Philips 170B Electronic User's Manual
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Safety & Troubleshooting
❍ Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F
❍ Humidity: 20-80% RH
● Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD
monitor inside a car trunk.
● Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping during operation or
transportation.
● Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or a dusty environment.
Also do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the LCD monitor.
Correct handling of the monitor
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Safety & Troubleshooting
1. When handling the monitor, grip the bottom firmly with both hands and ensure that the front panel
faces outward before lifting. Please refer to the diagram on the right.
2. Handling the monitor with care prevents scratching and damage. If the monitor becomes damaged,
immediately disconnect the power from the unit and have it checked by a qualified service person
before using it again.
3. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not drop the monitor.
4. When moving the monitor, be sure to unplug all power cords in order to avoid injury or damage to the
equipment.
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About This Electronic User's Manual
About This Electronic User's Manual
About This Guide
This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD
monitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent information. Its contents are identical to the
information in our printed version.
Sections are as follows:
other related information you may need.
● About This Electronic User's Manual gives an overview of information included, along with notation
icon descriptions and other documentation for your reference.
specifications for this monitor.
● Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to use the
monitor.
● Customer Care and Warranty contains a list of worldwide Philips Consumer Information Centers along
with help desk phone numbers and information on the warranty applicable to your product.
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this Electronic User's Guide, you may need to refer to the following documentation:
● Philips LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide which summarizes the steps for setting up the monitor. This is
included with this product.
Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
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About This Electronic User's Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These
blocks contain notes, cautions, or warnings. They are used as follows:
NOTE: This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better
use of your computer system.
CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either potential
damage to hardware or loss of data.
WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to
avoid the problem.
SMART HELP: This icon indicates helpful information when adjusting the On Screen
Display of your monitor.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such cases, the
specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
©1999 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in
part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics N.V.
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170B Product Information
Product Information
Product Features
170B
● 17" color LCD monitor with excellent display performance.
● Dual input-accepts both DVI Digital and VGA Analog input.
● Advanced AUTO adjustment automatically optimizes picture quality.
● Wide viewing angle technology.
● 7.1 (181mm) small footpring with full detachable cables.
● USB Bay for upgrade to USB Hub.
● Optional protective cover to prevent LCD panel damage.
● Standard VESA mounting holes and optional tilt/swivel Wall Mount Kit.
Technical Specifications*
LCD PANEL
• Type
TFT LCD
• Screen size
• Pixel Pitch
17" / 43.2cm diagonal
0.264 x 0.264mm
1280 x 1024 pixels
R.G.B. vertical stripe
• LCD Panel type
Anti-glare polarizer, hard coated
• Effective viewing area
• Display Colors
337.9 x 270.3 mm
8 bits interface (16M colors)
SCANNING
Vertical refresh rate
Horizontal Frequency
VIDEO
56Hz-76Hz
30KHz-82KHz
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• Video dot rate
• Input impedance
- Video
135MHz
75 ohm
2 KOhm
0.7 Vpp
- Sync
• Input signal levels
Separate sync
Composite sync
Sync on green
• Sync input signal
• Sync polarities
• Video interface
Positive and negative
Dual input : Both Analog (D-Sub) and DVI-D (Digital) are
available and user selectable.
Optical characteristics
• Contrast ratio:
• Brightness:
400 (typ.)
250 nits (typ.)
x: 0.281 y: 0.311 (at 9300°K)
• White Chromatcity:
x: 0.312 y: 0.338 (at 6500°K)
Upper >55 ° (typ.)
• Viewing Angle:
(C/R>5)
Lower >80° (typ.)
Left >80 ° (typ.)
Right >80 ° (typ.)
<45ms (typ.)
• Response time
* These information are subject to change without notice.
Resolution & Preset Modes
• Maximum
1280x 1024 at 75Hz
1280x1024 at 60Hz
• Recommended
32USER DEFINABLE MODES
15 factory preset modes:
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H. freq (KHz)
Resolution
640*350
720*400
640*480
640*480
640*480
800*600
800*600
800*600
832*624
1024*768
1024*768
1152*870
1152*900
1280*1024
1280*1024
V. freq (KHz)
31.5
31.5
31.5
35.0
37.5
35.2
37.9
46.9
49.7
48.4
60
70
70
60
67
75
56
60
75
75
60
75
75
76
60
75
69.0
71.8
63.9
80
Automatic Power Saving
If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can
automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from a keyboard, mouse or
other input device is detected, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the
power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving features:
Power Management Definition
VESA Mode
Video
H-sync
V-sync
Power Used
LED color
ON
Active
Blanked
Blanked
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
< 60W
< 3W
< 3W
Green
Amber
Amber
Stand-by
Suspend
Yes
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OFF
Blanked
®
No
No
< 3W
Amber
®
This monitor is ENERGY STAR compliant. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PHILIPS has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
Physical Specifications
• Dimension (WxHxD)
• Weight
446 x 471x 181 mm (incl. Pedestal)
8.0 Kg
• Tilt / Swivel
0° - 30° / +40°
• Power supply
• Power consumption
• Temperature
100 — 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
40 W* (typ.)
+5° C to +35° C (operating)
-20° C to +60° C (storage)
• Relative humidity
• System MTBF
20% to 80%
50K hrs (excluding LCD panel, CCFL)
* These information are subject to change without notice.
* Resolution 1280x1024, standard size, contrast max., brightness 50%, 6500° K,
full white pattern, without audio/USB.
Signal Pin Assignment
1. The digital DVI-D connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signal
pin assignments are listed in the table:
Pin
No.
Pin
No.
Pin
No.
Signal Assignment
Signal Assignment
Signal Assignment
1
2
T.M.D.S. Data2-
T.M.D.S. Data2+
9
T.M.D.S. Data1-
17 T.M.D.S. Data0-
18 T.M.D.S. Data0+
10 T.M.D.S. Data1+
T.M.D.S. Data2/4
Shield
T.M.D.S. Data1/3
Shield
T.M.D.S. Data0/5
Shield
3
4
11
19
T.M.D.S. Data4-
12 T.M.D.S. Data3-
20 T.M.D.S. Data5-
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5
6
T.M.D.S. Data4+
DDC Clock
13 T.M.D.S. Data3+
14 +5V Power
21 T.M.D.S. Data5+
T.M.D.S. Clock
22
Shield
7
8
DDC Data
15 Ground (for +5V)
16 Hot Plug Detect
23 T.M.D.S. Clock+
24 T.M.D.S. Clock-
No connect
2. The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable:
Pin
No.
Pin
No.
