Philips 18L8025Q, 181AS User Manual

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Table of Contents

GETTING

STARTED

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AFETY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

NSTALLATION LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ORRECT HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ONNECTION TO PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

ESCRIPTION OF C

ONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

UDIO FUNCTION C

ONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OW TO U

SE THE OSD [CONTROL LEVEL STRUCTURE

] . . . 11-23

ETTING UP

GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FOLDOUT

HOW TO USE THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD)

OSD TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

IRST WINDOW

BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

OLUME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TARTING

CLOCK

& PHASE A

DJUSTMENTS(NON OSD). . . . . . 14

LOCK ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HASE

ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

ECOND

WINDOW

VERTICAL POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ORIZONTAL POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ISPLAY

SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

XPAND MODE OPTIMIZATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HIRD WINDOW

5500°K, 6500°K OR 9300°K COLOR TEMPERATURE . . . . . 18

SER

PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

OURTH WINDOW

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

OSD C

ONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

IDEO I

NPUT PRIORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

OWER S

AVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

OTARY DEFAULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

XIT OR RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

OSD WARNING SIGNAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25

IN A

SSIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

NC CONNECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OWER SAVING & ACCEPTABLE RESOLUTION MODE . . . . . . . . 26

PECIFICATIONS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

HAT TO DO IF SOMETHING ISN’T WORKING . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

NDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LOSSARY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSIDE COVER

FRENCH (FRANCAIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

PANISH

(ESPAÑOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Other language versions

BECAUSE OF CONTINUOUS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS,

THE INFORMATION MENTIONED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

appendix

NGLISH

NFORMATION FORUSERS IN THE

U.S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A1

FCC D

ECLARATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A2

NERGYDECLARATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A3

TCO’99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4-A5

NFORMATIONS FOR

ONLY

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6

RANÇAIS

FCC D

ECLARATION

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EUTSCH

GS / A

CHTUNG

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181AS

18L8025Q

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Introduction and Safety

Safety precautions and maintenance

• 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.

• Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when following the instructions in this manual.

• 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.

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.

NERGY STAR is a U.S.registered mark.

IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, Quadra, Performa, Power PC and Centris are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Introduction

The Philips Brilliance181AS Flat Panel Monitor satisfies the need of high-end corporate and professional users. This monitor is for those who are seeking advanced design, a small footprint, high quality picture and ergonomic features in a monitor that takes minimal desk space. Its innovative technology delivers outstanding viewing angle and picture quality, zero emissions, and low-energy consumption.

Features

EXCELLENT DISPLA Y QUALITY

• 18.1 inch viewable area display - comparable to the viewable screen size of a 19-inch CRT monitor, with even better picture clarity and geometry.

• Full compatibility with all standard video cards and all common VESA modes up to 1280 x 1024 resolution with 30 to 82 kHz horizontal scanning.

• State of the art image processing for optimal full screen image expansion at resolutions for DOS, VGA 640 x 480, SVGA 800 x 600, XGA 1024 x 768 and SXGA 1280 x 1024.

• Two separate video inputs with automatic priority setting and one touch input selction.

RGONOMIC DESIGN

• To protect the LCD panel against wear and scratches, an optional protective cover can be ordered separately. Please

ask your dealer.

• Detachable pedestal for swing arm or wall mount applications. A special hinge design on the monitor ensures full tilt and rotation adjustability even on the simplest mount.

• Easy OSD with five (5) language text.

• Mouse controlled operation via USB device with CustoMax™ software.

• TCO ‘99 approved

THERS

• 1+1W stereo front-firing audio and microphone

• USB Bay for connection to the optional powered hub with four (4) downstream ports

• Anti-theft Kensington

lock socket and OSD lock to prevent tampering; especially useful at point-of-sale and customer interaction sites.

Note: Your monitor operates according to the VESA DDC level 1/2B. Only computers and software that support the same guidelines and operate at the same or a higher level can make use of this feature. If your computer does not support the relevant guidelines, you can still use your monitor and computer. However, you may need to manually specify the appropriate resolution in the software or computer.

