Sony CPD-101VS User Manual

3-864-163-13 (1)

Trinitron Multimedia
Computer Display

Operating Instructions

CPD-101VS
CPD-201VS

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located
at the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon
your dealer regarding this product.

Model No.
Serial No.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are
present inside the set. Do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

NOTICE

This notice is applicable for USA/
Canada only.
If shipped to USA/Canada, install
only a UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED
power supply cord meeting the
following specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p
Cord Type SVT or SJT,

minimum 3 × 18 AWG

Length Maximum 15 feet
Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

NOTICE

Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis
et au Canada uniquement.
Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats­Unis ou au Canada, utiliser le cordon
d’alimentation portant la mention UL
LISTED/CSA LABELLED et
remplissant les conditions suivantes:
SPECIFICATIONS
Type de fiche Fiche Nema 5-15

broches

Cordon Type SVT ou SJT,

minimum 3 × 18 AWG

Longueur Maximum 15 pieds

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered

mark.

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Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : CPD-101VS

CPD-201VS
Trade Name : SONY
Responsible party :

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address :

1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
New Jersey 07656 U.S.A.

Telephone number :

201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

INFORMATION
This product complies with Swedish
National Council for Metrology (MPR)
standards issued in December 1990 (MPR
II) for very low frequency (VLF) and
extremely low frequency (ELF).

Dieses Garät entspricht den folgenden
europäischen EMV-Vorschriften für Betrieb
in Wohngebieten, gewerblicher Gebleten
und Leichtindustriegebieten.

EN55022/1994 Klasse B
EN50082-1/1992
EN61000-3-2/1995

Hinweise

• Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird
empfohlen, die Grundfarbe Blau nicht
auf dunklem Untergrund zu
verwenden (schlechte Erkennbarkeit,
Augenbelastung bei zu geringem
Zeichenkontrast).

• Aus ergonomischen Gründen
(flimmern) sollten nur Darstellungen
bei Vertikalfrequenzen ab 70 Hz (ohne
Zeilensprung) verwendet werden.

• Die Konvergenz des Bildes kann sich
auf Grund des Magnetfeldes am Ort
der Aufstellung aus der korrekten
Grundeinstellung verändern. Zur
Korrektur empfiehlt es sich deshalb,
die Regler an der Frontseite für
Konvergenz so einzustellen, daß die
getrennt sichtbaren Farblinien für Rot,
Grün und Blau bei z.B. der
Darstellung eines Buchstabens zur
Deckung (Konvergenz) gelangen.
Siehe hierzu auch die Erklärungen zu
Konvergenz.

INFORMATION
Ce produit est conforme aux normes du
Swedish National Council for Metrology
de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui
concerne les fréquences très basses (VLF) et
extrêmement basses (ELF).

Hinweis
Dieses Gerät erfüllt bezüglich
tieffrequenter (very low frequency) und
tiefstfrequenter (extremely low frequency)
Strahlung die Vorschriften des „Swedish
National Council for Metrology (MPR)“
vom Dezember 1990 (MPR II).

INFORMACIÓN
Este producto cumple las normas del
Consejo Nacional Sueco para Metrología
(MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR
II) para frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y
frecuencias extremadamente bajas (ELF).

この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自
主規制協議会（
クラスB情報技術装置です。この装置
は、家庭環境で使用することを目的とし
ていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビ
ジョン受信機に近接して使用されると、
受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。
取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをし
てください。

本製品は、「高調波ガイドライン適合
品」であり、通商産業省資源エネルギー
庁公益事業部作成の家電・汎用品高調波
抑制対策ガイドラインを満たしていま
す。

本製品は社団法人日本電子工業振興協会
が定めた「表示装置の静電気および低周
波電磁界」に関するガイドラインに適合
しております。

）の基準に基づく

VCCI

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................6

Plug and play............................................................................................... 6

Precautions...................................................................................7

Functions of Controls .................................................................. 9

Getting Started .......................................................................... 11

Installation ................................................................................................. 12

Using Your Display .................................................................... 14

Preset and user modes.............................................................................. 14

Using the tilt-swivel.................................................................................. 15

Damper wire .............................................................................................. 16

Adjustments............................................................................... 17

Introducing the On-Screen Display........................................................ 17

Adjusting the sound volume................................................................... 19

