Trouble Symptoms And Remedies - Sony SDM-P82 Operating Instructions Manual

Trouble symptoms and remedies

If a problem occurs as a result of a connected computer or other equipment, refer to the connected computer/equipment's instruction manual.
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 21) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
Symptom
No picture
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,
The 1 (power) indicator turns on
red.
If the 1 (power) indicator is green,
If CABLE DISCONNECTED
appears on the screen,
If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on
the screen, or the 1 (power)
indicator is orange,
If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears
on the screen (page 18),
If using Windows,
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 9).
• Check that the 1 (power) switch is on.
• Use the self-diagnosis function (page 21).
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets (page 7).
• Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).
• A non-supplied video signal cable is connected. If you connect a non-supplied video
signal cable, CABLE DISCONNECTED may appear on the screen before entering the
power saving mode. This is not a malfunction.
• Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
their sockets (page 7).
• Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in.
• Check that the input select setting is correct (page 11).
xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, 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 attached to the computer properly.
• Check that the computer's power is "on."
xProblem caused by a connected computer or other equipment, 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 in the following ranges:
Horizontal frequency: 28 – 92 kHz
Vertical frequency: 56 – 85 Hz
Resolution: 1280 1024 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-P82" from the
"Models" list in the Windows device selection screen. If "SDM-P82" does not appear in
the "Models" list, try "Plug & Play" or install the information file for this monitor using
the Windows Monitor Information Disk.
• When connecting a Macintosh computer, use an adapter (not supplied) if necessary.
Connect the adapter to the computer before connecting the video signal cable.
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