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

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NERGYDECLARATION

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

NFORMATIONS FOR

ONLY

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

RANÇAIS

FCC D

ECLARATION

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EUTSCH

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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

ALLAA

TION

(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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AUDIO FUNCTION CONTROL

Microphone c

able (red)

connection

Microphone (Voice in)

FRONT VIEW

(monitor)

Plug the red Microphone connector into the Microphone out port of your monitor.

Microphone out cable(red)

Monitor

AAudio c

udio c

able(bL

ue)

connection

Rear view of monitor

Speaker(sound output)

Front view of monitor

REAR VIEW

(monitor)

Plug the other end of Microphone connector into the sound input port of your computer.

To Monitor To PC

Plug the blue Audio connector into the sound output port of your computer.

Plug the other end of Audio connector into the Audio in port of your monitor.

To PC To Monitor

Audio in cable(blue)

to Earphone jack

Note: To use the supplied audio cable or an equivalent cable of less than 3m.

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

OSD Menu control level structure

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

OSD Controls

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up T

IMER screen.

Turn the R

OTARY knob

until the OSD C

ONTROLS icon is

highlighted.

OSD TIMER

Press the OSD button to bring up O

SD CONTROLS screen.

Press the OSD button to confirm the selection and return to E

XIT window.

OSD SWITCHES OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 5 SECONDS (DEFAULT IS

5 SECONDS). WITH OSD CONTROLS, you can set the amount of time it takes for the On Screen Display to time out or change the vertical and horizontal position of the OSD on the monitor screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob to select : 05, 10, 25 seconds, or O

FF .

OSD control icon

Rotary Knob

OSD button

Press the OSD button.

VIDEO 1-2

Turn the Rotary Knob to select Yes to save changes or No to discard changes. Then, press the OSD button to confirm your choice and exit the OSD.

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

Brightnes

Brightnesss

To adjust your screen’s brightness, follow the steps below. Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from

the screen.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . .to continue to Contrast, turn the Rotary Knob clockwise until the C

ONTRAST icon is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 5

under C

ONTRAST.

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to

exit OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

By default, the B

RIGHTNESS icon is

highlighted.

Turn the Rotary Knob to adjust the brightness.

Contr

ast

To adjust your screen’s contrast, follow the steps below. Contrast is the difference between the brightest and

darkest areas on the screen.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to Volume, turn the Rotary Knob clockwise until the V

OLUME icon is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 5

under V

OLUME (on the next page).

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up C

ONTRAST

screen.

Turn the Rotary Knob to adjust the contrast.

Turn the Rotary Knob clockwise until the C

ONTRAST

icon is highlighted.

First window

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT window.

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT window.

Press the

OSD button to bring up B

RIGHTNESS

screen.

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

VVololume

ume

To adjust your monitor’s audio volume, follow the steps below. The volume control adjusts the sound from the

two front-cabinet speakers or the earphone jack.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to Clock Adjustment, turn the R

OTARY knob

clockwise until the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT icon is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under C

LOCK ADJUSTMENT.

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up V

OLUME

screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob to adjust the volume.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob clockwise until the V

OLUME

icon is highlighted.

First window

Press the OSDbutton to return to EXIT window .

TING CL

OCK&

PHA

SE A

djustments

Due to different video signal input from the video card of PC, it is necessary to adjust the CLOCK and PHASE phenomenon for the optimal video display of LCD monitor. To start CLOCK and PHASE Adjustment, simply follow these

steps:

Step 1 : Click on the Start button (Win95, Win98 or Win NT and move your mouse pointer to highlight the word”Shut Down...”. as shown in Fig.1.A.

Fig.1.A

Fig.1.B

Step 2 : The menu of “ Shut Down Windows “ is as shown in Fig.1.B

Step 3 : With the Shut Down Window still up on the screen, follow the CLOCK and PHASE Adjustment instructions on page 15 for the optimal video display.

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Clock

AAdjustment

djustment

Clock Adjustment reduces the vertical flicker of the image on the screen to a minimum.

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up the C

LOCK

ADJUSTMENT screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the image on the monitor does not flicker. (Vertical flicker)

Turn the R

OTARY

knob clockwise until the C

LOCK

ADJUSTMENT icon is highlighted.