Adjusting the picture contrast................................................................. 21

Adjusting the picture brightness ............................................................ 21

Adjusting the picture centering .............................................................. 22

Adjusting the picture size ........................................................................ 23

Adjusting the geometry ........................................................................... 24

Selecting the color temperature .............................................................. 25

Adjusting the convergence (CPD-201VS only)..................................... 26

Adjusting the screen moiré...................................................................... 27

Activating screen degauss ....................................................................... 28

Changing the OSD position..................................................................... 29

Selecting the OSD language .................................................................... 30

Resetting ..................................................................................................... 31

Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE).........................................32

Available GPE modes ............................................................................... 32

Selecting the GPE mode ........................................................................... 33

Power Saving Function .............................................................34

Specifications ............................................................................. 35

Troubleshooting.........................................................................37

Self-diagnosis function .............................................................. Back cover

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Sony Multimedia CPD-101VS/
201VS display!
This display incorporates over 25 years of Sony experience with Trinitron
display technology, ensuring excellent performance and outstanding
reliability.
This display’s wide scan range (30 – 70 kHz), together with Digital
Multiscan Technology, allows it to sync to any video mode from
standard VGA through VESA 1024 × 768 at 85 Hz (VESA 1280 × 1024 at
60 Hz).
In addition, its four factory-preset color modes give you unprecedented
flexibility in matching on-screen colors to hard copy printouts.
Furthermore, it features:

• Graphic Picture Enhancement function
improves monitor performance to match the application that you are
running.
With the GPE AUTO MODE, you can use “IntelliLight” compatible
software which will maximize the color and brightness of a window
running a multimedia presentation without affecting the brightness
and contrast of text based applications.

• Integrated stereo speakers with Bass Boost
enables you to enjoy excellent sound reproduction via 3.0 W stereo
speakers.

All together, CPD-101VS/201VS delivers incredible performance with
the quality and support you can expect from Sony.

Plug and play

This display complies with DDC™1 and DDC2B which are the Display
Data Channel (DDC) standards of VESA.
When a DDC1 host system is connected, the display synchronizes with
the V. CLK in accordance with the VESA standards and outputs the
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) to the data line.
When a DDC2B host system is connected, the display automatically
switches to DDC2B communication.

DDC™ is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.

Introduction

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Precautions

Installation

• Prevent internal heat build-up by allowing adequate air circulation.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near
materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts,
nor in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.

• Do not place the unit near equipment which generates magnetism,
such as a converter or high voltage power lines.

Maintenance

• Clean the cabinet, glass panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or
abrasive items, like a ball point pen or a screwdriver, as this type of
contact may result in a scratched picture tube.

Transportation

• Do not discard the carton and packing materials. When transporting
the unit, use these packing materials so that the unit is properly
packaged.

• When carrying the unit, be careful not to get your hands caught
between the display and the tilt-swivel.

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Precautions

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Warning on Power Connection

• Use the supplied power cord.

For the customers in U.S.A.

If you do not do this, this display will not conform to mandatory FCC
standards.

For the customers in UK.

If you use the display in the UK, please use the supplied UK cable
with the UK plug.

for 100 to 120 V AC for 220 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only

• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds after
turning off the power switch to discharge static electricity from the
CRT display surface.

• After the power has been turned on, the CRT is demagnetized for
approximately 5 seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field
around the bezel which may affect the data stored on magnetic tape or
disks near the bezel. Place such magnetic recording equipment and
tapes/disks at a distance from this unit.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.

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Precautions

Functions of Controls

Front

1

2

3

45 6 7 8 9 !º

1

Microphone
Screen

2

Stereo speakers

3

¤ Mute button

4

? Reset switch

5

GPE button and

6

indicator

7

. Volume +/–
buttons

8

MENU button

9

> +/– Contrast
buttons

!º

U Power switch
and indicator

—
—
—
Mutes sound (page 20).
Resets adjustments to factory setting (page 31).
Sets GPE mode (page 32).

Adjust speaker volume (page 19). Use to select
items in an OSD.

Displays the OSD menu.
Adjust picture contrast (page 21). Use to adjust

items in an OSD.
Turns the display on and off.

