Philips 150M20P User Manual

Manual

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • FAQs • Troubleshooting •
Regulatory Information • Other Related Information

Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:

Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.●
Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen many be wiped with

a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents or ammonia-based liquids.

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Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when you have followed the
instructions in this manual.

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The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.●
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.●
Remove any object that could fall into the vents or prevent proper cooling of the monitor’s electronics.●
Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.●
Keep the monitor dry. To avoid electric shock, do not expose it to rain or excessive moisture.●
When positioning the monitor make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.●
If turning off the monitor by detaching power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds before

attach the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation.

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To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set do not expose the monitor to rain or
excessive moisture.

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When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.●
IMPORTANT: Always activate a screen saver program during your application. If a still image in high

contrast remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may leave an 'after-image' or 'ghost
image' on the front of the screen. This is a well-known phenomenon that is caused by the
shortcomings inherent in the LCD technology. In most cases the after-image will disappear gradually
over a period of time after the power has been switched off. Be aware that the after-image symptom
cannot be repaired and is not covered under warranty.

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Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when the operating instructions given
in this manual have been followed.

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Installation Locations

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Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold●
Do not store or use the product in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold.●
Avoid moving the product between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that

falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges.

Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F

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Humidity: 20-80% RH❍

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Do not subject the product to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the product
inside a car boot.

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Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping during operation or
transportation.

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Do not store or use the product in locations where there is a high level of humidity or in dusty
environments. Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the product.

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About This Manual

About This Guide • Notational Descriptions

About This Guide

This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor TV. It describes the
features, setup, operation and other important information.

It includes the following sections:

Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems as well as

other related information you may need.

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About This Electronic User's Manual gives an overview of information included, along with notation
icon descriptions and other documentation for your reference.

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Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features as well as the technical specifications

for this monitor.

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Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to use the

monitor.

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On-Screen Display provides information on adjusting the settings on your monitor.●
TV Control provides information on adjusting the settings for your TV function.●
Customer Care and Warranty contains a list of worldwide Philips Consumer Information Centres

along with help desk phone numbers and information on the warranty applicable to your product.

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Download and Print Option transfers this entire manual to your hard drive for easy reference.●

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Notational Descriptions

The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.

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.

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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.

Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such cases,
the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by the relevant regulatory authority.

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©2001 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, 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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Product Information

Product Features • Technical Specifications • Resolution & Preset Modes • Philips Pixel
Defect Policy • Automatic Power Saving • Physical Specification • Pin Assignment •
Product Views • Physical Function

Product Features

150MT

Multi video input allowing display of PC, DVD, VCD, VCR and TV●
Picture in Picture (PIP) function●
Super-high brightness and fast response time●
AUTO adjustment optimizes picture quality●
100-page Teletext (in areas where teletext service is available)●

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Technical Specifications*

LCD PANEL

• Type TFT LCD

• Screen size 15" visual

• Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297mm (15.0")

• LCD Panel type

1024 x 768 pixels
R.G.B. vertical stripe
Anti-glare polarizer

• Effective viewing area 304.1 x 228.1mm (15.0")

• Display Colors 8 bits interface (16.7M colors)

SCANNING

• Vertical refresh rate 56Hz-75Hz

• Horizontal frequency 30kHz-61kHz

VIDEO

• Video dot rate 80 MHz

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• Input impedance

- Video 75 ohm

- Sync 2K ohm

• Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp

• Sync input signal

Separate sync
Composite sync

• Sync polarities Positive and negative

• Input Frequency

XGA Hsync 48- 61 kHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.)
SVGA Hsync 35- 50 kHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.)
VGA Hsync 31- 38 kHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.)

• Video interface

D-sub, S-Video, TV-RF, SCART (Europe) or composite and
components video (others)

AUDIO

• Input level for PC/SVHS/SCART 500 mV nominal

• Headphone out signal level 4mW max.

• Loudspeaker

5W Stereo Audio (2.5W/channel RMS x2, 200Hz~10kHz, 4 ohm,
10% THD)

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Contrast ratio 500:1 (typ.)

• Brightness

310 cd/m2 (typ.)

• Peak contrast angle 6 o'clock

• White Chromacity x: 0.281 y: 0.311 (at 9300° K) x: 0.312 y: 0.338 (at 6500° K)

• Viewing Angle (C/R >5)

Upper >55° (typ.)
Lower >65° (typ.)
Left >70 ° (typ.)
Right >70 ° (typ.)

• Response time <=25ms (typ.)

* This data is subject to change without notice.

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Product Information

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Resolution & Preset Modes

• Maximum 1024 x 768 at 75Hz

• Recommended 1024 x 768 at 60Hz

14 user definable modes

14 factory preset modes:

H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz)

31.469 640*350 70.086

31.469 720*400 70.087

31.469 640*480 59.940

35.000 640*480 67.000

37.861 640*480 72.809

37.500 640*480 75.000

35.156 800*600 56.250

37.879 800*600 60.317

48.077 800*600 72.188

46.875 800*600 75.000

49.700 832*624 75.000

48.363 1024*768 60.004

56.476 1024*768 70.069

60.023 1024*768 75.029

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Automatic Power Saving

If you have VESA DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can
automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other
input device is detected, the monitor will then 'wake up' automatically. The following table shows the
power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:

Power Management Definition

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VESA Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color

ON Active Yes Yes

48W (typ.)

Green

OFF Blanked No No < 2W

Flashing

Green

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.

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Physical Specifications

• Dimension (WxHxD) 391 x 366 x 200 mm (incl. Pedestal)

• Weight 5.63 kg

• Tilt (Forward / Backward) - 5° / 30°

• Power supply 100 — 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

• Power consumption 48 W (typ.)

• Temperature (operating) 5° C to 35° C

• Relative humidity 20% to 80%

• System MTBF 50K hrs (CCFL 40Khrs)

* This data is subject to change without notice.

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Pin Assignment

The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable:

Product Information

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Pin

No.

Assignment

Pin

No.

Assignment

1 Red video input 9 DDC +5V
2 Green video input 10 Logic ground

3 Blue video input 11

Identical output - connected
to pin 10

4

Identical output - connected
to pin 10

12 Serial data line (SDA)

5 Ground 13 H. Sync / H+V
6 Red video ground 14 V. Sync

7 Green video ground 15 Data clock line (SCL)
8 Blue video ground

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Product Views

Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components.

Front View Product Description

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Physical Function

Product Information

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Tilt

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Installing your LCD Monitor/TV

Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC, TV antenna, DVD/VCR etc. •
Removing and Re-installing the Base • Basic Monitor TV Connections • Getting Started •
Optimising Performance

Front View Product Description

1

PIP

Activate PIP (Picture in Picture) window and select size

2

PC<->TV/Video

Switch the monitor from PC mode to TV/Video mode and vice versa

3

VIDEO
SOURCE

TV/Video source selection

4

Power switch On/Off

5

Increase or decrease the channel number
or
up or down the highlighted function in OSD

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6 Automatically adjust the H/V position, phase and clock setting

7

Increase or decrease the level of audio volume
or
move up or down the highlighted function in OSD

8

MENU OK

Open the OSD and select the highlighted function

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Side View

Headphone Jack1.
LINE OUT Jack2.

