Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Gimputer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. A. and other countries.
Windows* and MS-DOS are registered traderruuks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of
the USA.
VESA is a trademark of 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 comparues.
Furthermore, and "®" are not mentioned in each case in tiiis
Prevent internal heat build-up by allowing adequate air
circulation. Do not place the monitor on siuiace?(rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (ciutains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation holes.
Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates
magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage p>ower
lines.
• Bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear
on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD
screen is made with high-precision technology and
more than 99.99 % of the picture element is intact
However, some of the picture element may not
appear or some of the picture element may appear
constantly.
• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can
damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the
monitor by a window.
• Do not push or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a
heavy object on the LCD screen. This may cause the
screen to lose uniformity.
• If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image
may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
When the monitor becomes warm, the screen retams to
normal.
• If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual
image may appear. The residual image will eventually
disappear.
• The screen and the cabinet become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
ISÜ
I
Qean 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 benzine.
Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with
sharp or abrasive items such as a bcdlpoint pen or
screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched
picture tube.
Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass
cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner
containing an antistatic solution or similar additive as this
may scratch the screen's coating.
When you transport this monitor, grip the bottom of the
screen firmly with both hands. If you drop the monitor,
you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged.
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment,
use the original carton and packing materials.
llllljj llM <■ I) I I 1 I ^ c, i I I ) I
Use an appropriate p>ower cord for yovu local power
supply.
For the customers in the UK
If you use foe monitor in foe UK, please use foe supplied
UK cable with foe UK plug.
Examples of plug types
- V I
for 100 to 120 VAC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only
The outlet should be installed near foe equipment
and be easily accessible.
I 0l * ÎIH ' t* ) <'-1 i'Ù
A specially designed fluorescent tube is installed as the
lighting apparatus for this monitor. If the LCD screen
becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, replace the
fluorescent tube with an new one. Consult your Sony dealer
when replacing the fluorescent tube.
B
')n '-I 'ir-lll 0' -In
Ask a specialist to mount foe monitor on a wall or an arm.
Do not mount foe monitor yoimself.
iiLJrtù lUOnlüD!
Do not dispose of the monitor with general waste.
Do not include foe monitor with household waste.
The fluorescent tube includes mercury. Dispose of the
monitor in accordance with the regulations of your
local sanitation authority.
Page 5
Getting Started
Setup
Before using this monitor, check that the following items are
included in your carton:
• LCD monitor (1)
• AC adaptor (1)
• Rear cover (1)
• Power cord (1)
• HD15 video signal cable (1)
• Macintosh adapter (1)
• Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk (1)
• Macintosh Utility Disk (1)
• TCO'95 Eco-document (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• TTrese operating instructiorjs (1)
This monitor works with <my IBM or compatible system
equipped with VGA or greater graphics capability.
Although this monitor works with other platforms running
at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 70 kHz, including
Macintosh and Power Macintosh systems, a cable adapter is
required. Please consult your dealer for advice on which
adapter is suitable for your needs. This monitor also can
receive die RGB signals of the PAL and NTSC systems.
If your PC system is not compatible with DDC1 and
DDC2B
This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector for
DDCl and DDC2B compatibility.
Some PC systems which are not compatible with either DDCl or
DDC2B may not accept the No. 9 pin. If you are not sure whether
your PC system accepts the No. 9 pin or not, use the HD15 (Female)
- HD15 (Male without the No. 9 pin) adapter (not supplied). Make
sure the male side (without the No. 9 pin) is connected to the
computer.
Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
With the computer switched off, connect the video signal
cable to die monitor using the supplied HD15 video signal
cable.
• If you are using an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer,
refer to the section below.
• If you are using a Macintosh or compatible computer,
refer to the following section, "Connecting to a Macintosh
or compatible computer."
Connecting to an IBM POAT or compatible
computer
Macintosh adapter
(supplied)
About the supplied Macintosh adapter
The supplied Macintosh adapter is compatible with Macintosh LQ
Performa, Quadra and Power Macintosh series computers.
Macintosh n series and some older versions of Power Book models
may need an adapter with micro switches (not supplied).
With the monitor switched off, connect one end of the DC
power cord to the monitor and the other end to a power
Page 6
Identifying Parts and Controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
CPD-L150 is used for illustration purposes throughout this
manual.
Front
Getting Started
[T| 0 (power) switch and indicator (pages 8,
17)
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.
d] MENU (menu) button (pages 8,11 -15,17)
Displays the MENU OSD (On-Screen Display).
