Sony CPD-420GS User Manual

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Trinitron' Coior
Computer Dispiay
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Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
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CPD-420GS
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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
____________
Serial No.
__________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. 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 tb 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.
INFORMATION
This product complies with Swedish Nationai Councii for Metrology
(MPR) standards issued In December 1990 (MPRII) for very low frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).
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 e^rêmement 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).
IMPORTADOR (Para Mexico unicamente/For Mexico only)
Sony Electrónicos de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Henry Ford No. 29 Fraccionamiento San Nicolas, Tlalnepantia
Estado de Mexico, CP54030
Tel: 321-1000
R.F.C. SEM-941001-BJA

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo.
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 Goindeinstellung 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.
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 X 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 Etats-Unis 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 3x18 AWG Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This monitor complies with the
mltOfl
TCO’95 guidelines.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Sony Model No.: CPD-420GS
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA Telephone No.: 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.
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Table of Contents

Precautions Identifying parts and controls
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5
Setup..................................................................... 6
step 1 : Connect your monitor to your computer............................................6
Step 2: Connect the power cord..................................................................6
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer
Selecting the on-screen menu language (OPTION)
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Selecting the input signal...........................................................................8
Automatically sizing and centering the picture..............................................8
Selecting the Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE) Mode.................................8
Customizing Your Monitor.....................................9
Navigating the menu................................................................................9
Adjusting the brightness and contrast.........................................................10
Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)........................................................10
Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOM).................................................10
Enlarging or reducing the picture (ZOOM)
Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)................................................. 11
Adjusting the quality of the picture (CONV)................................................11
Adjusting the OSD position (OSD).............................................................11
Additional settings (OPTION)................................................................... 11
Resetting the adjustments.......................................................................12
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Trinitron® is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Windows® and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries. IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of the U.S.A. VESA and DDC are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
mark. All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
Technical Features...............................................13
Preset and user modes Power saving function
Troubleshooting
If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)
On-screen messages.............................................................................. 13
Trouble symptoms and remedies
Self-diagnosis function............................................................................ 16
Specifications
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Appendix................................................................i
Preset mode timing table...........................................................................i
TCO’95 Eco-document...............................................................................i
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Precautions

Warning on power connections

• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord, be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply. For the customers in the US If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC StanSids.
Example of plug types

Transportation

When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials.

Use of the tilt-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom
with both hands.
for 100 to 120 VAC
• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the screen’s surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized (degaussed) for about 3 seconds. This generates a strong magnetic field around the screen, which may affect data stored on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes and disks away firom the monitor.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.
for 200 to 240 V AC

Installation

Do not install the monitor in the following places:
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight
• in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface

Maintenance

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s coating.
• Do not tub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ball point pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
• Clean the cabinet, 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 benzene.
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Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Front Rear

Q] Front Video Input connector (HD15) (page 6)
Pull open this connector to connect a laptop or second computer. This connector inputs RGB video signals and sync signals from your computer.
(D0(3)(D®
®(9)(8)@(g)
Pin No.
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue 4 ID (Ground) 5
6. 7 Green Ground 8 9
10 11 12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* 13 H. Sync 14 15 Data Clock (SCL)*
Signal
(Composite Syne on Green)
Ground
Red Ground
Blue Ground Not used Ground ID (Ground)
V. Sync
d] INPUT (input) button (page 8)
This button selects the Front or Rear Video Input signal. The input signal and corresponding on-screen messages change each time you press this button.
[3 GPE (graphic picture enhancement) button (page 8)
This button selects the Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE)
Mode.
m ASC (auto sizing and centering) button (page 8)
This button automatically adjusts the size and centering of the picture.
[U MENU button (page 9)
This button displays the MENU OSD.
[Zl 3 (contrast) (W '* ’) buttons (page 10)
These buttons adjust the contrast and function as the (W4')
buttons when adjusting other items.
d] (brightness) {*/*) buttons (page 10)
These buttons adjust the picture brighmess and function as the (e/e) buttons when adjusting other items.
[S (!) (power) switch and indicator (page 7)
This button turns the monitor on or off. The indicator lights up
in green when the monitor is turned on, and either flashes in green and orange, or lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.
S3 AC IN connector (page 6)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
H RESET (reset) button (page 9)
This button resets the adjustments to the factory settings.
BI] Rear Video Input connector (HD15) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals and sync signals
from your computer.
©(D(3)0(D
©@®@®
Refer to [T] for pin assignment.
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Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton;
• Power cord (1)
• HD 15 video signal cable (1)
• Macintosh adapter (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
Step 1:Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.