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Rear View

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(Europe)

1 DC 12V DC 12V power in
2 PC - Video D-Sub input

3 PC - Audio PC Stereo input
4 S-VIDEO (L) AV audio (L)

S-VIDEO (R) AV audio (R)

5 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO in

6

EXTERNAL/
EURO-AV

SCART connection (for Europe only)

7

75

TV Antenna or CATV cable in

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(North America and Asia Pacific)

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1 DC 12V DC 12V power in
2 PC - Video D-Sub input

3 PC - Audio PC Stereo input
4 S-VIDEO (L) AV audio (L)

S-VIDEO (R) AV audio (R)

5 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO in
6

L R - AV IN
Y-Pb-Pr
Component

6a Audio (L) in
6b Audio (R) in
6f CVBS in
6c, d, e Component video in

7

75

TV Antenna or CATV cable in

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Optimizing Performance

For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for 15") or
1280x1024, 60Hz (for 18").

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Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the '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. This is included on this CD. Step-by-step instructions are provided to
guide you through the installtion process. Click on the link to find out more about this program.

More about

FP_setup03.exe

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On-Screen Display

Description of the On-Screen Display • The OSD Tree

Description of the On Screen Display

What is the On-Screen Display?

This is a feature offered by all Philips LCD monitors/TVs. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance
of monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness
and ease-of-use when the user is operating the monitor.

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

When you press the

button on the front control of your monitor, the On-Screen Display (OSD) Main

Controls window will pop up and you can then start making adjustments to your monitor's various features.
Use the

or the keys to make your adjustments.

- In PC Mode - In TV/Video Mode

Europe • Asia Pacific • NTSC

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The OSD Tree

Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when
you want to work your way around the different adjustments later on.

- In PC Mode:

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- In TV/Video Mode:

(For Europe)

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(For Asia Pacific)

On-Screen Display

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(For NTSC system: North America, Philippine, Taiwan and Korea)

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TV Control

Using your Remote Control • Using the Teletext • Using the Programme Listing • Using

Other Menu: PAL System - Europe • PAL System - Asia • NTSC System

Using your Remote Control

(For PAL system: Europe and Asia Pacific)

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1 PIP On/Off, Size

To activate or close the 'Picture in Picture' function in
PC mode and to enlarge or reduce the PIP window size
using the same button

2 PIP Shift

To change 'Picture in Picture' window position in PC
mode

3 AV source

To select TV/Video sources●
If using TV 'STANDBY', press this button to return

to 'ON'

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4

Smart sound
controls

To access a series of settings: VOICE, MUSIC,
THEATRE and PERSONAL

5 Menu

To turn on or off the OSD (On-Screen Display)
To return to last item in OSD & clear menu from screen

6 Cursor

To move the cursor up /down/right/left to scroll through a
list of options

Cursor right
To access the sub-menus and adjust the settings
with cursor left

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Cursor down
To select the next item on the menu, and return to

the last item with cursor up

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7 Volume

To adjust the sound level

8 Mute

To disable sound. To restore sound, press button again.

9

Teletext features

Available in PAL system areas

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10 Sound mode

To switch from STEREO to MONO or to choose
between Dual I and Dual II for bilingual
transmissions.
For TV sets fitted with NICAM reception,
depending on the transmission, you can switch
from NICAM STEREO to MONO or choose
between NICAM DUAL I, NICAM DUAL II and
MONO.

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If using Teletext, press this button to display dual
pages on screen.

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11 Previous programme

To access the last programme viewed.

12 Screen information

To display/clear the programme number, the name (if it
exists), the time, the sound mode and the time
remaining on the timer.
Hold down for 5 seconds to permanently display the
programme number on the screen.
The volume level and the smart control adjustments are
then displayed each time they are used.

13

Selecting TV
programmes

To move up or down a programme.
The number, (the name) and the sound mode are
displayed for a few seconds.
For some TV programmes the title of the programme
appears at the bottom of the screen.

14

PC/TV mode
selection

To select TV or PC mode

15

Smart picture
controls

To select your desired picture setting from 5 picture
settings: RICH, NATURAL, SOFT, MULTIMEDIA and
PERSONAL.

16 Numerical keys

For direct access to programmes
For a 2-digit programme number, the 2nd digit
must be entered before the dash disappears.

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If using TV 'STANDBY', press any of number keys
to return to 'ON'

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17 Programme List

To navigate through a list of installed programmes to
obtain a quick overview of the programmes & activate
the programmes you have selected.

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18 Standby

To set the TV temporarily to standby mode. To switch
on the TV set, press Programme button (p -, +), any digit
between 0 and 9 or AV source button
(The green light indicator flickers when set is in standby
mode)

19 Sleep timer

To select the period of time after which the set will
switch automatically to standby mode (up to 240
minutes)

(For NTSC system: North America, Philippine, Taiwan and Korea)

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1 PIP On/Off, Size

To activate or close 'Picture in Picture' function in PC
mode and to enlarge or reduce the PIP window size
using the same button

2 PIP Shift

To change 'Picture in Picture' window position in PC
mode

3 AV source

To select TV/Video sources

4

Smart sound
controls

To access a series of settings: VOICE, MUSIC,
THEATRE and PERSONAL

5 Menu

To turn on or off the OSD (On-Screen Display)
To return to last item in OSD & clear menu from screen

6 Cursor

To move the cursor up /down/right/left to scroll through a
list of options

Cursor right
To access the sub-menus and adjust the settings
with cursor left

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Cursor down
To select the next item on the menu, and return to

last item with cursor up

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7 Volume

To adjust the sound level

8 Mute

To disable sound. To restore sound, press button again.

9 Closed Caption

To disable or enable closed caption function

10 Sound mode

To choose MONO, STEREO and SAP (2nd audio
programme) Sound system

11 Previous programme

To access the last channel viewed.

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12

Selecting TV
programmes

To move up or down a programme.
The number, (the name) and the sound mode are
displayed for a few seconds.
For some TV programmes the title of the programme
appears at the bottom of the screen.

13

PC/TV mode
selection

To select TV or PC mode on and switch

14

Smart picture
controls

To select your desired picture setting from 5 settings:
MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIGNAL, MULTIMEDIA and
PERSONAL.

15 Numerical keys

For direct access to channel. For a 2-digit channel
number, the 2

nd

digit must be entered before the dash

disappears.

16 Programme List

To navigate through a list of installed programmes to
gain a quick overview of the programmes & activate the
programmes you have selected.

17 Standby

To set the TV temporarily to STANDBY mode. Press the
button again to return to ON.
(The green light indicator flickers when set is in standby
mode)

18 Sleep timer

To select the period of time after which the set will
automatically switch to standby mode (up to 240
minutes)

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Using the Teletext (for areas where teletext service is available)

Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain TV channels. It can be consulted in the same way as
a newspaper. It also provides subtitles for the hard of hearing or people who are unfamiliar with the
broadcast language (cable TV network, satellite channels, etc.).

Press button Result on Screen

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1

On/Off Teletext

Display or exit Teletext.
The main index page
presents a list of subjects
to which you have access.
Each subject has a
corresponding page
number (always 3 digits).

Note: If selected TV channel
does not broadcast Teletext,
P100 is displayed and the
screen remains black. Exit
Teletext mode and choose
another TV channel.

2

Selecting a
Teletext page

Key in the required
Teletext page (3 digits).
The page number is
displayed in the top
left-hand corner of the
screen. When the Teletext
page is located, the
counter stops searching. If
the counter keeps
searching, it means that
the page is not available
for selection. If you make a
mistake when keying in the
page number, you have to
finish keying in the 3-digit
number before re-keying
the correct page number.

