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USER MANUAL CPDL181A SONY

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Getting Started Precautions ............................................................................................................................4 Identifying Parts and Controls ...........................................................................................5 Setup .......................................................................................................................................6 Turning on the Monitor and Computer ............................................................................8 Selecting the Input Signal ....................................................................................................8 Customizing Your Monitor Introducing the On-Screen Display System......................................................................9 Selecting the On-Screen Display Language ......................................................................9 Automatically Adjusting the Picture ...............................................................................10 Eliminating Flickering or Blurring Manually .................................................................10 Adjusting the Picture Position ..........................................................................................11 Adjusting the Picture Brightness ......................................................................................12 Adjusting the Contrast .......................................................................................................12 Changing the Picture Size According to the Signal .......................................................12 Changing or Adjusting the Color Temperature .............................................................14 Changing the On-Screen Display Position......................................................................14 Adjusting the Backlight .....................................................................................................15 Setting the Power Saving Delay Time .............................................................................15 Locking the Controls ..........................................................................................................16 Resetting the Adjustments ................................................................................................16 Additional Information Preset and User Modes ......................................................................................................17 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................17 Specifications .......................................................................................................................20 Appendix Preset Mode Timing Table .................................................................................................. i TCO’99 Eco-document ......................................................................................................... i4 Getting Started Precautions Installation

• Prevent internal heat build-up by allowing adequate air circulation. Do not place the monitor on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

• Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power lines. Handling the LCD screen

• Bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen is made with high-precision technology and more than 99.99 % of the picture element is intact. However, some of the picture element may not appear or some of the picture element may appear constantly.

• Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the monitor by a window.

• Do not push or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a heavy object on the LCD screen. This may cause the screen to lose uniformity.

• If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to normal.

• If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual image may appear. The residual image will eventually disappear.

• The screen and the cabinet become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. About the fluorescent tube A specially designed fluorescent tube is installed as the lighting apparatus for this monitor. If the LCD screen becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, consult your Sony dealer. Getting Started for 100 to 120 V AC for 200 to 240 V AC for 240 V AC only Maintenance

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

• Do not rub, touch, or tap the surface of the screen with sharp or abrasive items such as a ballpoint pen or screwdriver. This type of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.

• Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner containing an antistatic solution or similar additive as this may scratch the screen’s coating. Transportation

• When you transport this monitor, grip the bottom of the screen firmly with both hands. If you drop the monitor, you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged.

• When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the original carton and packing materials. Warning on power connection

• Use an appropriate power cord for your local power supply. For the customers in the U.S.A. If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. For the customers in the UK If you use the monitor in the UK, please use the supplied UK cable with the UK plug. Examples of plug types The outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. Disposal of the monitor

• Do not dispose of the monitor with general waste. Do not include the monitor with household waste.

• The fluorescent tube includes mercury. Dispose of the monitor in accordance with the regulations of your local sanitation authority.5 Getting Started Getting Started

Identifying Parts and Controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front 1 u (power) switch and indicator (pages 8, 17) Turns the monitor on or off.The indicator lights up in green when the monitor isturned on, and either flashes in green and orange orlights up in orange when the monitor is in powersaving mode. 2 MENU (menu) button (pages 9 – 16, 19) Displays the MENU OSD (On-Screen Display). 3 ¨ (brightness) (˘) button (pages 9 – 16) Adjusts the picture brightness.Functions as the ˘ button when selecting menu items. 4 > (contrast) (≥) button (pages 9 – 16) Adjusts the contrast.Functions as the ≥ button when selecting menu items. 5 +/– (adjust) buttons (pages 11 – 16) Adjusts the selected menu item. 6 AUTO button (page 10) When the signal from the computer is displayed on thismonitor, press the AUTO button to automatically adjustthe picture to the computer.You also should press this button if the picture is notcentered or if it is fuzzy. Rear 7 …1, 2 input switch and indicator (page 8) Selects the input signal from …1 or …2. Each time you press the button, the input changes and thecorresponding indicator lights up. 8 …1/…2 input connectors (HD15) (pages 6,

Input analog RGB video signals (0.714 Vp-p, positive)and SYNC signals. 9 DC IN connector (page 6) Provides DC power to the monitor from the ACadaptor.* This connector is used by service personnel only. Do notconnect anything to this outlet.

