Sony CPD-G420S User Manual [en, es, fr]

4-079-771-72 (1)

Trinitron Color Computer Display

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

CPD-G420S

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 prevent 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 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 Length Maximum 15 feet Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V

× 18 AWG

NOTICE

Cette notice s’applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada uniquement. Si cet appareil est export* 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 3 Longueur Maximum 15 pieds Tension Minimum 7 A, 125 V

As an

ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.

× 18 AWG

ENERGY STAR

IMPORTANTE

Para prevenir cualquier mal funcionamiento y evitar daños, por favor, lea detalladamente este manual de instrucciones antes de conectar y operar este equipo.

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).

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).

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).

This monitor complies with the TCO’99 guidelines.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

or write to:

Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: CPD-G420S Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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.

Table of Contents

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 2: Connect the power cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE). . . . . . . . . . 8

Selecting the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Listening to the sound from the AUDIO IN jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Customizing Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Navigating the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the brightness and contrast (CONTRAST/BRIGHT) . . . . 11

Adjusting the centering of the picture (SIZE/CENTER) . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE/CENTER). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Automatically sizing and centering the picture (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the convergence (CONVERGENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the picture quality (SCREEN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Additional settings (OPTION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Resetting the adjustments (RESET). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

•Trinitronâ 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 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 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, “ mentioned in each case in this manual.

and MS-DOS are registered

are trademarks of the

ä” and “â” are not

Technical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Preset and user modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Power saving function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires). . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-screen messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Trouble symptoms and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Self-diagnosis function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Preset mode timing table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

TCO’99 Eco-document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i

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 U.S.A.

If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.

Use of the tilt-swivel

This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of the monitor’s screen with the centering dot on the stand. Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.

Example of plug types

for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC

• 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 a few 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 from the monitor.

The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.

Installation

Do not install the monitor in the following places:

• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,

draperies, etc.) 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

90°

Centering dot

15°

90°

5°

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 rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or

abrasive items such as a ballpoint 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.

Transportation

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

Identifying parts and controls

See the pages in parentheses for further details.

Front

INPUT

PICTURE EFFECT

1 INPUT (input) switch (page 8)

This switch selects the INPUT 1 (video input 1 connector: y1) or INPUT 2 (video input 2 connector: y2).

2 PICTURE EFFECT button (page 10)

This button is used to change the preset picture effects’ modes.

3 MENU button (page 9)

This button is used to display or close the menu.

Rear

forward side

rear side

VOL

AC IN

AUDIO IN

6 AC IN connector (page 7)

This connector provides AC power to the monitor.

7 Video input connectors (HD15) (y1/y2) (page 6)

These connectors input RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.

5 4 3 2

678910

1112131415

4 Control button (OK, M/m) (page 10)

This button is used to make adjustments to the monitor and call up the CONTRAST menu directly.

5 ! (power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 17, 21)

This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and lights up in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.

Pin No. Signal

1Red 2 Green (Sync on Green) 3Blue 4 ID (Ground) 5 DDC Ground* 6 Red Ground 7 Green Ground 8 Blue Ground 9 DDC + 5V* 10 Ground 11 ID (Ground) 12 Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* 13 H. Sync 14 V. Sync 15 Data Clock (SCL)*

* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.

(continued)

8 2 VOL (volume) control dial (page 8)

This dial controls the volume of the sound from the AUDIO IN jack.

9 i Headphone jack

This stereo headphone jack is provided for convenient silent listening in the office or at home.

q; AUDIO IN jack (page 8)

For sound, connect your computer or audio/video equipment with this jack.

qa Speaker

This hidden monaural speaker is mounted behind the 2 VOL (volume) control dial on the rear of the monitor.

Setup

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton:

• Power cord (1)

• Audio cord (stereo miniplug) (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.

Notes

• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might bend the pins.

• When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the HD15 connector. Do not force the connector in the wrong way or the pins might bend.

x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible

computer

AC IN

to video output

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer

x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible

computer

You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).