Functions of Controls

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Rear

!¡

!™

!£

!¢

!¡

AC IN connector

!™

2 Audio plug (green)

h MIC plug (red)

!£

; Video signal cable

!¢

(blue)
2 Headphones jack

!∞

Tilt-Swivel

!§

Subwoofer output

!¶

jack

!∞

!§

!¶

Connect the supplied power cord (page 13).
Connect to the computer’s audio output

(page 12).
Connect to the computer’s microphone input

(page 12).
Connect to the computer’s video output

(page 12).
Connect standard mini-plug headphones (not

supplied). The speakers are turned off when
headphones are connected.

Adjusts the angle of the display (page 15).
Connect to a subwoofer’s input (not supplied).

Functions of Controls

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Getting Started

Before using this display, please make sure that the following items are
included in your package:

• Multimedia computer display (1)

• Power cord (1)

• Warranty card (1)

• Operating instructions manual (1)

• Windows Monitor Information Disk and its instruction manual (1)

✎ Tip

This display will sync with any IBM or compatible system equipped with VGA1) or greater
graphics capability. Although this display will sync to other platforms running at horizontal
frequencies between 30 and 70 kHz, including Macintosh
cable adapter is required. Please consult Sony Technical Support for advice on which adapter is
suitable for your needs.

1) VGA is a trademark of IBM Corporation.

2) Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.

2)

and Power Macintosh systems, a

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Getting Started

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AL

LINE OUT

USB

CONTR

LINE IN

MIC

MONITOR

PRINTER

2

Installation

p Step 1: Connect the computer

With the computer switched off, connect the video signal cable to the
display (VGA) connector on your computer. If your computer supports
the DDC plug-and-play standard, this connection will enable DDC
communication between the display and the computer.
The video signal cable is combined with audio and microphone cables.
If your computer is equipped with sound capability, connect the audio
(green) and microphone (red) plugs to appropriate jacks located on your
computer.

Blue (to monitor
connector)

Fasten the
screw of the

Green (to LINE OUT
connector)

Red (to microphone
connector)

blue plug.

Computer

✔Note on handling the video signal cable

Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable.

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Getting Started

p Step 2: Connect the power cord

With the display switched off, connect the power cord to the display
and the other end to a power outlet.

to a power outlet

Power cord (supplied)

p Step 3: Turn on the display, and then your

computer.

For proper Plug and Play recognition, turn on the display before you
turn on your computer.

✔ Note on Warning Messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears.

“OUT OF SCAN RANGE”

This indicates that the input signal is not supported by the display’s specifications.

“NO INPUT SIGNAL”

This indicates that video signal is missing.
To solve these problems, see “Troubleshooting” on page 37.

p Step 4: If necessary...

Adjust the user controls according to your personal preference.

The installation of your display is complete. Enjoy your display.

Getting Started

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Using Your Display

Preset and user modes

The Multimedia CPD-101VS/201VS display has factory preset modes for
the 9 most popular industry standards for true “plug and play”
capability.
For less common modes, its Digital Multiscan Technology will perform
all of the complex adjustments necessary to ensure a high quality picture
for any timing between 30 and 70 kHz.

NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Resolution
(dots × lines)

640 × 400
640 × 480
640 × 480
800 × 600
800 × 600
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1152 × 864
1280 × 1024

✔Note for Windows

To maximize the potential of your display, install the new model information file from the
supplied Windows

This display complies with the “VESA DDC” Plug & Play standard. If your PC/graphics board
complies with DDC, select “Plug & Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” or this display’s model name as
the monitor type in the “Control Panel” of Windows
difficulty communicating with this display, load the Windows® Monitor Information Disk and
select this display’s model name as the monitor type.

®

Windows
countries.

is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other

®

®

Monitor Information Disk onto your PC.

Horizontal
Frequency

31.5 kHz

31.5 kHz

43.3 kHz

37.9 kHz

46.9 kHz

60.0 kHz

68.7 kHz

54.8 kHz

64.0 kHz

95/98 users

Vertical
Frequency

70 Hz
60 Hz
85 Hz
60 Hz
75 Hz
75 Hz
85 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz

®

95/98. If your PC/graphics board has

✔Note on recommended horizontal timing conditions

Horizontal sync width should be more than 1.0 µsec.
Horizontal blanking width should be more than 3.6 µsec.

