Power Saving Function - Sony Trinitron CPD-E500 Service Manual

Power saving function

This monitor meets the power-saving guidelines set by VESA,
E S
NERGY TAR, and NUTEK. If the monitor is connected to a
computer or video graphics board that is DPMS (Display Power
Management Signaling) compliant, the monitor will automatically
reduce power consumption in three stages as shown below.
Power mode Power consumption
normal 145 W
operation
1 standby 15 W
2 suspend 15 W
(sleep)*
3 active off** Approx. 1 W
(deep sleep)*
power off 0 W
* "Sleep" and "deep sleep" are power saving modes defined by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
** When your computer enters a power saving mode, the input signal is
cut and NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on the screen. After a few
seconds, the monitor enters a power saving mode.
DIAGNOSIS
This monitor is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is
a problem with your monitor or computer, the screen will go
blank and the 1 (power) indicator will either light up green or
flash orange. If the 1 (power) indicator is lit in orange, the
computer is in power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the
keyboard.
RESET
If the 1 (power) indicator is green
1
Disconnect the video input cable or turn off the
connected computer.
2
Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor
off and then on.
3
Move the control button , for 2 seconds before the
monitor enters power saving mode.
1 (power)
indicator
green
green and orange
alternate
green and orange
alternate
orange
off
MENU
1 (power) indicator
MENU
If all four color bars appear (white, red, green, blue), the monitor
is working properly. Reconnect the video input cable and check
the condition of your computer.
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 1 (power) indicator is flashing orange
Press the 1 (power) button twice to turn the monitor off
and then on.
If the 1 (power) indicator lights up green, the monitor is working
properly.
If the 1 (power) indicator is still flashing, there is a potential
monitor failure. Count the number of seconds between orange
flashes of the 1 (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 video board.
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