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.

AC IN

Macintosh adapter (not supplied)

to video output

Macintosh or compatible computer

x Connecting to a second computer

AC IN

to HD15

AC IN

to a power outlet

power cord (supplied)

to AC IN

Step 3:Turn on the monitor and

computer

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 SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input signal (page 8), and confirm that your computer’s graphics 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, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 110 kHz and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 19.

Refer to the preceding examples to connect your computer.

video signal cable (not supplied)

Setup on various OS (Operating System)

This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver needs to be installed to the computer. If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next” several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug & Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.

Selecting the on-screen menu

Selecting the input signal

language (LANGUAGE)

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.

The menu appears on the screen.

CONTRAST

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

OPTION and press the control button.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight

LANGUAGE and press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down until the desired

language appears on the screen. Then press the control button to select the language.

Each time you move the control button up or down, the language can be selected appears cyclically.

• ENGLISH

• FRANÇAIS: French

• DEUTSCH: German

• ESPAÑOL: Spanish

• ITALIANO: Italian

• NEDERLANDS: Dutch

• SVENSKA: Swedish

• : Russian

• : Japanese

/IBR GHT

CONTRAST

1024x768 / 85Hz

OPT ONI

CONTROL LOCK

ON OFF

OPT ONI

LANGUAGE

ENGL ISH

EX I T

XIT

You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD15 connectors. To select one of the two computers, use the INPUT switch.

Move the INPUT switch.

The selected connector appears on the screen for 3 seconds.

INPUT

“INPUT 1” or “INPUT 2” appears on the screen.

Note

If no signal is input to the selected connector, NO SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode. If this happens, switch to the other connector.

Listening to the sound from the AUDIO IN jack

You can enjoy sound, such as music or audio files, by connecting your computer or audio/video equipment with the AUDIO IN jack. Sound volume can be controlled by the 2 VOL (volume) control dial.

to the audio/ video outputs of the connected computer or audio/video equipment

to AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

audio cable (supplied)

AC IN

To close the menu

Press the MENU button. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.

To reset to English

Select ENGLISH in step 4 above.

Customizing Your Monitor

You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu.

Navigating the menu

Press the MENU button to display the menu on the screen. See page 10 for more information on using the MENU and control buttons.

CONTRAST

Use the control button to select one of the following menus.

1 CONTRAST/BRIGHT

(page 11)

Adjusts the contrast and brightness. You can also call up this menu directly by moving the control button up or down while there is no menu on the screen.

2 SIZE/CENTER

(page 11)

Adjusts the size or centering.

3 GEOMETRY (page 12)

Adjusts the rotation and shape of the picture.

4 CONVERGENCE

(page 13)

Adjusts the picture’s horizontal and vertical convergence.

/IBR GHT

CONTRAST

1024x768 / 85Hz

CONTRAST

SZE45/I CENTER

GEOMETRY

CONVERGENCE

CONTRAST

T B

/IBR GHT

EX I T

XIT

6 COLOR (page 14)

COLOR

EASY

Adjusts the picture’s color temperature to match the monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors.

7 OPTION (page 16)

OPT ONI

5000K

XIT

Adjusts the monitor’s options. The options include:

• locking the controls

• changing the on-screen menu’s language

CONTROL LOCK

ON OFF

XIT

• changing the on-screen menu position

• changing the picture’s color temperature setting mode

8 RESET (page 17)

Resets the adjustments.

RESET

1 2

CURRENT MODE

OK CANCEL

XIT

x Displaying the current input signal

When you press the MENU button to display the menu, the horizontal/vertical frequencies of the current input signal are displayed in the menu. If the signal matches one of this monitor’s factory preset modes, the resolution is also displayed.

CONTRAST

/IBR GHT

CONTRAST

1024x768 / 85Hz

the horizontal frequencies/ resolution of the current input signal

the vertical frequencies of the current input signal

5 SCREEN (page 13)

Adjusts the picture’s quality. The options include:

• degaussing the screen (DEGAUSS)

• adjusting the moire cancellation (CANCEL MOIRE)

SCREEN

DEGAUSS

OK CANCEL

XIT

(continued)

x Using the MENU and control buttons

1 Display the menu.

Press the MENU button to display the menu on the screen.