Using Your Display

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p To enter new timings

When using a video mode that is not one of the 9 factory preset modes,
some fine tuning may be required to optimize the display to your
preferences. Simply adjust the display according to the adjustment
instructions. The adjustments will be stored automatically and recalled
whenever that mode is used.
A total of 16 user-defined modes can be stored in memory. If a 17th mode
is entered, it will replace the first.

Using the tilt-swivel

With the tilt-swivel, this unit can be adjusted to be viewed at your
desired angle within 90° horizontally and 7° vertically.
To turn the unit vertically and horizontally, hold it at its bottom with
both hands.
Be careful not to get your hands caught between the display and the tilt­swivel.

45˚

7˚

45˚

Using Your Display

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Damper wire

Using a white background, a very thin horizontal line on the screen may
be visible as shown below. This line is the damper wire.
The Trinitron tube has a vertically striped Aperture Grille inside. The
Aperture Grille allows more light to pass through to the screen giving
the Trinitron CRT more color and brightness.
The damper wire is attached to the Aperture Grille to prevent vibration
of the Aperture Grille wire so that the screen image is constantly stable.

Approx. 6 cm (2 3/8 inches)
(CPD-201VS only)

Damper wires

Approx. 6 cm
(2 3/8 inches)

Using Your Display

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Adjustments

MENU

COLOR

MENU

OK

CENTER SCREEN

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

When one of the preset-type signals is input, no picture adjustment is
necessary.
You can, however, adjust the picture to your preference by following the
procedure described below.

To adjust the display, turn on the display and computer.

Introducing the On-Screen Display

Beyond sound volume and picture contrast adjustment, most
adjustments are made using the OSD menu system.

Using the OSD menu

1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU OSD.

MENU

OK

MENU

2. Use the the four arrow (>/./?//) buttons (. +/– and > +/–

buttons) to select the item you want to adjust.
Change the item from blue to yellow.

3. Press the MENU button again.

The item is selected and the item’s OSD appears.

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

BRIGHT/CONTRAST

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

50

BRIGHTNESS

Adjustments

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Summary of each item

123

MENU

OK

MENU

COLOR

CENTER SCREEN

9

8

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

4

567

1 COLOR

Selects the color temperature.

2 CENTER

Adjusts the picture centering.

3 SCREEN

Reduces the moiré pattern.
Adjusts the vertical and horizontal convergence (CPD-201VS only).

4 ZOOM

Adjusts the picture size in horizontal and vertical direction
proportionally.

5 OPTION

Activates bass-boost and screen degauss, changes the OSD position
and selects the OSD language.

6 SIZE

Adjusts the picture size. You can adjust the size in horizontal or
vertical direction individually.

7 GEOM

Adjusts the picture rotation, pincushion, etc.

8 BRIGHT

Adjusts the picture brightness and contrast.

9 EXIT

Closes the OSD menu.

Adjustments

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Adjusting the sound volume

1. Press the . + or – button.

The VOLUME/CONTRAST OSD appears.
The horizontal and vertical frequencies for each input signal received
appear.

VOLUME/CONTRAST

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65. 0kHz / 76Hz

Horizontal
frequency

Vertical
frequency

2. Press the . +/– buttons to adjust volume.

+ to increase volume
– to decrease volume

The VOLUME/CONTRAST OSD disappears three seconds after you
release the buttons.

✎ Tips

• Adjust the volume while listening to the sound.

• Excessively high volume may cause howling.

p To activate Bass Boost for rich bass sound

1. Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The OPTION OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

MENU

OK

CENTER SCREEN

OPTION

OFF ON

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

BASS BOOST

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Adjustments

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2. Select BASS BOOST with the >/. buttons.

3. Press the / button to select ON.

To cancel bass boost, press the ? button to select OFF.

OPTION

OFF ON

BASS BOOST

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

p To mute the sound

Press the ¤ button. The ¤ indicator appears while the sound is muted.

Press again to cancel muting.
You can cancel muting also by pressing the . + button.

✎ Tip

¤ appears instead of . on the V OLUME/CONTRAST OSD while the sound is muted.

Adjustments

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Adjusting the picture contrast

The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.

1. Press the > + or – button.

The VOLUME/CONTRAST OSD appears.
The horizontal and vertical frequencies for each input signal received
appear.