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT window .

How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

First window

Phase

AAdjustment

djustment

Phase Adjustment reduces the horizontal flicker of the image on the screen to a minimum.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to the Phase Adjustment, turn the R

OTARY knob

clockwise until the P

HASE ADJUSTMENT icon is highlighted. Next,

press the OSD button. Follow steps 3-5 under PHASE ADJUSTMENT . . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up P

HASE

ADJUSTMENT screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob to adjust the Phase Adjustment.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob clockwise until the P

HASE

ADJUSTMENT icon is highlighted.

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT window .

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to the Vertical Position, turn the R

OTARY knob

until the V

ERTICAL POSITION icon in the second window is

highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under V

ERTICAL POSITION(on

the next page).

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to Display Size, turn the R

OTARY knob until

ISPLAY SIZE is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under DISPLAY

SIZE. . . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up the H

ORIZONTAL

POSITION screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the H

ORIZONTAL POSITION

icon is highlighted.

Horizont

Posit

ion

VVerertic

tic

Posit

ion

Vertical Position adjusts the image on your screen either up or down. Use this feature if the image does not appear

centered.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to the Horizontal Position, turn the R

OTARY

knob until the HORIZONTAL POSITION icon is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under H

ORIZONTAL POSITION.

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the V

ERTICAL POSITION

icon is highlighted.

Second window

Horizontal Position shifts the image on your screen either to the left or right. Use this feature if the image does not

appear centered.

Press the OSD button to bring up the V

ERTICAL

POSITION screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the image is vertically balanced.

Press the

OSD

button to

return to E

XIT

window.

Press the

OSD

button to

return to E

XIT

window.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the image is horizontally balanced.

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How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

Second window

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to Color Temperature,turn the R

OTARY knob

until one of the C

OLOR TEMPERATURE icons is highlighted. Next,

follow steps 3-5 under C

OLOR TEMPERATURE.

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up the E

XPAND

MODE

screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the E

XPAND MODE icon is

highlighted.

Exp

and Mode

Optimiza

tion

Displa

y Size

Display Size allows you to adjust picture size when the input video mode is under 1280 x 1024. It has 3 options,

full screen, real mode, and user’s setting.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to the Expand Mode Optimization, turn the R

OTARY knob until the EXPAND MODE OPTIMIZATION icon is

highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under E

XPAND MODE.

. . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the D

ISPLAY SIZE icon is

highlighted.

Expand Mode Optimization is available when the input video mode nuder 1280 x 1024. It helps you to select the

best display quality for text - or graphic - oriented applications.

Press the OSD button to bring up the D

ISPLAY SIZE

screen.

Turn the ROTARY knob to select FULL SCREEN, REAL MODE, OR USER SETTING.

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT

window.

Press the OSD button to return to E

XIT window.

Turn the ROTARY knob to adjust the monitor to be T

EXT or GRAPHIC mode.

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Third window

How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

5500

5500°°

K, 6500

K, 6500°°

K or 9300

K or 9300°°

K Color

TTemper

emperaa

ture(Video displa

y change)

Your monitor has three preset options for color temperatures from which you can choose : 6500° K option for

Desktop Publishing (DTP), 9300° K option for Computer Aided Design (CAD) work, or 5500° K option for photo retouch. When you select an option, the monitor automatically adjusts itself for that color temperature. the default setting for color temperatures is 6500° K.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to User Presets, turn the R

OTARY knob until one of the USER PRESET icons is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3- 8 under USER

PRESETS on the next page. . . . to exit completely,press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit OSD.

(See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to return to the E

XIT window.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until one of the

COLOR

TEMPERATURE

icons is

highlighted.

Turn the ROTARY knob until 9300°K, 6500°K or 5500°K is highlighted.

Press the OSD button to confirm the selection.

5500°K : Dark color 6500°K : Dim color 9300°K : Bright color

Press the OSD button to bring up SAVE screen. Turn the Rotary Knob to select Yes to save changes or No to discard changes. Then, press the OSD button to confirm your choice and Exit the OSD.

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User Presets

Fllow the steps below to set a custom color temperature. You can make individual adjustments for each color.