Assignment
Assignment
1
2
Red video input
9
+5V power
Green video input
10 Logic ground
Identical output - connected
to pin 10
3
4
Blue video input
11
Identical output - connected
to pin 10
12 Serial data line (SDA)
5
6
7
8
Self test
13 H. Sync / H+V
Red video ground
Green video ground
Blue video ground
14 V. Sync (VCLK for DDC)
15 Data clock line (SCL)
Views
Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components.
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Attention Signals
Attention signal display information and alerts about the status of the monitor.
1. CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 1024X768
@ 60Hz
or
CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO MODE, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO
1280x1024 @ 60Hz
-- This warning appears when the input signal from your computer is not in a standard video
mode or is out of the monitor's scanning range.
Solution: For best display performance, reset the display mode of your computer to
1024x768@60Hz for 14" or 15" models and 1280x1024 @60Hz for 17" or 18" models.
2. NO VIDEO INPUT
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-- This message appears when there is no signal input.
Solution: Make sure interface and power cables are properly connected.
3. CHECK CABLE CONNECTION
-- This message appears when a signal cable is disconnected while computer is working.
Solution: Re-connect signal input cables.
4. ENTERING SLEEP MODE
-- This message appears when monitor is about to enter power saving. To wake up monitor,
press any key or click on mouse.
5. WAITING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT
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-- This message is displayed when the auto adjustment button is pressed. It disappears when
automatic adjustments are completed.
6. USE 1024X768 FOR BEST RESULT
or
USE 1280X1024 FOR BEST RESULT
-- One of these messages will show up at the top of the OSD main menu when the video
signal input mode is not the recommended one.
solution: For best performance, reset display.
7. MUTE ON
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or MUTE OFF
These signals appear to indicate audio status after the mute button has been pressed.
8. SECOND VIDEO IS NOT AVAILABLE
-- This message appears when a user selects a second unavailable video source from the
OSD from the INPUT SIGNAL SELECTION menu.
-- On systems with both analog and digital output, this screen may appear when a signal
other than the default signal type is received.
Solution: Use hard keys to switch signal input defautls.
9. THIS IS THE BEST PICTURE SHAPE
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--This message is displayed when a picture's size is manually extended to the largest screen
display size with same video aspect ratio as the original picture. Picture size can continue to
be enlarged up to full screen size, but its aspect ratio will be distorted. Message appears on
17" and 18" LCD monitors when a user attempts to stretch beyond a 4:3 aspect ressolution
(640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 or others) to full screen display.
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Installing your LCD Monitor
LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used
in adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
BRIGHTNESS hotkey. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons are
pressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up.
.OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls
POWER button switches your monitor on
Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase and
clock setting.
Optimizing Performance
● For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for 14"/15") or
1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17"/18").
Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD "OK" button
once. Go into the Product Information. The current display mode is shown on the
item called RESOLUTION.
● You can also install the Flat Panel Adjust (FP Adjust) program, a program for getting the best
performance out of your monitor, included in this CD. A step-by-step instructions is provided to guide
you through the installtion process. Click on the link to know more about this program.
More about
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On-Screen Display
On-Screen Display
Description of the On Screen Display
What is the On-Screen Display?
This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance of
monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and
ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
On the front controls of your monitor, once you press the
Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adjustments to your monitor's various features.
Use the or the keys to make your adjustments within.
button, the On Screen Display (OSD) Main
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Glossary
Glossary
B
BNC connection
A bayonet-locking connector slim coaxial cables. The connection is used in some monitors with high
horizontal scanning frequencies. It provides optimum shielding between the video input signal lines to give
the best possible video performance.
C
Color temperature
A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black
body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source.
Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value.
CustoMax
Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters (e.g., Size, Color,
Geometry) using software running in Windows. CustoMax is compatible with existing VGA cards. See
CrystalClear FAQ and USB Bay FAQ.
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Glossary
D
D-SUB USB
Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable.
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types
that is display technology independent. The interface is primarily focused at providing a connection between
a computer and its display device. The DVI specification meets the needs of all segments of the PC industry
(workstation, desktop, laptop, etc.) and will enable these different segments to unite around one monitor
interface specification.
The DVI interface enables:
1. Content to remain in the lossless digital domain from creation to consumption.
2. Display technology independence.
3. Plug and play through hot plug detection, EDID and DDC2B.
4. Digital and Analog support in a single connector.
E
Energy Star Computers Programme
An energy conservation programme launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the
primary aim of promoting the manufacture and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment.
Companies joining this programme must be willing to commit themselves to manufacturing one or more
products capable of going into a low -power state (< 30 W) either after a period of inactivity or after a
predetermined time selected by the user.
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Glossary
L
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
An alphanumeric display using the unique properties of liquid crystal to form characters. The latest flat-panel
displays comprise a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text and colorful
graphics on a screen. They consume little power though they do require external lighting to make them
legible to the user.
U
USB or Universal Serial Bus
A smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like driver software and bus
bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources available without user intervention.
● USB eliminates "case angst" -- the fear of removing the computer case to install add-on peripherals.
And USB also eliminates adjustment of complicated IRQ settings when installing new peripherals.
● USB does away with "port gridlock." Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com
port devices (usually a mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video
camera, for example) and a joystick. More and more peripherals for multimedia computers arrive on
the market every day. With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on a computer.
● USB permits "hot plug-in." There's no need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set-up to install
peripherals. And no need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device.
In short, USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play!
Hub
A Universal Serial Bus device that provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus.
Hubs are a key element in the plug-and-play architecture of USB. The Figure shows a typical hub. Hubs
serve to simplify USB connectivity from the user's perspective and provide robustness at low cost and
complexity.
Hubs are wiring concentrators and enable the multiple attachment characteristics of USB. Attachment points
are referred to as ports. Each hub converts a single attachment point into multiple attachment points. The
architecture supports concatenation of multiple hubs.
The upstream port of a hub connects the hub towards the host. Each of the other downstream ports of a hub
allows connection to another hub or function. Hubs can detect, attach and detach at each downstream port
and enable the distribution of power to downstream devices. Each downstream port can be individually
enabled and configured at either full or low speed. The hub isolates low speed ports from full speed
signaling.
A hub consists of two portions: the Hub Controller and Hub Repeater. The repeater is a protocol-controlled
switch between the upstream port and downstream ports. It also has hardware support for reset and
suspend/resume signaling. The controller provides the interface registers to allow communication to/from the
host. Hub specific status and control commands permit the host to configure a hub and to monitor and control
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Glossary
its ports.