3

Accessing a
Teletext page

Press the CURSOR UP
button to display the
previous page and the
CURSOR DOWN button to
display the next page.

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4

Direct Access
to an item or
corresponding
pages

The 4-colour buttons allow
you to access directly an
item or corresponding
pages.

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Press button Result on Screen

5

Mix

Allows you to
superimpose the Teletext
page over the TV
programme. Press the
button a second time to
return to Teletext page
only.

6

Reveal/Conceal

Press the button once to
reveal hidden information
(solutions to puzzles,
riddles, etc.). Press the
button a second time to
conceal information.

7

Dual pages

Once the Teletext
function activated, press
the 'Dual Pages' button
once to display two pages
on screen. Press the
button again to one-page
screen.

8

Enlarge

Press the button once to
enlarge and view the top
half of the page. Press
the button a second time
to enlarge and view the
bottom half of the page.
Press the button a third
time to return to normal
size page.

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9

Hold

In 'Dual pages' mode, the
HOLD button enables you
to hold a page on one
side and activate the
page on the other side
which can be scrolled to
more pages by pressing
the cursor down or up. To
switch the holding status
to the page on the other
side, press the HOLD
button again.

10

Main Index

Press the button to return
to the main index
(generally on page 100).

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Using the Programme Listing

The programme listing feature allows you to navigate through a list of installed programmes to gain a quick
overview of the channels installed on your television.

Press button Result on Screen

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Display the list
of installed
pro-grammes.
The current
channel is
highlighted.

1.

Run through the
programme list
and highlight the
channel number
you want to
view.

2.

Activate the
channel you
have selected.

3.

Exit menu from
screen or wait
for the menu to
time out and
disappear from
screen.

4.

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Customer Care & Warranty

PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY
COVERAGE

WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece •

Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden •
Switzerland • Spain • United Kingdom

EASTERN EUROPE: Czech Republic • Hungary • Poland • Russia • Turkey
LATIN AMERICA: Antilles • Argentina • Brasil • Chile • Colombia • Mexico • Paraguay • Peru

• Uruguay • Venezuela

NORTH AMERICA: Canada • USA
PACIFIC: Australia • New Zealand
ASIA: Bangladesh • China • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Japan • Korea • Malaysia •

Pakistan • Philippines • Singapore • Taiwan • Thailand

AFRICA: Morocco • South Africa
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai • Egypt

Customer Care and Warranty

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Installing your LCD monitor driver • Download and Printing Instructions • Installing FPadjust
Program

Installing Your LCD monitor driver

System requirements:

PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 , Windows Me, Windows XP or later

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Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat" at : /PC/drivers/●

Read the "Driver_install02.txt" file before installing.

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®

Acrobat Reader for PC / Adobe® Acrobat Reader for Mac.

Download instructions:

To download the file:

1. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon below. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click)

Download

150MT.pdf

Download

150MT2.pdf

Download

180MT.pdf

2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.

3. Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (if prompted to save as either 'text' or 'source',

choose 'source').

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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.

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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 Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP or later

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To install FPadjust Program:

Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program.

or

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Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click)●

Download

FP_setup03.exe

From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.

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Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (if prompted to save as either 'text' or
'source', choose 'source').

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Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.●

Read the "FP_Readme03.txt" file before installing.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Safety and Troubleshooting • General FAQs • Screen Adjustments • Compatibility with Other
Peripherals • LCD Panel Technology • Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards •
Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information

General FAQs

Q:

When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video

mode'?

A: Recommended video mode for Philips 15": 1024x768 @60Hz / Philips 18" 1280x1024@60Hz.

Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor you used previously, which displayed
correctly.

1.

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 a
box labelled 'desktop area', move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels (15") / 1280x1024 pixels (18").

2.

Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.3.
Restart your computer and repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768@60Hz

(15") / 1280x1024@60Hz (18").

4.

Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.5.
Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC6.

Q: What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor?

A: The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors. LCD monitors display a stable,

flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 75Hz and 60Hz.

Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the set-up 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. The 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: Why does the driver not work well at 75Hz when the vertical range for this product is defined

from 56 to 75Hz ?

A: This monitor is capable of working at 1024 x 768 @75 Hz mode in terms of Horizontal Frequency

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30~61kHz and Vertical refresh rate 56~75Hz. However, users of monitors (of all brands, including
Philips) may encounter certain limitations when viewing Microsoft Windows on a monitor operating
at 75Hz with Horizontal Frequency 30~61kHz. To serve specific needs on 75Hz, Philips provides a
special driver which can work for this. This special information file is now available at website

www.p4c.philips.com, and also can be found inside the CD-ROM with the following directory path

../pc/drivers/special for your quick installation.

Q: How do I adjust the resolution?

A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You

can select the desired resolution under Windows 95/98 Me & 2000/XP with the 'Display
properties/Settings' control panel.

Q: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?

A: Simply press the OSD button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings.

Q: What is the Auto function?

A: The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock settings at the

press of a single button – without the need to navigate through OSD menus and control keys.

Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light up). What should I do?

A: Make sure the power cord is connected to the Monitor.

Q: Will the product accept an Interlace signal?

A: No. If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd and even horizontal scanning

lines at the same time, thus distorting the picture.

Q: What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD?

A: Unlike CRT display technology, in which the speed at which 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 the refresh rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD
technology.

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Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?

A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent

(approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it is recommended that the panel
surface is not subjected to any excessive shocks or scratches. An optional protective cover with
greater scratch resistance is also available.

Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?

A:

For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl

alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc.

Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall or used as a touch panel?

A: Yes, Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on the

back cover allow the user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA standard ARM or accessories.
Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales
representative for more information.

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Screen Adjustments

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 from the monitor?

A:

For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 15",
1280x1024@60Hz for 18". Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD OK
button once.
The current display mode is shown in the product information in the OSD main controls.

1.

To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup CD-ROM, open the
CD-ROM and double click the FP_setup03.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust automatically and

2.

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place a shortcut on your desktop.
Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimise image

performance with your system's video controller.

3.

Q: How do LCDs compare with 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.

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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 PCs, Macs and workstations.

You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your
dealer/retailer for more information.

Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?

A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000,XP and the PC98/99

platforms.

Q: What is a TV System?

A: Television pictures are not broadcast in the same way in all countries. There are different

standards: BG, DK, I and L L'. The SYSTEM setting is used to select these different standards. This
is not to be confused with PAL or SECAM colour coding. Pal is used in the majority of European
countries, Secam in France, the CIS and the majority of African countries
The United States and Japan use a different system called NTSC.

Q: What is SCART?

A: The SCART is a 20-pin rectangular connector fitted to the vast majority of PAL market TV

receivers. It provides composite video inputs and outputs, stereo audio in and out, and RGB input. It
is also known as Euro connector and PERI-tel.

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Q: What are S-VIDEO Signals?

A: These are 2 separate Y/C video signals from the S-VIDEO and Hi-8 recording standards. The

luminance signals Y (black and white) and chrominance signals C (colour) are recorded separately
on the tape. This provides a better picture quality than is achieved with standard video (VHS and 8
mm) where the Y/C signals are combined to provide only one video signal.

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LCD Panel Technology

Q:

What is a 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 notebooks 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 it
works 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. The plates are filled with liquid crystal and then sealed together. The top plate is coloured
with an RGB pattern to make the colour filter. Polarizers are then 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 waves.

Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light
beam. The direction of these fields is called the '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

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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.

