If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on line 1
Resetting the adjustments
Technical FeaturesTroubleshootingThis indicates that the input signal is not supported by the
This monitor has the following three reset methods. Use the monitorOs specifications.
RESET button to reset the adjustments.Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.
INFORMATION
Preset and user modesMONITOR IS WORKING
RESETINPUT1:130.0kHz/75 zH
When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically If thin lines appear on your screen OUT OF SCAN RANGE
matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the (damper wires)CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING
monitorOs memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of WHITE
the screen.(See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) The visible lines on your screen especially when the background REDGREEN
x Resetting a single adjustment itemFor input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron BLUE
the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures that a
Use the joystick to select the adjustment item you want to reset, monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the
clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitorOs
and press the RESET button.damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. The aperture 2 The selected connector and the frequencies of the
frequency range (horizontal: 30 � 121 kHz, vertical: 48 � 160 Hzgrille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron picture tube ). current input signal
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
x Resetting all of the adjustment data for the mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal This message shows the currently selected connector
brighter, more detailed picture.(INPUT 1 or INPUT 2). If the monitor recognizes the
current input signalis received.
frequencies of the current input signal, the horizontal and
Press the RESET button when no menu is displayed on the screen.
vertical frequencies are also displayed.
Note that the following items are not reset by this method:Note for Windows usersDamper wires
Y on-screen menu language (page 8)For Windows users, check your graphic board manual or the 3 The remedies
Y adjustment mode in the COLOR menu (EASY, EXPERT, utility program which comes with your graphic board and select CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you
sRGB) (page 12)the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor
are replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the
Y on-screen menu position (page 15)performance.
Y control lock (page 15)old monitor. Then adjust the computerOs graphic board so that
the horizontal frequency is between 30 - 121 kHz, and the
vertical frequency is between 48 - 160 Hz.
x Resetting all of the adjustment data for all Power saving function
On-screen messages
input signalsFor more information, see OTrouble symptoms and remedies� on GB
This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,
1-7Press and hold the RESET button for more than 2 seconds.ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the page 18.
computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power following messages appears on the screen.
NoteDisplaying this monitorOs name, serial number,
The RESET button does not function when (CONTROL LOCK) is Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on line 1and date of manufacture.
set to ON.reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.
This indicates that no signal is input from the selected connector.While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the
Power mode Power ! (power) joystick for more than 5 seconds to display this monitorOs
consumption*indicatorINFORMATIONinformation box.MONITOR IS WORKING
INPUT1:
normal L 170 WgreenNO INPUTSIGNALExample
operationACTIVATE BY COMPUT RECHECK INPUT SELECT ORINFORMATION
1 standbyL 15 Wgreen and orange CHECK SIGNAL CABLEMODEL : GDM FW900
alternateWHITEREDbSER NO : 1234567MANUFACTURED : 2000-52
2 suspendL 15 Wgreen and orange GREENBLUE
(sleep)**alternate
If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give
3 active off***L 1 Worange2 The selected connectorthe following information.
(deep sleep)**This message shows the currently selected connector Y Model name: GDM-FW900
power off0 Woff(INPUT 1 or INPUT 2).Y Serial number
Y Name and specifications of your computer and graphic board.
* Figures reflect power consumption when no USB compatible 3 The remedies
peripherals are connected to the monitor.One or more of the following messages may appear on the
** OSleep� and Odeep sleep� are power saving modes defined by the screen.
Environmental Protection Agency.Y If ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER appears on the screen, try
***When your computer enters power saving mode, the input signal is pressing any key on the computer or moving the mouse, and
cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen before the confirm that your computerOs graphic board is completely
monitor enters active off mode. After a few seconds, the monitor seated in the correct bus slot.
enters power saving mode. Y If CHECK INPUT SELECTOR appears on the screen, try
changing the input signal (page 9).
Y If CHECK SIGNAL CABLE appears on the screen, check
that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer
(page 6).
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