Philips 170B User Manual

Philips 170B Electronic User's Manual

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • Correct Handling of the LCD Monitor • 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. Wiping the screen with a dry

cloth is possible 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 following 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, then 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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Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when operating instructions of this manual are followed.

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Installation Locations

Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold● Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.● Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site

falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges.

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Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F❍ Humidity: 20-80% RH❍

Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk.

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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 LCD monitor in locations exposed to high humidity or a dusty environment. Also do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the LCD monitor.

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Correct handling of the monitor

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When handling the monitor, grip the bottom firmly with both hands and ensure that the front panel faces outward before lifting. Please refer to the diagram on the right.

Handling the monitor with care prevents scratching and damage. If the monitor becomes damaged, immediately disconnect the power from the unit and have it checked by a qualified service person before using it again.

To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not drop the monitor.3. When moving the monitor, be sure to unplug all power cords in order to avoid injury or damage to the

equipment.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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

General FAQs

When I install my monitor how do I do if the screen shows "Cannot display this video mode"?

A: Recommended video mode for Philips 150P/150B/140S: 1024x768 @60Hz for Philips 17"/18"

1280x1024@60Hz.

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

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In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the " Settings " tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled " desktop area ", move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels .

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Open " Advanced Properties " and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.● Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768, 60Hz.● Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.● Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC●

Q: What does "refresh rate" mean to me in an LCD monitor?

A: For LCD monitors, the refresh rate is much less relevant. LCD monitors display a stable,

flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible differences between 85Hz and 60Hz.

Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the setup disk & CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and

.icm)?

A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to install

the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the driver disk (either floppy or CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically.

Q: How do I adjust resolution?

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

can select desired resolution under Window 95/98 with the "Display properties/Settings" control panel

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

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

Q: What is the Auto function?

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

press of a single button – without navigation through OSD menus and control keys.

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

A: Make sure the DC Jack in the pedestal is connected to the Monitor.

Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an Interlaced signal?

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

at the same time, distorting the picture.

Q: Does Refresh Rate mean to LCD?

A: Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is swept from the top to the

bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and thus refresh rate is not really applicable to LCD technology.

Q: Will the LCD screen resistant scratches?

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

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

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Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?

A: For normal cleaning, use the clean, soft and fine. For extensive cleaning, please use Isopropyl

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

Q: What accessories are available for my 150P / 180P/ 170B LCD monitor?

A: Currently there are 3 accessories available for the 150P. There are:

User installable Protective Cover

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Optional integrated USB Hub● VESA Wall Mount Kit●

Q: What accessories are available for my 150B LCD monitor?

A: Currently there are 2 accessories available for the 150B. There are:

User installable Protective Cover

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VESA Wall Mount Kit●

Q: What accessories are available for my 140S LCD monitor?

A: Currently there are 1 accessories available for the 140S. There are:

VESA Wall Mount Kit

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Q: How many signal inputs do Philips 150P LCD monitor provide?

A: Standard 15-pin D-Sub and DVI-D connectors and a Macintosh adapter (optional outside of North

America) open the 150P up to most PC and workstation users. Handy hot keys on the chin of the 150P make switching between two different video sources a breeze.

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

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

on inside removable back cover integrate with a VESA FPMPMI standard arm, which include both a VESA compatible mount bracket and external AC adapter. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information.

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Screen Adjustments

What is CustoMax® and what models are compatible? (181AS / 150P)

A: CustoMax® is proprietary Philips software that allows users to adjust monitor via software

instead of control keys under Windows base. With the Philips Brilliance 150P, CustoMax® operates via a USB connection to PC. All Philips 150P models are CustoMax® compatible, but your computer must support USB in order to use CustoMax®.

Q: What is the FPadjust program on the setup disk and CD-ROM?

A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust monitor settings such

as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position Phase, and Clock for optimal performance.

Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance for the monitor?

For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 150P / 150B / 140S, 1280x1024@60Hz for 170B / 180P/181AS. Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD OK button once. The current display mode is shown in product information in OSD main controls, or under OSD main controls (181AS).