Device
A logical or physical entity that performs a function. The actual entity described depends on the context of the
reference. At the lowest level, device may refer to a single hardware component, as in a memory device. At a
higher level, it may refer to a collection of hardware components that perform a particular function, such as a
Universal Serial Bus interface device. At an even higher level, device may refer to the function performed by
an entity attached to the Universal Serial Bus; for example, a data/FAX modem device. Devices may be
physical, electrical, addressable, and logical.
Downstream
The direction of data flow from the host or away from the host. A downstream port is the port on a hub
electrically farthest from the host that generates downstream data traffic from the hub. Downstream ports
receive upstream data traffic.
Upstream
The direction of data flow towards the host. An upstream port is the port on a device electrically closest to the
host that generates upstream data traffic from the hub. Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic.
V
Vertical refresh rate
Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second.
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Download and Print
Download and Print
This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF files can be downloaded into your hard
disk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browser.
If you do not have Adobe¨ Acrobat Reader installed, click on the link to install the application. Adobe®
Download instructions:
To download the file:
1. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon below. (Win95/98 users right-click)
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2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.
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Printing instructions:
To print the manual:
1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need.
Installing FPadjust Program
The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as
CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK.
System requirements:
● PC running Window 95, Window 98 or later
To install FPadjust Program:
● Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program.
or
● Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon. (Win95/98 users right-click)
Download
● From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.
● Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (if prompted to save as either 'text' or
'source', choose 'source').
● Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.
Read the "ReadMe.txt" file before installing.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
General FAQs
Q: When I install my monitor how do I do if the screen shows "Cannot display this video mode"?
A: Recommended video mode for Philips 150P/150B/140S: 1024x768 @60Hz for Philips 17"/18"
1280x1024@60Hz.
● Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously and which displayed
correctly.
● In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select the
Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the " Settings " tab. Under the setting tab, in
box labeled " desktop area ", move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels .
● Open " Advanced Properties " and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
● Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768, 60Hz.
● Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.
● Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC
Q: What does "refresh rate" mean to me in an LCD monitor?
A: For LCD monitors, the refresh rate is much less relevant. LCD monitors display a stable,
flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible differences between 85Hz and 60Hz.
Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the setup disk & CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and
.icm)?
A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to install
the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when
you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the driver disk (either floppy or
CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed
automatically.
Q: How do I adjust resolution?
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You
can select desired resolution under Window 95/98 with the "Display properties/Settings" control
panel
Q: What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments?
A: Simply press the OSD button, then select "Reset" to recall all original settings.
Q: What is the Auto function?
A: The AUTO adjustment key restores optimal screen position, phase and clock settings with the
press of a single button – without navigation through OSD menus and control keys.
Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light) ? What should I do?
A: Make sure the DC Jack in the pedestal is connected to the Monitor.
Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an Interlaced signal?
A: No If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd and even horizontal scanning lines
at the same time, distorting the picture.
Q: Does Refresh Rate mean to LCD?
A: Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is swept from the top to the
bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) to
control each individual pixel and thus refresh rate is not really applicable to LCD technology.
Q: Will the LCD screen resistant scratches?
A: A protective coating is applied onto the surface of the LCD, which is durable up to a certain
extent of hardness (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it is recommended
not to expose the panel surface to any excessive shocks or scratches. An optional protective cover
with greater scratch resistance is also available.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?
A: For normal cleaning, use the clean, soft and fine. For extensive cleaning, please use Isopropyl
alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc.
Q: What accessories are available for my 150P / 180P/ 170B LCD monitor?
A: Currently there are 3 accessories available for the 150P. There are:
● User installable Protective Cover
● Optional integrated USB Hub
● VESA Wall Mount Kit
Q: What accessories are available for my 150B LCD monitor?
A: Currently there are 2 accessories available for the 150B. There are:
● User installable Protective Cover
● VESA Wall Mount Kit
Q: What accessories are available for my 140S LCD monitor?
A: Currently there are 1 accessories available for the 140S. There are:
● VESA Wall Mount Kit
Q: How many signal inputs do Philips 150P LCD monitor provide?
A: Standard 15-pin D-Sub and DVI-D connectors and a Macintosh adapter (optional outside of North
America) open the 150P up to most PC and workstation users. Handy hot keys on the chin of the
150P make switching between two different video sources a breeze.
Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be hung on the wall or used as touch panel?
A: Yes, Philips Brilliance LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes
on inside removable back cover integrate with a VESA FPMPMI standard arm, which include both a
VESA compatible mount bracket and external AC adapter. Touch panels are being developed for
future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Screen Adjustments
Q: What is CustoMax® and what models are compatible? (181AS / 150P)
A: CustoMax® is proprietary Philips software that allows users to adjust monitor via software
instead of control keys under Windows base. With the Philips Brilliance 150P, CustoMax® operates
via a USB connection to PC. All Philips 150P models are CustoMax® compatible, but your computer
must support USB in order to use CustoMax®.
Q: What is the FPadjust program on the setup disk and CD-ROM?
A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust monitor settings such
as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position Phase, and Clock for optimal
performance.
Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance for the monitor?
A:
1. For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 150P / 150B /
140S, 1280x1024@60Hz for 170B / 180P/181AS. Note: You can check the current display settings
by pressing the OSD OK button once.
The current display mode is shown in product information in OSD main controls, or under OSD main
controls (181AS).
2. To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup disk or CD-ROM,
open the setup disk or CD-ROM and double-click the FPadjust.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust
automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop.
3. Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimize image
performance with your system's video controller.
Q: How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?
A: Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not generate the same amount of radiation at
the screen surface.
Q: What is the screen size enlarge function?
A: User want the best possible display quality regardless of the size of the image. However LCD
panel characteristics require some tradeoffs. For example, the 150P highest resolution is 1024x768.
In other words, there are 1024x768 or 786,432 pixels on this 15-inch LCD screen. When the monitor
needs to display at a lower resolution, say 640x480, the image on the screen is smaller because it
requires fewer pixels.
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Q: How can I adjust the screen?
A: The screen brightness may be adjusted using the Brightness control in the OSD. Scaling an
image in this manner results in slight brightness "fuzziness" or distortion.
Compatibility with other Peripherals
Q: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
A: Yes, all Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PC, Mac and workstation. You
may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your
dealer/reseller for more information.
Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?
A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98 and the PC98/99
platforms.
Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?
A: Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like
driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources
available without user intervention. There are three main benefits of USB. USB eliminates "case
angst," the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often require
adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with "port
gridlock." Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a
mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example), and
a joystick. More and more peripherals for multimedia computers come on the market every day.