Getting Started IBM PC/AT orcompatiblecomputerHD15 videosignal cable(supplied)to monitor output to …1 or …2 HD15 videosignal cable(supplied) Setup Before using this monitor, check that the following items are included in your carton:

• These operating instructions (1) Step 1: Connect the monitor to the computer Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting. Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer If your PC system is not compatible with Plug & Play (DDC2B and DDC2Bi) This monitor uses the No. 9 pin in the video signal connector forPlug & Play (DDC2B and DDC2Bi) compatibility. See page 20 forthe location of the No. 9 pin.• If your computer accepts the No. 9 pin, use the supplied HD15video signal cable.• If your computer does not accept the No. 9 pin, please consultyour dealer for advice on obtaining an HD15 adapter.to monitor output Connecting to a Macintosh Use the supplied Macintosh adapter.
• Connect the supplied Macintosh adapter to the computer beforeconnecting the cable. This adapter is compatible with MacintoshLC, Performa, Quadra, Power Macintosh and Power MacintoshG3 series computers (sold before January, 1999). If you areconnecting to a Power Macintosh G3 series that sold afterJanuary 1999, you will need a different adapter (not supplied).Macintosh II series and some older versions of PowerBookmodels may need an adapter with micro switches (notsupplied). Step 2: Connect the power cord With the monitor and computer switched off, connect one end of the power cord to the AC power adapter, and the AC power adaptor to the monitor. Then connect the other end of the power cord to a power outlet. to …1 or …2 Macintosh adapter(supplied)*Macintosh orcompatible computerto a power outletPower cord(supplied)to DC INAC poweradapter(supplied)7 Getting Started Getting Started

Step 3: Attaching the rear cover After connecting the computer and power cord, attach the supplied rear cover. Make sure that you keep the screen upright when attaching the rear cover. 1 Hook the computer cable and power cord. 2 Press the top of the rear cover against the top of the part for attaching the cover, and then push the rear cover in. 3 Turn the screw to fasten the rear cover. UnlockedLocked Use of the Tilt The tilt feature will adjust the monitor within 30° upward, and 45° to the left or right. However, best viewing results can be obtained by tilting the screen upward by 5° or more. To turn the monitor, hold at the bottom with both hands as illustrated below. 30°45°45°8 Getting Started Turning on the Monitor and Computer 1 Press the u switch. 2 Turn on the computer. The installation of your monitor is complete. If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture. If no picture appears on your screen

• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.

• If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input signal, and confirm that your computer’s graphics board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.

• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the horizontal frequency is between 30 – 92 kHz, the vertical frequency is between 40 – 85 Hz, and the resolution is 1280 x 1024 or lower. For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 18. For customers using Windows 95/98 To maximize the potential of your monitor, install the new model information file from the supplied Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk onto your PC. This monitor complies with the “VESA DDC” Plug & Play standard. If your PC/graphics board complies with DDC, select “Plug & Play Monitor (VESA DDC)” or this monitor’s model name as the monitor type in the “Control Panel” of Windows 95/98. If your PC/graphics board has difficulty communicating with this monitor, load the Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility Disk and select this monitor’s model name as the monitor type. For customers using Windows NT4.0 Monitor setup in Windows NT4.0 is different from Windows 95/98 and does not involve the selection of monitor type. Refer to the Windows NT4.0 instruction manual for further details on adjusting the resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors. Adjusting the monitor’s resolution and color number Adjust the monitor’s resolution and color number by referring to your computer’s instruction manual. The color number may vary according to your computer or graphics board. The color palette setting and the actual number of colors are as follows:

• High color (16 bit) n 65,536 colors.