To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup disk or CD-ROM, open the setup disk or CD-ROM and double-click the FPadjust.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop.

Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimize image performance with your system's video controller.

Q: How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?

A: Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not generate the same amount of radiation at

the screen surface.

Q: What is the screen size enlarge function?

A: User want the best possible display quality regardless of the size of the image. However LCD

panel characteristics require some tradeoffs. For example, the 150P highest resolution is 1024x768. In other words, there are 1024x768 or 786,432 pixels on this 15-inch LCD screen. When the monitor needs to display at a lower resolution, say 640x480, the image on the screen is smaller because it requires fewer pixels.

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Q: How can I adjust the screen?

A: The screen brightness may be adjusted using the Brightness control in the OSD. Scaling an

image in this manner results in slight brightness "fuzziness" or distortion.

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Compatibility with other Peripherals

Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?

A: Yes, all Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PC, Mac and workstation. You

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

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

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

platforms.

Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?

A: Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like

driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources available without user intervention. There are three main benefits of USB. USB eliminates "case angst," the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often require adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with "port gridlock." Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a mouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example), and a joystick. More and more peripherals for multimedia computers come on the market every day.

With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play!

Q: What is a USB hub ? (150P/180P/181AS)

A: A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. A hub's upstream port

connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple downstream ports in a hub allows connection to another hub or device, such as a USB keyboard, camera or printer.

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LCD Panel Technology

What is Liquid Crystal Display?

A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII

characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebook and other small computers. Like light-emitting diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube (CRT) technology. LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-display displays because they work on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting it.

Q: How are LCDs made?

A: LCDs are created from two glass plates separated from each other at a distance of a few

microns. Plates are filled with liquid crystal, then seals together. The top plate is colored with a RGB pattern to make the color filter. Then polarizers are glued to both plates. This combination is sometimes called "glass" or "cell." The LCD cell is assembled into a "module" by adding the backlight, driver electronics and frame.

Q: What is polarization ?

A: Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction. Light is electromagnetic wave.

Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light beam. The direction of these fields is called "polarization direction." Normal or non-polarized light has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only one direction.

Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs?

A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An active matrix has

a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current to control the luminance of a pixel. For this reason, the current in an active matrix display can be switched on and off more frequently, improving the screen refresh time (your mouse pointer will appear to move more smoothly across the screen, for example). The passive matrix LCD has a grid of conductors with pixels located at each intersection in the grid.

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Q: How does a TFT LCD Panel work?

A: On each column and row of the TFT LCD panel, a data source drive and a gate drive and attached

respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. The molecular arrangement of liquid crystal elements differs depending on whether it is impressed with voltage or not. It varies the direction of polarized light and the amount of light by letting it through different arrays of liquid crystal elements. When two polarized filters are arranged vertically on a polarized light pole, the light that passes through the upper polarized panel is turned 90 degrees along with spiral structure of the liquid crystal molecules, and goes through the polarized filter at the bottom. When impressed with voltage, liquid crystal molecules are arranged vertically from the original spiral structure and the direction of the light is not turned in 90 degrees. In this case, light that comes through the top polarized panel may not go through the polarized panel at the bottom.

Q: What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared to CRT?

A: In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding polarized electrons on

fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device displaying an input image by operating liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the space between them is filled in with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage, molecular structure of liquid crystal is altered and controls amount of inlet lighting to display images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be very thin and it does not have flickering because it does not use scanning method.

Q: Vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor, why?

A: Unlike a CDT monitor, the TFT LCD panel has a fixed resolution. For example, an XGA monitor

has 1024x3 (R, G, B) x 768 pixels and higher resolution may not be available without additional software processing. The panel is designed to optimize display for 65MHz dot clock, one of the standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60/48Hz, the optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz.

Q: What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?