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 acceding to 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 the 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 through 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 with 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 an analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD
monitor is a device that displays an input image by operating a 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, the
molecular structure of the liquid crystal is altered and controls the amount of inlet lighting to display
images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be very thin and no flickering
occurs because it does not use the scanning method.

Q: Why is a vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor?

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 a higher resolution may not be available without additional
software processing. The panel is designed to optimise the display for a 65MHz dot clock, one of the
standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60Hz/48kHz,
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 that controls/displays the inlet of a backlight using the

dual-refraction of a 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 narrower than that of a CDT. Usually, the viewing angle refers to the point where
the contrast ratio is 10. Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed and the
most common approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens the viewing angle by

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varying the refraction ratio. IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned) is also used to
give a wider viewing angle.

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 it has no impact of the ease of viewing. Flickering in an LCD monitor relates 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 occurs when the on/off action of the
fluorescent object becomes visible. Since the reaction speed of liquid crystal in an LCD panel is
much slower, this troublesome form of flickering is not present in an 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 an LCD display utilizes relatively low power, its
power supply is extremely quiet.

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Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards

Q:

What is the CE mark?

A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is required to be displayed on all regulated products

offered for sale on the European market. This 'CE' mark means that a product complies with the
relevant European Directive. A European Directive is a European 'Law' that relates to health, safety,
environment and consumer protection, much the same as the U.S. National Electrical Code and UL
Standards.

Q: Does the product conform to general safety standards?

A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95 standards for the

control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work
environment and recyclability. The specification page provides detailed data on safety standards.

More information is provided in the Regulatory Information section.

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Troubleshooting

Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Common Problems • Imaging Problems • TV and Audio
Problems • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information

This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have
tried these solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer.

Common Problems

Having this problem? Check these items

No Picture
(Power LED not lit)

Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the
wall and the back of the monitor.

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Firstly, ensure that the power button in front of
the monitor is in the OFF position, then press
it to the ON position again.

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No Picture
(Power LED is flashing)

Make sure the computer is turned on.●
Make sure the signal cable is properly

connected to your computer.

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Check to see if the monitor cable has bent
pins.

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The Energy Saving feature may be activated●

Screen says

Make sure the monitor cable is properly
connected to your computer. (Also refer to the
Quick Set-Up Guide).

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Check to see if the monitor cable has bent
pins.

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Make sure the computer is turned on.●

AUTO button not working properly

The Auto Function is designed for use on
standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs
running Microsoft Windows.

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It may not work properly if you are using a
non-standard PC or video card.

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Imaging Problems

Display position is incorrect

Press the Auto button.●
Adjust the image position using the Horizontal

Position &/or Vertical Position in OSD Main
Controls.

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Image vibrates on the screen

Check that the signal cable is properly
connected to the graphics board or PC.

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Vertical flicker appears

Press the Auto button.●
Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock

Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main
Controls.

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Horizontal flicker appears

Press the Auto button.●
Eliminate the horizontal bars using the Phase

Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main
Controls.

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The screen is too bright or too dark

Adjust the contrast and brightness in OSD
Main Controls. (The backlight of the product
has a fixed life span. When the screen

becomes dark or begins to flicker,

please

contact your dealer.

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An after-image appears

If an image remains on the screen for an
extended period of time, it may be imprinted in
the screen and leave an afterimage This
usually disappears after a few hours

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An afterimage remains after the power
has been turned off.

This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not
caused by a malfunction or deterioration of the
liquid crystal. The afterimage will disappear
after a given amount of time

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Green, red, blue, dark and white dots
remain.

The remaining dots are normal characteristic
of the liquid crystal used in today’s
technology.

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Visible brighter spots in dark scenes

The brighter spots are normal when the
ambient light is very low.

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Increase the ambient light to make the spots
invisible

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TV and Audio Problems

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Poor TV signal reception

The proximity of mountains or high buildings
may be responsible for ghost pictures,
echoing or shadows. In this case, try manually
adjusting your pictures: see 'fine tuning' or
adjust the direction of the outside aerial.
For Asia users in non-NTSC area: Does your
antenna enable you to receive broadcasts in
this frequency range (UHF or VHF band)? In
the event of difficult reception (snowy pictures)
switch the NR on the PICTURE menu to ON.

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No TV picture

Have you connected the aerial socket
properly? Have you chosen the right system?
Poorly connected SCART cables or aerial
sockets are often the cause of picture or
sound problems (sometimes the connectors
can become half disconnected if the Monitor
set is moved or turned). Check all
connections.

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No sound

Ensure that the audio cables are firmly
connected to both the audio input connectors
on your Monitor and audio output connectors
on your PC or Video player.

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If on certain TV channels you receive a picture
but no sound, this means that you do not have
the correct TV system. Modify the SYSTEM
setting.

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For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centres list and contact your local Philips
distributor.

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Regulatory Information

TCO '95 Information • TCO Environmental Requirements • CE Declaration of Conformity •
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) • MIC Notice (South Korea Only)

• Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice • North Europe (Nordic Countries)

Information • BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) • Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) • Philips
End-of-Life Disposal • Information for UK only

Safety and Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting • Other Related Information • Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)

TCO '95 Information

Congratulations!

You have just purchased a TCO'95 approved and labelled 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 labelled computers?

In many countries, environmental labelling 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 the
manufacturing. Since it has not been possible for the majority of electronics equipment to
be recycled in a satisfactory way, 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 conventional electricity generation
have a negative effect on the environment (acidic and climate-influencing emissions,
radioactive waste, etc.), it is vital to conserve energy. Electronics equipment in offices

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consume an enormous amount of energy since they are often left running continuously.

What does labelling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'95 scheme which provides for
international and environmental labelling of personal computers. The labelling scheme
was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional
Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and
NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development in Sweden). The
requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission
of electrical and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety. The
environmental demands concern 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 plan 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.

Labelled 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. On the back page of this folder, 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 Unit

SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden
Fax: [phone]
Email (Internet): [e-mail]
Current information regarding TCO'95 approved and labelled products may also be
obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/
TCO'95 is a co-operative project between TCO (The Swedish Confederation of

Professional Employees), Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature
Conservation) and NUTEK (The National Board for Industrial and Technical Development
in Sweden).

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Environmental Requirements

Brominated flame retardants

Brominated flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and
housings. In turn, they delay the spread of fire. Up to thirty percent of the plastic in a
computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. These are related to another
group of environmental toxins, PCBs, which are suspected to give rise to similar harm,
including reproductive damage in fisheating birds and mammals, due to the
bio-accumulative * processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and
researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur.

TCO'95 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not
contain organically bound chlorine and bromine.

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. TCO'95 requirement
permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

Cadmium

**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the colour-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 colour-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. Mercury damages the
nervous system and is toxic in high doses. TCO'95 requirement states that batteries may not
contain more than 25 ppm (parts per million) of mercury. It also demands that no mercury is
present in any of the electrical or electronics components concerned with the display unit.
Mercury is, for the time being, permitted in the back light system of flat panel monitors as
there today is no commercially available alternative. TCO aims on removing this exception
when a mercury free alternative is available.

CFCs (freons)

CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards and in the
manufacturing of expanded foam for packaging. CFCs break down ozone and thereby
damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on Earth of
ultraviolet light with consequent increased risks of skin cancer (malignant melanoma). The
relevant TCO'95 requirement: Neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the
manufacturing of the product or its packaging.

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The TCO'95 requirement: neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacturing
of the product or its packaging.