• True Color (24 bit) n about 16.77 million colors In true color mode (24 bit), speed may be slower. Selecting the Input Signal You can connect two computers to this monitor using the HD 15 connectors. To switch between the two computers, use the … button. Press the … button. The input signal and corresponding input indicator change each time you press this button. Note If you restart the computer you want to view, or that computer is in power saving mode, the monitor may automatically switch to the other connector’s signal. If this happens, manually select the desired signal using the … button. Computers connected to

connected to …19 Getting Started Customizing Your Monitor

Customizing Your Monitor Before adjustingConnect the monitor and the computer, and turn them on. Wait for at least 30 minutes before making adjustmentsfor the best result. Introducing the On-Screen Display System Most adjustments are made using the MENU OSD.To change the on-screen display language, see “Selectingthe On-Screen Display Language.” EXIT Closes the MENU OSD.PHASEDisplays the PHASE OSD. Adjust the phase when thecharacters or pictures appear fuzzy throughout the entirescreen. Adjust the phase after adjusting the pitch.PITCHDisplays the PITCH OSD. Adjust the pitch when thecharacters or pictures are not clear at some parts of thescreen.CENTERDisplays the CENTER OSD for adjusting the centering ofthe picture.ZOOM/SMOOTHINGDisplays the ZOOM/SMOOTHING OSD for adjusting thepicture’s sharpness according to the input signal’s aspectratio or resolution.COLORDisplays the COLOR OSD for adjusting the colortemperature.LANGUAGEDisplays the LANGUAGE OSD for selecting the on-screendisplay language.OPTIONDisplays the OPTION OSD. You can adjust settings such asthe backlight, OSD position, power saving delay time andcontrol lock. MENU EXIT PHASEPITCHCENTERZOOM/SMOOTHINGCOLORLANGUAGEOPTION MENU

œ{Œ MENU Selecting the On-Screen Display Language You can select the OSD language from English, French,German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select LANGUAGE, and press the MENU button.The LANGUAGE OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select the desired language, and press the MENU button.The MENU OSD of the selected language appears.The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.To close the OSD, press the MENU button again. MENU EXIT PHASEPITCHCENTERZOOM/SMOOTHINGCOLORLANGUAGEOPTION MENU OKCustomizing Your Monitor

Automatically Adjusting the Picture If the picture is flickering or fuzzy, press the AUTO button.The monitor is automatically adjusted to match the signalfrom the connected computer.Further fine adjustments may be needed with somecomputers. In this case, manually adjust the monitor. 1 Turn on the monitor. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the AUTO button. The monitor adjusts the pitch to match the input signalso that the picture appears sharp, and fits the picture tothe center of the screen.Notes• This function is intended for use with a computer runningWindows or similar graphic user interface software thatprovides a full-screen picture. It may not work properly if thebackground color is dark or if the input picture does not fill thescreen to the edges (such as an MS-DOS prompt).• The screen may go blank for a few seconds while performing theauto-sizing function. This is not a malfunction. If the picture is flickering or fuzzy even after you press the AUTO button Adjust the Pitch and Phase by referring to “EliminatingFlickering or Blurring Manually.” If the picture is not in the center of the screen even after you press the AUTO button Adjust using the CENTER OSD by referring to “Adjustingthe Picture Position.” AUTO Eliminating Flickering or Blurring Manually If a part of the screen is flickering or blurring, press theAUTO button. If this operation does not work, adjust thePitch and Phase as follows.Once the pitch and phase are adjusted, they will be stored inmemory for the current input signal. 1 Set the resolution to 1280 × 1024 on the computer. If the resolution of the graphics board is lower than 1280× 1024, set ZOOM to REAL (page 12). 2 Load the Utility Disk. Use the appropriate disk for your computer.For Windows 95/98Windows Monitor Information Disk/Utility DiskFor MacintoshMacintosh Utility Disk 3 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. For Windows 95/98 Click [Utility Disk] n [Windows] n [Utility.exe]. For MacintoshClick [Utility Disk] n [SONY-Utility]. 4 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 5 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select PITCH, and press the MENU button again.The PITCH OSD appears. MENU EXIT PHASEPITCHCENTERZOOM/SMOOTHINGCOLORLANGUAGEOPTION MENU

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MENU 6 Press the +/– buttons until the screen color becomes uniform.Adjust so that the vertical stripes disappear. 7 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears.If horizontal stripes are observed over the entire screen,adjust the Phase in the next step. 8 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select PHASE, and press the MENU button again.The PHASE OSD appears. 9 Press the +/– buttons until the screen color becomes uniform.Adjust until the horizontal stripes are at a minimum. 10When you have finished, click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern.The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds.To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. MENU EXIT PHASEPITCHCENTERZOOM/SMOOTHINGCOLORLANGUAGEOPTION MENU

