Philips 196V3 User Manual

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196V3

EN User manual 1

Customer care and warranty 27

Troubleshooting & FAQs 32

Table of Contents

1. Important ......................................................... 1

1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...............1

1.2 Notational Descriptions .........................................2

1.3 Disposal of product and packing material.... 3

2. Setting up the monitor .................................. 4

2.1 Installation ....................................................................... 4

2.2 Operating the monitor ...........................................5

2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base ............................. 7

3. Image Optimization........................................ 9

3.1 SmartContrast .............................................................9

3.2 Philips SmartControl Lite ......................................9

4. Technical Specifications ................................. 16

4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes..................................19

5. Power Management .......................................20

5.1 Automatic PowerSaving ..........................................20

6. Regulatory Information ................................. 21

7. Customer care and warranty ......................27

7.1 Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect

Policy ..................................................................................27

7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ................................29

8. Troubleshooting & FAQs .............................. 32

8.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................32

8.2 SmartControl Lite FAQs ........................................ 34

8.3 General FAQs ..............................................................35

1. Important

1. Important

This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone
who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read
this user manual before you use your monitor.
It contains important information and notes
regarding operating your monitor.

The Philips guarantee applies provided the
product is handled properly for its intended use,
in accordance with its operating instructions and
upon presentation of the original invoice or cash
receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s
name and model and production number of the
product.

1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance

Warnings

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.

Operation

Please keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, •
very strong bright lights and away from
any other heat source. Lengthy exposure
to this type of environment may result in
discoloration and damage to the monitor.
Remove any object that could fall into •
ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of
the monitor’s electronics.
Do not block the ventilation holes on the •
cabinet.
When positioning the monitor, make sure the •
power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
If turning off the monitor by detaching the •
power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6
seconds before attaching the power cable or
DC power cord for normal operation.
Please use approved power cord provided •
by Philips all the time. If your power cord is

missing, please contact with your local service
center. (Please refer to Customer Care
Consumer Information Center)
Do not subject the monitor to severe •
vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
Do not knock or drop the monitor during •
operation or transportation.

Maintenance

• To protect your monitor from possible
damage, do not put excessive pressure on the
monitor panel. When moving your monitor,
grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor
by placing your hand or fingers on the monitor
panel.
Unplug the monitor if you are not going to •
use it for an extensive period of time.
Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it •
with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be
wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off.
However, never use organic solvent, such as,
alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean
your monitor.
To avoid the risk of shock or permanent •
damage to the set, do not expose the monitor
to dust, rain, water, or excessive moisture
environment.
If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry cloth •
as soon as possible.
If foreign substance or water gets in your •
monitor, please turn the power off immediately
and disconnect the power cord. Then, remove
the foreign substance or water, and send it to
the maintenance center.
Do not store or use the monitor in locations •
exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme
cold.
In order to maintain the best performance of •
your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime,
please use the monitor in a location that falls
within the following temperature and humidity
ranges.

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Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F

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Humidity: 20-80% RH

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1. Important

Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image

Always activate a moving screen saver •
program when you leave your monitor
unattended. Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your monitor will display
unchanging static content. Uninterrupted
display of still or static images over an
extended period may cause “burn in”, also
known as “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging”,
on your screen.
"Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" •
is a well-known phenomenon in monitor
panel technology. In most cases, the “burned
in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging” will
disappear gradually over a period of time after
the power has been switched off.

Warning
Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic
screen refresh application my result in severe
“burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image”
symptoms will not disappear and cannot be
repaired. The damage mentioned above is not
covered under your warranty.

Service

The casing cover should be opened only by •
qualified service personnel.
If there is any need for any document for •
repair or integration, please contact with
your local service center. (please refer to the
chapter of "Consumer Information Center")
For transportation information, please refer to •
"Technical Specifications".
Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk •
under direct sun light.

1.2 Notational Descriptions

The following subsections describe notational
conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be
accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or
italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions or
warnings. They are used as follows:

Note
This icon indicates important information and tips
that help you make better use of your computer
system.

Caution
This icon indicates information that tells you how
to avoid either potential damage to hardware or
loss of data.

Warning
This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats
and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such
cases, the specific presentation of the warning is
mandated by the relevant regulatory authority.

Note
Consult a service technician if the monitor does
not operate normally, or you are not sure what
procedure to take when the operating instructions
given in this manual have been followed.

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1. Important

1.3 Disposal of product and packing

material

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment­WEEE

This marking on the product or on its packaging
illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/
EC governing used electrical and electronic
appliances, this product may not be disposed
of with normal household waste. You are
responsible for disposal of this equipment through
a designated waste electrical and electronic
equipment collection. To determine the locations
for dropping off such waste electrical and
electronic, contact your local government office,
the waste disposal organization that serves your
household or the store at which you purchased
the product.

Recycling Information for Customers

Your display is manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled
and reused.
To learn more about our recycling program please
visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling.

