Philips 181AS User Manual

LCD Series Monitor

18.1" (18.1" VIS) High-Resolution
Active Matrix LCD Monitor with

Technology

• Bigger, Brighter,More Brilliant.Philips brings advanced LCD technology to the larger display format.

The flicker-free screen allows you to enjoy your monitor longer with little or no eye strain

• 160 viewing angle. Top-to-bottom, side-to-side, the 181AS can be viewed clearly and vividly from any angle

• Flexible bezel configuration.Easily install a protective cover or touch-screen in place of the standard

bezel,and you are ready to go in minutes.No service call,no hassle, and it’s even spill-proof

• Integrated tilt/swivel.Adjust the 181AS for the way you work. Philips new integrated tilt/swivel design gives

the utmost flexibility on the desk or, using an arm or wall mounting, anywhere you need the crisp, clear image
Philips’ LCD monitors provide

• One-click connectivity.

Implement USBTechnology with
one simple connection into the
USBBay™ slot. In addition the
included CustoMax monitor
control software for Windows
’95®/’98® allows complete monitor
control via the standard USB device
in the 181AS

• Long-life backlight.

Using Philips new technology, you’ll
now get two times the life out of
your LCD monitor with our 30,000­hour backlight. That’s almost four years
of unparalleled performance

• Philips technology.

You have come to expect that LCD
monitors will take up less space and
provide solid,flicker-free images. The
181AS also offers multiple input capability­both VGA and 5xBNC connectors are
included,and you can designate which
input has priority. Auto configuration with
the touch of one button,and the ability to expand
any 4:3 image to fill the 5:4 screen are examples of
Philips superior solution

o

181AS

LCD PANEL

Screen Size 18.1"/46 cm
Pixel Pitch 0.280 x 0.280mm
Panel T ype Active Matrix TFT LCD
Display Format 1280 x 1024

RGB V ertical Stripe
Surface T reatment Non-glare,Hard Coat
Interface Analog
Light T ransmission 3%
Surface (Pencil) Hardness 3H
Backlight CCFL x 4
Display Area 14.1" x 11.3"/359.0 x 287.2 mm

VIDEO

Video 135MHz
Input Impedance:

- Video 75Ω

- Sync 2kΩ
Input Signal Levels: 0.7Vp-p

0.286Vp-p (S-O-G)

- Sync Input Signal Separate Sync

Composite Sync

Sync on Green

Sync Polarities Positive and Negative

AUDIO

Input Signal Level 0.5Vp-p
Loud speakers 2 Built-in, Front-firing

1+1 Watt Stereo
Earphone Out 32Ω,20+20mW
Microphone Internal Electrical Condenser

RESOLUTION AND PRESET MODES

Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
30 User Definable Modes
16 Factory Preset Modes:

Resolution Mode H. Freq. V. Freq. Standard

(kHz) (Hz)

640 x 350 n.i. 31.5 70 VGA

®

640 x 480 n.i. 31.5 60 VGA

®

640 x 480 n.i. 35.0 67 MAC

®

640 x 480 n.i. 37.5 75 VESA®/75
800 x 600 n.i. 35.2 56 SVGA

®

800 x 600 n.i. 37.9 60 VESA®/75
800 x 600 n.i. 46.9 75 SVGA

®

832 x 624 n.i. 49.7 75 MAC

®

1024 x 768 n.i. 48.4 60 XGA
1024 x 768 n.i. 56.5 70 VESA®/70
1024 x 768 n.i. 60.0 75 VESA®/75
1152 x 870 n.i. 69.0 75 MAC

®

1152 x 900 n.i. 71.8 76 SUN/SPARC

PLUG-AND-PLAY COMPATIBILITY

Display Data Channel DDCI/2B (VESA)

LOW-EMISSION CHARACTERISTICS

Complies with MPR-II and TCO 1999
Specifications

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

(at 77°F/25°C)
Contrast Ratio (C/R) 200:1
Brightness 180cd/m

2

(typical)

Viewing Angle (C/R>5)

- Horizontal 160° (±80°)

- V ertical 160° (±80°)
Response time
(0- = 0°,0/ = 0°)

