Philips 215I2 User Manual
e-Manual
Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual
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Safety and Troubleshooting Information
Safety Precautions and
Maintenance
FAQs
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Information
Safety and Troubleshooting Information
Safety precautions and maintenance
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than
those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,
electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:
Operation:
● Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.
● Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the
monitors 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 LCD 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 display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD
panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by
placing your hand or fingers on the LCD 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.
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Safety and Troubleshooting Information
● Do not store or use the LCD 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.
❍ Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
❍ Humidity: 20-80% RH
● IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your
monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD
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 wellknown phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the “burned in” or “afterimaging” or “ghost imaging” will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power
has been switched off.
WARNING: 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 "Physical Specifications".
● Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk under direct sun light.
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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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Safety and Troubleshooting
General FAQs
Compatibility with Other
Peripherals
LCD Panel Technology
Ergonomics, Ecology and
Safety Standards
Troubleshooting
Regulatory Information
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
General FAQs
Q1:
When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this
video mode'?
A: Recommended resolution for Philips 21.5": 1920x1080 @60Hz.
1. Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used
previously.
2. In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel
Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the
'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the
slidebar to 1920x1080 pixels (21.5").
3. Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
4. Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at
1920x1080@60Hz (21.5").
5. Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your
Philips LCD monitor.
6. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
Q2: What does the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?
A:Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60Hz, In case of any disturbance
on screen, you can set it up to 75Hz to see if that removes the disturbance.
Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .
icm)?
A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user
manual to install the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .
icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to
insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .
icm files) will be installed automatically.
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Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?
A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available
resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel
with the "Display properties"
.
Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?
A: Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory
settings.
Q6: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?
A: In general it is recommended that the panel surface is not subjected to excessive
shocks and is protected from sharp or blunt objects. When handling the monitor,
make sure that there is no pressure or force applied to the panel surface side. This
may affect your warranty conditions.
Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface?
A: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use
isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone,
hexane, etc.
Q8:Can I change the color setting of my monitor?
A:Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as the following
procedures,
1. Press "OK" to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu
2. Press "Down Arrow" to select the option "Color" then press "OK" to enter color
setting, there are three settings as below.
a. Color Temperature; The two settings are 6500K and 9300K.
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b. sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of colors
between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners,
etc)
c. User Define; the user can choose his/her preference color setting by
adjusting red, green blue color.
*A measurement of the color of light radiated by an object while it is being heated.
This measurement is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin). Lower
Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are
blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K.
Q9: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall?
A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. For standard VESA mount
holes on the rear cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on most of the
VESA standard arms or accessories. We recommend to contact your Philips sales
representative for more information.
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Compatibility with other Peripherals
Q10:
Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
A: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and
workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac
system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information.
Q11: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?
A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows®98, 2000, XP,
Vista, Win 7 and Linux.
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LCD Panel Technology
Q12:
What kind of wide-angle technology is available?
A: Currently, the IPS type panels offer the best Contrast Ratio, compared to MVA, or
PVA technologies. TN panels have improved over the years, but still cannot match
the Contrast Ratio offered by IPS panel.
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Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards
Q13:
What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD
panels?
A: 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 LCD panel
technology. In most cases, the "burned in" or "atter-imaging" or "ghost imaging" will
disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off.
Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor
unattended.
Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display
unchanging static content.
WARNING: 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.
Q14:
Why is my Display not showing sharp text, and is displaying jagged characters?
A: Your LCD monitor works best at its native resolution of 1920x1080@60Hz. For
best display please use this resolution.
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Troubleshooting
Safety and
Troubleshooting
FAQs
Common Problems
Imaging Problems
Regulatory Information
Troubleshooting
This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these
solutions, contact Philips customer service representative.
Common Problems
Having this problem Check these items
No Picture
(Power LED not lit)
● Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power outlet
and into the back of the monitor.
● First, ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor
is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position.
No Picture
(Power LED is white blinking)
● Make sure the computer is turned on.
● Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your
computer.
● make sure the monitor cable has no bent pins on the connect
side. If yes, repair or replace the cable.
● The Energy Saving feature may be activated
Screen says
● Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your
computer. (Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide).
● Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
● Make sure the computer is turned on.
AUTO button doesn't function in VGA
mode
● The auto function is applicable only in VGA-Analog mode. If
the result is not satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments
via the OSD menu. Note that the Auto Function is not
applicable in DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary.
Imaging Problems
Image is not centered
● Press the Auto button.
● Adjust the image position using the Phase/Clock of Setup in
OSD Main Controls.
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Image vibrates on the screen
● Check that the signal cable is properly securely connected to
the graphics board or PC.
Vertical flicker appears
● Press the Auto button.
● Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in
OSD Main Controls.
Horizontal flicker appears
● Press the Auto button.
● Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in
OSD Main Controls.
image appears blurred, indistinct or too
dark
● Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display.
