Sony SDM-S204 Quick Setup Guide - Page 4
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Troubleshooting Trouble symptoms and remedies (If no picture appears on the screen) If no picture appears on the screen, check the following table for possible solutions. Then, if the problem persists, use the self-diagnosis function (page 5 (US)). If you are experiencing difficulties not listed below, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. For problems caused by a computer or other equipment, refer to the user's manuals supplied with the respective items. Symptom If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit, or if the 1 (power) indicator will not light up when the 1 (power) switch is pressed, If the 1 (power) indicator turns on in red, If the 1 (power) indicator is green or flashing orange, If "CABLE DISCONNECTED" appears on the screen, If "NO INPUT SIGNAL" appears on the screen, or the 1 (power) indicator is either orange or alternating green and orange, If "OUT OF RANGE" appears on the screen, If you are using Windows and replaced an old monitor with this monitor, If using a Macintosh system, Check these items • Check that the power cord is properly connected. • Check that the monitor's MAIN POWER switch is on (page 3 (US)). • Check that the 1 (power) switch is on. • Use the self-diagnosis function (page 5 (US)). • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)). • Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. • Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM). • A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video signal cable, "CABLE DISCONNECTED" may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets (page 3 (US)). • Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in. • Check that the input select setting is correct (For details, refer to the Operating Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM). x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor • The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or moving the mouse. • Check that your graphics board is installed properly. • Check that the computer's power is on. • Restart the computer. x Problem caused by a computer or other equipment connected, and not caused by the monitor • 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 computer's graphics board within the following ranges: Horizontal frequency: 28-92 kHz (analog RGB), 28-75 kHz (digital RGB) Vertical frequency: 48-85 Hz (analog RGB), 60 Hz (digital RGB) Resolution: 1600 × 1200 or less • If you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the following. Select "SONY" from the "Manufacturers" list and select "SDM-S204" from the "Models" list in the Windows device selection screen. If "SDM-S204" does not appear in the "Models" list, try "Plug & Play." • When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied) if necessary. Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable. 4 (US)