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CPD-E210

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Trouble symptoms and remedies

If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual.
Use the self-diagnosis function (back cover) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.

Symptom

Check these items

No picture

If the 

1

 (power) indicator is not lit

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.
• Check that the 

1

 (power) switch is in the “on” position.

If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message 
appears on the screen, or if the 

1

 

(power) indicator is either orange or 
alternating between green and 
orange

• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in 

their sockets (page 6).

• Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in.

x

Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

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

If the MONITOR IS IN POWER 
SAVE MODE message appeared on 
the screen, or if the 

1

 (power) 

indicator is either orange or 
alternating between green and 
orange

x

Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

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

If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE 
message appears on the screen

x

Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

• Check that the video frequency range is within that specified for the monitor. If you 

replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and adjust the 
frequency range to the following.
Horizontal: 30 – 85 kHz
Vertical: 48 – 120 Hz

If no message is displayed and the 

1

 

(power) indicator is green or flashing 
orange

• Use the Self-diagnosis function (back cover).

If using a Macintosh system

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

connected (page 6).

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.

x

Problems 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 16" Color, etc.) and the frequency of 

the input signal are supported by this monitor (back cover). 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.

Picture is fuzzy

• Adjust the brightness and contrast (page 9).
• Degauss the monitor* (page 11).
• Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 11).

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

• Adjust the size (page 9) or centering (page 9). Note that some video modes do not fill the 

screen to the edges.

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Summary of Contents for Trinitron CPD-E210

Page 1: ...poration Trinitron Color Computer Display Operating Instructions D sagyou 02 gatu 0203 ya 874120S CPD E210 01US01COV UC fm masterpage Right CPD E210 4 077 098 11 1 CPD E210 01US01COV UC book Page 1 Thursday February 3 2000 4 06 PM ...

Page 2: ...t expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Cu...

Page 3: ...1 Precautions 4 Identifying parts and controls 5 Setup 6 Step 1 Connect your monitor to your computer 6 Step 2 Connect the power cord 6 Step 3 Turn on the monitor and computer 7 Selecting the on screen menu language LANG 7 Customizing Your Monitor 8 Navigating the menu 8 Adjusting the brightness and contrast 9 Adjusting the centering of the picture CENTER 9 Adjusting the size of the picture SIZE 9...

Page 4: ...uipment which generates magnetism such as a transformer or high voltage power lines near or on an electrically charged metal surface Maintenance Clean the screen with a soft cloth If you use a glass cleaning liquid do not use any type of cleaner containing an anti static solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen s coating Do not rub touch or tap the surface of the screen with sha...

Page 5: ...cator 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 4 AC IN connector page 6 This connector provides AC power to the monitor 5 Video input connector HD15 page 6 This connector inputs RGB video signals 0 700 Vp p positive and sync signals DDC Display Data Channel is a standard of VESA AC IN MEN...

Page 6: ...te Do not touch the pins of the video cable connector as this might bend the pins x Connecting to an IBM PC AT or compatible computer x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Step 2 Connect the power cord With the monitor and computer switched off first connect the power cord to the monitor then connect it to a power outlet AC IN IBM PC AT or compatible computer to video output AC IN You...

Page 7: ...Adjusting 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 The color palette setting and the actual number of colors are as follows High Color 16 bit t 65 536 colors True Color 24 bit t about 16 77 million colors In true color mode 24 bit ...

Page 8: ...OLOR page 10 Select the COLOR menu to adjust the picture s color temperature You can use this to match the monitor s colors to a printed picture s colors MENU MENU EXIT CENTER SIZE GEOM COLOR LANG HELP CONV OPTION OK MENU 2 6 S I ZE CENTER 2 6 S I ZE CENTER 2 6 GEOMETRY RETURN TO MA I N MENU RECOMMENDED RESOLUT I ON F L I CKER TH I N HOR I ZONTAL L I NE D I STORTED SHAPE OUT OF FOCUS D I SCOLORAT ...

Page 9: ...GHTNESS CONTRAST menu appears on the screen 2 Move the control button m M to adjust the brightness and to adjust the contrast 6 The menu automatically disappears after about 3 seconds Adjusting the centering of the picture CENTER This setting is stored in memory for the current input signal 1 Press the center of the control button The main MENU appears on the screen 2 Move the control button to hi...

Page 10: ...to a printed picture s colors This setting is stored in memory for all input signals 1 Press the center of the control button The main MENU appears on the screen 2 Move the control button to highlight COLOR and press the center of the control button again The COLOR menu appears on the screen 3 Move the control button m M to select a color temperature The preset color temperatures are 5000K and 930...

Page 11: ...the screen adjust the moire cancellation level To adjust the amount of moire cancellation first move the control button m M to select MOIRE ADJUST Then move the control button until the moire effect is at a minimum 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...

Page 12: ...ove the control button to jump directly to the GEOMETRY menu OUT OF FOCUS The picture may seem to be out of focus when the red and blue color signals are not aligned properly causing red or blue shadows to appear around letters and lines Try adjusting the picture s convergence to make the shadows disappear Move the control button to jump directly to the CONVERGENCE menu When the CONVERGNECE menu i...

Page 13: ... appears on the screen if you press any button on the monitor After a few seconds the monitor enters the power saving mode again Power consumption of 0 W is acheivable by disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support refer to this section If thin lines appear on your screen damper wires The lines you are experiencing on your screen are norma...

Page 14: ... replaced an old monitor with this monitor reconnect the old monitor and adjust the frequency range to the following Horizontal 30 85 kHz Vertical 48 120 Hz If no message is displayed and the 1 power indicator is green or flashing orange Use the Self diagnosis function back cover If using a Macintosh system Check that the Macintosh adapter not supplied and the video signal cable are properly conne...

Page 15: ...isible Select MOIRE ADJUST and adjust the moire cancellation effect page 11 xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment Change your desktop pattern Color is not uniform Degauss the monitor page 11 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 ...

Page 16: ... 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 Specifications CRT 0 24 mm aperture grille pitch center 17 inches measured diagonally 90 degree deflection FD Trinitron Viewable image size Approx 327 243 mm w h 14 3 4 9 5 8 inches 16 0 viewing image Resolution Maximum Ho...

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