.
screen will go blank and the u (power) indicator will eitherIf the u (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is
light up green or flash orange. If the u (power) indicator isworking properly.
lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try
pressing any key on the keyboard.If the u (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a
potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds
between orange flashes of the u (power) indicator and
1-9
inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitorOs
condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial
number of your monitor. Also note the make and model of
your computer and graphics board.
u (power)
indicatorDisplaying the INFORMATION OSD
If the u (power) indicator is greenYou can confirm the name, the serial number and the year
of manufacture of this monitor.
1Disconnect the video signal cable.
Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.
2Before the monitor goes to power saving mode,The INFORMATION OSD appears.
press the + button and keep it pressed for 2 seconds.
Example
INFORMATION
Model name
MODEL : CPD-M151
SER NO : 1234567Serial number
MANUFACTURED : 1999-52
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), theWeek and year of
monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video signalmanufacture
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
monitorOs condition.
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