As an

ENERGY S

TAR

Partner,

PHILIPShas determined that this

product meets the

ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Accessories

1. Power cable

2.Signal cable

3. Audio in cable (Blue)

Microphone out cable (Red) (connect to sound card)

4. USB cable

5. Quick Setup Guide

6. User

manual

7. Warranty

card

8. CustoMax User’s manual

9. Windows disk drive

10. CD-ROM (User

manual )

11. CustoMax

(for USB

control)

12. Macintosh adapter (optional)

Installation Locations

VOID 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.

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

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

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

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

Installation L oc ations & A cces sories

VIDEO 1-2

Correct handling of the monitor

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

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

3. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not drop the monitor.

4. When moving the monitor, be sure to unplug all power cords in order to avoid injury or damage to the equipment.

Where to buy extra accessories : “ Please contact your local Philips dealer”.

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CD Installation

When prompted by the Operating System for the LCD Monitor drivers, insert CD and select the CD-ROM drive as the disk containing the drivers.

Windows 98

Windows 98 will auto-detect the new monitor and set-up the correct parameters. If it does not auto-detect the new monitor, use Manual Install.

To manually install or update the driver, click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, SETTINGS tab, ADVANCED, MONITOR tab, CHANGE. This will start the “Update Device Driver Wizard”. Follow the prompts to install the driver.

Windows 95

Click on START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY, SETTINGS tab, ADVANCED PROPERTIES MONITOR tab, CHANGE, HAVE DISK. Install the CD-ROM.

Connection to PC

VIDEO

SETTINGS

Before connecting your LCD Monitor to the PC, make sure that the computer’s video settings (resolution and frequency) are in accordance with those below.

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Connection to PC

Refer to the owner’s manuals included with your earphones and microphone for a detailed guide to setting up these items.

To remove the back cover,use a coin to disengage the clips on each side.

Remove the plastic ring from the hinge.

Plug in the video cable to the D-sub or BNC (optional)connector.

Cover the cables with the plastic ring and put it back on the hinge.

Replace back cover of the monitor.

. Connect the power cord to the monitor. . Plug power cord into a grounded power outlet. . Connect the monitor cable to the computer.

Microphone out (red connector)

Audio in speaker (blue connector)

Follow the steps below to connect your LCD Monitor to PC.

Blue connector for audio in (speaker)

Red connector for microphone out

Connect the audio cables to the audio jacks.

5-BNC cable (optional)

video cable

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Connection to PC

USB Control

(INCL

UDED)

Philips 181AS comes with special software, CustoMax™, to control the monitor from your PC via a USB connection.

To install the USBcable for this control function. 181AS LCD monitor is equipped with an optional USB Hub also.

Refer to the “Setting Up Your Philips Flat Panel Monitor” foldout for a more detailed guide to set up your monitor.

USB HUB

INST

ALL

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(SOLD SEP

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USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an innovation in connecting your IBM-compatible computer to your monitor. By using the optional USB HUB, you will be able to connect optional USB type keyboards, mice, printers, and other peripherals to your monitor instead of having to connect them to your computer. This will give you greater flexibility in setting up your system. Plus, you will have true plug-and-play capability. Philips provides for the optional USB Hub so you will be ready to take advantage of this advancement in computer development.

For an IBM-compatible Computer:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Insert the (optional) USB Hub to the monitor .

3. Connect the USB cable to the monitor’s USB Hub and

the computer. (Computer must have USB port.)

4. Connect USB type mouse or USB type keyboard (or both) to the monitor’s USB Hub.

5. Turn on the monitor. Then turn on the computer.

6. With the installation of the correct software, you will be able

to connect USB peripherals to the monitor’s USB Hub. Note:

1. If the USB device was halt down, please replug the USB cable , then the HOST will make self-test and enable the device function automatically.

2.USB Hub and cables sold separately. The length of USB cable should be less than 3 meters. The USB Bay is located in the base at the back of the monitor .

