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Adjustments
2.
Press the ?// buttons to adjust the picture brightness.
/ for more brightness
? for less brightness
/ for more brightness
? for less brightness
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Adjusting the picture centering
The adjustment data becomes the individual setting for each input signal
received.
received.
1.
Select CENTER in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The CENTER OSD appears.
The CENTER OSD appears.
2.
For vertical adjustment
For horizontal adjustment
Press the >/. buttons.
Press the ?// buttons.
> to move up
/ to move right
. to move down
? to move left
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
CENTER
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✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Adjusting the picture size
The adjustment data becomes the individual setting for each input signal
received.
received.
To adjust the picture size in horizontal and vertical direction
proportionally
proportionally
1.
Select ZOOM in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The ZOOM OSD appears.
The ZOOM OSD appears.
2.
Press the ?// buttons for the best size.
To adjust the picture size in horizontal or vertical direction
1.
Select SIZE in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The SIZE OSD appears.
The SIZE OSD appears.
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MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
ZOOM
H
V
V
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MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
SIZE
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Adjustments
2.
For vertical adjustment
For horizontal adjustment
Press the >/. buttons.
Press the ?// buttons.
> to increase
/ to increase
. to decrease
? to decrease
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Adjusting the geometry
The rotation adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input
signals. All other data becomes the individual setting for each input
signal received.
signals. All other data becomes the individual setting for each input
signal received.
1.
Select GEOM in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The GEOMETRY OSD appears.
The GEOMETRY OSD appears.
2.
Press the >/. buttons to select the item you want to adjust.
MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
GEOMETRY
ROTATION
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Adjustments
3.
Press the ?// buttons to adjust.
ROTATION
ROTATION
/ to rotate the picture
clockwise
clockwise
PINCUSHION
/ to bend both
sides outward
sides outward
PIN BALANCE
/ to bend both sides
to the right
to the right
KEYSTONE
/ to widen the top
KEY BALANCE
/ to move the top to
the right
the right
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Selecting the color temperature
The selected color temperature becomes the common setting for all input
signals.
signals.
1.
Select COLOR in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The COLOR OSD appears.
The COLOR OSD appears.
? to rotate
counterclockwise
counterclockwise
? to bend inward
? to the left
? to shrink the top
? to the left.
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MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
COLOR
1 1 0 0 0 K
9 3 0 0 K
6 5 0 0 K
5 0 0 0 K
6 5 0 0 K
5 0 0 0 K
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Adjustments
2.
Select the desired color temperature with the >/. buttons.
11000K for the brightest white
9300K for TV white
6500K for video monitor white
5000K for printing paper white
9300K for TV white
6500K for video monitor white
5000K for printing paper white
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Adjusting the screen moiré
This adjustment is to eliminate wavy or elliptical lines that may appear
on the screen.
The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.
on the screen.
The adjustment data becomes the common setting for all input signals.
1.
Select SCREEN in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The SCREEN OSD appears.
The SCREEN OSD appears.
2.
Press the / button to select ON.
The MOIRE ADJUST icon appears under the CANCEL MOIRE icon.
The MOIRE ADJUST icon appears under the CANCEL MOIRE icon.
SCREEN
CANCEL MOIRE
OFF
ON
MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
SCREEN
CANCEL MOIRE
OFF
ON
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Adjustments
3.
Press the . button to select MOIRE ADJUST.
4.
Press the ?// buttons to tune the moiré cancellation effect.
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
✔
Note on the moiré cancellation effect
When CANCEL MOIRE is set to ON, the picture may appear fuzzy. If you set CANCEL
MOIRE to OFF, the picture may be clearer, but the moiré will reappear.
MOIRE to OFF, the picture may be clearer, but the moiré will reappear.
Activating screen degauss
The display screen is automatically degaussed (demagnetized) when the
power is turned on.
To manually degauss the screen, do as follows. If you need to degauss
the screen a second time, wait at least 20 minutes for the best result.
power is turned on.
To manually degauss the screen, do as follows. If you need to degauss
the screen a second time, wait at least 20 minutes for the best result.
1.
Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The OPTION OSD appears.
The OPTION OSD appears.
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SCREEN
MOIRE ADJUST
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MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
OPTION
OFF
ON
BASS BOOST
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Adjustments
2.
Select MANUAL DEGAUSS with the >/. buttons.
3.
Press the / button to activate the degauss cycle.
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Changing the OSD position
1.
Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The OPTION OSD appears.
The OPTION OSD appears.
2.