Connecting to a laptop or second computer

Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

■ Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
Open the Front Video Input connector on the left side of the front panel to connect a laptop or a second computer using the supplied HD15 video signal cable. Use the suppUed Macintosh adapter to connect a Macintosh laptop or second computer.

Step 2:Connect the power cord

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
compatible computer
* Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer before
connecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with Macintosh LC, Performa, Quadra and Power Macintosh, G3 series computers. Macintosh II series and some older versions of PowerBook models may need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied).
output
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step 3:Turn on the monitor and
computer

Selecting the on-screen menu language (OPTION)

First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.

If no picture appears on your screen

• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input signal (page 8), and confirm that your computer’s graphic video board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.
• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, re-connect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphic video board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30-96 kHz, and the
vertical frequency is between 48-120 Hz.
• If you are using a laptop computer, make sure it is set up to output a signal to an external monitor.
For more information about the on-screen messages, see ‘Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 14.
For customers using Windows 95198
To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model information file fiom the supplied Windows Monitor Information Disk onto your PC. (Refer to the “Readme” file for further instruction.) This monitor complies with the “VESA DDC’ Plug & Play standard. If your PC/Griq>hic video board complies with DDC, select “Plug & Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model nameas the monitor type in the “Control Panel” of Windows 95/98. If your PC/Graphic video board has difficulty conununicating with this monitor, load the Windows MonhoT Information Disk and select this monitor's model name as the
monitor type.
For customers using Windows NT4.0
Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98 and does not involve the selection of monitor type. (Refer to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors.)
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Russian and Japanese versions of the on-screen menus are available. The default setting is English.

1 Press the MENU button

B
COLORo>CENTER CONV
o
GEOM
OSD
EXrr .
ZTOM
9
SIZE
Q
OPTION
a

Press the iii ♦ /♦ and 3 ♦ /♦ buttons to select “S OPTION”, and press the MENU button again.

Press the ♦ /♦ buttons to select “B (LANGUAGE)”, then press the buttons to select the desired language.

•ENG *FRA
•DEU »ESP
•nA «NLD
I • SWE • RUS
O I *JPN
LANGUAGE
ENG; English FRA; French DEU; German ESP; Spanish FTA; Italian NLD; Dutch
SWE; Swedish RUS; Russian JPN; Japanese
To close the menu
Press the MENU button once to return to the main menu, and twice to
return to normal viewing. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes
automatically after about 10 seconds.
To reset to English'
Press the RESET button while “B (LANGUAGE)” is highlighted in the OPTION menu.
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Selecting the input signal

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the Front and Rear Video Input connectors. Switch between the two computers using the INPUT button.

Press the INPUT button.

The input signal and conesponding dh-screen messages (FRONT INPUT/REAR INPUT) change each time you press this button.

Automatically sizing and centering the picture

You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by pressing the ASC (auto sizing and centering) button.

Press the ASC button.

The picture automatically fills the screen.

Selecting the Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE) Mode

The Graphic Picmre Enhancement (GPE) button allows you to automatically change the characteristics of the picture on the screen to match the way you use your monitor. Simply press the GPE button to scroll between the three modes.

1 Turn on the monitor and computer. 2 Press the GPE button to set the mode.

Each time you press the GPE button, the mode changes and appears on the screen as foilows.