With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." No need
to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the reverse
process to unplug a device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play!
Q: What is a USB hub ? (150P/180P/181AS)
A: A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. A hub's upstream port
connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple downstream ports in a hub allows connection to
another hub or device, such as a USB keyboard, camera or printer.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
LCD Panel Technology
Q: What is Liquid Crystal Display?
A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII
characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles etc.
LCD is the technology used for displays in notebook and other small computers. Like light-emitting
diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube
(CRT) technology. LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-display displays because
they work on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting it.
Q: How are LCDs made?
A: LCDs are created from two glass plates separated from each other at a distance of a few
microns. Plates are filled with liquid crystal, then seals together. The top plate is colored with a RGB
pattern to make the color filter. Then polarizers are glued to both plates. This combination is
sometimes called "glass" or "cell." The LCD cell is assembled into a "module" by adding the
backlight, driver electronics and frame.
Q: What is polarization ?
A: Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction. Light is electromagnetic wave.
Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light
beam. The direction of these fields is called "polarization direction." Normal or non-polarized light
has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only one direction.
Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs?
A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An active matrix has
a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current to control the luminance of a
pixel. For this reason, the current in an active matrix display can be switched on and off more
frequently, improving the screen refresh time (your mouse pointer will appear to move more
smoothly across the screen, for example). The passive matrix LCD has a grid of conductors with
pixels located at each intersection in the grid.
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Q: How does a TFT LCD Panel work?
A: On each column and row of the TFT LCD panel, a data source drive and a gate drive and attached
respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. The molecular arrangement of
liquid crystal elements differs depending on whether it is impressed with voltage or not. It varies the
direction of polarized light and the amount of light by letting it through different arrays of liquid
crystal elements. When two polarized filters are arranged vertically on a polarized light pole, the
light that passes through the upper polarized panel is turned 90 degrees along with spiral structure
of the liquid crystal molecules, and goes through the polarized filter at the bottom. When impressed
with voltage, liquid crystal molecules are arranged vertically from the original spiral structure and
the direction of the light is not turned in 90 degrees. In this case, light that comes through the top
polarized panel may not go through the polarized panel at the bottom.
Q: What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared to CRT?
A: In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding polarized electrons on
fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD
monitor is a device displaying an input image by operating liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a
fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and
independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the space between them is filled
in with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage,
molecular structure of liquid crystal is altered and controls amount of inlet lighting to display
images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be very thin and it does not
have flickering because it does not use scanning method.
Q: Vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor, why?
A: Unlike a CDT monitor, the TFT LCD panel has a fixed resolution. For example, an XGA monitor
has 1024x3 (R, G, B) x 768 pixels and higher resolution may not be available without additional
software processing. The panel is designed to optimize display for 65MHz dot clock, one of the
standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60/48Hz, the
optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz.
Q: What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?
A: The TFT LCD panel is an element controls/displays inlet of a backlight using the dual-refraction
of liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis of
the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and displays it. Since the refraction ratio of
inlet light on liquid crystal varies with the inlet angle of the light, the viewing angle of a TFT is much
narrow than that of a CDT. Usually, viewing angle refers to the point where the contrast ration is 10.
Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed the most commonly used
approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens viewing angle by varying the refraction
ratio. Also IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned) is used for wider viewing angle.
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Q: Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?
A: Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon is different from that of
CRT monitor -- and has no impact of ease of viewing. Flickering in a LCD monitor refers to usually
undetectable luminance caused by the difference between positive and negative voltage. On the
other hand, CRT flickering that can irritate the human eye comes when the on/off action of the
florescent object becomes visible. Since the reaction speed of liquid crystal in a LCD panel is much
slower, this troublesome form of flickering is not present in LCD display.
Q: Why is an LCD monitor virtually free of Electro Magnetic Interference?
A: Unlike a CRT, an LCD monitor does not have key parts that generate Electro Magnetic
Interference, especially magnetic fields. Also, since LCD display utilizes relatively low power, its
power supply is extremely quiet.
Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards
Q: What is CE mark?
A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) marking is required to be displayed on the regulated product
placed for sale on the European market. This mark "CE" means that a product complies with an
applicable European Directive. A European Directive is a European "Law" which relates to health,
safety, environment and consumer Protection, much the same as the U.S. National Electrical Code
and UL Standards.
Q: Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?
A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95-99 standards for the
control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work
environment, and recyclability. The specification page provides detailed safety standards data.
Q: Is the Philips LCD Monitor Y2k compliant?
A: Yes, all Philips LCD Monitors are compliant with the Y2K.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possible
solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer.
Common Problems
Having this problem?
Check these items
● Make sure the Power cable is
plugged to the wall and back
of the monitor.
● Make sure the DC power cord
has been attached to the DC
Jack.
No Picture
(Power LED not lit)
● First, power button in front of
the monitor should be in the
OFF position, then press it to
ON position again.
● Make sure the computer is
turned on.
● Make sure the signal cable is
properly connected to your
computer.
No Picture
(Power LED is amber or yellow)
● Check to see if the monitor
cable has bent pins.
● The Energy Saving feature
may be activated
● Make sure the monitor cable
is properly connected to your
computer. (Also refer to the
Quick Set Up Guide).
Screen says
● Check to see if the monitor
cable has bent pins.
● Make sure the computer is
turned on.
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● The Auto Function is designed
for use on standard Macintosh
or IBM-compatible PC running
Microsoft properly Windows.
AUTO button not working properly
● It may not work properly if
using non-standard PCs or
video card.
Imaging Problems
● Push the Auto button.
● Adjust the image position
using the Horizontal Position
&/or Vertical Position in the
second Window
Display position is incorrect
● Check that the signal cable is
properly connected to the
graphics board or PC.
Image vibrates on the screen
Vertical flicker appears
● Push the Auto button.
● Eliminate the vertical bars
using the Clock Adjustment in
the first Window
Horizontal flicker appears
● Push the Auto button.
● Eliminate the horizontal bars
using the Phase Adjustment in
the First Window
● Adjust the contrast and
brightness using the First
Window. (The backlight of the
LCD monitor has a fixed life
span. When the screen
becomes dark or begins to
flicker, please contact your
dealer.
The screen is too bright or too dark
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● If an image remains in the
screen for an extended period
of time, it may be imprinted in
the screen and leave an
An after-image appears
after-image. This usually
disappears after a few hours
● This is characteristic of liquid
crystal and is not caused by a
malfunction or deterioration of
the liquid crystal. The
An after-image remains after the power has been
turned off.
after-image will disappear
after a set amount of time
● The remaining dots are
normal charactericstic of the
liquid crystal used in today’s
technology.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remains
For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list to contact your local Philips
distributor.