Select OSD H (horizontal) POSITION or OSD V (vertical) POSITION
with the >/. buttons.
with the >/. buttons.
MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
OPTION
OFF
ON
BASS BOOST
OPTION
OSD H POSITION
OPTION
OSD V POSITION
OPTION
ON
MANUAL DEGAUSS
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Adjustments
3.
Press the ?// buttons to move the OPTION OSD to the desired
position.
position.
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Selecting the OSD language
English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese version of the OSDs are
available.
available.
1.
Select OPTION in the MENU OSD and press the MENU button.
The OPTION OSD appears.
The OPTION OSD appears.
2.
Select LANGUAGE with the >/. buttons.
MENU
COLOR
MENU
OK
CENTER SCREEN
BRIGHT
EXIT
ZOOM
GEOM
SIZE
OPTION
OPTION
OFF
ON
BASS BOOST
OPTION
LANGUAGE
ESP
ENG FRA DEU
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Adjustments
3.
Press the ?// buttons to select the desired language.
To exit the OSD
Press the MENU button again.
✎
Tip
If you don’t touch any buttons, the OSD automatically disappears after 30 seconds.
Resetting
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To recall the factory settings for an individual
adjustment item
adjustment item
1.
Select the item you want to reset.
First select the OSD containing the item in the MENU OSD, and then
select the item in the OSD.
First select the OSD containing the item in the MENU OSD, and then
select the item in the OSD.
2.
Press the ? button while the OSD of the item is on.
Only the item highlighted in yellow returns to the factory setting.
Only the item highlighted in yellow returns to the factory setting.
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To recall the factory settings for the current
video mode
video mode
Press the ? button while no OSD is displayed.
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To recall the factory settings for all modes
Press and hold the ? button for more than two seconds.
All adjustments return to the factory settings.
All adjustments return to the factory settings.
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Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE)
Available GPE modes
Graphic Picture Enhancement is a function designed for your viewing
comfort.
There are four GPE modes: AUTO, MODE 1, MODE 2 and OFF.
The default setting is “AUTO.”
comfort.
There are four GPE modes: AUTO, MODE 1, MODE 2 and OFF.
The default setting is “AUTO.”
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AUTO mode
This mode is effective only with “IntelliLight
” compatible applications.
When an image playback window with “IntelliLight” coding appears on
the screen, the display senses the exact location and size of the window
and applies a higher brightness and sharpness effect to images inside the
window, while the rest of the screen remains at standard picture quality.
For inquiries about “IntelliLight” and compatible software, check Sony’s
web site (www.ita.sel.sony.com) or call Sony Technical Support (1-888-
4SONYPC).
the screen, the display senses the exact location and size of the window
and applies a higher brightness and sharpness effect to images inside the
window, while the rest of the screen remains at standard picture quality.
For inquiries about “IntelliLight” and compatible software, check Sony’s
web site (www.ita.sel.sony.com) or call Sony Technical Support (1-888-
4SONYPC).
“IntelliLight
” is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc.
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Note on the AUTO mode
If one of the four corners of the “IntelliLight” window is covered or if the window goes
beyond the screen border, the GPE effect turns off.
beyond the screen border, the GPE effect turns off.
✎
Tip
You can adjust the picture contrast or brightness of the screen outside of the “IntelliLight”
window. The “IntelliLight” window always remains clear and sharp regardless of the
adjustments made to the rest of the screen.
window. The “IntelliLight” window always remains clear and sharp regardless of the
adjustments made to the rest of the screen.
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MODE 1
Higher contrast is applied across the entire screen. MODE 1 is designed
to enhance still image presentations.
to enhance still image presentations.
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Note on MODE 1
Whenever the screen resolution is changed, power saving activated, or power turned off,
MODE 1 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.
MODE 1 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.
Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE)
Window with “IntelliLight” coding has
higher brightness and sharpness.
higher brightness and sharpness.
Standard picture quality
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MODE 2
Higher contrast and sharpness is applied across the entire screen.
MODE 2 is designed to enhance graphic games and movie/video
presentations.
MODE 2 is designed to enhance graphic games and movie/video
presentations.
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Note on MODE 2
Whenever the screen resolution is changed, power saving activated, or power turned off,
MODE 2 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.
MODE 2 is cancelled and GPE returns to the AUTO mode.
✎
Tip
MODE 2 may produce ghost images when displaying text oriented applications. In this
case, select the AUTO or OFF mode.
case, select the AUTO or OFF mode.
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GPE OFF mode
Screen sharpness and brightness are set to standard quality without any
additional enhancements. This mode is suited for text-based
applications.
additional enhancements. This mode is suited for text-based
applications.