VOLUME/CONTRAST

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65. 0kHz / 76Hz

Horizontal
frequency

Vertical
frequency

2. Press the > +/– buttons to adjust the picture contrast.

+ for more contrast
– for less contrast

The VOLUME/CONTRAST OSD disappears three seconds after you
release the buttons.

Adjusting the picture brightness

The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.

1. Select BRIGHT in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The BRIGHT/CONTRAST OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

MENU

OK

CENTER SCREEN

BRIGHT/CONTRAST

50

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

BRIGHTNESS

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Adjustments

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2. Press the ?// buttons to adjust the picture brightness.

/ for more brightness
? for less brightness

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the picture centering

The adjustment data becomes the individual setting for each input signal
received.

1. Select CENTER in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The CENTER OSD appears.

MENU

OK

MENU

CENTER

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

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2. For vertical adjustment For horizontal adjustment

Press the >/. buttons. Press the ?// buttons.
> to move up / to move right
. to move down ? to move left

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

Adjustments

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✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the picture size

The adjustment data becomes the individual setting for each input signal
received.

To adjust the picture size in horizontal and vertical direction
proportionally

1. Select ZOOM in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The ZOOM OSD appears.

MENU

OK

MENU

ZOOM

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

H
V

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2. Press the ?// buttons for the best size.

To adjust the picture size in horizontal or vertical direction

1. Select SIZE in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The SIZE OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

OK

MENU

SIZE

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Adjustments

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2. For vertical adjustment For horizontal adjustment

Press the >/. buttons. Press the ?// buttons.
> to increase / to increase
. to decrease ? to decrease

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the geometry

The rotation adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input
signals. All other data becomes the individual setting for each input
signal received.

1. Select GEOM in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The GEOMETRY OSD appears.

MENU

OK

MENU

GEOMETRY

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

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ROTATION

2. Press the >/. buttons to select the item you want to adjust.

Adjustments

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3. Press the ?// buttons to adjust.

ROTATION / to rotate the picture

clockwise

? to rotate
counterclockwise

PINCUSHION / to bend both

? to bend inward

sides outward

PIN BALANCE / to bend both sides

? to the left

to the right

KEYSTONE / to widen the top

KEY BALANCE / to move the top to

? to shrink the top

? to the left.

the right

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Selecting the color temperature

The selected color temperature becomes the common setting for all input
signals.

1. Select COLOR in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The COLOR OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

OK

MENU

COLOR

11000K

9300K
6500K
5000K

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Adjustments

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2. Select the desired color temperature with the >/. buttons.

SCREEN

V CONVERGENCE

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11000K for the brightest white
9300K for TV white
6500K for video monitor white
5000K for printing paper white

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the convergence
(CPD-201VS only)

Adjust the convergence to eliminate red or blue shadows that may
appear around letters or lines on the screen.
The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.

1. Select SCREEN in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The SCREEN OSD appears.

MENU

OK

MENU

SCREEN

2. Select H (horizontal) CONVERGENCE or V (vertical)

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COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

H CONVERGENCE

CONVERGENCE with the >/. buttons.

SCREEN

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H CONVERGENCE

Adjustments

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3. Press the ?// buttons to shift the red or blue shadows

horizontally or vertically until they disappear.

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Adjusting the screen moiré

This adjustment is to eliminate wavy or elliptical lines that may appear
on the screen.
The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.

1. Select SCREEN in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The SCREEN OSD appears. (The convergence icons appear for
CPD-201VS only.)

MENU

OK

MENU

SCREEN

COLOR

CENTER SCREEN

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

H CONVERGENCE

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2. Select CANCEL MOIRE with the >/. buttons.

3. Press the / button to select ON.

The MOIRE ADJUST icon appears under the CANCEL MOIRE icon.

SCREEN

OFF ON

CANCEL MOIRE

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4. Press the . button to select MOIRE ADJUST.

SCREEN

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MOIRE ADJUST

5. Press the ?// buttons to tune the moiré cancellation effect.

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

✔Note on the moiré cancellation effect

When CANCEL MOIRE is set to ON, the picture may appear fuzzy. If you set CANCEL
MOIRE to OFF, the picture may be clearer, but the moiré will reappear.

Activating screen degauss

The display screen is automatically degaussed (demagnetized) when the
power is turned on.
To manually degauss the screen, do as follows. If you need to degauss
the screen a second time, wait at least 20 minutes for the best result.

1. Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The OPTION OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

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CENTER SCREEN

GEOM SIZE OPTION

OK

MENU

OPTION

OFF ON

BASS BOOST

2. Select MANUAL DEGAUSS with the >/. buttons.

OPTION

OSD V POSITION

OPTION

ON

MANUAL DEGAUSS

3. Press the / button to activate the degauss cycle.

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Changing the OSD position

1. Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The OPTION OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

MENU

OK

CENTER SCREEN

OPTION

OFF ON

2. Select OSD H (horizontal) POSITION or OSD V (vertical) POSITION

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

with the >/. buttons.

OPTION

OSD H POSITION

BASS BOOST

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3. Press the ?// buttons to move the OPTION OSD to the desired

position.

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Selecting the OSD language

English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese version of the OSDs are
available.

1. Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.

The OPTION OSD appears.

MENU

COLOR

MENU

OK

CENTER SCREEN

OPTION

OFF ON

BRIGHT EXIT ZOOM

GEOM SIZE OPTION

BASS BOOST

2. Select LANGUAGE with the >/. buttons.

OPTION

ENG

FRA DEU

ESP

LANGUAGE

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3. Press the ?// buttons to select the desired language.

To exit the OSD

Press the MENU button again.

✎ Tip

If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.

Resetting

p To recall the factory settings for an individual

adjustment item

1. Select the item you want to reset.

First select the OSD containing the item in the MENU OSD, and then
select the item in the OSD.

2. Press the ? button while the OSD of the item is on.

Only the item highlighted in yellow returns to the factory setting.

p To recall the factory settings for the current

video mode

Press the ? button while no OSD is displayed.

p To recall the factory settings for all modes

Press and hold the ? button for more than two seconds.
All adjustments return to the factory settings.

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Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE)

Available GPE modes

Graphic Picture Enhancement is a function designed for your viewing
comfort.
There are four GPE modes: AUTO, MODE 1, MODE 2 and OFF.
The default setting is “AUTO.”

p AUTO mode

This mode is effective only with “IntelliLight” compatible applications.
When an image playback window with “IntelliLight” coding appears on
the screen, the display senses the exact location and size of the window
and applies a higher brightness and sharpness effect to images inside the
window, while the rest of the screen remains at standard picture quality.
For inquiries about “IntelliLight” and compatible software, check Sony’s
web site (www.ita.sel.sony.com) or call Sony Technical Support (1-888­4SONYPC).

“IntelliLight” is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc.

Window with “IntelliLight” coding has
higher brightness and sharpness.

Standard picture quality

✔Note on the AUTO mode

If one of the four corners of the “IntelliLight” window is covered or if the window goes
beyond the screen border, the GPE effect turns off.

✎ Tip

You can adjust the picture contrast or brightness of the screen outside of the “IntelliLight”
window. The “IntelliLight” window always remains clear and sharp regardless of the
adjustments made to the rest of the screen.

p MODE 1

Higher contrast is applied across the entire screen. MODE 1 is designed
to enhance still image presentations.

✔Note on MODE 1

Whenever the screen resolution is changed, power saving activ ated, or power turned off,
MODE 1 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.

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p MODE 2

Higher contrast and sharpness is applied across the entire screen.
MODE 2 is designed to enhance graphic games and movie/video
presentations.

✔Note on MODE 2

Whenever the screen resolution is changed, power saving activated, or power turned off,
MODE 2 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.

✎ Tip

MODE 2 may produce ghost images when displaying text oriented applications. In this
case, select the AUTO or OFF mode.

p GPE OFF mode

Screen sharpness and brightness are set to standard quality without any
additional enhancements. This mode is suited for text-based
applications.

✔Note on the GPE OFF mode

Once OFF mode is selected, GPE status stays in the OFF mode until you manually select
other GPE modes.

Selecting the GPE mode

Press the GPE button repeatedly until the screen message of the desired
mode is displayed.
Each time you press the GPE button, the GPE mode changes as follows:

AUTO n GPE OFF n MODE 1 n MODE 2

n

AUTO

The GPE indicator lights up when AUTO, MODE 1 or MODE 2 is
selected.

