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How do I prevent fire or shock hazard?

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.


What should I do if this equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception?

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, try 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, or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.


What is the warning regarding changes or modifications to the equipment?

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.


What specifications should I follow when installing a power supply cord in the USA/Canada?

If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following specifications: Plug Type Nema-Plug 5-15p, Cord Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3 × 18 AWG, Length Maximum 15 feet, Rating Minimum 7 A, 125 V.


What should I do before disconnecting the power cord?

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.


What happens after the power is turned on?

After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized (degaussed) for about 5 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.


Where should I not install the monitor?

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, in a dusty or smoky environment, or into a wall or enclosure.


What should I do to protect the monitor?

Do not put foreign objects into the monitor. Disconnect the monitor if the environment exceeds 60°C/140°F. Ensure the AC power cord is not trapped under furniture, TV, etc. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity.


How should I clean the screen?

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.


What should I avoid when cleaning the screen?

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.


How should I clean the cabinet, panel, and controls?

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.


What should I do when transporting the monitor?

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


How should I use the tilt-swivel?

This monitor can be adjusted within the specified angles. To find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of the monitor’s screen with the centering line 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. The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible outlet.


What is the function of the MENU/OK button?

The MENU/OK button is used to display the main MENU on your screen.


What is the function of the joystick?

The joystick is used to navigate the menu and make adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast adjustments.


What does the power switch and indicator do?

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


How do I adjust the volume?

Move the volume (VOL) adjuster to the right to increase the volume and to the left to decrease the volume.


How do I use the headset output?

You can listen to the audio signals from your computer using headphones (not supplied). The speaker turns off when headphones are connected to the headphones jack. Adjust the volume using the volume control.


How do I use the AUDIO IN input?

You can listen to music, sounds, and other audio files using the speaker in your monitor. Connect the AUDIO IN jack to the audio out jack of your computer’s sound card using the miniplug cord (supplied).


What should I check before using the monitor?

Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: Power cord (1), Audio miniplug cord (1) for CPD-G220S model only, Warranty card (1), Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1), This instruction manual (1), and Notice of Macintosh adapter availability (1).


What is step 1 for setting up the monitor?

Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.


What should I avoid when connecting the video cable?

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


What is step 2 for setting up the monitor?

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.


What is step 3 for setting up the monitor?

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.


What should I check if no picture appears on the screen?

Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer. If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. If MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE appeared on the screen, try pressing any key on the computer keyboard. 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 graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 85 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.


What should I do if I encounter on-screen messages?

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


Do I need to install a specific driver?

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.


What should I do if the setup Wizard is displayed?

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.


How do I adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number?

Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to your computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to your computer or video board.


How do I select the on-screen menu language?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight LANGUAGE and press the MENU/OK button.
  3. Move the joystick m/M to select a language.

How do I close the menu?

Press the MENU/OK 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 30 seconds.


How do I navigate the menu?

Press the MENU/OK to display the main MENU on your screen. Use the joystick to select one of the menus.


How do I display the current input signal?

The horizontal and vertical frequencies of the current input signal are displayed in the main MENU. If the signal matches one of the recommended VESA timing modes, the resolution is also displayed.


What are the menu options?

The menu options include EXIT, SIZE/CENTER (page 9), GEOMETRY (page 10), COLOR (page 10), CONVERGENCE (page 10), LANGUAGE (page 7, 10), and OPTION (page 11).


What does the OPTION menu include?

The options include degaussing the screen, adjusting the moire cancellation level, resetting to factory settings, and locking the controls.


How do I use the MENU/OK button to adjust the monitor?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button to display the main MENU on your screen.
  2. Highlight the desired menu by moving the joystick towards the top to go up (M), towards the bottom to go down (m). Press the MENU/OK button to select the desired menu.
  3. Move the joystick left (<) or right (,) to make the adjustment.
  4. Press the MENU/OK 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 30 seconds.

How do I adjust the brightness and contrast?

  1. Move the joystick in any direction. The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to adjust the brightness, and </, to adjust the contrast. If no adjustments are made, the menu disappears automatically after about 3 seconds.

How do I adjust the size and centering of the picture?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight SIZE/CENTER and press the MENU/OK button. The SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen.
  3. First move the joystick m/M to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick </, to adjust the setting.

What adjustments can I make in the SIZE/CENTER menu and how do I make them?

  • To shift the picture to the left or right, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To shift the picture up or down, select the corresponding option and move the joystick up or down.
  • To enlarge or reduce the picture width, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To enlarge or reduce the picture height, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To enlarge or reduce the picture width and height proportionally, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.

How do I adjust the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY)?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight GEOMETRY and press the MENU/OK button. The GEOMETRY menu appears on the screen.
  3. First move the joystick m/M to select the desired adjustment item. Then move the joystick </, to adjust the setting.

What adjustments can I make in the GEOMETRY menu and how do I make them?

  • To rotate the picture, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To expand or contract the picture sides, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To shift the picture sides to the left or right, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To adjust the picture width at the top or bottom of the screen, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.
  • To shift the picture to the left or right at the top or bottom of the screen, select the corresponding option and move the joystick left or right.

How do I adjust the color of the picture?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight COLOR and press the MENU/OK button. The COLOR menu appears on the screen.
  3. Move the joystick m/M to select a color temperature. The preset color temperatures are 5000K and 9300K.
  4. If necessary, fine tune the color temperature. You can select your own color temperature between 9300K and 5000K. First move the joystick m/M to select. Then move the joystick </, to adjust the color temperature.

How do I adjust the convergence?