[3] ^ (brightness) ((h) button (pages 8 - 9,11
-15)
Adjusts the picture brightness.
Functions as the ^ button when selecting menu items.
3 (contrast) ((^) button (pages 8 - 9,11 -
15)
Adjusts the contrast.
Functions as the button when selecting menu items.
[5] +/- (adjust) buttons (pages 9,11 -15)
Adjusts the selected menu item.
[6] AUTO button (pages 8,11)
After you have connected this monitor, press the AUTO
button to automatically adjust the picture to the
computer.
You also should press this button if the picture is not
centered or if it is fuzzy.
External control connector
Inputs the external control signal of RS-232 format.
Consult your dealer for further information.
[8] DC IN connector (page 6)
Provides DC power to the monitor from the AC
adaptor.
[U RGB input connector (HD15) (page 6)
Inputs analog RGB video signals (0.714 Vp-p, positive)
and SYNC signals.
Use the tilt feature to adjust the monitor to the desired angle
within 30° vertically.
To turn die monitor vertically, hold it at the bottom widi
both hands as illustrated below.
30“
Page 7
_1,
Getting Started
4 Kit.ntiiij Dit !ri41T\onH-n
After connecting the computer and power cord, attach the
supplied rear cover.
Make sure that you keep the screen upright when attaching
the rear cover.
1 Hook the computer cable and power cord.
2 Insert the tabs on the back of the rear cover into the
catches, and then push down.
iOa] tJ'
First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete.
Note
If "OUT OF SCAN RANGE" or "NO INPUT SIGNAL" appears on
the screen, see "Warning Messages" on page 18.
For customers using Windows 95/98
To maximize the potential of younnonitor, install the new model
information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information
Disk/Utility Disk onto your PC.
This monitor complies with the "VESA DDC" Plug & Play stemdard.
If your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select "Plug & Play
Moiutor (VESA DE)C)" or this monitor's model name as the
monitor type in the "Control Panel" of Windows 95/98. If your
PC/graphics board has difficulty communicating with this monitor,
load the Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility 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 die 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.
Unlocked
Locked
Page 8
Getting Started
I
Automatically Adjusting the
Picture
If the picture is flickering or fiizzy, press the AUTO button.
The monitor is automatically adjusted to match the signal
from the connected computer.
Further fine adjustments may be needed with some
computers. In this case, manually adjust the monitor by
referring to "Customizing Your Monitor" on page 9.
1 Turn on the monitor.
2 Turn on the computer.
3 Press the AUTO button.
The picture is adjusted to fit the center of the screen.
AUTO
Selecting the On-Screen Display
Language
You can select the OSD language from English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
PHASE
Om PITCH
OCENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
BLANGUAGE
eOPTION
2 Press the buttons to select LANGUAGE, and
press the MENU button.
The LANGUAGE OSD appears.
L A N G U A G E
□
Notes
• This function is intended for use with a computer running
Windows or similar graphic user interface software diat
provides a full-screen picture. It may hot work properly if tire
background color is dark or if the input picture does not fill the
screen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt).
• The screen may go blank for a few seconds while performing the
auto-sizing function. This is not a malfunction.
If the picture is flickering or fuzzy even after you
press the AUTO button
Adjust the Pitch and Phase manually (page 11).
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
Press the buttons to select the desired language,
and press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD of the selected language appears.
/SiPHASE
OmPITCH
CaCENTER
S3ZOOM
B COLOR
SLANGUAGE
ÖOPTION
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
Page 9
Customizing Your Monitor
Before adjusting
Connect the monitor and the computer, and turn them
on.
Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustments
for the best result.
Adjusting the Picture Brightness
Once the brightness is adjusted, it will be stored in memory
for all input signals received.
1 Press the -0^ (brightness) ^ button.
The BRIGHTNESS OSD appears.
-n-
2 Press the +/- buttons. ,
(3 +... for more brightness
f\___
-... for less brightness
■ ■
BRIGHTNESS
if
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48. 4kHz /
___
i_________
60Hz
t
Horizontal Vertical
Frequency* Frequency*
....
-
Adjusting the Contrast
Once the contrast is adjusted, it wiU be stored in memory for
all input signals received.
1 Press the G (contrast) ^ button.
The CONTRAST OSD appears.
CONTRAST
9
□
a 26 B
48.4kHz /
___t_________
Horizontal Vertical
Frequency* Frequency*
2 Press the +/- buttons.
a
The OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
* The horizontal and vertical frequencies for the received input
signal appear in the CONTRAST OSD.