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*

Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms

**

Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are Bio-accumulative.

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CE Declaration of Conformity

Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the
following standards

- EN60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment)

- EN55022:1998 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment)

- EN55024:1998 (Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment)

- EN61000-3-2:1995 (Limits for Harmonic Current Emission)

- EN61000-3-3:1995 (Limitation of Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker)

- EN55013:1990+A12+A13+A14 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Sound and Television Receivers and

associated)

- EN55020:1994+A12 (Immunity requirement of Sound and Television Receivers and associated)

- IEC Guide 112:2000 ( Guide on the Safety of Multimedia Equipment) following provisions of directives

applicable

- 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Directive)

- 89/336/EEC (EMC Directive)

- 93/68/EEC (Amendment of EMC and Low Voltage Directive)

and is produced by a manufacturing organization on ISO9000 level.
The product also comply with the following standards

- ISO9241-3, ISO9241-7, ISO9241-8 (Ergonomic requirement for Visual Display)

- ISO13406-2 (Ergonomic requirement for Flat panels)

- GS EK1-2000 (GS specification)

- prEN50279:1998 (Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic fields for Visual Display)

- MPR-II (MPR:1990:8/1990:10 Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic fields)

- TCO95, TCO99 (Requirement for Environment Labelling of Ergonomics, Energy, Ecology and Emission,

TCO: Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees) for TCO versions

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Energy Star Declaration

PHILIPS
150MT

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.

NUTEK VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption
Normal operation ON Green 48 W (typical)

Power Saving
Alternative 2
One step

OFF Flashing Green < 2 W

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.

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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.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.●

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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.

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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)

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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

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MIC Notice (South Korea Only)

Class B Device

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Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any
environment, including residential areas.

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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.

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.

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North Europe (Nordic Countries) 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.

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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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BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only)

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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

Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.

1.

nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden.2.
bei Ersatz der Bildröhre nur eine bauartgleiche eingebaut wird.3.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Information
for Users in the U. S. • Information for Users Outside the U.S

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

Product Features • Technical Specifications • Resolution & Preset Modes • Automatic Power
Saving • Physical Specification • Pin Assignment • Product Views

Philips' LCD Panel Pixel Defect Policy

Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the industry's most advanced
manufacturing processes and practise stringent quality control. However, pixel or sub pixel 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 sub pixels on a 15" XGA monitor may be defective. Furthermore,
Philips sets even higher quality standards for certain types or combinations of pixel defects that are more
noticeable than others.

Pixels and Sub pixels

A pixel, or picture element, is composed of three sub pixels in the primary colors of red, green and blue.
Many pixels together form an image. When all sub pixels of a pixel are lit, the three colored subpixels
together appear as a single white pixel. When all are dark, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a
single black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors.

Types of Pixel Defects

Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects
and several types of sub pixel defects within each category.

Bright Dot Defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always lit or 'on'. These are the types of bright dot

defects:

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One lit red, green or blue sub
pixel

Two adjacent lit sub pixels:

- Red + Blue = Purple

- Red + Green = Yellow

- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)

Three adjacent lit sub pixels
(one white pixel)

Black Dot Defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'. These are the types of black

dot defects:

One dark sub pixel Two or three adjacent dark sub pixels

Proximity of Pixel Defects

Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to 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 sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in
the following tables.

BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

MODEL

150MT 180MT

1 lit sub pixel 4 or fewer 3 or fewer
2 adjacent lit sub pixels 2 or fewer 2 or fewer
3 adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel) 0 0
Distance between two bright dot defects* 15 mm or more 15mm or more

Bright dot defects within 20 mm circle 3 or fewer

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Total bright dot defects of all types 4 or fewer 3 or fewer

BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

MODEL

150MT 180MT

1 dark sub pixel 4 or fewer 3 or fewer
2 adjacent dark sub pixels 2 or fewer 2 or fewer

3 adjacent dark sub pixels 0 0

Distance between two black dot defects* 15 mm or more 15 mm or more
Black dot defects within 20 mm circle* 3 or fewer

-

Total black dot defects of all types 4 or fewer 3 or fewer

TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

MODEL

150MT 180MT

Total bright or black dot defects of all types 4 or fewer 6 or fewer

Note: 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect

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Connecting to Your PC, TV Antenna, DVD/VCR etc.

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DVD/VCR etc. • Removing and Re-installing the Base • Basic Monitor TV Connections •
Getting Started • Optimising Performance

Accessory Pack

Unpack all the parts.

Power cable Remote control & batteries

PC audio-in cable VGA signal cable

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Power adapter
(Use only AC/DC adapter model
SA165A-1250V-3P)

E-DFU pack

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Setting up and connecting your monitor/TV

Ensure that the power to the monitor/TV is switched off before the installation.

- Connecting the monitor/TV

Connect the cables to the back of your monitor/TV by following step 1~7:

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(Europe)

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- Connect to PC

Connect the cables to the back of your computer by following step 1~6

●

Switch on the power to your computer and monitor/TV and make sure the PC mode is
selected (

). If it is not, press the PC, TV/VIDEO selection button to select the PC

mode.

●

If your monitor displays the computer image the installation has been completed
successfully.

●

If installation was not successful, see the Troubleshooting section.●
For installation of the monitor driver for Microsoft Windows, see the Monitor Driver●

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- Connect to DVD/VCD/VCR

Connect to DVD/VCR/VCD through S-VIDEO

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Connect to DVD/VCR /VCD through SCART (for Europe)

●

Connect to DVD/VCR /VCD through composite video (for AP and North
America)

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Connect to DVD/VCR /VCD through component video (for AP and North
America)

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Removing and Re-installing the Base

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Removing and Re-installing the Base : Removing the base • Re-installing the base

Condition:

for VESA standard mounting applications

●

for optional base replacement●

Removing the Base

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VESA Standard
Holes (75mm x
75mm)

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Re-installing the Base

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Basic Monitor/TV Connections

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Basic Monitor/TV Connections: Cable TV • Antenna • Monitor TV to VCR

Cable TV

If your Cable TV signal is a single, round cable (75 ohm), then you're ready to
connect to the TV.
If you have a cable converter box, connect the Cable TV signal to the cable signal
IN (put) plug on the converter.

1.

Connect the Cable TV cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV. If you have
a cable converter box, connect the OUT (put) plug from the converter to the 75
(ohm) plug on the TV.

2.

Note: The connecting cable for the converter is supplied by the Cable TV company.

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Antenna

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If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to
connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the
antenna wires to the screws on a 300 -to 75- ohm adapter.

1.

Push the round end of the adapter (or antenna) onto the 75

(ohm) plug on the
back of the TV.
If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.

2.

Note: If your home has separate UHF and VHF antennas, you will need an optional
combiner to connect to the TV.

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Monitor TV to VCR

BASIC CONNECTION

Follow the steps on the right to connect a basic antenna or Cable TV signal to a VCR,
and then the VCR to the TV. For information on other hookups (possible when cable/
descrambler boxes are included), refer to the owner's manuals for the VCR and the
cable converter.

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Connect your antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna) plug on the
VCR.

1.

Connect the OUT TO TV plug on the VCR to the 75 ohm plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied with the VCR).

2.

Refer to the owner's manual included with your VCR for other possible
connections and TV/VCR operating details.

3.

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Getting Started

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Getting Started

Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later

The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows
95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can
be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP and the Plug & Play application
can be activated. The installation procedure based on Windows '95 OEM Release 2 , 98 , Me, XP and
2000 is specified as follows.