Smart Help

After returning to Exit . . .

. . . to continue to User Preset 2, repeat steps 3 through 7, selecting U

SER PRESET 2.

. . . to continue to Language, turn the R

OTARY knob until LANGUAGE ICON is highlighted. Next, press the ON SCREEN DISPLAY button. Now, follow

steps e - 5 under LANGUAGE on the next page. . . .to exit the On Screen Display completely, press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD

button to exit OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

To exit USER PRESET 1 , press the OSD button.

Next, press the OSD button again to return to E

XIT

window.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until one of the

SER PRESET icons is highlighted.

Third window

If necessary,

turn the R

OTARY

knob until of the U

SER

PRESETS is highlighted. Next, press the OSD button to confirm the selection.

First, RED will be highlighted.

Next, to adjust the red, press the OSD button again. Then, turn the R

OTARY knob to

increase or decrease the red.

When done with red, press the OSD button. G

REEN will be

highlighted. Then, turn the R

OTARY knob to increase or

decrease the green.

When done with green, press the OSD button. B

LUE will be

highlighted. Then, turn the R

OTARY knob to increase or

decrease the blue.

You will now be back at the EXIT window. See S

MART H

ELP below

for options.

Press the OSD button to bring up SAVE screen. Turn the Rotary Knob to select Yes to save changes or No to discard changes. Then, press the OSD button to confirm your choice and Exit the OSD.

: Adjustment of the colors red,green and blue. : Adjustment of the colors red,green and blue.

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LLangu

angu

age

The O

N SCREEN DISPLAY shows its settings in one of five

languages. The default is English, but you can also select

French, Spanish, German, or Italian.

Smart Help

Press the OSD button.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the L

ANGUAGE icon is

highlighted.

OSD Controls

Smart Help

After returning to EXIT . . .

. . . to continue to V

IDEO INPUT PRIORITY, turn the ROTARY knob

until the V

IDEO INPUT PRIORITY icon is highlighted. Next, follow

steps 3-5 under V

IDEO INPUT PRIORITY (on the next page).

. . . to exit completely, press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up T

IMER screen.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the OSD C

ONTROLS

icon is

highlighted.

Fourth window

Press the ON SCREEN D

ISPLAY

button to bring up L

ANGUAGE

screen.

Turn the R

OTARY knob

until the desired language is selected.

Press the OSD button to bring up O

SD CONTROLS screen.

Press the OSD button to confirm the

selection and return to E

XIT window.

Press the

OSD

button to

return to E

XIT

window.

WITH OSD CONTROLS, you can set the amount of time it

takes for the On Screen Display to time out or change the vertical and horizontal position of the OSD on the monitor screen. Besides, you can also view P

RODUCT INFORMATION,

including the serial number and hours of operation for your reference.

Turn the ROTARY knob to select : 05, 10, 25 seconds, or O

FF .

Then, see SMART HELP below for option.

After returning to EXIT . . .

. . . to continue to OSD C

ONTROLS, turn the ROTARY knob until the

OSD C

ONTROLS icon is highlighted. Next,follow steps 3-5 under

OSD CONTROLS. . . . to exit completely, press the OSD button and choose either

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to

exit OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

To continue to select V

ERTICAL or

ORIZONTAL

POSITION of the OSD, or to see the P

RODUCT

INFORMATION, repeat same steps

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Video Inp

Priority

THE

VIDEO INPUT PRIORITY setting defines which video source

is displayed by default on the screen when two video

sources are available to the monitor.

Smart Help

Press the OSD button.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the V

IDEO INPUT

PRIORITY icon is highlighted.

Fourth window

Power Sa

ving

POWER SAVING helps save energy when the monitor is on but not being used. After a preset time, the screen will go

blank. To select P

OWER SAVING, follow the steps below.

Smart Help

After returning to EXIT . . .

. . . to continue to Rotary Default, turn the R

OTARY knob until the

OTARY DEFAUL T icon is highlighted. Next, follow the steps 3-5

under R

OTARY DEFAUL T (on the next page).

. . . to exit completely, press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Press the OSD button to bring up P

OWER SAVING

screen.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob until the P

OWER SAVING icon

is highlighted.

