Sony SDM-S51R Operating Instructions Manual page 18

Trouble symptoms and remedies
If a problem is cansed by the connected computer or other equipment, please
refer to the connected
equipment's instruction manual.
Use the self-diagnosis function (page 20) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem.
Symptom Check these items
No picture
If the (_) (power) indicator is not lit, • Check that the power cord is properly connected.
or if the _) (power) indicator will not • Check that the _) (power) switch is in the "on" position.
light up when the (_) (power) switch
is pressed
If the (_) (power) indicator is green • Use the self-diagnostics function (page 20).
or flashing orange
If CABLE DISCONNECTED • Check that the video signal cable is properly connected and all plugs are firmly seated in
appears on the screen their sockets (page 7).
• Check that the video input connector's pins are not bent or pushed in.
• 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.
If NO INPUT SIGNAL appears on
the screen, or the (_)(power)
indicator is either orange or
alternating between green and
orange
==Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
• The computer is in the power saving mode. Try pressing any key on the keyboard or
moving the mouse.
• Check that your graphic board is attached to the computer properly.
• Check that the computer's power is "on?'
If OUT OF SCAN RANGE appears ==Problems caused by the connected computer or other equipment
on the screen • Check that the video fi'equency 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: 28 -- 61 kHz (SDM-S5 IR), 28 -- 80 kHz (SDM-S71R/SSIR)
Vertical: 48 -- 75 Hz
If using Windows • if you replaced an old monitor with this monitor, reconnect the old monitor and do the
following. Select "SONY" from the "Manufactures" list aart select "SDM-S51R" or
"SDM-S71R"or "SDM-S81R" from the "Models" list in the Windows device selection
screen. [f"SDM-S5 IR" or "SDM-S71R'or "SDM-S81R" does not appear in the
"Models" list, try "Plug & Play".
If using a Macintosh system • if you use the Macintosh adapter (not supplied), check that the Macintosh adapter and the
video signal cable are properly connected (page 7).
Picture flickers, bounces, • Adjust the pitch and phase (page 12).
oscillates, or is scrambled • Try plugging the monitor into a different AC outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
• Change the orientation of the display.
==Problems 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 19" Color, etc.) and the frequency of
the input signal are supported by this monitor, Even if the frequency is within the proper
range, some graphic boards may have a sync pulse that is too narrow for the monitor to
sync correctly.
• Adjust the computer's refi'esh rate (vertical frequency) to obtain the best possible picture.
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