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.

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.

xProblems caused by the connected computer or other equipment

The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard or moving the mouse.

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

xProblems 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 – 70 kHz

Vertical: 48 – 120 Hz

 

If no message is displayed and the 1

Use the Self-diagnosis function (page 16).

 

(power) indicator is green or flashing

 

 

 

orange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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,

Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other

oscillates, or is scrambled

 

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.

xProblems 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 (Appendix). 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 12).

 

Select CANCEL MOIRE and adjust the moire cancellation effect (page 12).

 

 

 

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Sony CPD-E100 manual Trouble symptoms and remedies, Symptom Check these items No picture, Picture flickers, bounces