Press the

OSD button

to return to E

XIT

window.

Press the OSD button to bring up V

IDEO INPUT PRIORITY

screen.

Turn the ROTARY

knob to select

BNC OR VGA

D-SUB.

Press the

OSD button

to return to E

XIT

window.

After returning to E

XIT . . .

. . . to continue to P

OWER SAVING, turn the ROTARY knob until

OWER SAVING is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3-5 under POWER

AVING.

. . . to exit completely, press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Turn the ROTARY

knob to select

OWER SAVING

ON or OFF.

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RRototarary Def

y Def

aul

aultt

ROTARY DEFAULT allows you to pick which feature the R

OTARY knob defaults to when used without first pressing

the OSD button. The normal default is Volume. To select your Rotary Default, follow the steps below.

Smart Help

After returning to EXIT . . .

. . . to continue to another window, turn the R

OTARY knob until

that window is highlighted. Next, follow the instructions for that window.

. . . to exit completely, press the OSD button and choose either S

AVE or Don’t SAVE in setting mode, then push OSD button to exit

OSD. (See page 23 for other exit options.)

Press the OSD button.

Turn the ROTARY knob until the R

OTARY

EFAUL T

icon is highlighted.

Press the

OSD button

to return to E

XIT

window.

Turn the R

OTARY

knob to select

RIGHTNESS,

ONTRAST, or

VOLUME.

How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

Fourth window

Press the OSD button to bring up R

OTARY

DEFAULT screen.

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XIT

Choosing EXIT allows you to exit the OSD screen and save or discard changes you mode to the monitor settings.

When you are at the first level control window. For example the B

RIGHTNESS

icon is highlighted.

Exit or Reset

RReset

eset

Choosing RESET returns all the settings for the current video mode to factory presets.

How to Use the On Screen Displa y (OSD)

Turn the ROTARY knob until E

XIT is highlighted.

Next, press the OSD button.

Turn the Rotary Knob to select Y

ES to save

changes or No to discard changes. Then, press the OSD button to confirm your choice and exit the OSD.

Turn the Rotary knob to select R

ESET ALL SETTINGS,

or NO

. Press the OSD

button to

EXIT.

When you are at the first level control window. For example the B

RIGHTNESS icon is

highlighted.

Tu rn the ROTARY knob until R

ESET

is highlighted. Next, press the OSD button.

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OSD

WWarning Signal

arning Signal

Additional Information

Warning signals display information and alerts about the status of the monitor.

• NO VIDEO INPUT •

This screen is displayed when there is no video signal input. Please check that the signal cable is properly connected to the Video card or PC.

• CANNOT DISPLA Y THIS VIDEO MODE •

This screen warns when the input from the computer is not a standard video mode or out of the monitor’s scanning range. Please change the display mode of the operating software in the computer (i.e. Windows) to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz for best display results.

• ENTERING SLEEP MODE •

This screen appears when the monitor is about to enter the sleep mode. Please press any key on the keyboard or click the mouse to wake up the monitor and computer.

• USE 1280 X 1024 FOR BEST RESULT •

This message appears at the bottom of the OSD window when the video mode input is not the recommended 1280 x 1024. Other modes may result in some picture distortion. Please adjust the video mode to 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz for best display quality.

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Pin As

signment

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

Pin No. Assignment

BNC Connector

OSD

WWarning Signal

arning Signal

Additional Information

• THIS IS THE BEST PICTURE SHAPE •

This screen appears when the picture size is extended to the edge of viewable area with the same video aspect ratio. The picture size can be futher enlarged to full screen size with a distorted aspect ratio if you continuously turn the size control.This applies when the user attempts to stretch 4:3 aspect resolutions (640x480, 800x600,1024x768 or others) to totally fill the screen.

• WAIT FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT •

This screen appears when you touch the AUTO button. It will disappear when the monitor is properly adjusted.

• SECOND VIDEO IS NOT AVAILABLE •

This screen appears when there is no second video source input. Pressing the VIDEO 1-2 BUTTONS on the front of LCD monitor can switch the video input signal between the D-sub and BNC connectors. This message appears if one of the signals is not available.