For Windows 95

Start Windows '95

1.

Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.2.
Double click on the 'Display' Icon.3.
Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.4.
Select the 'Monitor' button, point to 'Change...' then click on 'Have Disk...'.5.
Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the

'OK' button.

6.

Click on the 'OK' button then select your monitor model and click on the 'OK'.7.
Click on the 'Close' button.8.

For Windows 98

Start Windows 98

1.

Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.2.
Double click on the 'Display' Icon.3.
Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.4.
Select the 'Monitor' button, point to 'Change...' then click on 'Next'5.
Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you

want.' then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.

6.

Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the
'OK' button.

7.

Click on the 'OK' button then select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.8.
Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.9.

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Start Windows Me1.
Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.2.
Double click on the 'Display' Icon.3.
Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.4.
Select 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button.5.
Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button.6.
Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you

want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.

7.

Click on 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK'
button.

8.

Click on the 'OK' button, select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.9.
Click on 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.10.

For Windows 2000

Start Windows 2000

1.

Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'.2.
Double click on the 'Display' Icon.3.
Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'.4.
Select 'Monitor'

- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop
installation.

- If the 'Properties' button is active. Click on 'Properties' button. Please follow the steps given
below.

5.

Click on 'Driver' and then click on 'Update Driver...' then click on the 'Next' button.6.
Select 'Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver',

then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have disk...'.

7.

Click on 'Browse...' button then select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive).8.
Click on the 'Open' button, then click on the 'OK' button.9.
Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.10.
Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.

If you can see the 'Digital Signature Not Found' window, click on the 'Yes' button.

11.

For Windows XP

Start Windows XP

1.

Click on the 'Start' button and then click on 'Control Panel'.2.
Select and click on the category 'Printers and Other Hardware'3.
Click on the 'Display' Item.4.
Select the 'Settings' tab then click on the 'Advanced' button.5.
Select 'Monitor' tab

- If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop
installation.

- If the 'Properties' button is active, click on 'Properties' button.
Please follow the steps below.

6.

Click on the 'Driver' tab and then click on 'Update Driver...' button.7.

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Select the 'Install from a list or specific location [advanced]' radio button and then click on the
'Next' button.

8.

Select the 'Don't Search. I will choose the driver to install' radio button. Then click on the 'Next'
button.

9.

Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the
appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM Drive).

10.

Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button.11.
Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button.

- If you can see the 'has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows
XP' message please click on the 'Continue Anyway' button.

12.

Click on the 'Finish' button then the 'Close' button.13.
Click on the 'OK' button and then the 'OK' button again to close the Display_Properties dialog

box.

14.

If your Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP version is different or you need more detailed installation
information, please refer to Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP user's manual.

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Using Other Menus (PAL System - Europe)

Using Your Remote Control • Using Other Menu: PAL System - Asia • NTSC System

Install: Choosing a language and country • Automatic tuning • Manual tuning • Programme name
Picture: Adjusting the picture
Sound: Adjusting the sound
Features: Timer function • Locking the set

Using Other Menus (with remote control)

Choosing a language and country

Press the MENU key to display the
main menu.

1.

Select INSTALL , then press . The
INSTALL menu appears. The
LANGUAGE option is activated.

2.

Press

to go into the LANGUAGE

menu.

3.

Select your language using the

or
key.
The menus will appear in the chosen
language.

4.

Press

to exit the LANGUAGE

menu.

5.

Select the option COUNTRY and press

.

6.

Select your country using the
keys.

If your country does not appear in the
list, select OTHER.

7.

Press

to exit the COUNTRY menu.8.

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To exit from the menus, press .9.

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Automatic tuning

This menu allows you to automatically
search for all the programmes available in
your region (or on your cable network).

First carry out operations 1 to 8
above, then:

1.

Press

once to select AUTO STORE

then press

. The search begins.
After several minutes, the INSTALL
menu reappears automatically.

2.

If the transmitter or the cable network
broadcasts the automatic sort signal,
the programmes will be correctly
numbered.

3.

If not, the programmes found will be
numbered in descending order
starting at 99, 98, 97, etc.
Use the SORT menu to renumber
them. Some transmitters or cable
networks broadcast their own sort
parameters (region, languages, etc.).
Where this is the case, make your

choice using the

keys and

confirm with

.
To exit or interrupt the search, press
the MENU key.

4.

To exit from the menus, press

.5.

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Manual tuning

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This menu allows you to store the
programmes one by one.

Press MENU.1.
Select INSTALL (

), then press .

The INSTALL menu appears.

2.

Select MANUAL STORE (

) then

press

. The menu appears:

3.

Press

to go to the SYSTEM menu.

Use

to choose EUROPE
(automatic detection*) or manual
detection with WEST EUR (standard
BG reception), EAST EUR (standard
DK reception), UK (standard I
reception) or France (standards LL').
Then press

to exit from the menu.

* Except for France (standard LL'): select
the option FRANCE.

4.

Select SEARCH and press

.
The search begins. As soon as a
programme is found, the search will
stop. If you know the frequency of the
programme required, enter its number
directly using the 0, 9 keys and go to
step 7.

5.

If reception is un-satisfactory, select
FINE TUNE and hold down

or

key.

6.

Select PROG. NO (programme
number) and use the

or 0 to 9

keys to enter the desired number.

7.

Select STORE and press . The
message STORED appears. The
programme is stored.

8.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 for each
programme to be stored.

9.

To exit: press the

key.

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Sorting programmes

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Press MENU key. The main menu
is displayed.

1.

Select INSTALL (

), then press .

The INSTALL menu appears.

2.

Using the

key, select SORT then

press

. The SORT menu appears.

The FROM option is activated.

Note: this menu works as follows:
Change 'FROM' (enter the current
programme number),
'TO' (enter the new number),
'EXCHANGE numbers' (the operation is
carried out).

3.

Select the programme you wish to
renumber using

keys or 0 to 9.
Example: to renumber programme 78
as 2 press 7, 8.

4.

Select TO (using

key) and enter the

new number using the

keys or 0

to 9 (for the example given, enter 2).

5.

Select EXCHANGE (

key) and press

. The message EXCHANGED
appears, the exchange takes place. In
our example, programme 78 is
renumbered as 2 (and programme 2
as 78).

6.

Select the option FROM (

key) and
repeat stages 4 to 6 as many times as
there are programmes to renumber.

7.

To exit from the menus, press

.8.

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Programme name

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You may, if you wish, give a name to the
first 40 programmes (from 1 to 40).

Press MENU.1.
Select INSTALL (

), then press .

The INSTALL menu appears.

2.

Press

5 items to select NAME
(concealed at the bottom of the
screen,) then press

. The menu

appears:

3.

Select the programme you wish to
name using the keys 0, 9 or - P +.

Note: at the time of installation, the
programmes are automatically named when
the identification signal is transmitted.

4.

Use the

keys to move within the

name display area (5 characters).

5.

Use the

keys to choose the

characters.

6.

Press MENU when the name has been
entered. The programme name is
stored.

7.

Repeat steps 4 to 7 for each
programme to be named.

8.

To exit from the menus, press

.9.

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Adjusting the picture

Press MENU then

. The PICTURE

menu appears:

1.

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Description of the settings:

BRIGHTNESS: alters the
brightness of the image.

●

COLOUR: alters the colour
intensity.

●

CONTRAST: alters the variation
between light and dark tones.