-> STANDARD MODE
PRESENTATION MODE
I
GRAPHICS/VIDEO MODE
Note
This function is intended for use with a computer running Windows or similar graphic user interface software that provides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if the background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the screen to the edges (such as an MS­DOS prompt).
The STANDARD MODE is ideal for spreadsheets, word
processing, and other text oriented applications.
The PRESENTATION MODE is useful for presentation programs that require vivid colors.
The GRAPHICSATDEO MODE gives movies and games enhanced visual appeal by increasing the sharpness and brightness.
The selected mode indication appears on the screen for about three seconds.
If the screen appears too white, adjust the color temperature as explained in “Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)” on page 11.
Note
• The PRESENTATION MODE and GRAPHICSATDEO MODE may produce ghost images when displaying text oriented applications. These modes change the brightness of the picture dynamically according to changes in moving pictures. If ghost images appear, set the GPE to STANDARD MODE.
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Customizing Your Monitor

You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menus.
[5] COLOR (page 11)
Select the COLOR menu to adjust the picture’s color temperature. You can use this to match the monitor's colors to a printed picture’s colors.

Navigating the menu

Press the MENU button to display the main MENU on your screen.
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T
n CENTER
OK -» i=n.
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68.6 kHz/85 Hz* Q
GD
CONV
ss •-
ZOOM
1024 x 768 [O
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Use the -Ci' (brightness) select the desired function.

[I] CENTER (page 10)

Select the CENTER menu to adjust the picture’s centering.
m SIZE (page 10)
Select the SIZE menu to adjust the ­picture’s horizontal and vertical size.
♦/4
l]
MENU
-•H
COLOR
OSD L SIZE, Iqption
or 3 (contrast) ♦/♦• buttons to

IS CONV (page 11)

Select the CONV menu to adjust the picture’s quality. You can adjust the
vertical and horizontal
convergence.

¡7] OSD (page 11)

Select the OSD menu to move the on-screen menu position.
CONVERGENCE
0 26 0
OSD POSITION
0 26 0

I] OPTION (page 11)

Select the OPTION menu to adjust the monitor’s options. The options include:
• degaussing the monitor
• locking the controls
• changing the OSD language
• restoring the color image (Image Restoration)
• adjusting the moire

d] EXIT

Select EXIT to close the menu.
* The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are
displayed below the main MENU. When receiving a VESA input signal, the resolution is also displayed.
H] GEOM (page 10)
Select the GEOM menu to adjust the
picture’s rotation and shape.
g] ZOOM (page 10)
Select the ZOOM menu to enlarge or reduce the picture.

■ Resetting the adjustments

Press the RESET button while the adjustment item is displayed on the screen. See page 12 for more information on resetting the adjustments.
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Adjusting the brightness and contrast
Adjusting the shape of the picture
(GEOM)
Brightness and contrast settings are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1 Press any of the p: (brightness) ♦ /♦ or 3 (contrast)
♦ /♦ buttons.
The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.
BRIGHTNESS'CONTRAST
a 26 D □ 26 a
2 Press the & 4/4 buttons to adjust the brightness,
and the 3 4/4 buttons to adjust the contrast.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
Adjusting the centering of the picture (CENTER)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the ^ 4/4 buttons to highlight CENTER
and press the MENU button again.
The CENTER menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the -iCI' 4/4 buttons to adjust the vertical
centering, and the 3 4/4 buttons to adjust the horizontal centering.
The OSD automatically dist^pears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the io: 4/4 buttons to highlight Q SIZE and
press the MENU button again.
The SIZE menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the 4/4 buttons to adjust the vertical size,
and the 3 4/4 buttons to adjust the horizontal size.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and
shape of the picture.
The rotation setting is stored in memory for all input signals. Ali
other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the 3
4/4
buttons to highlight O GEOM anc
press the MENU button again.
The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
3 First press the n 4/4 buttons to select the desirec
adjustment item. Then press the 3
4/4
buttons to
adjust the setting.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. T(
close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
Select To
0
ROTATION
n PINCUSHION
D
PIN BALANCE
0 KEYSTONE
rot a t e t he pi c tu r e ex pa nd or co n t ra c t th e pi c tu r e s id e s sh if t t he pi c t ur e s id e s t o t h e l ef t o r r ig h ad ju s t the pic t ur e widt h at the top of
th e s cr ee n
Q
KEY BALANCE
sh if t the pict u re to the lef t or righ t at
th e t op of th e s c re e n
Enlarging or reducing the picture
(ZOOM)
This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the 3
press the MENU button again.
The ZOOM menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the right 3 4 button to enlarge the picture o
' the left 3 4 button to reduce the picture.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. T close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
Note
• Adjustment stops when either the horizontal or vertical size reaches i maximum or minimum value.
4/4
buttons to highlight
gs
ZOOM an(
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Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)

