4-081-489-11 (1) Trinitron Color Computer Display â Operating Instructions US Mode d’emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES CPD-G220R CPD-G220S © 2000 Sony Corporation
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 .
Maintenance 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. Example of plug types • Clean the screen with a soft cloth.
Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front Rear MENU AC IN MENU 1 MENU/OK button (page 9) The MENU/OK button is used to display the main MENU on your screen. 2 Joystick (page 9) The joystick is used to navigate the menu and make adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast adjustments. 3 1 (power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 12, 15) This button turns the monitor on and off.
x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible computer Setup 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) • Notice of Macintosh adapter availability (1) AC IN Step 1: Connect your monitor to your computer Macintosh adapter (not supplied)* Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and computer Selecting the on-screen menu language (LANGUAGE) First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer. 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/OK button. The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
7 Customizing Your Monitor You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu OPTION (page 11) Select OPTION to adjust the monitor’s options. The options include: • degaussing the screen • adjusting the moire cancellation level • resetting to factory settings • locking the controls OPT I ON DEGAUSS ON Press the MENU/OK to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the MENU/OK button.
x Using the MENU/OK button 1 Display the main MENU. Press the MENU/OK button to display the main MENU on your screen. MENU Adjusting the brightness and contrast Brightness and contrast adjustments are made using a separate BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu. These settings are stored in memory for all input signals. 1 Move the joystick in any direction. 2 Select the menu you want to adjust. The BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST menu appears on the screen.
Adjusting the shape of the picture (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. 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
Additional settings (OPTION) You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, adjust the moire cancellation level, reset to factory setting, and lock the controls. 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.
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 15) 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 (page 9) or centering (page 9). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges. Edges of the image are curved • Adjust the geometry (page 10).
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’99 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 53.7 kHz 85 Hz VESA 5 832 × 624 49.7 kHz 75 Hz Macintosh 16" Color 6 1024 × 768 60.0 kHz 75 Hz VESA 7 1024 × 768 68.7 kHz 85 Hz VESA 8 1280 × 1024 80.
The environmental demands impose 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 policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.
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