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3-868-048-11 (1)
© 1999 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
Istruzioni per l'uso
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TFT LCD Color
Computer Display
CPD-L181A


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Hinweise
· Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird empfohlen, die
Grundfarbe Blau nicht auf dunklem Untergrund zu
verwenden (schlechte Erkennbarkeit, Augenbelastung bei zu
geringem Zeichenkontrast).
· Aus ergonomischen Gründen (flimmern) sollten nur
Darstellungen bei Vertikalfrequenzen ab 70 Hz (ohne
Zeilensprung) verwendet werden.
· Die Konvergenz des Bildes kann sich auf Grund des
Magnetfeldes am Ort der Aufstellung aus der korrekten
Grundeinstellung verändern. Zur Korrektur empfiehlt es sich
deshalb, die Regler an der Frontseite für Konvergenz so
einzustellen, daß die getrennt sichtbaren Farblinien für Rot,
Grün und Blau bei z.B. der Darstellung eines Buchstabens zur
Deckung (Konvergenz) gelangen.
Siehe hierzu auch die Erklärungen zu Konvergenz.
NOTICE
This notice is applicable for USA/Canada only.
If shipped to USA/Canada, install only a UL LISTED/CSA
LABELLED power supply cord meeting the following
specifications:
SPECIFICATIONS
Plug Type
Nema-Plug 5-15p
Cord
Type SVT or SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Length
Maximum 15 feet
Rating
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
NOTICE
Cette notice s'applique aux Etats-Unis et au Canada
uniquement.
Si cet appareil est exporté aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada,
utiliser le cordon d'alimentation portant la mention UL
LISTED/CSA LABELLED et remplissant les conditions
suivantes:
SPECIFICATIONS
Type de fiche
Fiche Nema 5-15 broches
Cordon
Type SVT ou SJT, minimum 3
× 18 AWG
Longueur
Maximum 15 pieds
Tension
Minimum 7 A, 125 V
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this
product.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
Dangerously high voltages are present inside
the unit. Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
INFORMATION
This product complies with Swedish National Council for
Metrology (MPR) standards issued in December 1990 (MPR II) for
very low frequency (VLF) and extremely low frequency (ELF).
INFORMATION
Ce produit est conforme aux normes du Swedish National Council
for Metrology de décembre 1990 (MPR II) en ce qui concerne les
fréquences très basses (VLF) et extrêmement basses (ELF).
Hinweis
Dieses Gerät erfüllt bezüglich tieffrequenter (very low frequency)
und tiefstfrequenter (extremely low frequency) Strahlung die
Vorschriften des ,,Swedish National Council for Metrology (MPR)"
vom Dezember 1990 (MPR II).
INFORMACIÓN
Este producto cumple las normas del Consejo Nacional Sueco para
Metrología (MPR) emitidas en diciembre de 1990 (MPR II) para
frecuencias muy bajas (VLF) y frecuencias extremadamente bajas
(ELF).
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Dieses Garät entspricht den folgenden europäischen EMV-
Vorschriften für Betrieb in Wohngebieten, gewerblicher Gebleten
und Leichtindustriegebieten.
EN55022/1994 Klasse B
EN50082-1/1997
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Sony
Model No.:
CPD-L181A
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ. 07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This monitor complies with the TCO'99
guidelines.


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Getting Started
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· Macintosh is a trademark licensed to Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S.A. and other countries.
· Windows® and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
· IBM PC/AT and VGA are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation of
the U.S.A.
· VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standard Association.
·
ENERGY STAR is a U. S. registered mark.
· All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
· Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this
manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Precautions ............................................................................................................................ 4
Identifying Parts and Controls ........................................................................................... 5
Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Turning on the Monitor and Computer ............................................................................ 8
Selecting the Input Signal .................................................................................................... 8
Customizing Your Monitor
Introducing the On-Screen Display System ...................................................................... 9
Selecting the On-Screen Display Language ...................................................................... 9
Automatically Adjusting the Picture ............................................................................... 10
Eliminating Flickering or Blurring Manually ................................................................. 10
Adjusting the Picture Position .......................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Picture Brightness ...................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Contrast ....................................................................................................... 12
Changing the Picture Size According to the Signal ....................................................... 12
Changing or Adjusting the Color Temperature ............................................................. 14
Changing the On-Screen Display Position ...................................................................... 14
Adjusting the Backlight ..................................................................................................... 15
Setting the Power Saving Delay Time ............................................................................. 15
Locking the Controls .......................................................................................................... 16
Resetting the Adjustments ................................................................................................ 16
Additional Information
Preset and User Modes ...................................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 17
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix
Preset Mode Timing Table .................................................................................................. i
TCO'99 Eco-document ......................................................................................................... i


