Sony SDM-G206W, SDM-G76D, SDM-G96D Symptom, strange, computer, is visible, Picture is dark, Picture is fuzzy, Check these items, Picture is ghosting, screen is incorrect, Picture is too small

Symptom	Check these items
Picture flickers, bounces,	•	Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
oscillates, or is scrambled	•	Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.

xProblems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor

•Check your graphics board manual for the proper monitor setting.

•Confirm that the graphics mode (VESA, Macintosh 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of the input signal are supported by this monitor. Even if the frequency is within the proper range, some graphics 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 11).
	• Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
	x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
		caused by the monitor
	•	Set the resolution to SXGA (1280 ⋅ 1024) for SDM-G76D and SDM-G96D, or
		WSXGA+ (1680 ⋅ 1050) for SDM-G206W on your computer.
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 (analog RGB signal only)

•Adjust the pitch and phase (page 13).

•Adjust the picture position (page 13). Note that some video modes do not fill the screen to the edges.

Picture becomes vertically		• Set the resolution to the maximum for the display of the your computer. (SDM-G206W
stretched, or picture size looks		only)
strange.
Picture is too small		x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
		caused by the monitor
		• Set the resolution to SXGA (1280 ⋅ 1024) for SDM-G76D and SDM-G96D, or
		WSXGA+ (1680 ⋅ 1050) for SDM-G206W on your computer.
Picture is dark		• Adjust the brightness (page 11).
		• Adjust the backlight (page 11).
		• It takes a few minutes for the display to become bright after turning on the monitor.
Wavy or elliptical pattern (moire)		• Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
is visible
Color is not uniform		• Adjust the pitch and phase (analog RGB signal only) (page 13).
White does not look white		• Adjust the color temperature (page 12).
Monitor buttons do not operate		• If MENU LOCK is set to ON, set it to OFF (page 17).
(	appears on the screen)
The monitor turns off after a while		x Problems caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not
		caused by the monitor
		• Set the computer’s power saving setting to off.
Resolution displayed on the menu		• Depending on the graphics board setting, the resolution displayed on the menu screen
screen is incorrect		may not coincide with the one set on the computer.
Resolution does not correspond		• You can change the display resolution (SDM-G206W only) (page 15).
to the signal received from the
computer.

The ZOOM menu is unavailable. REAL is unavailable.

•ZOOM may be unavailable depending on the signal timing (SDM-G206W only) (page 15).

If any problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information:

•Model name: SDM-G76D, SDM-G96D or SDM-G206W

•Serial number

•Detailed description of the problem

•Date of purchase

•Name and specifications of your computer and graphics board

21 (GB)