Adjusting the picture quality (PICTURE EFFECT)

Press the PICTURE EFFECT button.

Each time you press the button, the three picture modes cyclically change as follows.

PICTURE EFFECT

2 Select the menu you want to adjust.

Highlight the desired menu by moving the control button up or down. Then press the control button.

3 Adjust the menu.

Move the control button up or down to make the adjustment and press the control button.

If you want to select another menu;

move the control button up or down to select and press the control button to exit the menu.

4 Close the menu.

Press the MENU button. If no buttons are pressed, the menu closes automatically after about 45 seconds.

Select For

PROFESSIONAL accurate and consistent display color.

Choose this for professional desktop publishing and graphic applications.

STANDARD images with high contrast and

brightness. Choose this mode for commonly used applications, such as spreadsheets, word processing, E-mail, or WEB surfing.

DYNA MI C extremely vivid and photo-realistic

images. Brighter than “STANDARD” mode, choose this for intense graphic applications such as games, DVD playback, or entertainment software.

DYNAMI C

PROFESSI ONAL

STANDARD

Adjusting the brightness and

Adjusting the centering of the

contrast (CONTRAST/BRIGHT)

These settings are stored in memory for the signals from the currently selected input connector.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight .

Then press the control button.

The CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight 6

or . Then press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down to adjust the

contrast (6) or brightness ( ). Then press the control button.

If you are using the sRGB mode

If you selected the sRGB mode in the COLOR MODE ( ) of the OPTION ( ) menu, the following CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu appears on the screen.

CONTRAST

RGB

/IBR GHT

picture (SIZE/CENTER)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

SIZE/CENTER and press the control button.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select for

horizontal adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down to adjust the

centering.

Adjusting the size of the picture (SIZE/CENTER)

This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

EX I T

You cannot adjust the contrast (6) or brightness ( ) on this screen. If you want to adjust them, select a mode other than sRGB in the COLOR MODE ( ) of the OPTION ( ) menu.

For more information about using the sRGB mode, see “Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)” on page 14.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

SIZE/CENTER and press the control button.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select for

horizontal adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down to adjust the

size.

Automatically sizing and centering

Adjusting the shape of the picture

the picture (AUTO)

You can easily adjust the picture to fill the screen by using the SIZE/CENTER menu.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

SIZE/CENTER and press the control button.

The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select

(AUTO). Then press the control button.

The adjustment window appears on the screen.

4 Move the control button up or down to select OK.

Then press the control button.

The picture automatically fills the screen.

Notes

• If you do not want to use the AUTO function, select CANCEL in step 4.

• 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 displayed image moves for a few seconds while this function is performed. This is not a malfunction.

(GEOMETRY)

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. All other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

GEOMETRY and press the control button.

The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select the

desired adjustment item. Then press the control button.

The adjustment bar appears on the screen.

4 Move the control button up or down to make the

adjustment. Then press the control button.

Select To

rotate the picture

expand or contract the picture sides

shift the picture sides to the left or right

adjust the picture width at the top of the screen

shift the picture to the left or right at the top of the screen

RESET

reset all the GEOMETRY adjustments to the factory setting levels. Select OK.

For more information about using the RESET mode, see “Resetting the adjustments (RESET)” on page 17.

Adjusting the convergence

Adjusting the picture quality

(CONVERGENCE)

The CONVERGENCE settings allow you to adjust the quality of the picture by controlling the convergence. The convergence refers to the alignment of the red, green, and blue color signals. If you see red or blue shadows around letters or lines, adjust the convergence. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

CONVERGENCE and press the control button.

The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select the

desired adjustment item. Then press the control button.

The adjustment bar appears on the screen.

4 Move the control button up or down to make the

adjustment. Then press the control button.