Number of Colors 16.7 million
White Color Temperature and Chromaticity
CIE Coordinates:(measured at ±0°H/±0°V)

at 9300˚K: x = 0.281

y = 0.311

at 6500˚K: x = 0.312

y = 0.338

at 5500˚K: x = 0.332

y = 0.347

as shipped at 100% RGB x = 0.320

y = 0.359

POWER MANAGEMENT

Complies with EPA Energy Star, NUTEK,and TCO
’99 Specifications

Power Off mode

REGULA T OR Y APPR OVALS

UL CSA TUV/GS
CE FCC-B TCO ’99

NOM SEMKO TUV/ERGO
MPR II Low Emission

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
Front:

Rear:

- Power Input Socket A/C & D/C

-15-Pin D-Sub Input

- 3.5 mm Mini-jack Audio Input

OSD Controls:

- Brightness - Color Temp. - H. Position

- Contrast - OSD Time - V.Position

- Volume - OSD Position - Phase Adj.

- Exit - Power Saving - Clock Adj.

- Reset - Rotary Default - Expand Mode

- Language - Display Size - Product

- Video Input Priority Information

Cables:

- Detachable Power Cord

- Detachable D-Sub Interface Cable

- Detachable Stereo Audio Cable

- Detachable Microphone Cable

Supported Platforms:

MS-DOS

®

,Macintosh®,O/S 2®,Windows®,

Windows ’95®,Windows ’98®,Windows NT

®

Supplied Software:

Includes Windows ’95®/’98® drivers,CustoMax® for
Windows ’95®/’98® Monitor Control Software,FP
Adjust for Windows 95®/’98® Panel Optimization
Software

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES:

Protective Cover 4G35022Q
USB W edge 4G350A2H
VESA Mount (not shown) 4G35082Q

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Unit Dimensions 17.8”W x 18.8”H x 7.1”D

451 x 476 x 181 mm

(including pedestal)

Unit Weight 17.2 lbs./7.8 kg.

(including pedestal)

Carton Dimensions 22.0"W x 22.6"H x 9.4"D/

560 x 575 x 240 mm
Carton Weight 22.0 lbs./10.0 kg.
UPC Code 0 37849 88794 3
Power Supply 90-264 Vac, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 48 Watts Maximum
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F/

0°C to 40°C
Relative Humidity 20% to 80%
Storage Temperature -13°F to 140°F/

-25°C to 60°C

MTBF >30,000 Hours

(excluding LCD)

CCFL Lifetime 30,000 Hours

(brightness ≥50% of original)

USB TECHNOLOGY

For those who need support for USB peripherals,
adding Philips optional USBwedge is a snap. Just click the
USB wedge onto the back of the monitor base , and let
your computer do the rest.Don’t worry about IRQ
settings,hardware interrupts, or jumpers;with USB, those
decisions will be automatically made by your operating
system.The USB wedge is a fully powered
hub supporting five USB devices: four downstream and
one upstream.

Carton contains: 181AS TFT LCD Monitor, power cord, stereo cable, mic cable,
switchless Mac adapter,users’ manual, and warranty card.
This monitor fulfills all NUTEK requirements regarding power management as
indicated on the TCO 1999 label.
The EPA Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any prod­uct or service. As an Energ y Star Par tner, Philips has determined that this prod­uct meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. Brilliance is a regis­tered trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Mac is a registered trademark of
Apple Computer,Inc.VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.VGA,SVGA, and OS/2 are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corp.Windows and Windows ’95 are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Printed in the U.S.A.
©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
601707;Produced by Philips Design Atlanta

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Internet Address: http://www.pcstuff.philips.com
FAX INFORMATION SYSTEM: [phone]

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

toll free [phone] (USA)

toll [phone] (outside USA)

Literature order form: 18L8025QA

Specifications subject to change without notice.

PRODUCT NUMBER 18L8025Q
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1280 x 1024 n.i. 63.9 60 SXGA

®

1280 x 1024 n.i. 80.0 75 VESA®/75

720 x 400 n.i. 31.5 70 VGA

®

Philips 181AS consumes less than 3 Watts in

- Power - Headphone Jack

- Video 1/2 Button - Auto Button

- Mute Button - OSD Button

- Brightness Button - Rotary Knob

- 3.5 mm Mono Mini-jack Microphone Input

- 5xBNC Inputs

- Headphone Jack

- Kensington

®

Lock Socket

- USB Device (Upstream) Socket

- USB Upstream to Downstream (A to B) Cable

LCD Series Monitor

181AS

Rear view showing location of
USB Bay for optional USB Wedge

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rise

= 28mS (typ)

t

fall

= 28mS (typ)