MENU Adjusting the Picture Position If the picture is not in the center of the screen, press theAUTO button. If this operation does not work, adjust thecentering as follows.Once the centering is adjusted, it will be stored in memoryfor the current input signal. 1 Start the Utility Disk and display the test pattern. Do steps 2 and 3 of “Eliminating Flickering or BlurringManually.” 2 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select CENTER, and press the MENU button again.The CENTER OSD appears. 4 Move the picture up, down, left, or right until the frame at the perimeter of the test patterndisappears.For horizontal adjustment, select H using the ˘/≥buttons and adjust the position using the +/–buttons.+ . . . to move the picture right– . . . to move the picture leftContinued PHASE

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Horizontal Frequency* Vertical Frequency* For vertical adjustment, select V using the ˘/≥ buttons and adjust the position using the +/– buttons. + . . . to move the picture up – . . . to move the picture down 5 When you have finished, click [END] on the screen to turn off the test pattern. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. Adjusting the Picture Brightness Once the brightness is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for all input signals received. 1 Press the ¨ (brightness) ˘ button. The BRIGHTNESS OSD appears. 2 Press the +/– buttons. + . . . for more brightness – . . . for less brightness The OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

• The horizontal and vertical frequencies for the received input signal appear in the BRIGHTNESS OSD. If the screen is too bright when using the monitor in a dark room Decrease the BACKLIGHT (page 15). CENTER

Adjusting the Contrast Once the contrast is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for all input signals received. 1 Press the > (contrast) ≥ button. The CONTRAST OSD appears. 2 Press the +/– buttons. +. . . for more contrast – . . . for less contrast The OSD automatically disappears after about 3 seconds.

• The horizontal and vertical frequencies for the received input signal appear in the CONTRAST OSD. Changing the Picture Size According to the Signal The monitor is set at the factory to display the picture on the screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution. You can also view the picture at its actual aspect ratio or resolution. Note that 1280 × 1024 resolution signals fill the entire screen and ZOOM is not possible. Once the zoom is set, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. FULL 1 The input signal is displayed on the screen in full, irrespective of the picture’s mode or resolution. FULL 2 The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual aspect ratio. Therefore, black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the picture depending on the signal. REAL The input signal is displayed on the screen at its actual resolution. (Sub-SXGA signals are displayed at the center of the screen surrounded by black frame.)13 Getting Started Customizing Your Monitor

SMOOTHING ZOOM SMOOTHING FULL1 FULL2 REAL 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select ZOOM/SMOOTHING, and press the MENU button again. The ZOOM/SMOOTHING OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select ZOOM. 4 Press the +/– buttons to select the desired mode. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. To display the picture on the screen in full Select “FULL 1” in step 4. If the picture displayed at FULL 1 or FULL2 mode is not smooth Use the picture smoothing function. The smoothing effect becomes stronger in the order of TEXT n STANDARD n GRAPHICS. Note that 1280 × 1024 resolution signals are shown only in REAL mode and SMOOTHING is not possible. Once the smoothing is set, it will be stored in memory for the current input signal. STANDARD Standard smoothing effect (factory preset smoothing effect). TEXT To make the characters appear clear. (This mode is suited for text-based applications.) GRAPHICS To make the pictures appear clean. (This mode is suited for CD-ROM software such as photo images or illustrations.) 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select ZOOM/SMOOTHING, and press the MENU button again. The ZOOM/SMOOTHING OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select SMOOTHING. 4 Press the +/– buttons to select the desired mode. The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. MENU MENU EXIT PHASE PITCH CENTER ZOOM/SMOOTHING COLOR LANGUAGE OPTION MENU

Changing or Adjusting the Color Temperature The color temperature is set to 9300K at the factory. You can change the color temperature to 6500K or 5000K. Use this function to adjust the color temperature so that it matches the actual colors of a printed picture. Once the color temperature is adjusted, it will be stored in memory for all input signals received. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select COLOR, and press the MENU button again. The COLOR OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select the color temperature. If you need to make further adjustments to the selected color temperature, go to step 4. If you don’t, press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 4 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select R (red) or B (blue), and press the +/– buttons to get the desired color. The color changes as the R or B components increase or decrease with respect to G (green). The OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. Changing the On-Screen Display Position You can change the OSD position (for example, when you want to adjust the picture behind the OSD). 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select OPTION, and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select (OSD H POSITION)

