Summary

Among the highest rated monitors in its size class, the P77 was manufactured by Sony and features a 17" flat Trinitron tube. It is based on the CPD-G220. Differences from the original Sony model include an IBM-style case design, redesigned control panel, and a single VGA input. It is capable of very high scan rates for a 17" monitor (up to 94 kHz), and will display 1600x1200 at 75 Hz.

Literature

• User manual
• Schematics
• Service Manual (Sony G220)

Notes

Sony's original G220 monitor had a very different form factor than the P77. This is reflected in the internal design, as the metal shielding is much smaller than the outer shell.

This monitor includes digital convergence controls, accessible through the OSD menu.

This model has a manual G2 adjustment pot and isn't prone to excessive brightness like some of the larger Sony PC monitors.

Brightness & Color Issues

PC Monitors made by Sony often have drifted out of calibration. This can result in poor color balance, excessive brightness, or other issues. These monitors often have an extremely bright picture, sometimes with a green tint. This cannot always be corrected with the OSD controls, and the monitor's firmware settings must be adjusted using WinDAS, Sony's proprietary calibration software.