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Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. This monitor complies with the TCO’99 guidelines. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call: 1-800-222-SONY(7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA The number below is for FCC related matters only.
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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 U.S.A. If you do not use the appropriate cord, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards.
Identifying parts and controls See the pages in parentheses for further details. Front MENU MENU 1 MENU/OK button (page 9) The MENU/OK button is used to display the main MENU on your screen. 2 Joystick (page 9) The joystick is used to navigate the menu and make adjustments to the monitor, including brightness and contrast adjustments.
Setup Before using your monitor, check that the following accessories are included in your carton: • Power cord (1) • Audio miniplug cord (1) for CPD-G220S model only • Warranty card (1) • Notes on cleaning the screen’s surface (1) •...
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 no picture appears on your screen •...
Customizing Your Monitor You can make numerous adjustments to your monitor using the on-screen menu. Navigating the menu Press the MENU/OK to display the main MENU on your screen. See page 9 for more information on using the MENU/OK button. MENU Use the joystick to select one of the following menus.
x Using the MENU/OK button Display the main MENU. Press the MENU/OK button to display the main MENU on your screen. MENU Select the menu you want to adjust. Highlight the desired menu by moving the joystick towards the top to go up (M), towards the bottom to go down (m). Press the MENU/OK button to select the desired menu.
Adjusting the shape of the picture (GEOMETRY) The GEOMETRY settings allow you to adjust the rotation and shape of the picture. (rotation) setting is stored in memory for all input signals. All other settings are stored in memory for the current input signal.
Additional settings (OPTION) You can manually degauss (demagnetize) the monitor, adjust the moire cancellation level, reset to factory setting, and lock the controls. Press the MENU/OK button. The main MENU appears on the screen. Move the joystick m/M to highlight press the MENU/OK button.
Technical Features Preset and user modes When the monitor receives an input signal, it automatically matches the signal to one of the factory preset modes stored in the monitor’s memory to provide a high quality picture at the center of the screen.
Trouble symptoms and remedies If the problem is caused by the connected computer or other equipment, please refer to the connected equipment’s instruction manual. Use the self-diagnosis function (page 15) if the following recommendations do not resolve the problem. Symptom No picture If the 1 (power) indicator is not lit If the NO INPUT SIGNAL message...
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• This is the sound of the auto-degauss cycle. When the power is turned on, the monitor is automatically degaussed for five seconds. If the problem persists, call your authorized Sony dealer and give the following information. • Model name: CPD-G220 •...
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.
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.