  1. Move the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight CONVERGENCE and press the MENU/OK button. The CONVERGENCE menu appears on the screen.
  3. First move the joystick m/M to select for horizontal adjustment, or for vertical adjustment. Then move the joystick </, to adjust the convergence.

How do I change the OSD language?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight LANGUAGE and press the MENU/OK button. The LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen.
  3. Press the joystick m/M to select the language you prefer. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU/OK button again.

How do I access additional settings (OPTION)?

  1. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen.
  2. Move the joystick m/M to highlight OPTION and press the MENU/OK button. The OPTION menu appears on the screen.
  3. Move the joystick m/M to select the desired adjustment item. Adjust the selected item according to the following instructions.

How do I manually degauss the screen?

The monitor is automatically demagnetized (degaussed) when the power is turned on. To manually degauss the monitor, first move the joystick m/M to select (DEGAUSS). Then move the joystick ,. The screen is degaussed for about 5 seconds. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum interval of 20 minutes for the best result.


How do I adjust the moire cancellation level?

To adjust the amount of moire cancellation, first move the joystick m/M to select (MOIRE ADJUST). Then move the joystick </, until the moire effect is at a minimum.


How do I reset the adjustments to the factory setting?

To restore your monitor to the factory setting, first move the joystick m/M to select 0 (RESET). Then move the joystick , to reset the adjustment for the current input signal. Hold the joystick , for 2 seconds to reset the adjustment for all input signals.


What happens when “reset the adjustment for all input signal” is activated?

When “reset the adjustment for all input signal” is activated, the customized language selection goes back to the default language of English.


How do I lock the controls?

To protect adjustment data by locking the controls, first move the joystick m/M to select (CONTROL LOCK). Then move the joystick , to select ON. Only the 1 (power) switch, EXIT, and (CONTROL LOCK) of the OPTION menu will operate. If any other items are selected, the mark appears on the screen.


How do I cancel the control lock?

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


What happens when the monitor receives an input signal?

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.


What happens for input signals that do not match one 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 – 85 kHz, vertical: 48 – 170 Hz).


What happens if the picture is adjusted?

If the picture is adjusted, the adjustment data is stored as a user mode and automatically recalled whenever the same input signal is received.


What should Windows users do to maximize monitor performance?

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


What is the power saving function?

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA, ENERGY STAR, and NUTEK. If no signal is received by the monitor from the connected computer, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption.


What happens when your computer is in active off mode?

When your computer is in active off mode, MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE appears on the screen if you press any button on the monitor. After a few seconds, the monitor enters the power saving mode again.


What does it mean if the power indicator lights in orange?

If the horizontal or vertical sync signal is received by the monitor, the power indicator lights in orange.


What are the normal lines that appear on the screen?

The lines you are experiencing on your screen are normal for the Trinitron monitor and are not a malfunction. These are shadows from the damper wires used to stabilize the aperture grille and are most noticeable when the screen’s background is light (usually white).


What does the on-screen message “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” mean?

The input signal condition OUT OF SCAN RANGE indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s specifications.


What does the on-screen message “NO INPUT SIGNAL” mean?

NO INPUT SIGNAL indicates that no input signal is present.


What does the on-screen message “MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE” mean?

MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE indicates that the computer is in power saving mode. This message is displayed only when your computer is in a power saving mode and you press any one of the buttons on the monitor.


What should I check if there is no picture and the 1 (power) indicator is not lit?

Check that the power cord is properly connected and that the 1 (power) switch is in the “on” position.


What should I check if the NO INPUT SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the 1 (power) indicator is orange?

Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. Also, check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.


What should I check if the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment?

Check that the computer’s power is “on” and that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.


What should I check if the MONITOR IS IN POWER SAVE MODE message appears on the screen, or if the 1 (power) indicator is orange?

The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard. Check that the computer’s power is “on” and that the graphic board is completely seated in the proper bus slot.


What should I check if the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen?

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 – 85 kHz, Vertical: 48 – 170 Hz.


What should I do if no message is displayed and the 1 (power) indicator is green or flashing orange?

Use the Self-diagnosis function.


What should I check if using a Macintosh system?

Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected.


What should I do if the picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled?

Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other monitors, laser printers, electric fans, fluorescent lighting, or 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. Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting. Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 16" Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor. Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to sync correctly. Adjust the computer’s refresh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.


What should I do if the picture is fuzzy?

Adjust the brightness and contrast. Degauss the monitor. Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect.


What information should I provide if the problem persists and I need to call my authorized Sony dealer?

Model name: CPD-G220, Serial number, Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board.


What should I do if the 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.


What should I do if the picture is not centered or sized properly?

Adjust the size or centering. Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.


What should I do if the edges of the image are curved?

Adjust the geometry.


What should I do if a wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible?

Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect. Change your desktop pattern.


What should I do if the color is not uniform?

Degauss the monitor. 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.


What should I do if white does not look white?

Adjust the color temperature.


What should I do if letters and lines show red or blue shadows at the edges?

Adjust the convergence.


What should I do if the monitor buttons do not operate?

If the control lock is set to ON, set it to OFF.


What is the hum I hear right after the power is turned on?

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


How do I display this monitor’s name, serial number, and date of manufacture?

While the monitor is receiving a video signal, press and hold the center of the MENU/OK button for more than five seconds to display this monitor’s information box.


What is the self-diagnosis function?

This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard.


What should I do if the screen is blank and the 1 (power) indicator is green?

  1. Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the connected computer.
  2. Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor off and then on.
  3. Move the joystick , for 2 seconds. If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video input cable and check the condition of your computer. If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

What should I do if the 1 (power) indicator is flashing orange?

Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor off and then on. If the 1 (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly. If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the 1 (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 make and model of your computer and video board.

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