Appears for three seconds

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Power Saving Function

This display meets the power saving guidelines set by the International

ENERGY STAR Program. It is capable of reduced power consumption

when used with a computer equipped with Display Power Management
Signaling (DPMS). By sensing the absence of the sync signal coming
from the computer, it will reduce the power consumption as follows:

✔ CAUTION

The Power Saving function will automatically put the display into Deep Sleep mode if the
power switch is turned on without any vertical or horizontal sync signal from the
computer. Once the horizontal and vertical syncs are sensed, the display will automatically
return to its Normal Operation mode. Note that the power saving function may not work
properly if the video signal contains a “Sync on Green” signal.

Mode

Normal

1

Operation

2

Sleep

3

Deep Sleep

4

Power-off

Power
consumption

CPD-101VS: 110 W (max)
CPD-201VS: 120 W (max)
15 W (max)

8 W (max)
0 W

Recovery
time

—

Approx. 3 sec.

Approx. 10 sec.
—

U Power
indicator

Green

Green ˜
Orange

Orange
Off

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Specifications

Picture tube CPD-101VS:

0.25 mm aperture grille pitch,
15 inches measured diagonally (14.0” viewable),
90-degree deflection, AR coating
CPD-201VS:

0.25 mm aperture grille pitch,
17 inches measured diagonally (16.0” viewable),
90-degree deflection, AR coating

Viewable image size

CPD-101VS:
Approx. 285 × 214 mm (w/h) (11 1/4 × 8 1/2 inches)

14.0” viewing image (measured diagonally)
CPD-201VS:
Approx. 327 × 241 mm (w/h) (12 7/8 × 9 1/2 inches)

16.0” viewing image (measured diagonally)

Max. resolution Horizontal: Max. 1280 dots

Vertical: Max. 1024 lines

VESA standards 640 × 480 at 85 Hz

800 × 600 at 85 Hz
1024 × 768 at 85 Hz
1280 × 1024 at 60 Hz

Deflection frequency

Horizontal: 30 to 70 kHz
Vertical: 50 to 120 Hz

Speaker Left, right: 3.0 W x 2

50 Hz – 20 kHz
Microphones Uni-directional, electret condenser microphone
Microphones output

3.5 mm miniplug

Audio input 3.5 mm Stereo miniplug, input impedance 47 kΩ,

input level 0.7 Vrms typical
Headphones output

Stereo minijack, 15 mW + 15 mW at 16 Ω
Subwoofer output 3.5 mm miniplug, volume variable

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Controls Front panel direct:

Audio volume/Contrast/Audio mute/GPE (AUTO/
off/mode 1/mode 2)
OSD menu:
Brightness/Contrast/Picture size/Picture zoom/
Picture centering/Convergence (CPD-201VS only)/
Sceen moiré/Color temperature (5000K/6500K/
9300K/11000K)/Rotation/Pincushion/Pin balance/
Keystone/Key balance/Bass boost/Manual
Degauss/OSD position/OSD language

AC input voltage/current

CPD-101VS: 100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.1 – 0.6 A
CPD-201VS: 100 to 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.5 – 0.6 A

Power consumption

CPD-101VS: Max. 110 W
CPD-201VS: Max. 120 W

Dimensions CPD-101VS:

Approx. 368 × 408 × 388 mm (w/h/d)
(14 1/2 × 16 1/8 × 15 3/8 inches)
CPD-201VS:
Approx. 415 × 451 × 423 mm (w/h/d)
(16 3/8 × 17 7/8 × 16 3/4 inches)

Mass CPD-101VS: Approx. 15.3 kg (33 lb 12 oz)

CPD-201VS: Approx. 19.6 kg (43 lb 3 oz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Specifications

Troubleshooting

This section may help you isolate a problem and as a result, eliminate the
need to contact technical support, allowing continued productivity.

No picture

If the U indicator is not lit

m Check that the power cord is properly connected.
m Check that the U switch is in the “on” position.

If the “NO INPUT SIGNAL” message appears on the screen, or if the U
indicator is either orange or alternating between green and orange

m Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
m Check that your computer power switch is in the “on” position.
m Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs

are firmly seated in their sockets.

m Ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in the HD15 video input

connector.
If the “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” message appears on the screen
m Check that the video frequency is within that specified for the display.

Horizontal: 30 – 70 kHz

Vertical: 50 – 120 Hz

Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to adjust the video

frequency range.
m If you are using a video signal cable adapter, check that it is the correct

one.