Select To

TOP

BOTTOM

RESET

horizontally shift red or blue shadows

vertically shift red or blue shadows

vertically shift red or blue shadows at the top of the screen

vertically shift red or blue shadows at the bottom of the screen

reset all the CONVERGENCE adjustments to the factory setting levels. Select OK.

(SCREEN)

The SCREEN settings allow you to degauss (demagnetize) the monitor manually and adjust the picture quality by controlling the moire and landing.

• If the color is not uniform or picture is fuzzy, degauss the monitor (DEGAUSS).

• If elliptical or wavy patterns appear on the screen, cancel the moire (CANCEL MOIRE).

The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the power is turned on. The screen is degaussed for about 2 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.

The CANCEL MOIRE setting is stored in memory for the current input signal. All other settings are stored in memory for all input signals.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

SCREEN and press the control button.

The SCREEN menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to select the

desired adjustment item. Then press the control button.

The adjustment bar appears on the screen.

4 Move the control button up or down to make the

adjustment. Then press the control button.

For more information about using the RESET mode, see “Resetting the adjustments (RESET)” on page 17.

(continued)

Select To

DEGAUSS

CANCEL

MOIRE

* Moire is a type of natural interference which produces soft, wavy lines

on your screen. It may appear due to interference between the pattern of the picture on the screen and the phosphor pitch pattern of the monitor.

Example of moire

Note

The picture may become fuzzy when the CANCEL MOIRE function is activated.

degauss the monitor. To degauss the monitor manually, select OK.

adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire* is at a minimum

INPUT

PICTURE EFFECT

Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR)

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 color to a printed picture’s colors. You can set the color temperature for each of the video input connectors.

x Select the COLOR mode

There are 4 types of adjustment modes, EASY, PRESET, EXPERT, and sRGB. The default setting is EASY which can be adjustable from 5000K to 11000K. If you want to set another mode (other than EASY), select the desired mode in the OPTION ( ) menu. Then adjust the

selected mode in each COLOR ( ) menu.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

OPTION and press the control button.

The OPTION menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight

COLOR MODE. Then press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down to select the

COLOR mode.

OPT ONI

COLOR MODE

PRESET EASY EXPERT sRGB

XIT

x EASY mode

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

COLOR and press the control button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight .

Then press the control button.

The adjustment bar appears.

COLOR

EASY

5000K

XIT

4 Move the control button up or down to fine tune the

color temperature.

The new color temperature setting you fine tuned between 5000K to 11000K is stored in memory.

x PRESET mode

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

COLOR and press the control button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight .

Then press the control button.

The adjustment bar appears.

COLOR

PRESET

x EXPERT mode

You can make additional adjustments to the color in greater detail by selecting the EXPERT mode.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

COLOR and press the control button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

COLOR

R G B R G B

EXPERT

XIT

3 Move the control button up or down to adjust the

R (red), G (green), and B (blue) component of input signal for each of GAIN (6) and BIAS ( ). Then press the control button.

If you want to reset the EXPERT adjustments, select 0 (RESET) in COLOR menu. Then select OK in the RESET window.

x sRGB mode

The sRGB color setting is an industry standard color space protocol designed to correlate the displayed and printed colors of sRGB compliant computer products. To adjust the colors to the sRGB profile, simply select the sRGB mode in the COLOR

MODE ( ) menu of the OPTION ( ) menu. However, in order to display the sRGB colors correctly (γ = 2.2, 6500K), you must set the PICTURE EFFECT mode to

PROFESSIONAL (page 10) and your computer to the sRGB profile. If you select this mode, you cannot operate the CONTRAST/BRIGHT menu adjustments.

COLOR

sRGB

9300K 6500K 5000K

EX I T

4 Move the control button up or down to select the

desired temperature.

The preset color temperatures are 5000K, 6500K, and 9300K. Since the default setting is 9300K, the whites will change from a bluish hue to a reddish hue as the temperature is lowered to 6500K and 5000K.