Adjusting the quality of the picture (CONV)

The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the
monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors.
This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the p: «/e and 3 ♦ /♦ buttons to highlight ^
COLOR and press the MENU button again.
The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the ip W é buttons to select a color
temperature.
The preset color ten^ratures are 1 (9300K) and 2 (5000K). Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites change firom a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature
is lowered to 5000K. You can also fine tune the color temperature by selecting @ in step 2 above, and using the O buttons to adjust the color temperature manually.
The CONV settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by eliminating red or blue shadows around letters, characters and lines. Both settings are stored in memory for all input signals.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the ip and 3 buttons to highlight OD
CONV and press the MENU button again.
The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the 3 buttons to adjust the horizontal
convergence, or the p */* buttons to adjust the vertical convergence.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.

Adjusting the OSD position (OSD)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The main MENU spears on the screen.
2 Press the ip 4/e and 3 buttons to highlight @
OSD and press the MENU button again.
The OSD POSITION menu appears on the screen.
If you are using the Presentation or GraphicAfideo mode, the following COLOR OSD appears when “0 COLOR” is selected.
This OSD allows you to adjust the color temperature between
ll,000Kto9,300K. Press the 3 buttons to adjust the color temperature. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To
close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
3 Press the ip ti/e buttons to adjust the vertical
position or the 3 buttons to adjust the horizontal position.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.

Additional settings (OPTION)

You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the screen, lock the controls, change the OSD language, restore the color image, and cancel the moire.
1 Press the MENU button. .
The main MENU appears on the screen.
2 Press the ip and 3 buttons to highlight &
OPTION and press the MENU button again.
The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
3 Press the ip buttons to highlight the desired
adjustment item.
Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
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Degaussing the monitor

The monitor is automatically degaussed (demagnetized) when the power is turned on.
To manually degauss the monitor, first press the
O buttons to highlight (MANUAL DEGAUSS). Then press only the right 3 *■ button
The monitor is degaussed for about three seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20
minutes for the best result. »

Locking the controls

To protect adjustment data by locking the controls, first press the :ci */* buttons to highlight Om (CONTROL LOCK). Then press the right 3 ^ button to turn the lock ON.
Only the (!) (power) switch, EXIT and Oti (CONTROL LOCK) of the S OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are selected, the Ori mark appears on the screen.
To cancel the control lock
Repeat the procedure above and set Om (CONTROL LOCK) to OFF.

Changing the OSD ianguage

This setting allows you to change the language of the OSD (see page 7).