The 5 BNC connectors are positioned as follows:

R: Red video input G: Green video input B: Blue video input H: Horizontal sync V: Vertical sync

Pin Assignment

BNC

R G B H V

1 Red video input 2 Green video input 3 Blue video input 4 Identical output

- connected to pin 10 5 Self test 6 Red video ground 7 Green video ground 8 Blue video ground 9 No pin 10 Logic ground 11 Identical output

- connected to pin 10 12 Serial data line (SDA) 13 H. Sync / H+V 14 V . Sync (VCLK for DDC) 15 Data clock line (SCL)

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AAutoma

utoma

tic Power Sa

ving

If you have a VESA DPMS compliant display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If input from a keyboard, mouse, or other device is detected, the PC & monitor automatically “wake up.” The table below shows the power consumption and signalling of the automatic power-saving feature.

MODE RESOLUTION H. FREQ

. V. FREQ. STANDARD

(KHZ)(HZ)

1* 640 x 350 31.5 70 IBM VGA 10h 2* 720 x 400 31.5 70 IBM VGA 3h 3* 640 x 480 37.5 75 VESA 4 640 x 480 37.9 72 VESA 5 640 x 480 35.0 67 VESA 6* 640 x 480 31.5 60 VESA 7* 800 x 600 35.2 56 VESA 8* 800 x 600 46.9 75 VESA 9* 800 x 600 37.9 60 VESA 10* 832 x 624 49.7 75 MAC 11 800 x 600 48.1 72 VESA 12* 1024 x 768 60.0 75 VESA 13* 1024 x 768 48.4 60 VESA 14 1024 x 768 56.5 70 VESA 15 1024 x 768 61.1 76 IBM XGA-2 16 1152 x 864 67.5 75 VESA 17 1152 x 864 63.9 70 non-VESA 18* 1152 x 870 68.7 75 MAC 19 1152 x 900 61.8 66 SUN Mode IV 20* 1152 x 900 71.8 76 SUN Mode II 21 1280 x 960 60.0 60 VESA 22 1280 x 960 75.0 75 non-VESA 23 1280 x 1024 76.0 72 DOS/V 24* 1280 x 1024 64.0 60 VESA 25* 1280 x 1024 80.0 75 VESA 26* 1280 x 1024 81.1 76 SUN Mode I 27 1280 x 1024 71.7 67 SUN Mode V

AAccept

ccept

able

RResol

esol

ution Modes

Power Management Definition

VESA mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Power LED

used saving(%) color ON Active Yes Yes < 60W 0% Green Stand-by Blanked No Yes < 5 W 88.8% Amber Suspend Blanked Yes No < 5 W 88.8% Amber OFF Blanked No No < 5 W 88.8% Amber

• Above power consumptions exclude USB watts.

• 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.

The proper operation of the function requires a computer with VESA DPMS power management capabilities.

Specific

Specificaa

tions

DISPLAY : 18.1-inch (46 cm)

Type : Flat panel active matrix-TFT LCD

VIEWABLE IMAGE SIZE (VIS) : 18.1-inch diagonal (46 cm) SURFACE TREATMENT : Anti-glare coating WEIGHT (UNPACKED) : 8.5kgs MAXIMUM DIMENSIONS

Height : 476 mm Depth : 181 mm

Width : 451 mm

AXIMUM GRAPHICS

ESOLUTION

: 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz Refresh Rate

EXT MODE

: 720 x 400

OT PITCH : 0.28 mm

ORIZONTAL FREQUENCY : 30 to 82 kHz

VERTICAL FREQUENCY : 56 to 76 Hz ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TEMPERATURE

Operating Temperature : 41 to 95°F 5 to 35°C Storage Temperature : -13 to 140°F -25 to 60°C

HUMIDITY (NON-CONDENSING)

Operating : Max. 80%

Non-operating : Max. 95%

POWER SOURCE : 100-240VAC±10%,50-60Hz(90-

264VAC)

POWER CONSUMPTION : < 48 watt (typical value, excluding USB) INPUT TERMINAL : 15-pin D-type connector with cable

or 5 BNC connector

Power Cable : Non-shield Pedestal

Tilt : 0° - 30° Swivel : ±40°

The table below shows the 27 video modes that can be displayed with this monitor.