A: The TFT LCD panel is an element controls/displays inlet of a backlight using the dual-refraction

of liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis of the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and displays it. Since the refraction ratio of inlet light on liquid crystal varies with the inlet angle of the light, the viewing angle of a TFT is much narrow than that of a CDT. Usually, viewing angle refers to the point where the contrast ration is 10. Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed the most commonly used approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens viewing angle by varying the refraction ratio. Also IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned) is used for wider viewing angle.

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Q: Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?

A: Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon is different from that of

CRT monitor -- and has no impact of ease of viewing. Flickering in a LCD monitor refers to usually undetectable luminance caused by the difference between positive and negative voltage. On the other hand, CRT flickering that can irritate the human eye comes when the on/off action of the florescent object becomes visible. Since the reaction speed of liquid crystal in a LCD panel is much slower, this troublesome form of flickering is not present in LCD display.

Q: Why is an LCD monitor virtually free of Electro Magnetic Interference?

A: Unlike a CRT, an LCD monitor does not have key parts that generate Electro Magnetic

Interference, especially magnetic fields. Also, since LCD display utilizes relatively low power, its power supply is extremely quiet.

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Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards

What is CE mark?

A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) marking is required to be displayed on the regulated product

placed for sale on the European market. This mark "CE" means that a product complies with an applicable European Directive. A European Directive is a European "Law" which relates to health, safety, environment and consumer Protection, much the same as the U.S. National Electrical Code and UL Standards.

Q: Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?

A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95-99 standards for the

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

More information is provided in the Regulatory Information chapter.

Q: Is the Philips LCD Monitor Y2k compliant?

A: Yes, all Philips LCD Monitors are compliant with the Y2K.

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Troubleshooting

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

This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possible solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer.

Common Problems

Having this problem? Check these items

No Picture (Power LED not lit)

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

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Make sure the DC power cord has been attached to the DC Jack.

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First, power button in front of the monitor should be in the OFF position, then press it to ON position again.

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No Picture (Power LED is amber or yellow)

Make sure the computer is turned on.

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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

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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.

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AUTO button not working properly

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

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It may not work properly if using non-standard PCs or video card.

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Imaging Problems

Display position is incorrect

Push the Auto button.● Adjust the image position

using the Horizontal Position &/or Vertical Position in the second Window

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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

Push the Auto button.● Eliminate the vertical bars

using the Clock Adjustment in the first Window

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Horizontal flicker appears

Push the Auto button.● Eliminate the horizontal bars

using the Phase Adjustment in the First Window

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The screen is too bright or too dark

Adjust the contrast and brightness using the First Window. (The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to

flicker,

please contact your

dealer.

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An after-image appears

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

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An after-image 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 after-image will disappear after a set amount of time

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Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remains

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

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

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Regulatory Information

TCO'92 and TCO '99 Information • TCO Environmental Requirements • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) • VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only) • MOC Notice (South Korea Only) • Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice • North Europe Information • BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only) • Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) • Philips End-of-Life Disposal • Information for UK only

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

TCO '99 Information

Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and

labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.

Why do we have environmentally labeled computers?

In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature.

There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy.

What does labeling involve?

This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).

Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety.

The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy.

The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.

Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability.

Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from:

TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se

Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/

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Environmental Requirements

Regulatory Information

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Flame retardants

Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur.

The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available.

Cadmium**

Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the color-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium.

Mercury**

Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit.

CFCs (freons)

The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence.

Lead**

Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed.

* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative.

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Energy Star Declaration

PHILIPS

150P1 140S1 150B1 180P1 170B1

This monitor is equipped with a function for saving energy which supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. This means that the monitor must be connected to a computer which supports VESA DPMS to fulfill the requirements in the NUTEK specification 803299/94. Time settings are adjusted from the system unit by software. From indicated inactivity to Power Saving Position A2, the total time must not be set to more than 70 minutes.

NUTEK

VESA State

LED Indicator

Power Consumption

Normal operation ON Green < 30 W Power Saving

Position A1

Suspend Amber < 5 W

Power Saving Position A2

OFF Amber < 3 W

Regulatory Information

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As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets

the

ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time.