If no message is displayed and the U indicator is green or flashing orange
m See “Self-diagnosis function” (Back cover).

No sound from speaker

If the ¤ indicator is displayed

m Press the ¤ button to cancel muting.

m Check that the audio plug is properly connected.
m Adjust the volume with . +/– buttons.
m Check that the headphones are not connected.
m Check the volume control, muting, sound selector, etc. of the sound

board. (See the computer’s manual.)

Microphone mixing is not possible

m Check that the MIC plug is properly connected.
m Check the microphone control, sound selector, etc. of the sound board.

(See the computer’s manual.)

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Howling (feedback) is heard

m Decrease the volume with . +/– buttons, or turn down the

microphone input volume of the sound board.

Picture is scrambled

m Check your computer manual for the proper display setting.
m Check this manual and confirm that the graphic mode and the

frequency you are trying to operate is supported. Even if the
frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a
sync pulse that is too narrow for the display to sync correctly.

Color is not uniform

m Degauss the display (page 28).

If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

Screen image is not centered or sized properly

m Adjust the size or centering (pages 22, 23).
m Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edge. This problem

tends to occur with certain video boards.

Edges of the image are curved

m Adjust the geometry (page 24).

Lines or letters show red or blue shadows at edges

m Adjust the convergence (page 26).

Picture is fuzzy

m Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 21). Some brands of video

boards have an excessive video output level which creates a fuzzy
picture at maximum contrast.

m Degauss the display (page 28).

If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

m If moiré is cancelled, the picture may become fuzzy. Decrease the

moiré cancellation effect (page 27).

m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 33).

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Picture bounces or has wavy oscillations

m Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic

fields. Common causes for this symptom are electric fans, fluorescent

lighting, laser printers, etc.
m If you have another display close to this display, increase the distance

between them to reduce interference.
m Try plugging the display into a different AC outlet, preferably on a

different circuit.

Picture is flickering

m Set the refresh rate on the computer to obtain the best possible picture

by referring to your computer’s manual.
m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 33).

Picture appears to be ghosting

m Eliminate the use of video extensions and/or video switch boxes if

this symptom occurs. Excessive cable length or weak connections can

produce this symptom.

m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 33).
m If the GPE mode is set to MODE 2, the picture may appear to be

ghosting. Set to another GPE mode (page 33).

Wavy or elliptical (moiré) pattern is visible

m Cancel the moiré (page 27).

The moiré may be modified depending on the connected computer.
m Due to the relationship between resolution, display dot pitch and the

pitch of some image patterns, certain screen backgrounds sometimes

show moiré. Change your desktop pattern.

IntelliLight does not work

m Check that all four corners of the “IntelliLight” window are clearly

displayed and are not covered by another window.

m Check that the GPE mode is set to AUTO (page 33).
m Leave the display’s power “on” and reboot your computer.
m IntelliLight does not work correctly with an interlaced video mode.

Check the vertical refresh rate in the Properties window of Windows

95/98 and select a non-interlaced mode.

Tiny color bars appear in the corners of the IntelliLight window

m Set the GPE mode to AUTO (page 33).
m Check that all four corners of the “IntelliLight” window are clearly

displayed and are not covered by another window.

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A fine horizontal line (wire) is visible

m This wire stabilizes the vertically striped Aperture Grille (page 16).

This Aperture Grille allows more light to pass through to the screen
giving the Trinitron CRT more color and brightness.

Hum is heard right after the power is turned on

m When the power is turned on, the Auto-degauss cycle is activated.

While the Auto-degauss cycle is activated, a hum may be heard. The
same hum is heard when the display is manually degaussed. This is
not a malfunction.

• If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer from a
location near you, or call Sony Technical Support at 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).

• Note the model name and the serial number of your display. Also note
the make and name of your computer and video board.

Self-diagnosis function

This display is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. Use this function
if there is a problem with your display or computer.

1. Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the connected computer.

2. Turn the display off and on.

3. Press and hold the >/ button for more than 2 seconds.

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue) after a few seconds,
the display is working properly, but there might be a problem with your
computer. Contact your computer’s manufacturer.
If the color bars do not appear, there might be a problem with the
display. Contact your local authorized Sony dealer, or call Sony Technical
Support at 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).

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