+... for more contrast
-... for less contrast
60Hz
— i
_____
The OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.
* The horizontal and vertical frequencies for the received input
signal appear in the BRIGHTNESS OSD.
If the screen is too bright when using the monitor in a
dark room
Decrease the BACKLIGHT (page 14).
Page 10
Customizing Your Monitor
Introducing the On-Screen
Display System
Most adjustments are made using the MENU OSD.
To change the on-screen display language, see "Selecting
the On-screen Display Language" (page 8).
iiliPHASE
DID PITCH
OCENTER
SS ZOOM
B COLOR
Q LANGUAGE
aOPTION
EXIT
Qoses the MENU OSD.
PHASE
Displays the PHASE OSD. Adjust the phase when the
diaiacteis or pictures appear fuzzy throughout the entire
screen. Adjust the phase after adjusting the pitch.
Using the Utility Disk
The supplied Utility Disk contains test patterns to be used
for Pitch, Phase, and Centering adjustments.
These test patterns will help you confirm that your
adjustments are correct.
Pitch adjustment
Adjust the Pitch if vertical stripes appear on the screen, or a
part of the screen flickers or blurs.
Adjust the screen so that the bold, vertical lines of the test
pattern disappear.
Phase adjustment
Adjust the Pheise if the entire screen flickers or blurs, or if
horizontal stripes are observed on the screen.
Adjust the screen until the horizontal stripes are at a
minimum.
Centering adjustment
Adjust the Centering if the picture is not centered.
Move the picture up, down, left, or right imtil the red frame
at the perimeter of the test pattern disappears.
PITCH
Displa)rs the PITCH OSD. Adjust the pitch when the
characters or pictures are not clear at some parts of the
screen.
CENTER
Displays the CENTER OSD for adjusting the centering of
die picture.
ZOOM
Displays the ZOOM OSD for selecting the picture's display
mode. Select FULL MODE to display the picture using the
entire screen, or select REAL MODE to display the picture at
its actual resolution.
COLOR
Displays the COLOR OSD for adjusting the color
temperatiue.
LANGUAGE
Displays the LANGUAGE OSD for selecting the on-screen
display language.
OPTION
E>isplays the OPTION OSD. You can adjust settings such as
the backlight, OSD position, power saving delay time and
control lock.
1 Set ZOOM to REAL MODE (page 12).
2 Load the supplied Utility Disk and display the test
pattern.
Use die appropriate disk for your computer.
For Windows 95/98
Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk
For Macintosh
Macintosh Utility Disk
3 Select the pitch, phase, or centering from the
monitor's MENU OSD, and adjust the screen while
viewing the test pattern (pages 11,12).
4 When you have finished, click I end I on the screen to
turn off the test pattern.
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Page 11
Eliminating Flickering or Blurring
If a part of the screen is flickering or blurring, press the
AUTO button. If this operation does not work, adjust the
Pitch and Phase as follows. ^
Once the pitch and phase are adjusted, they will be stored in
memory for the current input signed.
Customizing Your Monitor
6 Press the buttons to selea PHASE, and press the
MENU button again.
The PHASE OSD appears.
«(3
3
MENU
PHASE
26
1 Load the Utility Disk (page 10).
2 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
MENU OK-igi
mPHASE
on) PITCH
CSCENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
B LANGUAGE
aOPTION
3 Press the buttons to select PITCH, and press the
MENU button again.
The PITCH OSD appears.
MENU
PITCH
(HD
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4 Press the +/- buttons until the screen color becomes
uniform.
If you are using the Utility Disk, adjust so that the
vertical stripes disappear.
7 Press the +/- buttons until the screen color becomes
uniform.
If you are using the Utility Disk, adjust imtil the
horizontal stripes are at a minimum.
3
3b
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
To turn off the test pattern, click I END I on the screen.
a
5 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen,
adjust the Phase in the next step.
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Page 12
Customizing Your Monitor
Adjusting the Picture Position
If the picture is not in the center of the screen, press the
AUTO button. If this operation does not work, adjust the
centering as follows.
Once the centering is adjusted, it will be stored in memory
for the current input signal.
1 Load the Utility Disk (page 10).
2 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
PHASE
am P I TC H
CSGENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
3 Press the buttons to select CENTER, and press
•the MENU button again.
The CENTER OSD appears.
CENTER
o(^
Displaying the Picture at the
Actual Resolution
The monitor is set at the factory to display the picture on the
screen in full, irrespective of the picture's resolution. You
can also view the picture at its actual resolution.