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: UNLOCK BACKLIGHT Setting the Power Saving Delay Time You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the power saving mode. See page 17 for more information on this monitor’s power saving capabilities. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select OPTION, and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select ZZ... (PWR SAVE DELAY). 4 Press the +/– buttons to select the desired time. When PWR SAVE DELAY is set to OFF, the monitor does not go into power saving mode. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. Adjusting the Backlight If the screen is too bright when you are using the monitor in a dark room, adjust the backlight. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select OPTION, and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select (BACKLIGHT). 4 Press the +/– buttons to adjust the light level. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. OPTION 60MIN 1MIN 5SEC OFF

Locking the Controls The control lock function disables all of the controls except the u (power) switch, MENU and some other buttons on the front panel. Once you select “LOCK,” you can select only the following items in the MENU OSD:

• CONTROL LOCK and FACTORY PRESET in the OPTION OSD If you press any locked button, the mark appears on the screen. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select OPTION, and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select (CONTROL LOCK). 4 Press the – button to select LOCK. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. MENU MENU OPTION : 5SEC : UNLOCK

To cancel the control lock Press the + button in step 4 to select UNLOCK. Resetting the Adjustments You can reset all of the adjustments and settings to the factory settings. The color temperature is reset to 9300K, the zoom setting is reset to FULL 1 mode, and the power saving delay time is reset to 5 seconds. The control lock is cancelled. All other adjustments return to the default settings. The on-screen language, however, does not change. 1 Press the MENU button. The MENU OSD appears. 2 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select OPTION, and press the MENU button again. The OPTION OSD appears. 3 Press the ˘/≥ buttons to select ? (FACTORY PRESET). 4 Press the + button. The OPTION OSD automatically disappears after about 30 seconds. To close the OSD, press the MENU button twice. MENU EXIT PHASEPITCHCENTERZOOM/SMOOTHINGCOLORLANGUAGE MENU

Additional Information Additional Information Preset and User Modes This monitor has factory preset modes for the most popular industry standards for true “plug and play” compatibility. (See Appendix for a list of the factory preset modes.) When a new input signal is entered, the monitor selects the appropriate factory preset mode and momentarily adjusts the phase calibration to provide a high quality picture to the center of the screen. The calibration is stored in memory and is immediately recalled whenever the same input signal is received. For input signals that do not match one of the factory preset modes, the digital Multiscan technology of this monitor performs all of the adjustments necessary to ensure that a clear picture appears on the screen for any timing in the monitor’s frequency range. However, it may be necessary to fine tune the vertical/horizontal centering. Simply press the AUTO button or adjust the monitor according to the adjustment instructions. The adjustments are stored automatically as a user mode and recalled whenever the corresponding input signal is received. Power Saving Function This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA and ENERGY STAR, as well as the more stringent NUTEK . If the monitor is connected to a computer or video graphics board that is VESA DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below. You can set the delay time before the monitor enters the power saving mode using the OSD. Set the time according to “Setting the Power Saving Delay Time” on page 15.

• Power consumption of the monitor only. The figures inparentheses are power consumption of the monitor includingthe AC adapter.** “Sleep” and “deep sleep” are power saving modes defined bythe Environmental Protection Agency.*** When your computer enters the power saving mode, the inputsignal is cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen.After the time set in “Changing the Power Saving Delay Time”(page 15) has elapsed, the monitor enters the power savingmode. Troubleshooting This section may help you isolate the cause of a problem and as a result, eliminate the need to contact technical support. On-screen messages If there is something wrong with the input signal, one of the following messages appears on the screen. To solve the problem, see “Trouble symptoms and remedies” on page 18. “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” indicates that the input signal is not supported by the monitor’s specifications. “NO INPUT SIGNAL” indicates that no signal is input to the monitor.