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied with the monitor when connecting this monitor to a computer device. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or excessive moisture. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

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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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MOC Notice (South Korea Only)

Class B Device

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

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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.

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The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A).

To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

A protection mark "B" confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN-93/T-42107 and PN-89/E-06251.

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North Europe Information

Placering/Ventilation

VARNING:

FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.

Placering/Ventilation

ADVARSEL:

SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE.

Paikka/Ilmankierto

VAROITUS:

SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI IRROTTAA PISTORASIASTA.

Plassering/Ventilasjon

ADVARSEL:

NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å NÅ.

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BCIQ Notice (Taiwan Only)

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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.

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

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.

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3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket

outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3-pin plug fitted in its place.

If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5A. If a plug without a fuse is used, the fuse at the distribution board should not be greater than 5A.

Note: The severed plug must be destroyed to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.

How to connect a plug

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE - "NEUTRAL" ("N") BROWN - "LIVE" ("L") GREEN & YELLOW - "EARTH" ("E")

1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or by the Earth symbol

or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND

YELLOW.

2. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured BLACK.

3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which marked with the letter "L" or coloured RED.

Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the three wires.

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Other Related Information

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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About This Electronic User's Manual

About This Guide • Other Documents You May Need • Notational Descriptions

About This Guide

This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version.

Sections are as follows:

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

other related information you may need.

●

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

●

Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features and 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.● Customer Care and Warranty contains a list of worldwide Philips Consumer Information Centers along

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

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

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• Video dot rate 135MHz

• Input impedance

- Video 75 ohm

- Sync 2 KOhm

• Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp

• Sync input signal

Separate sync Composite sync

Sync on green

• Sync polarities Positive and negative

• Video interface

Dual input : Both Analog (D-Sub) and DVI-D (Digital) are available and user selectable.

Optical characteristics

• Contrast ratio: 400 (typ.)

• Brightness: 250 nits (typ.)

• White Chromatcity:

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 >80° (typ.) Left >80 ° (typ.) Right >80 ° (typ.)

• Response time <45ms (typ.)

* These information are subject to change without notice.

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Resolution & Preset Modes

• Maximum 1280x 1024 at 75Hz

• Recommended 1280x1024 at 60Hz

32USER DEFINABLE MODES

15 factory preset modes:

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H. freq (KHz) Resolution V. freq (KHz)

31.5 640*350 70

31.5 720*400 70

31.5 640*480 60

35.0 640*480 67

37.5 640*480 75

35.2 800*600 56

37.9 800*600 60

46.9 800*600 75

49.7 832*624 75

48.4 1024*768 60 60 1024*768 75

69.0 1152*870 75

71.8 1152*900 76

63.9 1280*1024 60 80 1280*1024 75

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Automatic Power Saving

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

Power Management Definition

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

ON Active Yes Yes < 60W Green Stand-by Blanked No Yes < 3W Amber Suspend Blanked Yes No < 3W Amber

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OFF Blanked No No < 3W Amber

This monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Physical Specifications

• Dimension (WxHxD) 446 x 471x 181 mm (incl. Pedestal)

• Weight 8.0 Kg

• Tilt / Swivel 0° - 30° / +40°

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

• Power consumption 40 W* (typ.)

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

-20° C to +60° C (storage)

• Relative humidity 20% to 80%

• System MTBF 50K hrs (excluding LCD panel, CCFL)

* These information are subject to change without notice. * Resolution 1280x1024, standard size, contrast max., brightness 50%, 6500° K,

full white pattern, without audio/USB.

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Signal Pin Assignment

1. The digital DVI-D connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signal pin assignments are listed in Table 5-1:

Pin No.

Signal Assignment

No.

Signal Assignment

Pin No.

Signal Assignment

1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data02 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data0+

T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield

T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield

T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield

4 T.M.D.S. Data4- 12 T.M.D.S. Data3- 20 T.M.D.S. Data5-

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