Sony CPD-G420 (serv.man4) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Precautions
Warning on power connections
• Use the supplied power cord. If you use a different power cord,
be sure that it is compatible with your local power supply.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK
power cable.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, be sure to use the supplied UK
power cable.
• Before disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 30 seconds
after turning off the power to allow the static electricity on the
screen’s surface to discharge.
screen’s surface to discharge.
• After the power is turned on, the screen is demagnetized
(degaussed) for about a few seconds. This generates a strong
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
magnetic field around the screen which may affect data stored
on magnetic tapes and disks placed near the monitor. Be sure to
keep magnetic recording equipment, tapes, and disks away
from the monitor.
Installation
Do not install the monitor in the following places:
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
• on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies, etc.) that may block the ventilation holes
• near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight
• in a place subject to severe temperature changes
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
• in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock
• on an unstable surface
• near equipment which generates magnetism, such as a
transformer or high voltage power lines
• near or on an electrically charged metal surface
Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface
• The screen’s surface is covered with a thin anti-reflective
coating to enhance the ergonomic characteristics of the
monitor. To ensure that the coating is not damaged, use a soft
cloth to clean the screen’s surface. If necessary, use a soft cloth
lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution, such as hand
soap, to wipe the screen.
monitor. To ensure that the coating is not damaged, use a soft
cloth to clean the screen’s surface. If necessary, use a soft cloth
lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution, such as hand
soap, to wipe the screen.
• Do not use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline cleanser, scouring
powder, or solvents such as alcohol or benzene as they might
damage the anti-reflective coating.
damage the anti-reflective coating.
• If you use a glass cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner
containing an anti-static solution or similar additive as this may
scratch the screen’s coating.
scratch the screen’s coating.
• 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.
of contact may result in a scratched picture tube.
Notes on cleaning the cabinet
• 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 benzene.
Transportation
When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment, use the
original carton and packing materials.
original carton and packing materials.
Use of the tilt-swivel
This monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown below. To
find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of
the monitor’s screen with the centering dot on the stand.
Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it
horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at
the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.
find the center of the monitor’s turning radius, align the center of
the monitor’s screen with the centering dot on the stand.
Hold the monitor at the bottom with both hands when you turn it
horizontally or vertically. Be careful not to pinch your fingers at
the back of the monitor when you tilt the monitor up vertically.
The equipment should be installed near an easily accessible
outlet.
outlet.
Example of plug types
for 100 to 120 V AC
for 200 to 240 V AC
for 240 V AC only
90°
5°
90°
15°
Centering dot
5
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Identifying parts and controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
1 INPUT (input) switch (page 9)
This switch selects the INPUT 1 (video input 1 connector:
y1) or INPUT 2 (video input 2 connector: y2).
y1) or INPUT 2 (video input 2 connector: y2).
2 PICTURE EFFECT button (page 11)
This button is used to change the preset picture effects’
modes.
modes.
3 MENU button (page 10)
This button is used to display or close the menu.
4 Control button (OK,
M/m) (page 11)
This button is used to make adjustments to the monitor and
call up the CONTRAST menu directly.
call up the CONTRAST menu directly.
5 ! (power) switch and indicator (pages 7, 18, 22)
This button turns the monitor on and off. The power indicator
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and lights up
in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.
lights up in green when the monitor is turned on, and lights up
in orange when the monitor is in power saving mode.
6 Video input 2 connector (BNC) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
positive) and sync signals.
7 Video input 1 connector (HD15) (page 6)
This connector inputs RGB video signals (0.700 Vp-p,
positive) and sync signals.
positive) and sync signals.
* DDC (Display Data Channel) is a standard of VESA.
8 USB (universal serial bus) downstream connectors
(page 8)
Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the
monitor.
Use these connectors to link USB peripheral devices to the
monitor.
9 USB (universal serial bus) upstream connector
(page 8)
Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant
computer.
Use this connector to link the monitor to a USB compliant
computer.
q; AC IN connector (page 7)
This connector provides AC power to the monitor.
AC IN
2
R
G
B
HD
VD
1
INPUT
PICTURE EFFECT
MENU
OK
1
2
Front
Rear
rear side
forward side
forward side
rear side
5 4
3 2 1
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Pin No.
Signal
1
Red
2
Green
(Sync on Green)
(Sync on Green)
3
Blue
4
ID (Ground)
5
DDC Ground*
6
Red Ground
7
Green Ground
8
Blue Ground
Pin No.
Signal
9
DDC + 5V*
10
Ground
11
ID (Ground)
12
Bi-Directional
Data (SDA)*
Data (SDA)*
13
H. Sync
14
V. Sync
15
Data Clock
(SCL)*
(SCL)*
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Setup
Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories
are included in your carton:
are included in your carton:
• Power cord (1)
• HD15 video signal cable (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
• HD15 video signal cable (1)
• USB cable (1)
• Exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter (1)
• Warranty card (1)
• Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1)
• This instruction manual (1)
Step 1: Connect your monitor to
your computer
Turn off the monitor and computer before connecting.
Notes
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
• Do not touch the pins of the video signal cable connector as this might
bend the pins.
• When connecting the video signal cable, check the alignment of the
HD15 connector. Do not force the connector in the wrong way or the
pins might bend.
pins might bend.
x Connecting to an IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible
computer
* Connect the supplied adapter to the computer before connecting the
cable. This adapter is compatible only with Power Mac G3/G4
computers that have 3 rows of pins. If you connect to the other version
of Macintosh series computer that has 2 rows of pins, you will need a
different adapter (not supplied).
computers that have 3 rows of pins. If you connect to the other version
of Macintosh series computer that has 2 rows of pins, you will need a
different adapter (not supplied).
x Connecting to the 5 BNC connectors
* Connect the cables from left to right in the following order: Red-Green-
Blue-HD-VD.
Note
Plug & Play (DDC) does not apply to the 5 BNC connectors. If you want
to use Plug & Play, connect your computer to the connector using the
supplied video signal cable.
Plug & Play (DDC) does not apply to the 5 BNC connectors. If you want
to use Plug & Play, connect your computer to the connector using the
supplied video signal cable.
AC IN
1
2
R
G
B
HD
VD
video signal cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer
computer
to HD15
to video output
AC IN
1
2
R
G
B
HD
VD
Use the supplied exclusive Power Mac G3/G4 adapter.
to HD15
exclusive Power
Mac G3/G4 adapter
(supplied)*
Mac G3/G4 adapter
(supplied)*
Power Mac G3/G4
video signal cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
to video output
AC IN
1
2
R
G
B
HD
VD
to R/G/B input
to HD/VD
input
input
Refer to the preceding
examples to connect to your
computer.
examples to connect to your
computer.
video signal cable
(SMF-400, not supplied)*
(SMF-400, not supplied)*
7
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Step 2: Connect the power cord
With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.
Step 3: Turn on the monitor and
computer
First turn on the monitor, then turn on the computer.
The installation of your monitor is complete.
If necessary, use the monitor’s controls to adjust the picture.
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 SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input
• If NO SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input
signal (page 9), and confirm that your computer’s graphics
board is completely seated in the correct bus slot.
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 – 110 kHz and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 110 kHz and the vertical
frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.
For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble
symptoms and remedies” on page 20.
symptoms and remedies” on page 20.
Setup on various OS (Operating System)
This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first
time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next”
several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug
& Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.
This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver
needs to be installed to the computer.
If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first
time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next”
several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug
& Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.
AC IN
1
2
R
G
B
HD
VD
to AC IN
to a power outlet
power cord (supplied)
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