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Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information
TCO '99 Information • TCO Environmental Requirements • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) •
VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only) • MOC Notice (South Korea Only) • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice • North Europe
Information • BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only) • Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) • Philips End-of-Life Disposal • Information for UK
Safety and Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting • Other Related Information • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
TCO '99 Information
Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and
labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product
developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to
reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further
development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?
In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The
main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products
and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging
substances sooner or later enter nature.
There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and
natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing
emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of
energy.
What does labeling involve?
This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling
scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish
Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).
Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and
electrical and fire safety.
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.
The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a
lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual
ergonomics and good usability.
Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered
from:
TCO Development
SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: +46 8 782 92 07
Email (Internet): [email protected]
Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the
Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/
Environmental Requirements
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Flame retardants
Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire.
Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame
retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are
suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes.
Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur.
The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound
bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.
Cadmium**
Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is
toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the color-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics
components must not contain any cadmium.
Mercury**
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement
states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated
with the labeled unit.
CFCs (freons)
The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are
sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased
reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.
Lead**
Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning.
The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms.
** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative.
Energy Star Declaration
PHILIPS
150P1
140S1
150B1
180P1
170B1
This monitor is equipped with a function for saving energy which supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. This means
that the monitor must be connected to a computer which supports VESA DPMS to fulfill the requirements in the NUTEK specification 803299/94. Time
settings are adjusted from the system unit by software. From indicated inactivity to Power Saving Position A2, the total time must not be set to more than 70
minutes.
VESA
State
LED
Power
NUTEK
Indicator Consumption
Normal operation
ON
Green < 30 W
Power Saving
Position A1
Suspend Amber < 5 W
OFF Amber < 3 W
Power Saving
Position A2
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®
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets
®
the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only)
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied with the monitor when connecting this monitor to a computer device.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or excessive moisture.
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration)
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de
class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon
à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une
installation résidentielle. CET appareil produit, utilise et peut émettre des hyperfréquences
qui, si l'appareil n'est pas installé et utilisé selon les consignes données, peuvent causer
des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Cependant, rien ne peut garantir
l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière. Si cet appareil est la
cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce
qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis en le remettant en fonction, l'utilisateur
pourrait essayer de corriger la situation en prenant les mesures suivantes:
● Réorienter ou déplacer l'antenne de réception.
● Augmenter la distance entre l'équipement et le récepteur.
● Brancher l'équipement sur un autre circuit que celui utilisé par le récepteur.
● Demander l'aide du marchand ou d'un technicien chevronné en radio/télévision.
Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu l'approbation des services compétents en matière de
conformité est susceptible d'interdire à l'utilisateur l'usage du présent équipement.
N'utiliser que des câbles RF armés pour les connections avec des ordinateurs ou périphériques.
CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU
CANADA.
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EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
VCCI Notice (Japan Only)
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for Information technology equipment. If this
equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference. Install and use the equipment according to
the instruction manual.
Class B ITE
MOC Notice (South Korea Only)
Class B Device
Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas.
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer,
monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
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The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no
larger than 16 amperes (A).
To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment
and easily accessible.
A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251.
North Europe Information
Placering/Ventilation
VARNING:
FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR
DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
Placering/Ventilation
ADVARSEL:
SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER
NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE.
Paikka/Ilmankierto
VAROITUS:
SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI
IRROTTAA PISTORASIASTA.
Plassering/Ventilasjon
ADVARSEL:
NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR
STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å NÅ.
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BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only)
Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland)
Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften.
Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über die Bauart
von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤ 5 Abs. 4 der Röntgenverordnung erfüllt sind.
Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht, ist darauf zu achten, daß
1. Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.
2. nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden.
3. bei Ersatz der Bildröhre nur eine bauartgleiche eingebaut wird.
Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird empfohlen, die Grundfarben Blau und Rot nicht auf dunklem
Untergrund zu verwenden (schlechte Lesbarkeit und erhöhte Augenbelastung bei zu geringem
Zeichenkontrast wären die Folge).
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 beträgt 70dB (A) oder weniger.
ACHTUNG: BEIM AUFSTELLEN DIESES GERÄTES DARAUF ACHTEN, DAß
NETZSTECKER UND NETZKABELANSCHLUß LEICHT ZUGÄNGLICH SIND.
End-of-Life Disposal
Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of.
Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer.
Information for UK only
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
Important:
This apparatus is supplied with an approved
moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type
of plug proceed as follows:
1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362
5A,A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type.
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3. Refit the fuse cover.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
3-pin plug fitted in its place.
If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should
have a value of 5A. If a plug without a fuse is
used, the fuse at the distribution board should
not be greater than 5A.
Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to
avoid a possible shock hazard should it be
inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.
How to connect a plug
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE - "NEUTRAL" ("N")
BROWN - "LIVE" ("L")
GREEN & YELLOW - "EARTH" ("E")
1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter "E" or by the Earth symbol
or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND
YELLOW.
2. The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or
coloured BLACK.
3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal which marked with the letter "L" or
coloured RED.
Before replacing the plug cover, make certain
that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of
the lead - not simply over the three wires.
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Other Related Information
Other Related Information
Information for Users in the U. S.
For units set at 115 V :
Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a
maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
For units set at 230 V:
Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a
maximum of 15-feet long and a tandem blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V.
Information for Users outside the U.S.
For units set at 230 V:
Use a Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG cord and grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250
V. The Cord Set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be
installed and / or be marked HAR.
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Philips Pixel Defect Policy
Philips Pixel Defect Policy
Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy
Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the industry's most advanced
manufacturing processes and practice stringent quality control. However, pixel or subpixel defects on the
TFT LCD panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee
that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable
number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types of
pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type. In order to qualify for repair or replacement
under warranty, the number of pixel defects on a TFT LCD panel must exceed these acceptable levels. For
example, no more than 0.0004% of the subpixels on a 15" XGA monitor may be defective. Additionally,
because some types or combinations of pixel defects are more noticeable than others, Philips sets even
higher quality standards for those.
Pixels and Subpixels
A pixel, or picture element, is composed of three subpixels in the primary colors of red, green and blue.
Many pixels together form an image. When all subpixels of a pixel are lit, the three colored subpixels
together appear as a single white pixel. When all are dark, the three colored subpixels together appear as a
single black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark subpixels appear as single pixels of other colors.