3. Please refer to the USB Hub’s manual and installation guide for more details.

Refer to the “Setting Up your Philips flat panel monitor” foldout for a more detailed guide to set up your monitor .

You may connect the monitor directly or connect to the optional USB hub to the PC down stream port.

181AS LCD monitor is an USB device also.

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Description of Controls & Connectors

FRONT

VIEW

Power Button – T urns the monitor On or Off.

Speakers – T ransmit sounds from your computer or amplifier.

On Screen Display (OSD) button –

Brings up the On Screen Display and helps you navigate through it.

Rotary Knob – Helps guide you through the On Screen Display. When not used with the OSD button, can also adjust the volume. See page 14.

USB Bay –Slot for plugging in USB Hub. Optional hardware that allows true Plug-and-Play. See page 6 for installation details.

Power Plug – Plug the AC power cord in here. See “Setting up” foldout for details.

Built-in Microphone

– Allows you to “speak” into your computer.

LED – Light Emitting Diode turns green when the monitor is on.

AUTO Adjust Button – Press this button for optimal picture display. Clock, Phase, Vertical position and Horizontal position are adjusted automatically.

REAR V

IEW

Kensington Lock Socket – A special feature to lock your monitor for anti-theft.

Video 1-2 – Allows you to switch between two video inputs (D-SUB, BNC seletion. e.g.Connect D-SUB and 5-BNC video cable to the monitor from different PC at the same time. Then press”Video1-2” button for interchange of Video Display.

Mute Button – Mutes the sound from the speakers and the earphones. Press to turn mute on or off. See next page for details.

Brightness Button – Press this button and use the rotary knob to adjust the brightness of the screen.

Earphone jack

Power Plug – Plug the AC power cord in here.

See “Setting up” foldout for details.

BNC – R, G, B, H and V input.

D-Sub connector

USB port

Audio in connector ( Speaker)

Microphone out connector

USB connector

DC power cord

5-BNC cable (optional)

Video cable

USB cable

Description of Controls

Pedestal - With the built-in pedestal, you can tilt

and swivel the monitor to the most comfortable viewing angle. For best viewing, always place the monitor at eye level. This pedestal can be separated from the main LCD monitor body for mechanical arm or wall-mount applications (as specified within manufacturer’s recommendations).

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE WITHOUT FIRST READING “REMOVING INSTRUCTIONS” FOUND IN THE GUIDE BUNDLED WITH THE ACCESSORIES.

Using the Mute Button - To turn the mute On or Off press the mute

button. For Audio model only.

Using Rotary Knob for AUDIO

- Turn rotary knob to adjust audio level.

NOTE: THE ROTARY KNOB IS

ALSO USED FOR

OSD

OPERATION WHEN THE OSD BUTTON IS PRESSED.

Using the Auto Button -

Press this button for optimal picture dispaly. Clock,Phase, Vertical position and Horizontal position are adjusted automatically.

Using the OSD Button - To use the OSD

function, please refer to details starting on page 12.

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The fourth window features: Language, OSD Controls, Video Input Priority, Power Saving, and Rotary Default. Details on adjusting these features are on pages 20-23.

Note: Language allows you to change the On Screen Display from English to French, Spanish, German, or Italian. See Page 20 for more details.

Description of Controls

On Screen Display - Your monitor is preset at the factory for normal operation. However, you can adjust

it by using the On Screen Display Button and the Rotary Knob as described on Page 7. Below is a brief description of the four windows of the On Screen Display function.

The first window highlighted after the OSD has been selected. By default, the select block will be on “Brightness”. It has five features: Brightness, Contrast, Volume, Phase Adjustment and Clock Adjustment. Details on adjusting these feutures are on pages 13-15.

This is the second window highlighted after the OSD has been selected. The four features are: Vertical Position, Horizontal Position, Display Size and Expand Mode Optimization. More details on adjusting these features are on pages 16-17.

The third window highlighted is the adjustment of the Color Temperature. Select the color temperature you prefer or make your own with User Setting 1 or

2. Details are on pages 18-19

OSD Button

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+ 19 hidden pages