Sony CPD-G420S Manual

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x Connecting to a Macintosh or compatible 

x Connecting to a second computer

With the monitor and computer switched off, first connect the 
power cord to the monitor, then connect it to a power outlet.

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.

• Check that the monitor is correctly connected to the computer.
• If NO SIGNAL appears on the screen, try changing the input 

signal (page 8), and confirm that your computer’s graphics 
board is completely seated in the correct bus slot. 

• If you are replacing an old monitor with this model and OUT 

OF SCAN RANGE appears on the screen, reconnect the old 
monitor. Then adjust the computer’s graphics board so that the 
horizontal frequency is between 30 – 110 kHz and the vertical 
frequency is between 48 – 170 Hz.

For more information about the on-screen messages, see “Trouble 
symptoms and remedies” on page 19.

Setup on various OS (Operating System)
This monitor complies with the “DDC” Plug & Play standard and 
automatically detects all the monitor’s information. No specific driver 
needs to be installed to the computer.
If you connect the monitor to your PC, and then boot your PC for the first 
time, the setup Wizard may be displayed on the screen. Click on “Next” 
several times according to the instructions from the Wizard until the Plug 
& Play Monitor is automatically selected so that you can use this monitor.

You will need a Macintosh adapter (not supplied).

to video output

Macintosh adapter 
(not supplied)

Macintosh or compatible computer

Refer to the preceding 
examples to connect your 
computer.

video signal cable 
(not supplied)

to HD15

to AC IN

to a power outlet

power cord (supplied)