RGB

XIT

Note

Your computer and other connected products (such as a printer), must be sRGB compliant.

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Restoring the color from the EASY, PRESET, or sRGB modes (IMAGE RESTORATION)

The colors of most display monitors tend to gradually change brilliance over several years of service. The IMAGE RESTORATION feature found in the EASY, PRESET, and sRGB menus allows you to restore the color to the original factory quality levels. The explanation below explains how to restore the monitor’s color from the EASY mode for example.

First, select the EASY, PRESET, or sRGB mode in the OPTION menu (page 14).

Additional settings (OPTION)

You can lock the controls, change the on-screen language, change the menu position, and set the COLOR mode.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

OPTION and press the control button.

The OPTION menu appears on the screen.

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

COLOR and press the control button.

The COLOR menu appears on the screen.

3 Move the control button up or down to highlight

IMAGE RESTORATION. Then press the control

button.

4 Move the control button up or down to select OK.

Then press the control button.

COLOR

I MAGE

RESTORAT I ON

OK CANCEL

XIT

The picture disappears while the color is being restored (about 2 seconds). After the color is restored, the picture reappears on the screen again.

Notes

• Before using this feature, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power indicator on) 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 keep the monitor in normal operation mode for the full 30 minutes. If the monitor is not ready, the following message will appear.

COLOR

I MAGE

RESTORAT I ON

AVA

LABLEI AFTER WARM UP

XIT

• The monitor may gradually lose its ability to perform this function due to the natural aging of the picture tube.

3 Move the control button up or down to select the

desired adjustment item.

Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

x Locking the controls (CONTROL LOCK)

You can protect the adjustment data by locking the controls. Move the control button up or down to highlight (CONTROL LOCK) and press the control button. Then move the control button up or down to select ON and press the control button.

Only the ! (power) switch, MENU button, INPUT switch, and

(CONTROL LOCK) of the OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are selected, the mark appears on the screen.

To cancel the control lock

Repeat the procedure above and set (CONTROL LOCK) to OFF.

x Changing the on-screen language

(LANGUAGE)

See page 8.

x Changing the menu’s position

(OSD POSITION)

Change the menu’s position if it is blocking an image on the screen.

Move the control button up or down to select (OSD POSITION) for horizontal adjustment, or (OSD POSITION) for vertical adjustment and press the control button. Then move the control button up or down to shift the on-screen menu.

x Setting the COLOR mode

See page 14.

Resetting the adjustments (RESET)

This monitor has the following 2 reset methods.

Technical Features

x Resetting all the adjustment data for the

current input signal

1 Press the MENU button.

The menu appears on the screen.

2 Move the control button up or down to highlight

0 RESET and press the control button.

3 Move the control button up or down to select 01

and press the control button.

4 Move the control button up or down to select OK

and press the control button.

RESET

1 2

CURRENT MODE

OK CANCEL

XIT

Note that the following items are not reset by this method:

• on-screen menu language (page 8)

• color mode setting in the OPTION menu (EASY, PRESET, EXPERT, sRGB) (page 14)

• color temperature setting in the PRESET mode (5000K, 6500K, 9300K) (page 15)

• on-screen menu position (page 16)

x Resetting all of the adjustment data for all

input signals

Select 02 in step 3 above.

Note

The RESET function does not function when (CONTROL LOCK) is set to ON.

Preset and user modes

When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen. (See 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 – 110 kHz, vertical: 48 – 170 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 graphics board manual or the utility program which comes with your graphics 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 no signal is input to the

monitor from your computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption as shown below.

Power mode Power consumption ! (power)

normal operation

active off* (deep sleep)**

power off Approx. 0 W off

* When your computer enters power saving mode, the input signal is

cut and NO SIGNAL appears on the screen before the monitor enters active off mode. After a few seconds, the monitor enters power saving mode.

** “Deep sleep” is power saving mode defined by the Environmental

Protection Agency.