Types of Pixel Defects
Pixel and subpixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects
and several types of subpixel defects within each category.
Bright Dot Defects Bright dot defects appear as pixels or subpixels that are always lit or "on". These are the
types of bright dot defects:
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Two adjacent lit subpixels:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Red + Green = Yellow
One lit red, green or blue
subpixel
Three adjacent lit subpixels (one
white pixel)
- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or subpixels that are always dark or "off". These are
the types of black dot defects:
One dark subpixel
Two or three adjacent dark subpixels
Proximity of Pixel Defects
Because pixel and subpixels defects of the same type that are nearby one another may be more noticeable,
Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects.
Pixel Defect Tolerances
In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD
panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or subpixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in
the following tables.
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Connecting to Your PC
1) To remove the back cover,
press up to disengage the clips
on each side, then pull and lift.
2) Remove the plastic ring from
the hinge
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3) Plug in the video cable into
VGA or DVI-D connector.
4) Cover the cables with the
plastic ring and put the ring back
on the hinge
NOTE: If you use an Apple
Macintosh™, you need to
connect the special Mac adapter
to one end of the monitor signal
cable
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5) Replace the back cover on
the monitor
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6) Connect to Your PC
6.1 Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
6.2 Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your
computer.
6.3 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
6.4 Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays an image, installation is
complete.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Getting Started
1.1 First turn on your monitor and other peripherals if any, then turn on your computer.
1.2 If your monitor displays an image and Windows prompts you for an .inf file or driver disk, please go
to step 1.4.
1.3 If your monitor displays the message "Cannot Display This Video Mode", please follow the
procedure below to set your computer for the recommended video mode: 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz
● Unplug all cables.
● Connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously and which displayed correctly.
● In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings --> Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window,
select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the "Settings" tab. Under the
Settings Tab, in box labeled "desktop area", move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels (for 14"/15") or
1280x1024 pixels (for 17"/18"). Open "Advanced Properties" and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz,
then click OK.
● Restart your computer and repeat step on the third bullet point to verify that your PC is set at
1024x768, 60Hz (for 14"/15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17"/18").
● Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.
● Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
1.4 Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk. Follow the
instructions to insert the CD-ROM included in this package, and the monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files)
will be installed automatically. Alternatively you can follow the link to the Download & Print chapter to
install the drivers.
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Installing Your USB Hub
Installing Your USB Hub
Description of the USB Hub
USB Hub supports four down stream ports and one upstream port. With its 12 Mbps; This USB Hub
supplement the full-speed and low-speed PC desktop peripherals with plug-and-play capability and
user-friendly interface.
1) Downstream Port #1
2) Downstream Port #2
3) Downstream Port #3
4) Downstream Port #4
5) Upstream Port
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1) Keyboard
2) Mouse
3) Joystick / Gamepad
4) Scanner
5) Printer
6) Phone / PBX
Installing Your USB Hub
System requirements
Hardware: A PC which supports the USB function and has a USB connector.
Software: Windows system which supports USB (OSR2.1 or higher).
Installation of USB Hub
1. Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord
2. Remove the cover of "USB BAY" at the back of the monitor.
3. Insert USB Hub into the slot
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4. Fix the USB Hub to the monitor by screwing
5. Do not tighten the fixing nut excessively (use fingers to tighten screws). If screwed too tight, the unit may
not connect properly!
6. Plug-in the power cord and turn on the monitor.
7. The two ends of USB cable attached are different. Plug in the square end into the "upstream" connector
of the USB Hub.
8. Plug-in the other end into the USB connector of the PC.
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Installing the Protective Cover
Installing the Protective Cover
Installing the Protective Cover
1) Locate the rectangular openings in the gap between the front bezel and the central plastic housing.
There are two on the top of the monitor and one on each side. Below each of the openings is a clip.
Using a medium-sized coin, press in (A) and then twist (B) to disengage the clip in one of the
opening. Repeat for the rest of the openings.
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2) Pull up and forward to remove the front bezel from the monitor.
3) Peel off the film on both sides of the
protective cover.
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4) Clip the protective cover onto the monitor, engaging only the top two clips.
Now press the bottom corners of the protective cover to engage the two side clips.
Cleaning Instructions
The anti-scratch, anti-reflective cover protects the LCD screen.
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Cleaning Instructions:
● Wipe with a soft dry cloth
● Do not use alcohol solvents or other strong chemical
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Installing Your Wall Mount Kit
Installing Your Wall Mount Kit
Installing the Wall Mount Kit
1) Please turn off the monitor
and unplug all cables, then
remove the screw in the
monitor base and pull it away
completely.
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2) Detach the monitor base by
pulling away the two parts.
3) Fix the mount bracket to the
desired location.
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4) Thread all cables through
the hole at the bottom of the
bracket and use the clip
provided to hold them in place.
5) Slide the support pin at the
bottom of the monitor into the
matching hole on the bracket,
making sure that the pin is
aligned. Then use the original
base screw to securely fix the
monitor to the bracket.
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6) Connect the AC power
adaptor provided to the DC-IN
cable, and connect all other
cables to the computer.
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The OSD Controls
The OSD Controls
BRIGHTNESS
Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from the screen. To adjust your screen's brightness,
follow the steps below. An 80% brightness is recommended.
1) Press the
or
button on the monitor. The BRIGHTNESS window appears.
2) Press the button to adjust the brightness.
3) When the brightness is adjusted to the level desired, stop pressing the
or
button and after
three seconds the BRIGHTNESS window will disappear with the new adjustment saved.
After the BRIGHTNESS window has disappeared…
… to continue to the CONTRAST window by pressing the
CONTROLS window will appear
key, an OSD MAIN
Smart
Help
… to continue to the MAIN CONTROLS, follow the steps under VOLUME.
Note: You can also adjust the brightness from the MAIN CONTROLS window. See
BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST for details.
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LANGUAGE
The ON SCREEN DISPLAY prompts can be in one of six languages. The default language is English, but
you can select French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Japanese.
1) Press the
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
or button on the monitor until LANGUAGE is highlighted)
highlighted. (If not, press the
2) Press the
button again. The LANGUAGE window appears.
3) Press the
or
button until the desired language is highlighted.
4) Press the
button to confirm your selection and return to MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN
CONTROLS is highlighted.
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Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to ADJUST POSITION, press the
button until ADJUST POSITION
Smart
Help
is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under ADJUST POSITION.
… to exit completely, press the button.
ADJUST POSITION
ADJUST POSITION is composed of two steps, ADJUST HORIZONTAL and ADJUST VERTICAL.
