Summary

Among the best 19" monitors made, the CPD-G420S is capable of a 110 kHz max horizontal scan rate and features a fine pitch 0.24 mm flat Trinitron tube. It is capable of very high resolutions and refresh rates, and is an excellent monitor for modern PC games. It features small audio module on the right side containing a volume control, in/out phono jacks, and a 0.5 watt mono speaker. This feature, labeled "corporate audio", was intended for multimedia presentations.

Similar models include the base model CPD-G420, which features a USB hub in place of the audio module, and the CPD-G410R which does not have a second VGA input.

Manuals

• User manual
• Service Manual
• Specification Sheet
• 2002 Comparative Spec Sheet

Notes

Many of Sony's PC monitors from this generation include an hour counter. To access it, turn on the monitor with no input signal and hold the OK button for a short time.

A small panel below the VGA cable can be removed to provide access to the serial pins for WinDAS calibration.

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

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.