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Note on the GPE OFF mode
Once OFF mode is selected, GPE status stays in the OFF mode until you manually select
other GPE modes.
other GPE modes.
Selecting the GPE mode
Press the GPE button repeatedly until the screen message of the desired
mode is displayed.
Each time you press the GPE button, the GPE mode changes as follows:
mode is displayed.
Each time you press the GPE button, the GPE mode changes as follows:
AUTO n GPE OFF n MODE 1 n MODE 2
The GPE indicator lights up when AUTO, MODE 1 or MODE 2 is
selected.
selected.
AUTO
Appears for three seconds
Graphic Picture Enhancement (GPE)
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u
Power
indicator
Green
Green
Green ˜
Orange
Orange
Off
Orange
Orange
Off
Power Saving Function
This display meets the power saving guidelines set by the International
E
NERGY
S
TAR Program. It is capable of reduced power consumption
when used with a computer equipped with Display Power Management
Signaling (DPMS). By sensing the absence of the sync signal coming
from the computer, it will reduce the power consumption as follows:
Signaling (DPMS). By sensing the absence of the sync signal coming
from the computer, it will reduce the power consumption as follows:
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CAUTION
The Power Saving function will automatically put the display into Deep Sleep mode if the
power switch is turned on without any video signal input. Once the horizontal and vertical
syncs are sensed, the display will automatically return to its Normal Operation mode.
power switch is turned on without any video signal input. Once the horizontal and vertical
syncs are sensed, the display will automatically return to its Normal Operation mode.
Power Saving Function
Normal
Operation
Sleep
Operation
Sleep
Deep Sleep
Power-off
Power-off
Power
consumption
consumption
110 W (max)
15 W (max)
8 W (max)
0 W
0 W
Recovery
time
—
time
—
Approx. 3 sec.
Approx. 10 sec.
—
—
Mode
1
2
3
4
4
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Troubleshooting
This section may help you isolate a problem and as a result, eliminate the
need to contact technical support, allowing continued productivity.
need to contact technical support, allowing continued productivity.
No picture
If the U indicator is not lit
m Check that the power cord is properly connected.
m Check that the U switch is in the “on” position.
m Check that the power cord is properly connected.
m Check that the U switch is in the “on” position.
If the “NO INPUT SIGNAL” message appears on the screen, or if the U
indicator is either orange or alternating between green and orange
m Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
m Check that your computer power switch is in the “on” position.
m Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs
indicator is either orange or alternating between green and orange
m Try pressing any key on the computer keyboard.
m Check that your computer power switch is in the “on” position.
m Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs
are firmly seated in their sockets.
m Ensure that no pins are bent or pushed in the HD15 video input
connector.
If the “OUT OF SCAN RANGE” message appears on the screen
m Check that the video frequency is within that specified for the display.
m Check that the video frequency is within that specified for the display.
Horizontal: 30 – 70 kHz
Vertical: 50 – 120 Hz
Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to adjust the video
frequency range.
Vertical: 50 – 120 Hz
Refer to your computer’s instruction manual to adjust the video
frequency range.
m If you are using a video signal cable adapter, check that it is the correct
one.
If no message is displayed and the U indicator is green or flashing orange
m See “Self-diagnosis function” (page 38).
m See “Self-diagnosis function” (page 38).
No sound from speaker
If the ¤ indicator is displayed
m Press the ¤ button to cancel muting.
m Press the ¤ button to cancel muting.
m Check that the audio plug is properly connected.
m Adjust the volume with . +/– buttons.
m Check that the headphones are not connected.
m Check the volume control, muting, sound selector, etc. of the sound
m Adjust the volume with . +/– buttons.
m Check that the headphones are not connected.
m Check the volume control, muting, sound selector, etc. of the sound
board. (See the computer’s manual.)
Microphone mixing is not possible
m Check that the MIC plug is properly connected.
m Check the microphone control, sound selector, etc. of the sound board.
m Check the microphone control, sound selector, etc. of the sound board.
(See the computer’s manual.)
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Howling (feedback) is heard
m Decrease the volume with . +/– buttons, or turn down the
microphone input volume of the sound board.
Picture is scrambled
m Check your computer manual for the proper display setting.
m Check this manual and confirm that the graphic mode and the
m Check this manual and confirm that the graphic mode and the
frequency you are trying to operate is supported. Even if the
frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a
sync pulse that is too narrow for the display to sync correctly.
frequency is within the proper range, some video boards may have a
sync pulse that is too narrow for the display to sync correctly.