ADJUST HORIZONTAL shifts the image on your screen either left or right. Use this feature if your image
does not appear centered in relation to the sides of your screen.
ADJUST VERTICAL shifts the image on your screen either up or down. Use this feature if your image does
not appear centered in relation to the top and bottom of your screen.
1) Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
2) Press the
button until ADJUST POSITION is highlighted.
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3) Press the
button. The ADJUST POSITION window appears. ADJUST HORIZONTAL is highlighted.
4) Press the
5) Press the
or
button to move the image left or right until it appears centered.
or
button until ADJUST VERTICAL is highlighted. Press the
button to move the
image up or down until it appears centered.
6) Press the
button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN
CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to ADJUST SIZE, press the
button until ADJUST SIZE is
Smart
Help
highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under ADJUST SIZE.
… to exit completely, press the
button.
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ADJUST SIZE
ADJUST SIZE allows you to adjust screen size when the input video mode in under 1280x1024. It has 3
options, FULL SCREEN, NATIVE MODE, and USER SETTINGS.
1). Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor, The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
button until ADJUST SIZE is highlighted.
2). Press the
3). Press the
button. the ADJUST SIZE window appears. FULL Screen is highlighted.
4). Press
or
button to select FULL SCREEN, NATIVE MODE or USER SETTINGS.
5). Once you have highlighted FULL SCREEN or NATIVE MODE, press the
button to confirm your
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selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
6a) If USER SETTINGS is highlighted, press the
6b) When adjustment is complete, press the
or
button to adjust the screen size.
button to confirm your adjustment and return to the MAIN
CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST, press the
button until
Smart
Help
BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under
BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST.
… to exit completely, press the
button.
BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is composed of two steps, BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST. Brightness is the
overall intensity of the light coming from the screen. An 80% brightness is recommended. Contrast is the
difference between the light and dark areas on the screen. A 100% contrast is recommended.
To adjust the Brightness and Contrast, follow the steps below. Note: Brightness can also be adjusted
without using the MAIN CONTROLS window. See the steps at the beginning of these instructions to learn
how.
1) Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
2) Press the
button until BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is highlighted.
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3) Press the
button. The BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST window appears. BRIGHTNESS is highlighted.
4) Press the
or
button to adjust the brightness. An 80% brightness is recommended.
5) When finished with BRIGHTNESS, press the
button until CONTRAST is highlighted. Next, press the
or button to adjust the contrast. A 100% contrast is recommended.
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6) Press the
button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN
CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to IMAGE OPTIMIZATION, press the
button until IMAGE
Smart
Help
OPTIMIZATION is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under IMAGE OPTIMIZATION.
… to exit completely, press the
button.
IMAGE OPTIMIZATON
IMAGE OPTIMIZATION composed of three steps, PHASE, CLOCK and TEXT/GRAPHICS. PHASE,
CLOCK help you to eliminate flicker from screen and TEXT/GRAPHICS help you to select the best display
quality for text- or graphic- oriented applications.
NOTE: TEXT/GRAPHIC adjustment is not applicable if display resolution set to 1280x1024.
To adjust the PHASE and CLOCK, follow the steps below. Note: Before adjusting PHASE or CLOCK
yourself, press the AUTO button on the front panel. If there is no improvement, then return to adjust PHASE
or CLOCK.
1). Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor, The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
button until IMAGE OPTIMIZATION is highlighted.
2). Press the
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3). Press the
button. The IMAGE OPTIMIZATION window appears. VIDEO NOISE is highlighted.
4). Press
or
button to select PHASE, CLOCK and TEXT/GRAPHICS.
5). Once you have highlighted PHASE, CLOCK or TEXT/GRAPHICS, press the
or
button to adjust
them.
6) When adjustment is complete, press the
button to confirm your adjustment and return to the MAIN
CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
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Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to ADJUST COLOR, press the
button until ADJUST COLOR is
Smart
Help
highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under ADJUST COLOR and follow the directions.
… to exit completely, press the button.
ADJUST COLOR
Your monitor has three preset options you can choose from. The first option is ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR,
which is fine and recommended for most applications. The second option is CAD/CAM use, which is useful
for computer-aided design programs. The third option is IMAGE MANAGEMENT, which includes projects
such as desktop publishing, watching a DVD from your DVD player, and viewing pictures on the World Wide
Web. When you select one of these options, the monitor automatically adjusts itself to that option. There is a
fourth option, USER PRESET, which allows you to adjust the colors on your screen to a setting you desire.
1) Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
2) Press the
button until ADJUST COLOR is highlighted.
3) Press the
button. The ADJUST COLOR window appears.
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4) Press the
or
button to select ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR, 9300K FOR CAD/CAM USE, 6500K
FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT, or USER PRESET.
5) Once you have highlighted ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR, 9300K FOR CAD/CAM USE, or 6500K FOR
IMAGE MANAGEMENT, press the
button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN
CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
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6a) If USER PRESET is highlighted, press the
button to adjust the color red.
button to highlight RED. Next, press the
or
6b) When finished with RED, press the
to adjust the color green.
button to highlight GREEN. Next, press the
button to highlight BLUE. Next, press the
or
button
6c) When finished with GREEN, press the
button to adjust the color blue.
or
6d) When all adjustments are complete, press the
button to confirm your adjustments and return to the
MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to OSD SETTINGS, press the
button until OSD SETTINGS is
Smart
Help
highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under OSD SETTINGS and follow the directions.
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… to exit completely, press the
button.
OSD SETTINGS
You can place the main controls window almost any place on the screen that is convenient for you. OSD
SETTING allows you to do this. It is composed of HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL adjustments you can make
by simply following the step below.
1). Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
button until OSD SETTINGS is highlighted.
2). Press the
3). Press the
button. The OSD SETTINGS window appears. HORIZONTAL is highlighted.
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4). Press the
5). Press the
or
button to move the MAIN CONTROLS window left or right to the desired position.
button until VERTICAL is highlighted. Press the
or
button to move the MAIN
CONTROLS window up or down to the desired position.
6). Press the
button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT
MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to PRODUCTION INFORMATION, press the
button until
Smart
Help
PRODUCTION INFORMATION is highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under
PRODUCTION INFORMATION and follow the directions.
… to exit completely, press the
button.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
The PRODUCT INFORMATION window displays the monitor's serial number, and the resolution of the
monitor, all in one easy place. This is an information window only. Nothing can be adjusted in this window.
To view this information, simply follow the steps below.
