Sony GDM-5510 Installation Guide - Page 4

Setup, Troubleshooting

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Setup This monitor works with platforms running at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 130 kHz. Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. After connecting, first turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer. First connect the power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet. to a power outlet to AC IN power cord to a computer with an HD15 video output AC IN 2 1 to a computer with a 13W3 video output Troubleshooting Symptom No picture If the ! (power) indicator is not lit If the NO SIGNAL message appears on the screen, or if the ! (power) indicator is amber If the OUT OF SCAN RANGE message appears on the screen If no message is displayed and the ! (power) indicator is green or flashing amber Check these items • Check that the power cord is properly connected. • Check that the ! (power) switch is in the "on" position. • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets. • Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct. • Check that the 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 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. 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 - 130 kHz, Vertical: 48 - 170 Hz • Use the Self-diagnosis function (refer to the Troubleshooting section in the "Operating Instructions" on the supplied CD-ROM). Before contacting your service representative for technical assistance, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the "Operating Instructions" on the supplied CD-ROM. This section contains detailed information for resolving most monitor problems. 2

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Setup
This monitor works with platforms running at horizontal frequencies between 30 and 130 kHz.
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. After connecting, first turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
Troubleshooting
Before contacting your service representative for technical assistance, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the
Operating Instructions
on the supplied CD-ROM. This section contains detailed information for resolving most
monitor problems.
Symptom
Check these items
No picture
If the
!
(power) indicator is not lit
Check that the power cord is properly connected.
Check that the
!
(power) switch is in the
on
position.
If the NO SIGNAL message appears
on the screen, or if the
!
(power)
indicator is amber
Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets.
Check that the INPUT switch setting is correct.
Check that the video input connector
s pins are not bent or pushed in.
x
Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
The computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the 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
x
Problems 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
130 kHz, Vertical: 48
170 Hz
If no message is displayed and the
!
(power) indicator is green or
flashing amber
Use the Self-diagnosis function (refer to the Troubleshooting section in the
Operating
Instructions
on the supplied CD-ROM).
AC IN
2
1
to a power outlet
power cord
to AC IN
to a computer with
an HD15 video output
to a computer with
a 13W3 video output
First connect the power cord to the monitor,
then connect it to a power outlet.