Sony CPD-L181 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18

Additional Information 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 19) if the following recommendations do no resolve the problem. Symptom No picture Check these items If the 6 indicator is not lit • Check that the power cord is properly connected. • Check that the 6 (power) switch is in the "on" position. If the "NO INPUT SIGNAL" message appears on the screen, or if the (!) 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. • Check that the input select setting is correct. • Check that the HD15 video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. ■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment • The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard. • Check that the computer's power is "on." • Check that your graphics board is completely seated in the proper bus slot. If the "OUT OF SCAN RANGE" ■ Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment message appears on the screen • 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 - 92 kHz, Vertical: 48 - 85 Hz If no message is displayed and the (!) indicator is green or flashing orange • Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19). If using Windows 95/98 • If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the following. Install the Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk and select "CPDL181" from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen. If using a Macintosh system • Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6). Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled. • • Press the AUTO button. If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 10). • Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic fields such as other 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. •Problems 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 21" 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 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. • Press the AUTO button. If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 10). • Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 12). Picture is dark. • Adjust the backlight (page 15) • Adjust the brightness (page 12). • It takes several seconds for the monitor to warm up after the power is turned on. The picture will appear momentarily. 18