●

SHARPNESS: alters the
crispness of the image.

●

STORE: stores the picture
settings.

●

COLOUR TEMP (colour
temperature): adjusts the colour
temperature of the picture. Three
options are available here:COOL
(blue white), NORMAL
(balanced) or WARM (red white).

●

INCR.PICTURE (Incredible
Picture): selects the 'ON' option
to enhance details in the picture.
The result is a more dynamic
and vivid picture.

●

Use keys to select a setting and

keys to adjust.

Note: the menu is a scroll-down menu.
Keep the

key held down to access
the settings hidden at the bottom of the
screen.

2.

Once the necessary adjustments have
been made, select the STORE option
and press

to store them.

3.

To exit from the menus, press

.4.

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Adjusting the sound

Press MENU, select the SOUND
option (

) and press . The SOUND

menu appears:

1.

Description of the settings:

TREBLE: alters the level of the
high frequency sound.

●

BASS: alters the level of the low
frequency sound.

●

BALANCE: to balance the sound
between the left and right
speakers.

●

DELTA VOLUME (volume
difference) : allows you to
compensate for the volume
differences between the different
programmes or the EXT sockets.
This setting is available for

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programmes 1- 40 and the EXT
sockets.

STORE: stores the sound
settings.

●

AVL (Automatic Volume
Leveller): automatic volume
control used to avoid sudden
increases in volume, particularly
when chang programmes or
during advertisements.

●

INCR. SURROUND: The
Incredible Surround feature adds
greater depth and dimension to
both monaural (MONO) and
stereo TV sound. When the TV
signal is being received in Stereo,
press this button for the following
options: STEREO, or INCR.
SURROUND. When the TV
signal is in MONO, the choices
displayed will read SPATIAL or
MONO.

●

Use keys to select a setting and

keys to adjust.
Note: to access the AVL setting
(hidden at the bottom of the screen)

hold down

key.

2.

Once the necessary adjustments have
been made, select the STORE option
and press

to store them.

3.

To exit from the menus, press

.4.

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Timer function

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This menu allows you to use your TV as
an alarm clock.

Press MENU.1.
Select FEATURES (

), and press

twice. The TIMER menu
appears:

2.

Press

to enter and exit the

sub-menus and use the

keys to

adjust:

3.

TIME: enter current time.

Note: the time is updated automatically each
time the set is switched on using Tteletext
information taken from programme 1. If
programme 1 does not have Teletext, the
update will not take place.

4.

START TIME: enter the start time.5.
STOP TIME: enter the stop time.6.
PROG; NO;: enter the number of the

programme required.

7.

ACTIVATE: you can set the alarm to
be activated:
ONCE for a one-off alarm,
DAILY for a daily alarm or
OFF to cancel.

8.

Press

to set the timer function to
standby. It will automatically switch on
at the time programmed. If you leave
the TV switched on, it will only change
programme at the time indicated.
The combination of the CHILD LOCK
and TIMER functions may be used to
limit the length of time your television
is in use, for example, by your
children.

9.

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Locking the set

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You can bar access to certain
programmes or completely lock the set
by locking the keys.

Locking programmes

Press MENU.1.
Select FEATURES (

) and press

.

2.

Select PARENTAL. CONT. (

) and

press

.

3.

Enter your confidential access code.
The first time, enter the code 0711
then confirm by re-entering 0711. The
menu appears.

4.

Press

to go into the menu.5.

Use the

keys to select the

required programme and confirm with

. The symbol is displayed
alongside the programmes or sockets
that have been locked.

6.

Press

to exit.
To watch a programme which has
been locked you will now need to enter
the confidential code; otherwise the
screen will remain blank. Access to the
INSTALL menu is also locked.

Caution: in the case of encrypted
programmes which use an external decoder,
it is necessary to lock the corresponding EXT
socket.

7.

To unlock all programmes

Repeat stages 1 to 4 above, then
select CLEAR ALL and press

.

To change the confidential code

Repeat stages 1 to 4 above,
then:

Select CHANGE CODE and enter your
own 4-digit number.

5.

Confirm by entering it again.
Your new code will be stored.

6.

Press

to exit from the menus.

If you have forgotten your confidential code,
enter the universal code 0711 twice.

7.

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Using Other Menus (PAL System - Asia)

Using your Remote Control • Using Other Menu: PAL System - Europe • NTSC System

Install: Selecting the Menu Language and Automatic Tuning of Channels • Manual Tuning of Channels

• Selecting the Colour/Sound System • Fine Tuning of Channels • Sorting of Channels • Editing of Channels

• Naming of Channels

Picture/Sound: Using the Picture/Sound Menu
Features: Timer • Child Lock (Access/Change Code) • Activating the Child Lock (Lock Channel) • Activating

the Child Lock (Clear All) • Using the Programme List Feature • Smart Picture and Smart Sound Control

Using Other Menus (with remote control)

Selecting the Menu Language and Automatic Tuning of Channels

Before you tune in the channels using the
Auto Store method, select the menu
language of your choice.

Press the MENU key to display the
main menu.

1.

Press the

button repeatedly until

INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter INSTALL

menu.

3.

Press the

button to enter

LANGUAGE mode.

4.

Select your language with the

or

button.

5.

Press the

button to exit the

LANGUAGE menu.

6.

Press the

button to select AUTO

STORE.

7.

Press the

button to start automatic

tuning.

8.

When tuning is completed, press the

button to clear menu from

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Manual Tuning of Channels

Manual tuning allows you to store each
programme manually.

Press the MENU key to display the
main menu.

1.

Press the

button repeatedly until

INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter INSTALL

menu.

3.

Press the button repeatedly until
MANUAL STORE is selected.

4.

Press the

button to enter MANUAL

STORE menu.

5.

Press the

button to select

SEARCH.

6.

Press the

button to start manual
tuning of channel. Searching stops
once a transmitting channel has been
found.

7.

Press the

button to select

CHANNEL.

8.

Key in the desired channel number.9.
Select STORE using the

button.10.

Press the

button to store tuned
channel.

Note: If you want to continue searching for
another transmitting channel, repeat steps 7
to 11.

11.

To exit from the menus, press the

button.

12.

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Selecting the Colour/Sound System

This feature allows you to select your
desired COLOUR and SOUND system. If
AUTO is selected, the respective colour
and sound system will be automatically
selected in accordance with the
transmission system.

Note: Select your desired colour and sound
system manually if reception is poor in AUTO
mode.

Repeat steps 1 to 5 as in 'Manual Tuning of

Channels'.

Press the

button. COLOUR
SYSTEM is selected. Enter COLOUR
SYSTEM mode.

6.

Select the desired colour system with
the

or button.

7.

Press the

button to exit from colour
system mode.

8.

Press the

button to select SOUND

SYSTEM.

9.

Press the

button to enter SOUND
SYSTEM mode.

10.

Select the desired sound system with
the

or button.

11.

Press the

button to exit from sound
system mode.

12.

Press the

button repeatedly until

STORE is selected.

13.

Press the

button to store selected
system.

14.

To exit from the menus, press the
button.

15.

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Fine Tuning of Channels

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This feature allows you to adjust picture
reception in areas of weak reception.

Press the MENU key to display the
main menu.

1.

Press the

button repeatedly until

INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter

INSTALL menu.

3.

Press the

button repeatedly until

MANUAL STORE is selected.

4.

Press the

to enter MANUAL STORE

menu.

5.