1) Press the
highlighted.
button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is
2) Press the
button until PRODUCT INFORMATION is highlighted.
3) Press the
button. The PRODUCT INFORMATION window appears. This window shows the
monitor's SERIAL NUMBER and RESOLUTION of the monitor.
4) Press the
button to return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
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Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS, press the
button until
Smart
Help
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under RESET
TO FACTORY SETTINGS and follow the directions.
… to exit completely, press the
button.
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS returns everything in all the windows to factory presets. This means all
adjustments that you may have made will be returned to the original settings.
1) Press the OK button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted.
2) Press the
button until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is highlighted.
3) Press the
button. The RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS window appears.
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4) Press the
or
button to select YES or NO. NO is the default. YES returns all settings to their
original factory adjustments.
5) Press the
button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. EXIT MAIN
CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to continue to INPUT SELECTION, press the
button until INPUT SELECTION
Smart
Help
is highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under INPUT SELECTION and follow the
directions. (Note: INPUT SELECTION is not available on all monitors. If not on your
monitor, RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is your last selection.)
… to exit completely, press the
button.
INPUT SELECTION
INPUT SELECTION allows you to decide whether the video input into your monitor comes from a digital or
analog source. This is determined by how the video signal is sent from your computer to your monitor.
To find out if the signal is digital or analog, first consult the owner's manual for your computer. Second,
make sure you have the correct connection made to your monitor. If your computer supports both analog
and digital output or if you have two computers connectors to your monitor (one with analog output and one
with digital output), you can also use this setting to switch between the two video signals as desired.
1) Press the OK button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted.
2) Press the
button until INPUT SELECTION is highlighted.
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3) Press the
4) Press the
button. The INPUT SELECTION window appears.
or button to select either ANALOG or DIGITAL.
5) Press the
button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE
MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted.
Smart Help
After returning to MAIN CONTROLS…
… to exit completely, press the button.
Smart
Help
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F1rst Choice Warranty
Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor.
All Philips monitors are designed and manufactured to high standards and deliver
high-quality performance, ease of use and ease of installation. Should you encounter any
difficulties while installing or using this product, please contact Philips directly to benefit
from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a
swap model on-site within 48 hours of your call being received.
An extended warranty called Philips F1rst Choice Premium is available in addition to your Philips F1rst
Choice warranty. For more details contact your Philips dealer.
Before contacting Philips, please prepare the following details so we can solve your problem quickly.
● Philips type number
● Philips serial number
● Purchase date (copy of purchase may be required)
● PC environment Processor:
❍ 286/386/486/Pentium Pro/Internal memory
❍ Operating system (Windows, DOS, OS/2, MAC)
❍ Fax/Modem/Internet program?
● Other cards installed
Having the following information available will also help speed up the process:
● Your proof of purchase indicating: date of purchase, dealer name, model and product serial number.
● The full address to which the swap model should be delivered.
Just a phone call away
Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 -
20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by
using one of the toll-free numbers. Click here to access the F1rst Choice Contact Information. Or you can
reach us via:
Website: http://www.philips.com
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International Guarantee
Your International Guarantee
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest
quality standards.
If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor and
replacement parts irrespective of the country where it is repaired during a period of 12 months from date of
purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to
you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a
customer.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in accordance
with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the
date of purchase, dealer's name and model and production number of the product.
The Philips guarantee may not apply if:
● the documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;
● the model or production number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible;
● repairs or product modifications and alterations have been executed by unauthorized service
organizations or persons;
● damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water or fire, misuse or neglect.
Please note that the product is not defective under this guarantee in the case where modifications become
necessary in order for the product to comply with local or national technical standards which apply in
countries for which the product was not originally designed and/or manufactured. Therefore always check
whether a product can be used in a specific country.
In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer. In the
event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips
Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which can be found in the relevant
part of this booklet.
In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully
before contacting your dealer. If you have questions which your dealer cannot answer or any related
Website: http://www.philips.com
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United States Guarantee
LIMITED WARRANTY (Computer Monitor)
Three Years Free Labor / Three Years Free Service on Parts / One Year Exchange*
*Product will be exchanged with a new or renewed to original specifications unit within two business days
for the first year. This product must be shipped in at your expense for service during years two and three.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing
that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner's manual and keep
both nearby.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For three years thereafter, all parts will be
repaired or replaced, and labor is free. After three years from the day of purchase, you pay for the
replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty period. When the
warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired products and parts also
expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
● labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product,
and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
● product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other
cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics.
● reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
● a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the
country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products
damaged by these modifications.
● incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
● a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer
Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local
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United States Guarantee
Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate
spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
For more information, contact the Philips Customer Care Center by calling (800) 835-3506 (U.S.A.
customers only) or (423) 475-0280.
Before Requesting Service...
Please check your owner's manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there
may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact the Philips Customer Care Center phone number listed below for product assistance and
procedures for servicing:
Philips Customer Care Center
(800) 835-3506 or (423) 475-0280
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express
warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this
limitation may not apply to you.)
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
(800) 479-6696
Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its
authorized service centers.
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not
liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below.
MODEL # ________________________________________________
SERIAL # ________________________________________________
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to
state/province.
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United States Guarantee
Philips Customer Care Center, P. O. Box 2976, Longview, TX 75601
Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty
Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor.
All Philips monitors are designed and manufactured to high standards and deliver
high-quality performance, ease of use and ease of installation. Should you encounter
any difficulties while installing or using this product, please contact Philips directly to
benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty
entitles you to a swap model on-site within 48 hours of your call being received
within the first year of purchase. If you have any problems with your monitor within
the second or third year of purchase, we will repair it after it has been sent to the
service provider at your expense and returned to you within five working days, free of
charge.
An extended warranty called Philips F1rst Choice Premium is available in addition to your Philips F1rst
Choice warranty. For more details contact your Philips dealer.
Before contacting Philips, please prepare the following details so we can solve your problem quickly.
● Philips type number
● Philips serial number
● Purchase date (copy of purchase may be required)
● PC environment Processor:
❍ 286/386/486/Pentium Pro/Internal memory
❍ Operating system (Windows, DOS, OS/2, MAC)
❍ Fax/Modem/Internet program?
● Other cards installed
Having the following information available will also help speed up the process:
● Your proof of purchase indicating: date of purchase, dealer name, model and product serial number.
● The full address to which the swap model should be delivered.
Just a phone call away
Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 -
20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by
using one of the toll-free numbers. Click here to access the F1rst Choice Contact Information. Or you can
reach us via:
Website: http://www.philips.com
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