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.

All redundant packing material has been omitted.
We have done our utmost to make the packaging
easily separable into mono materials.

Please find out about the local regulations on how
to dispose of your old monitor and packing from
your sales representative.

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2. Setting up the monito

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2. Setting up the monitor

2.1 Installation

Package contents

Register your product and get support at

www.philips.com/welcome

Quick

Start

Audio cable (optional)

Install base stand

1. Place the monitor face down on soft and
smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching
or damaging the screen.

2. Attach the base column with the monitor until
it clicks into position.

196V3LA

3 Hold the monitor base stand with both hands

and firmly insert the base stand into the base
column.

VGA (optional)

DVI (optional)

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Connecting to your PC

AC power input
VGA input
DVI-D input
Kensington anti-theft lock

2.2 Operating the monitor

Front view product description

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Connect to PC

1. Connect the power cord to the back of

the monitor firmly.

2. Turn off your computer and unplug its

power cable.

3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the

video connector on the back of your
computer.

4. Plug the power cord of your computer

and your monitor into a nearby outlet.

5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If

the monitor displays an image, installation
is complete.

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Switch monitor’s power on and
off.

Access the OSD menu

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Return to previous OSD level.
Adjust the brightness level.
Adjust the OSD menu.

Change display format.

Automatically adjust the monitor.

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Description of the On Screen Display

The OSD Menu

What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?

On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips
monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen
performance or select functions of the monitors
directly through an on-screen instruction window.
A user friendly on screen display interface is
shown as below:

Input

Pictur

Color

Language

OSD Settings

Basic and simple instruction on the control keys

In the OSD shown above users can press
buttons at the front bezel of the monitor to move
the cursor, OK to confirm the choice or change.

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

Main menu Sub menu

Input

Picture

Color

Language

OSD Settings

Setup

VGA

DVI (available for selective models)

Picture Format

Brightness

Contrast

Color Temperature

sRGB

User Define

English Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,

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Português,

Horizontal

Vertical

Transparency

OSD Time out

Auto

H. Position

V. Position

Phase

Clock

Resolution Notification

Reset

Information

Wide Screen, 4:3

0~100

0~100

On, OffSmartContrast

6500K, 9300K

Red: 0~100

Green: 0~100

Blue: 0~100

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Türkçe

0~100

0~100

Off, 1, 2, 3, 4

5 s, 10 s, 20 s, 30 s, 60 s

0~100

0~100

0~100

0~100

On, Off

Yes, No

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Resolution notification

This monitor is designed for optimal performance
at its native resolution, 1366×768@60Hz.
When the monitor is powered on at a different
resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use
1366×768@60Hz for best results.
Display of the native resolution alert can be
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen
Display) menu.

Physical Function

Tilt

2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base

Remove the Base Stand

Before you start disassembling the monitor base,
please follow the instructions below to avoid
damage or injury.

1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth

surface, taking care to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.

2. Press the locking clips to detach the base stand

away from the base column.

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3. Press the release button to detach the base

column.

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Remove the base

1. You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick into

two release holes on the hinge cover, and gently
pry the hinge cover to have it removed.

2. Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base
from the monitor.

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3. Image Optimization

3.1 SmartContrast

What is it?

Unique technology that dynamically analyzes
displayed content and automatically optimizes
a monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual
clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up
backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter
images or dimming backlighting for clear display
of images on dark backgrounds.

Why do I need it?

You want the very best visual clarity and
viewing comfort for every type of content.
SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast and
adjusts backlighting for clear, crisp, bright gaming
and video images or displays clear, readable
text for office work. By reducing your monitor's
power consumption, you save on energy costs
and extend the lifetime of your monitor.

3.2 Philips SmartControl Lite

The new SmartControl Lite software by Phillips
allows you to control your monitor via an easy
to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated
adjustments are a thing of the past as this user
friendly software guides you through fine­tuning resolution, Color calibration, Clock/Phase
adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.

Equipped with latest technology in core algorithm
for fast processing and response, this Windows
7 compliant eye catching animated Icon based
software is ready to enhance your experience
with Philips monitors!

Installation

Follow the instruction and complete the •
installation.
You can launch after installation is completed.•
If you want to launch later, you can either click •
the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.

How does it work?

When you activate SmartContrast, it will analyse
the content you are displaying in real time to
adjust colors and control backlight intensity. This
function will dynamically enhance contrast for a
great entertainment experience when viewing
videos or playing games.

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First launch -Wizard

The first time after installation of SmartControl •
Lite, it will automatically go to Wizard for first
time launch.
The wizard will guide you through adjustment •
your monitor performance step by step.
You can go to Plug-in menu to launch wizard •
later on as well.
You can adjust more options without wizard •
by Standard pane.

Start with Standard pane:

Adjust menu:

Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, •
Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution.
You can follow the instruction and do the •
adjustment.
Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel •
installation.

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