Press the button repeatedly until
FINE TUNE is selected.

6.

Use the

or button to start
fine-tuning until desired picture and
sound is obtained.

7.

Press the

button to select STORE.8.

Press the

button to store last

fine-tuned status.

9.

To exit from the menus, press the
button.

10.

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Sorting of Channels

This feature allows you to change
the channel number to your choice
for a particular TV.

Press the MENU key to
display the main menu.

1.

Press the

button
repeatedly until INSTALL is
selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter

INSTALL menu.

3.

Press the

button repeatedly until SORT is

selected.

4.

Press the

button to enter SORT menu.5.

Key in the channel number in the FROM
column, i.e. the channel you want to swap
from.

6.

Press the

button to select TO.7.

Key in the channel number in the TO column,
i.e. the channel you want to swap to.

8.

Press the

button to select EXCHANGE.9.

Press the

button to activate exchange of

channels.

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To exit from the menus, press the
button.

11.

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Editing of Channels

This feature allows you to edit or skip
channels which have a poor or weak TV
signal or channels that you do not watch
often.

Note: Once a channel has been skipped, you
cannot access it via the CHANNEL + or - button.
You can only access the channel using the DIGIT
(0-9) button.

Press the MENU key to display the
main menu.

1.

Press the button repeatedly until
INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter INSTALL

menu.

3.

Press the

button repeatedly until

CHANNEL EDIT is selected.

4.

Press the

button to enter channel

edit mode.

5.

Press the or button to select the
channel you want to skip.

6.

Press the

button to activate

skipped mode.

7.

To exit from the menus, press the

button.

8.

How to add channels again:

Repeat steps 1 to 5 as in 'Editing of
Channels'.

●

Select the channel you want to add
using the

or button.

●

Press the button to activate the
inclusion of channel.

●

Clear the menu from the screen
using the

button.

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Naming of Channels

This feature allows you to select 10
predefined channels. It also allows you
to enter a new name or modify the
existing name of a channel for 40
channels, including external channels.

Press the MENU key to display
the main menu.

1.

Press the

button repeatedly
until INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter

INSTALL menu.

3.

Press the

button repeatedly until

NAME is selected.

4.

Press the

button to enter NAME

mode.

5.

Press the

or button to select the
desired preset name and press the
button to store selected preset name.

6.

If you select PERSONAL, move to first
character slot using the

button.

7.

Press the

or button repeatedly to
run through the characters and select
desired character.
Move to the next character slot using the

button and select the next character.

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(You can enter up to a maximum of 5
characters)

Press the MENU button to store named
channel.

9.

To exit from the menus, press the
button.

10.

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Using the Picture/Sound Menu

The picture and sound menu allows
you to make adjustments to the
picture and sound. It also allow you
to select and activate other features
in the menu.

Press the MENU key to
display the main menu.

1.

Press the

button repeatedly

until INSTALL is selected.

2.

Press the

button to enter

INSTALL menu.

3.

Description of the picture settings:

BRIGHTNESS: Increase or decrease
brightness level.

●

COLOUR: Increase or decrease colour
level.

●

CONTRAST: Increase or decrease contrast
level until lightest parts of the picture show
detail effectively.

●

SHARPNESS: Increase or decrease
sharpness level to improve detail in the
picture.

●

COLOUR TEMP: Allows you a choice of 3
picture settings (NORMAL, WARM and
COOL).

●

NR (Noise Reduction): Allows you to reduce
the 'noise' (little dots on the picture) from
weak signal broadcast. Selecting the 'ON'
option will make the picture clearer.

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INCREDIBLE PICTURE: Selecting the 'ON'
option enhances the detail in the picture.
The result is a more dynamic and vivid
picture.

●

Note: HUE feature is only applicable to NTSC
programmes. The HUE item will not appear on the menu if
the programme is in PAL mode.

Description of the sound settings:

TREBLE: Increase or decrease the high
frequency level.

●

BASS: Increase or decrease the low
frequency level.

●

BALANCE: Adjusts the balance of the right
and left speakers.

●

AVL (Auto Volume Leveller): As variation in
signal conditions can result in a sudden
change in volume during commercial
breaks or when the channel is changed,
select the 'ON' function to maintain a
standard volume level.

●

INCREDIBLE SURROUND: When there is
Stereo transmission, this button can be
pressed to select Incredible Surround,
Stereo or Dolby Virtual. When transmission
is in Mono, it will display Mono or Spatial.

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Using Other Menus (NTSC System)

Using Your Remote Control • Using Other Menu: PAL System - Europe • PAL System ­Asia

Install: Language • Tuner • Auto Programme • Manual • Channel Edit • Name
Picture: Adjusting the Picture
Sound: Adjusting the Sound
Features: The Timer • The AutoLockTM • The Closed Captioning Control

Using Other Menus (with remote control)

Language

Press the PC/TV button on the remote
control to 'TV' mode.

1.

Press the MENU button on the remote
control to show the on-screen menu.

2.

Press

repeatedly until INSTALL is

highlighted.

3.

Press

to shift the menu to the left and

highlight LANGUAGE.

4.

Press

to highlight the LANGUAGE

control option.

5.

Press

or to select ENGLISH,
ESPANOL (Spanish), or FRANCAIS
(French).

6.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to
clear the menu from the screen.

7.

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Tuner

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Press the MENU button on the remote control to
show the on-screen menu.

1.

Press repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.2.

Press

to shift the

menu to the left.

3.

Press once to
highlight the TUNER
MODE.

4.

Press

to highlight the

tuner option.

5.

With the TUNER MODE
set to AUTO, Auto
Program (see left) will
detect whether or not
cable input is present. If,
however, you want to set
the TUNER MODE to
CABLE or ANTENNA,

press

or until either
CABLE or ANTENNA is
highlighted.

6.

Press the MENU button
repeatedly to clear the
menu from the screen.

7.

Smart Help

When CABLE is selected, channels
1-125 are available. When
ANTENNA is selected, channels
2-69 are available.

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Auto Program

Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the
on-screen menu.

1.

Press

repeatedly until INSTALL

is highlighted.

2.

Press

to shift the menu to the left.

LANGUAGE will be highlighted.

3.

Press

repeatedly until the AUTO

PROGRAM control is highlighted.

4.

Press

to start the Auto Program

scanning of channels.

5.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to

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clear the menu from the screen.

Smart Help

After you've run Auto Program, check the results.
Press the CHANNEL (+) or (-) button and see which
channels you can select.
Remember an antenna or Cable TV signal must be
connected to your Monitor TV first (see the 'Basic

Monitor TV connection' section)

If you want to delete any unwanted channels from the
memory of the Monitor TV, see the 'Channel Edit'

section.

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Manual

The Fine Tuning feature allows you to
adjust picture reception in an area of
poor reception.

Press the MENU button on the remote
control to show the on-screen menu.

1.

Press

repeatedly until INSTALL is

highlighted.

2.

Press

to shift the menu to the left.3.

Press

repeatedly until MANUAL is

highlighted.

4.

Press

to shift the menu to the left.

FINE TUNE is highlighted.

5.

Press

to start fine-tuning. Fine-tune
the channel until the desired picture and
sound is obtained.

6.

Press

to highlight STORE.7.

Press

to store the last fine-tuned
status.

8.

Press the MENU button to clear the
menu from the screen or wait for the
on-screen menu to time out and
disappear from screen.

9.

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Using other menus (NTSC_1)

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