Once the zoom is set, it will be stored in memory for the
current input signal.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
2 Press the buttons to select ZOOM, and press the
MENU button again.
The ZOOM OSD appears.
*(3
MENU
iKi PHASE
am P I TC H
OCENTER
gSZOOM
B COLOR
B LANGUAGE
aOPTION
ZOOM
B 26 □
4 For horizontal adjustment select H using the
buttons and adjust the position using the +/-
buttons.
+... to move the picture right
-... to move the picture left
3
3b
For vertical adjustment select V using the
buttons and adjust the position using the +/-
buttons.
•f... to move the picture up
-... to move the picture down
CENTER
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26 a
3
3b
3 Press the ^ button to select REAL MODE, and press
the MENU button again.
The MENU OSD appears.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
To display the picture on the screen in full
Press the 0 button in step 3 to select FULL MODE.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
To turn off the test pattern, click I end] on the screen.
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Customizing Your Monitor
Changing or Adjusting the Color
Temperature
The color temperature is set to 9300K at the factory.
You can change the color temperature to ^0OK or 5000K.
Use this function to adjust the color temperature so that it
matches the actual colors of a printed picture.
Once the color temperature is adjusted, it will be stored in
memory for all input signals received.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
Press the buttons to select COLOR, and press the
MENU button again.
The COLOR OSD appears.
MENU OK-ISI
iiiiPHASE
am P I TC H
C3>CENTER
gSZOOM
B COLOR
QLANGUAGE
eOPTION
COLOR
»<3 .
6500K
5000K
USER MODE
R B m~i
G
B B |Hr-|
Press the buttons to select the color
temperature.
If you need to make further adjustments to the selected
color tempeature, go to step 4.
If you don't, press the MENU button. The MENU OSD
appears.
Press the buttons to select R (red) or B (blue),
and press the +/- buttons to get the desired color.
The color changes as the R or B components increase or
decrease with respect to G (green).
COLOR
3
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9300K
6500K
50MK^^
pp B
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MBI
EBBI
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B 50
B 50
50
50
50
50
Changing the On-Screen Display
Position
You can change the OSD position (for example, when you
want to adjust the picture behind the OSD).
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
Press the ‘0^/^ buttons to selea OPTION, and press
the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
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.
MENU
iKiPHASE
am P I TC H
raCENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
SLANGUAGE
aoPTioN
OPTION
ha
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0-; UNLOCK
OSD H POSITION
3 Press the buttons to select @ (OSD H
POSITION) or (H (OSD V POSITION).
To adjust the horizontal
position
OPTION
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1M
CH.: UNLOCK
OSD H POSITION
To adjust the vertical
position
OPTION
I f a
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On; UNLOCK
OSD V POSITION
4 Press the +/- buttons to move the OSD to the desired
position.
3
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
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Page 14
Customizing Your Monitor
Adjusting the Backlight
If the screen is tcx> bright when you are using the monitor in
a dark room, adjust the backlight.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
2 Press the buttons to selea OPTION, and press
the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
*C±] .
MENU OK-
iSii PHASE
on) PITCH
CSCENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
B LANGUAGE
aOPTION
OPTION
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its L.
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Boi
1M
o«: UNLOCK
OSD H POSITION
D
Setting the Power Saving Delay
Time
You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the
power saving mode. See page 17 for more information on
this monitor's power saving capabilities.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
2 Press the buttons to selea OPTION, and press
the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
MENU
_________________________
<»c^
mPHASE
(D!) PITCH
QCENTER
SSZOOM
H COLOR
Q LANGUAGE
aOPTION
OPTION
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On: UNLOCK
3 Press the buttons to select |-jCd (BACKLIGHT).
OPTION
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On: UNLOCK
BACKLIGHT
4 Press the +/- buttons to adjust the light level.
a
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
OSD H POSITION
3 Press the buttons to selea @ (PWR SAVE
DELAY).
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3 ❖
OPTION
s
Hi
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•60MIN D
•5SEC i
i
PWR SAVE DELAY
•1MIN t
OFF B
4 Press the +/- buttons to selea the desired time.
3
3’b
WhenJ*WR SAVE DELAY is set to OFF, the monitor
does not go into power saving mode.
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
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Customizing Your Monitor
Locking the Controls
The control lock function disables all of the controls except
the (!) (power) switch and MENU button.