INFORMATIONOUT OF SCAN RANGE

Power consumption mode Normal operationStandby (1st mode)Suspend (2nd mode)(sleep)**Active-off (3rd mode)***(deep sleep)**Power-offPowerconsumption*≤ 65 W (≤ 75 W)≤ 1 W (≤ 5 W)≤ 1 W (≤ 5 W)≤ 1 W (≤ 5 W)≤ 1 W (≤ 5 W)u IndicatorGreenGreen and orangealternateGreen and orangealternateOrange Off

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 Check these items No picture If the u indicator is not lit If the “NO INPUT SIGNAL” message appears on the screen, or if the u indicator is either orange or alternating between green and orange If the “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” message appears on the screen If no message is displayed and the u indicator is green or flashing orange If using Windows 95/98 If using a Macintosh system Picture flickers, bounces, oscillates, or is scrambled. Picture is fuzzy. Picture is dark.

• Check that the power cord is properly connected.

• Check that the u (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 select setting is correct.

• Check that the HD15 video input connector’s pins are not bent or pushed in. pProblems 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. pProblems 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 – 92 kHz, Vertical: 48 – 85 Hz

• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 19).

• 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 “CPD- L181/L181A” from among the Sony monitors in the Windows 95/98 monitor selection screen.

• Check that the Macintosh adapter and the video signal cable are properly connected (page 6).

• 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. pProblems 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.

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

• Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 12).

• 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.19 Getting Started Additional Information

Additional Information Symptom Check these items Picture appears to be ghosting.Picture is not centered or sizedproperly.Wavy or elliptical (moire)pattern is visible.Color is not uniform.White does not look white.Monitor buttons do notoperate.• Eliminate the use of video cable extensions and/or video switch boxes.• Check that all plugs are firmly seated in their sockets.• Press the AUTO button (page 10).• Adjust the size (page 12) or centering (page 11). Note that some video modes do not fillthe screen to the edges.• Adjust the pitch and phase (page 10).• Press the AUTO button. If this does not work, adjust the pitch and phase (page 10).• Adjust the color temperature (page 14).• If the control lock is set to LOCK, set it to UNLOCK (page 16). 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 pressing any key on the keyboard. If the u (power) indicator is green 1 Disconnect the video signal cable(s). 2 Before 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 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. 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 u (power)indicatorModel nameSerial numberWeek and year ofmanufacture INFORMATION

SER NO : 1234567 MANUFACTURED : 1999-5220 Additional Information Specifications LCD panel Panel type: a-Si TFT Active Matrix Picture size: 18.1 inches (46 cm) Input signal format RGB operating frequency* fh: 30 – 92 kHz fv: 48 – 85 Hz Pixel efficiency 99.99 % Resolution H: max. 1280 dots V: max. 1024 lines Power requirements Input: DC 20 V (using the AC adapter) Power consumption Monitor only: 3.0 A Including the AC adapter: 0.7 A AC adapter Type: AC-L181A Input rating: AC 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz Max 1.2 A Output rating: DC 20 V, 5 A Dimensions (w/h/d) Including the stand: Approx. 468 × 422 × 207.5 mm (18

/4 in.) Mass Approx. 9 kg (19 lb 14 oz) including the stand Plug & Play DDC/DDC2B/DDC2Bi Supplied accessories See page 6.

• Recommended horizontal and vertical timing conditions Horizontal sync width duty should be more than 4.8% of totalhorizontal time or 0.8 µsec., whichever is larger.Horizontal blanking width should be more than 2.5 µsec.Vertical blanking width should be more than 450 µsec. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Signal Red Green (Composite Sync on Green) Blue ID (Ground) DDC Ground* Red Ground Green Ground Signal Blue Ground DDC + 5V* Ground ID (Ground) Bi-Directional Data (SDA)* H. Sync

Data Clock (SCL)* …1/…2 pin assignment

Appendix TCO’99 Eco-document Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO’99 approved and labelled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products. Why do we have environmentally labelled computers? In many countries, environmental labelling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature. There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy. (continued)ii Appendix What does labelling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO’99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration). Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety. The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user. Labelled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability. Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: [phone] Email (Internet): [e-mail] Current information regarding TCO’99 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ Environmental requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish- eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur. The relevant TCO’99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available. Cadmium** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO’99 requirement states that batteries, the colour-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium. Mercury** Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO’99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labelled unit. CFCs (freons) The relevant TCO’99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e.g. increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.iii Getting Started Additional Information Appendix Lead** Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO’99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

• Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio- accumulative.Sony Corporation Printed in Japan