Restoring the Coior image

The color of most display monitors tend to gradually lose brilliance after several years of service. The Image Restoration feature allows you to restore the color to the original factory preset levels.
To restore the image, first press the buttons to select t&i (IMAGE RESTORATION). Then press
the right 3 *■ button.
A white rectangle appears in the center of the screen while the image is being restored (about two seconds).
ON
Q Cl
IMAGE RESTORATION
Note
Before using this feature, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (Green power indicator) for at least 30 minutes. If the monitor goes into power saving mode, you must return the monitor to normal operation mode and wait for 30 minutes for the monitor to be ready. You may need to adjust your computer’s power saving settings to help keep the monitor in normal operation mode for the full 30 minutes. If the monitor is not ready, the following message will appear.
On
AVAILABLE
Q
AFTER WARM UP
69
IMAGE RESTORATION
The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due
to the natural aging of the picture tube.

Cancelling the moire

To turn the moire cancellation function on or off, first press the */* buttons to highlight O (CANCEL MOIRE). Then press the 3 buttons tc turn the moire cancellation ON or OFF.

Adjusting the amount of the moire cancellation

Before you can adjust this setting, the Cancel Moire setting mus be turned ON.
To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first press the ICf buttons to highlight €1* (MOIRE ADJUST). Then press the 3 buttons to adjust the amount of moire cancellation until the moire effect is at a minimum.
* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy line
on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern c the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the monito
Example of moire

Resetting the adjustments

This monitor has the following four reset methods. Use the RESET button to reset the adjustments.

Resetting a single adjustment item

Navigate through the on-screen menus to select the adjustment item you want to reset, and press the RESET button. You can d this while you are adjusting an item.

Resetting all of the adjustment data for the current input signal

Press the RESET button when no menu is displayed on the scree Note that the following items are not reset by this method:
• on-screen menu language (page 7)
• on-screen menu position (page 11)
• control lock (page 12)

Resetting all of the adjustment data for all input signais

Press and hold the reset button for more than two seconds whe: no menu is displayed on the screen. This resets everything to tl factory preset mode.

Resetting all of the adjustment data to the factor presets

Press and hold the reset button for more than five seconds. This resets everything to the factory presets including the input selectic
Note
• The RESET button does not function when On (CONTROL
LOCK) is set to ON.
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Technical Features

Preset and user modes

Troubleshooting

This section may help you find the cause of a problem so you can
solve the problem yourself.
When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically
matches the signal to one of the 26 factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. (See the Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor ensures that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor’s frequency range (horizontal: 30-96 kHz,
vertical: 48-120 Hz). If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.

Note for Windows users

For Windows users, check your gr^hic video board manual or the utility program which comes with your graphic video board and select the highest available refresh rate to maximize monitor
performance.

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a
computer or graphic video board that is DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.
Power mode
normal operation
1 standby
2 suspend
3 active off*
Power consumption
S140W
<15W
<15W
<8W
(!) (power) Indicator
green
green and orange
alternate green and orange
alternate orange

if thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)

The lines you may be seeing on your screen are normal for the
Trinitron monitor and are not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires that stabilize the aperture grille, and are most noticeable when the screen’s background is light (usually
white).
The aperture grille is the essential element that makes a Trinitron
picture tube unique by allowing more light to reach the screen, resulting in a brighter, more detailed picture.
Damper wires

On-screen messages

If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages will appear on the screen. To solve the problem, see ‘Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 14.
INFORMATION
OUT OF SCAN RANGE
REAR INPUT)
Q] The input signal condition
OUT OF SCAN RANGE
Indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s specifications.

NO INPUT SIGNAL

Indicates that no signal is input, or that no signal is input from the selected connector (Front or Rear).
■ m

