Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Check these items

 

 

 

 

Picture appears to be 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

• Press the AUTO button (page 10).

 

properly.

• Adjust the size (page 12) or centering (page 11). Note that some video modes do not fill

 

 

the screen to the edges.

 

 

 

 

Wavy or elliptical (moire)

• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 10).

 

pattern is visible.

 

 

 

 

 

Color is not uniform.

• Press the AUTO button. If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 10).

 

 

 

 

White does not look white.

• Adjust the color temperature (page 14).

 

 

 

 

Monitor buttons do not

• If the control lock is set to LOCK, set it to UNLOCK (page 16).

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

Self-diagnosis function

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

If the u (power) indicator is flashing orange

Press the u(power) button to turn the monitor off and on.

If the u(power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working properly.

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pressing any key on the keyboard.

u (power) indicator

If the u (power) indicator is green

1Disconnect the video signal cable(s).

2Before the monitor goes to power saving mode, press the + button and keep it pressed for 2 seconds.

If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor is working properly. Reconnect the video signal cable(s) and check the condition of your computer(s).

If the color bars do not appear, there is a potential monitor failure. Inform your authorized Sony dealer of the monitor’s condition.

If the u(power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange flashes of the u(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 graphics board.

Displaying the INFORMATION OSD

You can confirm the name, the serial number and the year of manufacture of this monitor.

Press and hold the MENU button for 5 seconds.

The INFORMATION OSD appears.

Example

INFORMATION

Model name

MODEL : CPD-L181A

SER NO : 1234567 Serial number

MANUFACTURED : 1999-52

Week and year of manufacture

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