Once you select "LOCK," you can select only the following
items in the MENU OSD:
• EXIT
• CONTROL LOC3( and FACTORY PRESET in the
OPTION OSD
If you press any locked button, the On mark appears on
the screen.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
2 Press the buttons to select OPTION, and press
the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
PHASE
OE) PITCH
raCENTER
SSZOOM
B COLOR
OPTION
Resetting the Adjustments
You can reset all of the adjustments and settings to the
factory settings.
The color temperature is reset to 93(X)K, the zoom setting is
reset to full mode, and the power saving delay time is reset
to one minute. The control lock is cancelled. All other
adjustments return to the default settings. The on-screen
language, however, does not Change.
1 Press the MENU button.
The MENU OSD appears.
MENU
PHASE
(in) PITCH
OCENTER
8SZOOM
H COLOR
2 Press the buttons to select OPTION, and press
the MENU button again.
The OPTION OSD appears.
OPTION
#(3
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G-.
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UNLOCK
On: UNLOCK
OSD H POSITION
3 Press the buttons to select O-n (CONTROL
LOCK).
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OPTION
Si
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JL-r
CONTROL LOCK
4 Press the - button to select LOCK.
UNLOCK 0
LOCK B
OSD H POSITION
3 Press the buttons to select (FACTORY
PRESET).
OPTION
S
Hi
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4 Press the + button.
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
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On
ON □
FACTORY PRESET
The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30
seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
To cancel the control lock
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Preset and User Modes
This monitor has factory preset modes for the most popular
industry standards for true "plug and play" compatibility.
When a new input signal is entered, the monitor selects the
appropriate factory preset mode and momentcuHy adjusts
the phase calibration to provide a high quality picture to the
center of the screen. The calibration is stored in memory
and is immediately recalled whenever the same input signal
is received.
Resolution Horizontal Vertical
(dots X lines) Frequency Frequency Graphics Mode
No.
1
—
2
—
3640 x 350
4640x400
5640x480
6640x480
7640 x 480
8640x480
720x400
9
10720x400
11800x600
12800 x 600
13800 x 600
14832 x 624
1024 x 768
15
161024x768
171024x768
181024x768
1024x768
19
15.625 kHz 50 Hz
15.75 kHz60 Hz
31.5 kHz70 HzMCGA
31.5 kHz70 Hz
315 kHz60 Hz
35.0 kHz67 Hz
375 kHz
435 kHz85 HzVESA
315 kHz70 HzVGA-Text
37.9 kHz85 HzVESA
37.9 kHz60HzSVGA
46.9 kHz75 Hz
53.7 kHz85 HzVESA
49.7 kHz75 HzMacintosh
48.4 kHz60 HzVESA
56.5 kHz70HzVESA
60.0 kHz75 Hz
60.2 kHz75 HzMacintosh
68.7 kHz85 HzVESA
75 Hz
6251
5251
NEC PC-98
VGA-G
Macintosh
13" color
EVGA
ESVGA
16" color
EUVGA
19" Color
L '
For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset
modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor
performs cdl of the adjustments necessary to ensure that a
clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the
monitor's frequency range. However, it may be necessary
to fine tune the vertical/horizontal centering. Simply press
the AUTO button or adjust the monitor according to the
adjustment instructions. The adjustments are stored
automatically as a user mode and recalled whenever the
corresponding input signal is received.
Recommended horizontal and vertical timing
conditions
Horizontal sync width duty should be 5.8% or higher of total
horizontal time.
Horizontal blanking width should be 2.5 gsec. or higher.
Vertical blanking width should be 450 gsec. or higher.
Adjusting the monitor's resolution and color
number
Adjust the monitor's resolution and color number by referring to
yom computer's instruction manual. The color number may vary
according to your computer or video board. The color palette
setting and the actual number of colors are as follows:
• High Color (16 bit) —► 65,536 colors
• True Color (24 bit) —► about 16.77 million colors
In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower.
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Power Saving Function
This monitor meets the px)wer-saving guidelines set by
VESA and ENERGY STAR, as well as the more stringent
NUTEK. ^
If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics
board that is VESA DPMS (Display Power Management
Signcding) compliant, the monitor wUl automatically reduce
power consumption in three stages as shown below.
Technical Features
You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the
power saving mode using the OSD. Set the time according
to "Setting the Power Saving Delay Time" on page 14.
Note
If no video signal is input to the monitor, the "NO INPUT
SIGNAL" message (page 18) appears. After the delay time has
passed, the power saving function automaticcilly puts the monitor
into the active-off mode and the (1) indicator lights up orange. Once
the horizontal and vertical sync signals are detected, the monitor
automatically resiunes its normal operation mode.