d] The cohhectdr indicator

This message indicates which connector (Front or Rear) is receiving the wrong signal.
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Trouble symptoms and remedies
If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 16) if the following do not resolve the problem.
Symptom No picture ^
If the (1) (power) indicator is not lit
If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the (1) (power) indicator is either orange or alternating between green and
orange
If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen
If no message is displayed and the (1) (power) indicator is green or flashing orange
If using Windows 95/98
If using a Macintosh system
Picture flickers, bounces, osciiiates, or is scrambied
Check these items
• Check that the power cord is properly connected. .
• Check that the (!) (power) switch is in the “on” position.
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 8).
• Check that the HD15 video input cable’s pins are not bent or pushed in.
■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• 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.
■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• 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: 30-96 kHz Vertical: 48-120 Hz
• Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 16).
• If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the following; Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk (page 7) and select “CPD­420GS” from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen.
• Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6).
• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, 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 monitor 90° to the left or right.
Picture is fuzzy
Picture is ghosting
Picture is not centered or sized properiy
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■ Problems 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, Macintosh 21” Color, etc.) and the frequency o the input signal are supported by this monitor (Appendix). Even if the frequency is withi the proper range, some graphic video boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow fc the monitor to sync correctly.
• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible pictun
• Adjust the brighmess.and contrast (page 10).
• Degauss the monitor’" (page 12).
• If C/WCEL MOIRE is ON, the picmre may become fuzzy. Decrease the moire cancellation effect (page 12) or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF.
• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.
• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.
• Press the ASC button (page 8).
• Adjust the size (page 10) or centering (page 10). Note that some video modes do not fil,’ the screen to the edges.
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Symptom Check these items Edges of the image are curved Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)
is visibie
Color is not uniform
White does not iook white
Letters and lines show red or biue
• Adjust the geometry (page 10).
• Cancel the moire (page 12).
■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• Change your desktop pattern.
• Degauss the monitor’* (page 12). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field, ^ch as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color
may lose uniformity.
• Adjust the color temperature (page 11).
• Adjust the convergence (page 11).
shadows at the edges Monitor buttons do not operate Image Restoration does not
function
On
AVAILABLE
Q
AFTER WARM UP
Q
IMAGE RESTORATION
• If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 12). Image restoration does not work unless the monitor has been in normal operation (Green
power indicator) for at least 30 minutes. See page 12 for detailed information about Image
Restoration. In order to keep the monitor “on”, you may need to check the PC’s power saving setting.
The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging
of the picture tube.
A hum Is heard right after the power is turned on
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 malfunction.

Displaying this monitor’s name, serial number, and date of manufacture.

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the MENU button for more than three seconds to display this monitor’s information box.
This is the normal sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the
monitor is automatically degaussed for three seconds.
If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information:
• Model name: (2PD-420GS
• Serial number: (see back of monitor)
• Name and specifications of your computer and graphic video board.
Example
INFORMATION
MODEL: CPD-420GS SER NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 1998-52
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Self-diagnosis function

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computerfs), the screen will go blank and the (!) (power) indicator will either light up green or
flash orange. If the (!) (power) indicator is lit in orange, the
computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the
keyboard.
T eg&yG]
--s'
(!) (power) indicator
If the (!) (power) indicator is green 1 Remove any plugs from the Front and Rear Video
Input connectors, or turn off the connected computer(s).
2 Press the (!) (power) button twice to turn the monitor
off and on.
3 Press and hold the right 3 button for two seconds
before the monitor enters power saving mode.

Specifications

CPD-420GS
CRT
Viewable image size
Resolution
Standard image area
Deflection frequency*
AC input voltage/current Power consumption Dimensions
Mass
Plug and Play
Supplied accessories
* Recommended horizontal and vertical timing condition
Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of tot. horizontal time or 0.8 ps, whichever is larger. Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 psec. Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 psec.
0.25 - 0.27 mm aperture grille pitcf 19 inches measured diagonally
90-degree deflection Trinitron Approx. 365 X 274 mm (w/h) (14 ^/8 X 10 ^/8 inches)
Horizontal: Max. 1600 dots Vertical: Max. 1200 lines Approx. 352 X 264 mm (w/h) (13 ^/8 X 10 '/2 inches) Horizontal: 30 to 96 kHz Vertical: 48 to 120 Hz
100 to 240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1.7-1.2 A Max. 140 W Approx. 444 X 467 x 455 mm (w/h/d (17 '/2 X 18 ‘/2 X 18 inches)
Approx. 26 kg (57 lb 5 oz)
DDC/DDC2B, GTF
(Front/Rear input)
DDC2Bi (Rear input only)
See page 6
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cables and check the condition of your computer(s).
If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