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Getting Started
Precautions
Installation
· Prevent internal heat build-up by allowing adequate air
circulation. Do not place the monitor on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation holes.
· Do not install the monitor near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
· Do not place the monitor near equipment which generates
magnetism, such as a transformer or high voltage power
lines.
Handling the LCD screen
· Bright points of light (red, blue or green) may appear
on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD
screen is made with high-precision technology and
more than 99.99 % of the picture element is intact.
However, some of the picture element may not
appear or some of the picture element may appear
constantly.
· Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it can
damage the LCD screen. Take care when you place the
monitor by a window.
· Do not push or scratch the LCD screen. Do not place a
heavy object on the LCD screen. This may cause the
screen to lose uniformity.
· If the monitor is used in a cold place, a residual image
may appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
When the monitor becomes warm, the screen returns to
normal.
· If a still picture is displayed for a long time, a residual
image may appear. The residual image will eventually
disappear.
· The screen and the cabinet become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
About the fluorescent tube
A specially designed fluorescent tube is installed as the
lighting apparatus for this monitor. If the LCD screen
becomes dark, unstable or does not turn on, consult your
Sony dealer.
Getting Started
for 100 to 120 V AC
for 200 to 240 V AC
for 240 V AC only
Maintenance
· 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 benzine.
· 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.
· Clean the screen with a soft cloth. If you use a glass
cleaning liquid, do not use any type of cleaner
containing an antistatic solution or similar additive as this
may scratch the screen's coating.
Transportation
· When you transport this monitor, grip the bottom of the
screen firmly with both hands. If you drop the monitor,
you may be injured or the monitor may be damaged.
· When you transport this monitor for repair or shipment,
use the original carton and packing materials.
Warning on power connection
· Use an appropriate power cord for 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.
For the customers in the UK
If you use the monitor in the UK, please use the supplied
UK cable with the UK plug.
Examples of plug types
The outlet should be installed near the equipment
and be easily accessible.
Disposal of the monitor
· Do not dispose of the monitor with general waste.
Do not include the monitor with household waste.
· The fluorescent tube includes mercury. Dispose of the
monitor in accordance with the regulations of your
local sanitation authority.


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Getting Started
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Identifying Parts and Controls
See the pages in parentheses for further details.
Front
1 u (power) switch and indicator (pages 8,
17)
Turns the monitor on or off.
The indicator lights up in green when the monitor is
turned on, and either flashes in green and orange or
lights up in orange when the monitor is in power
saving mode.
2 MENU (menu) button (pages 9 ­ 16, 19)
Displays the MENU OSD (On-Screen Display).
3 ¨ (brightness) () button (pages 9 ­ 16)
Adjusts the picture brightness.
Functions as the button when selecting menu items.
4 > (contrast) () button (pages 9 ­ 16)
Adjusts the contrast.
Functions as the button when selecting menu items.
5 +/­ (adjust) buttons (pages 11 ­ 16)
Adjusts the selected menu item.
6 AUTO button (page 10)
When the signal from the computer is displayed on this
monitor, press the AUTO button to automatically adjust
the picture to the computer.
You also should press this button if the picture is not
centered or if it is fuzzy.
Rear
7 ...1, 2 input switch and indicator (page 8)
Selects the input signal from ...1 or ...2. Each time you
press the button, the input changes and the
corresponding indicator lights up.
8 ...1/...2 input connectors (HD15) (pages 6,
8)
Input analog RGB video signals (0.714 Vp-p, positive)
and SYNC signals.
9 DC IN connector (page 6)
Provides DC power to the monitor from the AC
adaptor.
* This connector is used by service personnel only. Do not
connect anything to this outlet.
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AUTO
MENU
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