Power consumption Screen Horizontal
mode
_______________________
1 Normal operation active present
2 Standby (1st mode) blank absent
3 Suspend (2nd mode) blank present
4 Active-off (3rd mode) blank absent
5 Power-off
* Power consumption of the monitor only
** Power consumption of the monitor including the AC adaptor
sync signal
Vertical Power consumption
sync signal___________________
present CPD-L133 ^ 1.5 W* <4 W** Approx. 3 sec. Green and orange
absent CPD-L133 51.5 W* S 4 W** Approx. 3 sec. Green and orange
absent CPD-L133 ¿15W» S4W«
Displaying the INFORMATION
OSD
You can confirm the name, the seried number and the year
of manufacture of this monitor.
Press and hold the MENU button for five seconds.
The INFORMATION OSD appears.
Recovery time (1) Indicator
present CPD-L133 S30W <42W»‘
CPD-L150 ¿25 W» <35W»»
CPD-L150 :£ 15 W» < 4 W» alternate
CPD-L150 ^1.5W <4W»» alternate
Approx. 10 sec. Orange
CPD-L150 ¿15W» <4W»»
CPD-L133 ¿15W» <4W«
CPD-L150 ¿15W» <4W»»
Green
Off
Plug & Play
This monitor complies with the DDC™1 and DDC2B
Display Data Channel (DDC) standards of VESA.
When a DDCl host system is cormected, the monitor
synchronizes with the V. CLK in accordance with the VESA
standards and outputs the EDID (Extended Display
Identification Data) to the data line.
O INFORMATION
MODEL :CPD-L150
SER. NO : 1234567
MANUFACTURED : 1998,
The INFORMATION OSD automatically disappears after
about 30 seconds.
To close the OSD, press the MENU button again.
------------
- Model name
■ Serial number
. Year of manufacture
DDC™ is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard
Association.
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Additional Information
Warning Messages
If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the
following messages appears.
"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.
To solve these problems, see "Troubleshooting" below.
Troubleshooting
This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support.
Symptom
No picture
If the d) indicator is not lit
If the "NO'INPUT SIGNAL"
message appears on the screerv
or if the C!) indicator is orange
Check these items
• Check that the jx)wer cord is properly coimected.
• Check that the (!) (power) switch is in the "on" position.
• The screen is blank when the monitor is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the
computer keyboard.
• Check that your computer power switch is in the "on" position.
• Check that the input select setting is correct.
• (fheck that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets.
• Check the HD15 video input cormector to ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in.
If the "OUT OF SCAN RANGE"
message appears on the screen
If using a Macintosh system• Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly cormected
If using Windows 95/98• If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the
Picture is dark.• Adjust the backlight (page 14).
Picture is scrambled.• Press the AUTO button (page 8). If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page
• Check that the video frequency range is within that sp>edfied for the monitor.
Horizontal: 30 - 70 kHz, Vertical: 50 - 85 Hz
Refer to your computer's instruction manual to adjust the video frequency range.
• If you are using a video signal cable adapter, check that it is correct.
(page 6).
following. Install the Windows Monitor Information E>isk/Utility Ehsk (page 7) and select
"CPD-L133 or CPD-L150" from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor
selection screen.
• Adjust the brighmess (page 9).
• It takes several seconds for the monitor to warm up after the power is turned on. The
picture will appear momentarily.
11).
• Check this manual and confirm that the graphics mode and the frequency you are trying to
operate at is supported. Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some computers
may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for this monitor to sync correctly.
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Additional Information
Symptom
Color is not uniform.
You cannot adjust the monitor
wKh the buttons on the front
panel.
White does not iook white.
Screen image is not centered.
The picture size is incorrect.
Picture is fuzzy
Picture bounces or has wavy
osdilations
Picture is fiickering
Picture appears to be ghosting
Wavy or elliptical (moire)
pattern is visible
Check these items
• Press the AUTO button(page 8). If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 11).
• If the control lock function is set to on, set it to off using the OPTION OSD (page 15).
• Adjust the color temperature (page 13).
• Press the AUTO button (page 8).
• Adjust the centering (page 12).
• Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges. This problem tends to occur with
certain video boards.
• Check the ZOOM setting (page 12).
• Press the AUTO button(page 8). If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 11).
• Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 9).
• Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Try the monitor on a different computer in a different room.
• Press the AUTO button(page 8). If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 11).
• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes if this symptom
occurs. Excessive cable lei\gth or a weak coimection can produce this symptom.
• Press the AUTO button(page 8). If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 11).