Color is not uniform
m Degauss the display (page 27).
If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.
Screen image is not centered or sized properly
m Adjust the size or centering (pages 22, 23).
m Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edge. This problem
m Some video modes do not fill the screen to the edge. This problem
tends to occur with certain video boards.
Edges of the image are curved
m Adjust the geometry (page 24).
Picture is fuzzy
m Adjust the contrast and brightness (page 21). Some brands of video
boards have an excessive video output level which creates a fuzzy
picture at maximum contrast.
picture at maximum contrast.
m Degauss the display (page 27).
If you place equipment which generates a magnetic field, such as a
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.
speaker, near the display, or you change the direction of the display,
color may lose uniformity. The degauss function demagnetizes the
metal frame of the CRT to obtain a neutral field for uniform color
reproduction. If a second degauss cycle is needed, allow a minimum
interval of 20 minutes for the best result.
m If moiré is cancelled, the picture may become fuzzy. Decrease the
moiré cancellation effect (page 26).
m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 32).
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Picture bounces or has wavy oscillations
m Isolate and eliminate any potential sources of electric or magnetic
fields. Common causes for this symptom are electric fans, fluorescent
lighting, laser printers, etc.
lighting, laser printers, etc.
m If you have another display close to this display, increase the distance
between them to reduce interference.
m Try plugging the display into a different AC outlet, preferably on a
different circuit.
Picture is flickering
m Set the refresh rate on the computer to obtain the best possible picture
by referring to your computer’s manual.
m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 32).
Picture appears to be ghosting
m Eliminate the use of video extensions and/or video switch boxes if
this symptom occurs. Excessive cable length or weak connections can
produce this symptom.
produce this symptom.
m If the GPE mode is set to AUTO, change it to OFF (page 32).
m If the GPE mode is set to MODE 2, the picture may appear to be
m If the GPE mode is set to MODE 2, the picture may appear to be
ghosting. Set to another GPE mode (page 32).
Wavy or elliptical (moiré) pattern is visible
m Cancel the moiré (page 26).
The moiré may be modified depending on the connected computer.
m Due to the relationship between resolution, display dot pitch and the
pitch of some image patterns, certain screen backgrounds sometimes
show moiré. Change your desktop pattern.
show moiré. Change your desktop pattern.
IntelliLight does not work
m Check that all four corners of the “IntelliLight” window are clearly
displayed and are not covered by another window.
m Check that the GPE mode is set to AUTO (page 32).
m Leave the display’s power “on” and reboot your computer.
m IntelliLight does not work correctly with an interlaced video mode.
m Leave the display’s power “on” and reboot your computer.
m IntelliLight does not work correctly with an interlaced video mode.
Check the vertical refresh rate in the Properties window of Windows
95/98 and select a non-interlaced mode.
95/98 and select a non-interlaced mode.
Tiny color bars appear in the corners of the IntelliLight window
m Set the GPE mode to AUTO (page 32).
m Check that all four corners of the “IntelliLight” window are clearly
m Check that all four corners of the “IntelliLight” window are clearly
displayed and are not covered by another window.
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A fine horizontal line (wire) is visible
m This wire stabilizes the vertically striped Aperture Grille (page 16).
This Aperture Grille allows more light to pass through to the screen
giving the Trinitron CRT more color and brightness.
giving the Trinitron CRT more color and brightness.
Hum is heard right after the power is turned on
m When the power is turned on, the Auto-degauss cycle is activated.
While the Auto-degauss cycle is activated, a hum may be heard. The
same hum is heard when the display is manually degaussed. This is
not a malfunction.
same hum is heard when the display is manually degaussed. This is
not a malfunction.
• If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer from a
location near you, or call Sony Technical Support at 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
(1-888-476-6972).
• Note the model name and the serial number of your display. Also note
the make and name of your computer and video board.
Self-diagnosis function
This display is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. Use this function
if there is a problem with your display or computer.
if there is a problem with your display or computer.
1.
Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the connected computer.
2.
Turn the display off and on.
3.
Press and hold the >/ button for more than 2 seconds.
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue) after a few seconds,
the display is working properly, but there might be a problem with your
computer. Contact your computer’s manufacturer.
If the color bars do not appear, there might be a problem with the
display. Contact your local authorized Sony dealer, or call Sony Technical
Support at 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
the display is working properly, but there might be a problem with your
computer. Contact your computer’s manufacturer.
If the color bars do not appear, there might be a problem with the
display. Contact your local authorized Sony dealer, or call Sony Technical
Support at 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
Troubleshooting
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