If the (!) (power) Indicator is fiashing orange

Press the (!) (power) button twice to turn the monitor off
and on.
If the (!) (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly.
If the (!) (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the (!) (power) indicator and inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition. Be sure to note the model name and serial number of your monitor. Also note the manufacturer and model name of your computer and graphic video board.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Appendix
Preset mode timing table
No. Resolution Horizontal Vertical Graphics
(dots X lines) Frequency Frequency Mod€~
1
(Î40X350
2
640 x 480 3 640 X 480 37.5 kHz 4
640 X 480 43.3 kHz 5
720x400 31.5 kHz 70 Hz 6
720x400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz VESA 7
800 x 600 37.9 kHz 60 Hz SVGA
8
800 x 600 46.9 kHz 75 Hz ESVGA 9 800 x 600
10 832x624
11 1024 x 768 12 1024 X 768 13 1024 X 768 60.0 kHz 75 Hz 14 1024 x 768 60.2 kHz 75 Hz
15 1024x768 68.7 kHz 85 Hz ’VESA
1152 x 864
16 17 1152x870 68.7 kHz 75 Hz
1280 x 960 60.0 kHz 60 Hz
18
19 1280 x 960 85.9 kHz 85 Hz 20 1280 X 1024 64.0 kHz 60 Hz 21
1280 X1024 80.0 kHz 75 Hz 22 1280 X1024 91.1kHz 85 Hz 23 1600 X 1200 75.0 kHz 60 Hz VESA
24
1600 X 1200
25 1600 X 1200
1600 X 1200 93.8 kHz 75 Hz
26
31.5 kHz
31.5 kHz
53.7 kHz
49.7 kHz
48.4 kHz
56.5 kHz 70 Hz VESA
67.5 kHz 75 Hz VESA
81.3 kHz 65 Hz
87.5 kHz 70 Hz
70 Hz MCGA 60 Hz VGA-G 75 Hz
85 Hz
85 Hz VESA 75 Hz
60 Hz VESA
EVGA VESA
VGA-Text
Macintosh 16”
Color
EUVGA Macintosh 19”
Color
Macintosh 21” Color
VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA
VESA VESA
'VESA

TCO’95 Eco-document

■ Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO’95 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also, to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
■ Why do we have environmentally labelled
computers?
In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the ad^tadon of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during the manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to be recycled in a
satisfactory way, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter Nature. There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of conventional electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate­influencing emissions, radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in offices consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously.

■ What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO’95 scheme
which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish
Society for Nature Conservation) and NUTEK (The National
Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).
The requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment,
ergonomics, usability, enussion of electrical and magnetic fields,
energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.
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The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame
retardants, CFCs (fréons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/ or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its
power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic
fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.
Cadmium“
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colourgenerating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium
damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses.
TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of cadmium. The colour generating layers of display screens must not contain any cadmium.
Mercury“
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. Mercury damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO’95 requirement states that batteries may not contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.
On this page, you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:
TCO Development Unit S-114 94 Stockholm Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se
Current information regarding TCO’95 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/
TCO’95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature
Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden).

■ Environmental Requirements Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards,
cables, wires, casings and housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of ñame retardant substances. These are related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm, including reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers
fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur. TCO’95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.
CFCs (freons)
CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit
boards and in the manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging.
CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in
the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of
ultraviolet Ught with consequent increased risks of skin cancer
(maUgnant melanoma).
The relevant TCO’95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs
may be used during the manufacturing of the product or its
packaging.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate
within living organisms
*♦ Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-
accumulative.
Lead“
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. TCO’95 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
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