≤ 130 W green

≤ 3 W orange

indicator

Troubleshooting

Before contacting technical support, refer to this section.

If thin lines appear on your screen (damper wires)

The visible lines on your screen especially when the background screen color is light (usually white), are normal for the Trinitron monitor. This is not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille. 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

If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on line 1

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

IIONNFORMAT

MON I I I NGS WORKTOR

NPUT

I1:.200 0 /kHz 85Hz

OUT OF SCAN

CHANGE

RANGE

S GNAL TIIINGM

2 The selected connector and the frequencies of the

current input signal

This message shows the currently selected connector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2). If the monitor recognizes the frequencies of the current input signal, the horizontal and vertical frequencies are also displayed.

3 The remedies

CHANGE SIGNAL TIMING appears on the screen. If you are replacing an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 110 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.

R G B

On-screen messages

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

If NO SIGNAL appears on section 1

This indicates that no signal is input from the selected connector.

IIONNFORMAT

MON I I I NGS WORKTOR

NPUT

ACT CHECK CHECK

2:NOBYS

I VATE

S GNAL CABLEI

I NPUT SELECTOR

2 The selected connector

This message shows the currently selected connector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2).

3 The remedies

The following messages appear on the screen.

• If ACTIVATE BY COMPUTER appears on the screen, try pressing any key on the computer or moving the mouse, and confirm that your computer’s graphics board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.

• If CHECK SIGNAL CABLE appears on the screen, check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer (page 6).

• If CHECK INPUT SELECTOR appears on the screen, try changing the input signal (page 8).

GNALI

COMPUTER

R G B

For more information, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 19.

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 5 seconds to display this monitor’s information box.

If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information.

• Model name: CPD-G420S

• Serial number

• Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.

Example

INFORMATION

MODEL : CPD G420S

SER NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED

: 2000-52

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 21) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom Check these items

No picture

If the ! (power) indicator is not lit • Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the ! (power) switch is in the “on” position.

If the NO SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the ! (power) indicator is orange

If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen

If no message is displayed and the ! (power) indicator is green or flashing orange

If using a Macintosh system • Check that the Macintosh adapter (not supplied) and the video signal cable are properly

Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 6).

• Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct (page 8).

• Check that the video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse.

• Check that the computer’s power is “on.”

• Check that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.

xProblems 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 – 110 kHz

–

Vertical: 48

• Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 21).

connected (page 7).

• Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, fluorescent lighting, televisions, or electric fans.

• 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.

170 Hz

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.

• Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 21" Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor (Appendix). Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly.

• Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.

Picture is fuzzy • Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 11).

• Degauss the monitor* (page 13).

• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal, or set CANCEL MOIRE to OFF (page 13).

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Symptom Check these items Picture is ghosting • Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.

• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.

Picture is not centered or sized properly

• Set the AUTO ( ) function to OK (on) in the SIZE/CENTER menu (page 12).

• Adjust the size or centering (page 11). Note that with some input signals and/or graphics boards the periphery of the screen is not fully utilized.

Edges of the image are curved • Adjust the geometry (page 12).

Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)

• Adjust the degree of moire cancellation until the moire is minimal (page 13).

is visible

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Change your desktop pattern.

Color is not uniform • Degauss the monitor* (page 13). If you place equipment that generates a magnetic field,

such as a speaker, near the monitor, or if you change the direction the monitor faces, color may lose uniformity.

White does not look white • Adjust the color temperature (page 14).

Letters and lines show red or blue

• Adjust the convergence (page 13).

shadows at the edges

Monitor buttons do not operate

• If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 16).

( appears on the screen)

IMAGE RESTORATION function does not operate

• Before using this function, the monitor must be in normal operation mode (green power indicator on) for at least 30 minutes. For more information on using the IMAGE RESTORATION function, see page 16.

COLOR

I MAGE

RESTORAT I ON

AVA

LABLEI AFTER WARM UP

XIT

• Adjust the computer’s power saving settings to keep the monitor in normal operation mode for more than 30 minutes.

• 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.

• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for a few seconds.

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