An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost
image" remains after the power has
been turned off.
● Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an
extended period may cause " burn in", also known as "afterimaging " or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "afterimaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in
LCD 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.
● Always activate a moving screen saver program when you
leave your monitor unattended.
● Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your
LCD monitor will display unchanging static content.
Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy
or blurred.
● Set the PC’s display resolution to the same mode as
monitor’s recommended screen native resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots
appears on the screen
● The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid
crystal used in todays technology, Pls refer the pixel policy for
more detail.
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Troubleshooting
For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service
representative.
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Regulatory Information
Recycling Information for Customers
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment-WEEE
Ergonomie Hinweis (nur
Deutschland)
Philips End-of-Life Disposal
China RoHS
Lead-free Product
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Regulatory Information
Available for selective models
Recycling Information for Customers
There is currently a system of recycling up and running in the European countries, such as The
Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken back by Environment Protection Administration (EPA)
to follow the IT product recycling management process, detail can be found in web site www.epa.gov.tw
The monitor contains parts that could cause damage to the nature environment. Therefore, it is vital that the
monitor is recycled at the end of its life cycle.
For help and service, please contact Consumers Information Center or F1rst Choice Contact Information
Center in each country.
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE
Attention users in European Union private households
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.
Attention users in United States:
Like all LCD products, this set contains a lamp with Mercury. Please dispose of according to all Local,
State and Federal laws. For the disposal or recyciing information, contact www.mygreenelectronics.com
or www.eiae.org.
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Regulatory Information
EPEAT
“The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer
desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive
stakeholder consensus process supported by US EPA.
EPEAT system helps purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop
computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT also provides a
clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of products, and provides an opportunity
for manufacturers to secure market recognition for efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its
products.”
Benefits of EPEAT
Reduce use of primary materials
Reduce use of toxic materials
Avoid the disposal of hazardous waste EPEAT’S requirement that all registered products meet
ENERGY STAR’s energy efficiency specifications, means that these products will consume less energy
throughout their life.
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ROHS is a European Directive aiming to control the use of certain hazardous substances in the
production of new electrical and electronic equipment. Philips has completely eliminated four of six
RoHS-banned substances form its products by 1998-eight full years before compliance was required
and has lowered usage of the remaining substances significantly below the mandated levels.
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Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland)
Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden
durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften.
Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der
Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤ 5 Abs.
4 der Röntgenverordnung erfüllt sind.
Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht, ist darauf zu achten, daß
1. Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden.
2. nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden.
3. bei Ersatz der Bildröhre nur eine bauartgleiche eingebaut wird.
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Regulatory Information
Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird empfohlen, die Grundfarben Blau und Rot nicht auf dunklem
Untergrund zu verwenden (schlechte Lesbarkeit und erhöhte Augenbelastung bei zu geringem
Zeichenkontrast wären die Folge).
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 beträgt 70dB (A) oder weniger.
ACHTUNG: BEIM AUFSTELLEN DIESES GERÄTES DARAUF ACHTEN, DAß
NETZSTECKER UND NETZKABELANSCHLUß LEICHT ZUGÄNGLICH SIND.
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End-of-Life Disposal
Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can
recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be
disposed of.
Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your sales
representative.
(For customers in Canada and U.S.A.)
This product may contain lead and/or mercury. Dispose of in accordance to local-state and federal
regulations.
For additional information on recycling contact www.eia.org (Consumer Education Initiative)
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China RoHS
The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling
Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products
including CRT and LCD monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China
RoHS request.
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Regulatory Information
环保使用期限
此标识指期限(十年),电子信息产品中含有的有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件下不会发生外泄
或突变, 电子信息产品用户使用该电子信息产品不会对环境造成严重污染或对其人身
、 财产造成严
重损害的期限．
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Regulatory Information
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from
electrical and electronic equipment. Toxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and
compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in
order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.
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About This Manual
About This Guide
Notational Descriptions
About This Manual
About This Guide
This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It
describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other important information. Its
contents are identical to the information in our printed version.
It includes the following sections:
● Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems
as well as other related information you may need.
● About This Electronic User's Manual gives an overview of information included, along with
notation icon descriptions and other documentation for your reference.
● Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features as well as the technical
specifications for this monitor.
● Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to
use the monitor.
● On-Screen Display provides information on adjusting the settings on your monitor.
● Customer Care and Warranty contains a list of worldwide Philips Consumer Information
Centers along with help desk phone numbers and information on the warranty applicable
to your product.
● Glossary defines technical terms.
● Download and Print Option transfers this entire manual to your hard drive for easy
reference.
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Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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About This Manual
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.
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Product Information
Your LCD Monitor
SmartContrast
SmartSaturate
SmartSharpness
Technical Specifications
Resolution & Preset Modes
Philips Pixel Defect Policy
Automatic Power Saving
Product Views
Physical Function
Product Information
Your LCD monitor
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register
your product at. www.philips.com/welcome
SmartContrast
What is it?
Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a LCD 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.
How does it work?
When you active SmartContrast which will analysis the content you are displaying in real time to adjust colors and
control backlight intensity. This function can obviously enhance contrast in dynamic for more entertainment fun when
viewing videos or playing games.
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SmartSaturate
What is it?
Smart technology that controls color saturation - the degree to which one on screen color is diluted by neighboring
colors - to deliver rich and vibrant images for more entertainment fun when you are viewing videos.
Why do I need it?
You want rich, vibrant images for more entertainment fun when viewing photos or videos
.
How does it work?
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SmartSaturate dynamically controls color saturation - the degree to which on-screen color is diluted by neighboring
colors - to deliver rich, vibrant display for more entertainment fun when you are viewing images or videos in your
display's Entertainment mode and is turned off for top quality display of office application and in the Economy mode to
reduce power consumption
.
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SmartSharpness
What is it?
Smart technology that enhances sharpness when you need it for ultimate display performance and more entertainment
fun when you are viewing videos or photos.
Why do I need it?
You want the ultimate in sharpness for more entertainment fun when viewing photos or videos.
How does it work?
Smart technology enhances sharpness when you need it for ultimate display performance and more entertainment fun
when you are viewing videos or photos in the Entertainment mode and is turned off for top quality display of office
applications and in the Economy mode to reduce power consumptions.
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Technical Specifications*
Picture/Display
LCD panel type
TFT-LCD
Panel size
21.5'' W
Aspect ratio
16:9
Pixel Pitch
0.248 x 0.248 mm
Brightness
250 cd/m²
SmartContrast
25000:1
Contrast ratio(typ.)
1000:1
Response time (typical)
5 ms
Optimum Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Viewing angle
178° (H) / 170° (V) @ C/R > 5
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Product Information
Picture Enhancement
Display colors
Vertical refresh rate
Horizontal Frequency
sRGB
Connectivity
Signal input
Input Signal
Convenience
User Convenience
OSD Languages
Other convenience
Plug & Play Compatibility
Stand
Tilt
Power
N/A
16.7 M
56Hz -76Hz
30kHz - 83kHz
YES
DVI-D (digital, HDCP) (available for selective models), VGA (Analog)
Separate Sync, Sync on Green
ECO power, Auto(Back), 4:3/Wide (Down), Brightness (Up), Menu (OK),
Power On/Off
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese,
Portuguese, Turkish
VESA mount (100 x 100mm), Kensington lock
DDC/CI, sRGB, Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista/Win 7, Mac OS X
-5/+20
On mode
Standby mode 0.5 W
Off mode 0.5 W
Power LED indicator
Power Supply
Dimension
Product with stand ( WxHxD)
Product without stand
( WxHxD)
Box dimension ( WxHxD)
< 15 W (typ.) (with ECO power on)
On mode: green, Standby/Sleep mode: green/amber
Build-in, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
517 x 398 x 200mm
517 x 312 x 61mm
582 x 478 x 247 mm (2 sets)
Weight
Product with stand
Product without stand
Product with packaging
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Operating Condition
4.03kg
3.70kg
10.6kg (2 sets)
Product Information
Temperature range (operation)
0° C to 40 ° C
Temperature range (storage)
-20° C to 60° C
Relative humidity
20% to 80%
Altitude
Non-operation: + 40,000 ft ( 12,192 m)
Operation: + 12,000 ft ( 3,658 m)
MTBF
50000 hrs
Environmental
ROHS
YES
EPEAT
sliver
Packaging
100% recyclable
Cabinet
Color
Black/Black
Finish
Textured
* This data is subject to change without notice.
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Resolution & Preset Modes
A.
Maximum Resolution
- For 215i2
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (analog input)
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input)*
*available for selective models
B. Recommended Resolution
- For 215i2
1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input)*
*available for selective models
12 factory preset modes:
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H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz)
31.47 720*400 70.09
31.47 640*480 59.94
37.50 640*480 75.00
37.88 800*600 60.32
46.88 800*600 75.00
48.36 1024*768 60.00
60.02 1024*768 75.03
44.77 1280*720 59.86
49.70 1280*800 59.81
63.98 1280*1024 60.02
79.98 1280*1024 75.03
67.50 1920*1080 60.00
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Automatic Power Saving
If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce
its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the
monitor will 'wake up' automatically. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic
power saving feature:
Power Management Definition
VESA Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color
< 15 W (typ.)
Active ON Yes Yes
Sleep OFF No No < 0.5 W (typ.)
Switch Off OFF - -
(with ECO power on)
< 0.5 W
(typ.)
Green
Green and
amber
Off
* This data is subject to change without notice.
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