SymptomCheck these items
Trouble symptoms and remedies
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 (page 9) or centering (page 9). Note that some video modes do not Ţll the
properlyscreen to the edges.
SymptomCheck these items
Edges of the image are curvedY Adjust the geometry (page 10).
No picture
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) Y Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).
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 Color is not uniformY Degauss the monitor* (page 11). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic Ţeld,
appears on the screen, or if the 1 their sockets (page 6).
such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color
(power) indicator is either orange or Y Check that the HD15 video input connectorOs pins are not bent or pushed in.
may lose uniformity.
alternating between green and
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
orangeWhite does not look whiteY Adjust the color temperature (page 10).
Y Check that the computerOs power is Oon.�
Y Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.Letters and lines show red or bY lue Adjust the convergence (page 10).
shadows at the edges
If the MONITOR IS IN POWER xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
SAVE MODE message appeared on Y The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keMonitor byboard.uttons do not operateY If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 11).
the screen, or if the 1 (power) 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
indicator is either orange or Y Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.power is turned onautomatically degaussed for Ţve seconds.
alternating between green and
* 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
orange
malfunction.
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 you Displaying this monitorOs name, serial number, If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give
replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the and date of manufacture.the following information.
frequency range to the following.Y Model name: CPD-G200US
While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the
Horizontal: 30 � 96 kHzcenter of the control button for more than five seconds to display Y Serial number
Vertical: 48 � 120 HzY Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.
this monitorOs information box.
If no message is displayed and the 1 Y Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 16).
(power) indicator is green or �ashing MENUExample
INFORMATION
orange
MODEL:CPD-G200
If using Windows 95/98Y If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the SER NO:1234567
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following. Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 7) and select this monitor MANUFACTURED:1999-52
1-6(OCPD-G200�) from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection
screen.
If using a Macintosh systemY Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected
(page 6).
Picture �ickers, bounces, Y Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic Ţelds such as other
oscillates, 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.
Y Try turning the monitor 90° to the left or right.
xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
Y Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.
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 brightness and contrast (page 9).
Y Degauss the monitor* (page 11).
Y Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).
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