3-865-633-31 (1) Trinitron Color Computer Display Operating Instructions CPD-110EST © 1998 by Sony Corporation GB
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.
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer .
Use of the tilt-swivel Precautions This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To turn the monitor vertically or horizontally, hold it at the bottom with both hands. 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 UK If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK power cable.
Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front Rear MENU ENTER 1 MENU button (page 9) This button displays the MENU OSD. 5 AC IN connector (page 6) This connector provides AC power to the monitor. 2 ENTER button (page 9) This button selects the menu and adjustment items. 6 Video input connector (HD15) (page 6) This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p, positive) and sync signals.
Step 2: Connect the power cord Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • Power cord (1) • Windows Monitor Information Disk (1) • Warranty card (1) • Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1) • This instruction manual (1) Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
If no picture appears on your screen • Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer. • If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, confirm that your computer’s graphic 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 graphic board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 70 kHz, and the vertical frequency is between 48 – 120 Hz.
Customizing Your Monitor 7 ZOOM (page 11) Select the ZOOM menu to enlarge or reduce the picture. You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu Press the MENU button to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the MENU button.
− buttons x Using the MENU, ENTER, and +/− 1 Select the menu you want to adjust. Press the +/− buttons to highlight the desired menu. Press the ENTER button to select the menu and adjustment items. Adjusting the contrast and brightness (CONTRAST/ BRIGHTNESS) These settings are stored in memory for all input signals. MENU ENTER b MENU 1 Press either one of the 6 (CONTRAST) +/− − buttons. The CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS menu appears on the screen.
Adjusting the horizontal size or centering of the picture (H-SIZE/ CENTER) Adjusting the curvature of the picture’s sides (PIN/PIN BALANCE) These settings are stored in memory for the current input signal. 1 Press the MENU button. 1 Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Press the +/− − buttons to highlight H-SIZE/ CENTER, and press the ENTER button. The H-SIZE/CENTER menu appears on the screen. 3 First press the ENTER button to select the desired adjustment item.
Adjusting the picture’s rotation (ROTATION) Adjusting the color of the picture (COLOR) This setting is stored in memory for all input signals. The COLOR settings allow you to adjust the picture’s color temperature by changing the color level of the white color field. Colors appear reddish if the temperature is low, and bluish if the temperature is high. This adjustment is useful for matching the monitor’s colors to a printed picture’s colors. This setting is stored in memory for all input signals.
Additional settings (DEGAUSS/ CANCEL MOIRE) You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the screen, and cancel the moire. 1 Press the MENU button. Resetting the adjustments (RESET) This monitor has the following two reset methods. Use the RESET menu to reset the adjustments. 1 Press the MENU button. The main MENU appears on the screen. The main MENU appears on the screen. 2 Press the +/− − buttons to highlight 0 RESET and 2 Press the +/− − buttons to highlight press the ENTER button.
Technical Features Troubleshooting Before contacting technical support, refer to this section. 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.
Trouble symptoms and remedies If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 16) if the following 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.
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 • Adjust the size or centering (page 10). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges. Edges of the image are curved • Adjust the shape of the picture (page 10). Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire) is visible • Cancel the moire (page 12).
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.
TCO’95 Eco-document Appendix Preset mode timing table No. Resolution Horizontal Vertical Graphics (dots × lines) Frequency Frequency Mode 1 640 × 480 31.5 kHz 60 Hz VGA-G 2 640 × 480 43.3 kHz 85 Hz VESA 3 720 × 400 31.5 kHz 70 Hz VGA-Text 4 800 × 600 46.9 kHz 75 Hz VESA 5 800 × 600 53.7 kHz 85 Hz VESA 6 832 × 624 49.7 kHz 75 Hz Macintosh 16" Color 7 1024 × 768 60.0 kHz 75 Hz VESA 8 1024 × 768 68.7 kHz 85 Hz VESA x Congratulations! 9 1280 × 1024 64.
The environmental demands concern restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental plan which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.
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