* Factory preset mode.

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What to Do if Something isn't Working

TTroubleshooting

roubleshooting

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.

No Picture • Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the wall and back of the monitor . (Power LED not lit) • Make sure the DC power cord has been attached to the DC Jack.

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

No Picture • Make sure the computer is turned on. (Power LED is Amber • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your computer. or Yellow in color) • Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.

• The Energy Saving Feature may be activated. See pages 2 and 26 for more detail.

Screen says • Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your computer . See Setting Up foldout.

• Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.

• Make sure the computer is turned on.

AUTO button not working • The A

UTO

FUNCTION is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PC running Microsoft

properly Windows.

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

Imaging Problems

Display position is • Push the AUTO button. incorrect • Adjust the image position using the H

ORIZONTAL POSITION &/or VERTICAL POSITION in the SECOND WINDOW.

See page 16.

Image vibrates on the • Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the graphics board or PC. screen

Vertical flicker • Push the AUTO button. appears • Eliminate the vertical bars using the C

LOCK ADJUSTMENT in the FIRST WINDOW.

See Page 14 & 15 for details.

Horizontal flicker • Push the A

UTO button.

appears • Eliminate the horizontal bars using the P

HASE ADJUSTMENT in the FIRST WINDOW.

See Page 14 & 15 for details.

The screen is too bright • Adjust the contrast and brightness using the FIRST WINDOW. See Page 13 for details. or too dark (The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker ,

please contact your dealer.)

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

An after-image remains • This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not caused by a malfunction or deterioration of the after the power has been liquid crystal. The after-image will disappear after a set amount of time. turned off

Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remains • The remaining dots are normal charactericstic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology. on the screen

Additional Information

Index

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Audio-in Cable . . . . . . . .3,5,10

Audio Controls . . . . .5, 7-8,10

Automatic Power Saving . . .26

BNC Connector . . . . . . . . . .25

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .7,9,13

Built-in microphone . . . . . . .7

Clock Adjustment . . . . . . . .15

Color Temperature . . . . . . .18

Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Correct handling . . . . . . . . .3,5

Description of controls . . .7-9

Display Size . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

End-of -life disposal . . . . . . .2

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Expand Mode Optimization .17

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Horizontal Position . . . . . . .16

Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . .7

Installation location . . . . . . . .3

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Microphone Cable . . . . .3,5,10

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

On Screen Display . . . . . . . . .9

OSD button . . . . . . . . . . . .7,9

OSD Controls . . . . . . . . .12,20

OSD Control Level Structure . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

OSD Warning Signals . .24-25

Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Phase Adjustment . . . . . . . .15

Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . .25

Power button .Set Up Guide, 7 Power plug . . .Set Up Guide, 7

Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . .21

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Resolution Modes . . . . . . . .26

Rotary Default . . . . . . . . . . .22

Rotary knob . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Safety precautions . . . . . . . .2

Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tr oubleshooting . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Set Up Guide

USB hub Installtion . . . . . . . .6

USB Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

User Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Vertical Position . . . . . . . . .16

Video Input Priority . . . . . . .21

Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Windows ‘95/’98 . . . . . . . . .4,

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Set Up Guide

Glos

Glosssararyy

Here are a few definitions that may help you.

D-Sub Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. USB Universal Serial Bus. A way to connect your

computer, monitor, and peripherals for true Plug-andPlay functions.

BNC connection

A bayonet-locking connector slim coaxial cables. The connection is used in some monitors with high horizontal scanning frequencies. It provides optimum shielding between the video input singal lines to give the best possible video performance.

Color temperature

A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source.

Energy Star Computers Programme

An energy conservation programme launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the primary aim of promoting the manufacture and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment. Companies joining this programme must be willing to commit themselves to manufacturing one or more products capable of going into a low power state (< 30 W) either after a period of inactivity

or after a predetermined time selected by the user.

Vertical Refresh Rate

Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames(complete pictures) written to the screen every second.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. An alphanumeric display using the unique properties of liquid crystal to form characters. The latest flat-panel displays comprise a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text and colorful graphics on a screen. They consume little power though they do require external lighting to make them legible to the user.

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