Philips BDS4211 User Manual
A new era of multimedia presentations.
Introducing the new Philips BDS4211 plasma
monitor. Lighter, quieter, sharper, brighter, more
vivid, with high compatibility and connectivity.
A person receives over 70% of all information in
the blink of an eye.…….the Philips plasma’s
high-quality image reproduction will grab the
attention of crowds, from boardrooms to retail
shops.
Contrast reserve™ enhances intelligently the
light output of a display, while keeping its picture
content undistorted and natural with maximum
contrast and light output. It’s, among others, for
this that our plasma displays are often awarded
by the EISA (European Imaging and Sound
Association).
42” Plasma Monitor
BDS4211
BDS4211
BDS4211 Plasma Monitor
technical specifications
The Philips Guarantee
The Philips range of advanced plasma
monitors combines reliability and unsurpassed
performance with a host of technological
innovations.All of which ensures that you
enjoy an impressive picture.What else do you
expect from the innovative world leader in
sound and vision technology.
** The 5 CINCH connector accepts both RGB input and component
input
*** Product is strapped including pallet
**** Light output of a PDP module gradually decreaes over longterm use. Do not display static images for prolonged periods:
otherwise phosphor burn might appear on a part of the panel.
Phosphor burn is not covered by the warranty.
The plasma display panel consists of fine pixel elements (cells).
Although Philips produces these plasma displays with more than
99.99% of their cells active, there may be some cells that do not
produce light or remain lit after they should have turned off.
Display Panel Type number BDS4211
Type AC type Plasma WVGA Plasma Panel
Screen size (viewable area) 522.3 (H) x 921.6 (W) (42inch diagonal)
Aspect ratio 16:9
Number of Pixels Horizontal 852 x Vertical 480
Pixel pitch 1,08 x 1,08 mm
Displayable Colors 16.77 milion (RGB 256 Gray Scale)
Viewing angle Over 160 degrees (all directions)
Contrast ratio 1000:1
Brightness 650 cd/m2 (without filterplate)
Signals Input signals Video
CVBS: NTSC 3.58,4.43; PAL 4.43 (B,G,D,H,I,N); PAL 3.58 (M,N); SECAM
S-Video (Y/C)
RGB+HV,YCbCr,YPbPr (480p, 576p, 720p, 480i,576i, 1080i)
Computer
PC and MAC compatible; Multi scan VGA*, XGA*, SXGA*
Synchronisation range
Horizontal locking range : 15.6 - 80 kHz (automatic step scan)
Vertical locking range :48 - 120 Hz (automatic step scan)
Pixelclock clock range: 20 - 130 MHz (automatic step scan)
Input/output RGB
connectors Data1 (Analog) VGA in Mini D-sub 15pins
Data2 (Analog) FlexVGA (Loop-through/VGA in) Mini D-sub 15pins.Supports also HD sources
Data3 (Digital) DVI-D in 29pins (not compatible with analog input)
Video
Video1 (CVBS) CINCH
Video2 S-Video (Y/C) DIN 4pin
Video3 (RGB+HV,YCbCr (sync on green),YPbPr (sync on green)) 5*CINCH**
RC Out
CINCH
External Control
D-sub 9pin (RS232)
Features Dimensions (mm) Product:657 (H) x 1075 (W) x 89 (D) (42inch diagonal)
Packaging: 952 (H) x 1490 (W) x 490 (D) (42inch diagonal) ***
Weight 39 kg (net/set)
56,5 kg (gross/unit)
Power Consumption +/- 320W (normal operation); <2W in stand-by
Power Source AC 95-264V,50/60Hz
Environmental Facts Fan Noise 0dB (no fan)
Operation - Temperature 5 to 40 °C
- Humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation)
- Altitude 0 to 2000 m (local air pressure ≥ 800 hPa)
Storage - Temperature -10 to 50 °C
- Humidity 10 to 90% (no condensation)
- Altitude 0 to 3000 m
Regulations Safety CSA-E60065-00 (apply as CUL6500); IEC60065:1998
EMC IEC61000-3-3; EN55013: 1990+A12+A13+A14; EN55020:1994+A11+
A12+A13+A14; EN55022:1998; EN55024: 1998;(IEC61000-4-5); EN61000-3-2:
1995+A1+A2+A14; EN61000-3-3: 1995+A1; CISPR13;CISPR20
Supplied accessories Wall bracket (Flat-to-wall and limited tilt possibilities); AC Power cord; Romote Control (RC
19335009); Operating instructions;VGA cable (2m);Monitor Control Tool (CDROM included) for
control of the plasma from PC/laptop
Logos Brilliance BDS4211, Philips
Other features Contrast reserve: enhances intelligently the light output of a display, keeping picture content
undistorted and natural.
Menu Languages: Danish,Dutch, English, Finnish,French, German, Italian,Norwegian, Portuguese,
Swedish and Spanish.
Continious Zoom. Cursor movable zoom window
Dynamic graphical user interface. Easy, intuitive operation by feedforward and backtracking display.
Full menu control of all functions through layered menus
Onscreen status display for sources and functions (OSD)
RS232 for service and control via PC (Monitor Control Tool)
Anti reflex coated glass screen
No Fan Cooling = no sound. For ultra quiet, 0dB
operation the Philips BDS4211 plasma monitor
features a new chasis layout and PDP panel offering
improved power efficiency and cooling.
External control input-output. (RS-232C) enables
control from a remote computer of many screen
functions. In addition, the BDS4211 has a selfdiagnostic mode that makes it possible to check the
screen through peripherals connected via the RS-232C.
DVI input terminal for direct digital RGB input.The
BDS4211 incorporates a DVI input terminal, enabling
direct digital input of RGB signals. It delivers clear,
high-quality image output with virtually no flicker or
jitter.
SmartPort™.The BDS4211 incorporates an
additional Flex-VGA connector. Herewith it is
possible to connect another monitor to the plasma
display or to have a dual data VGA input.
Synchronisation Of VGA Input Signals
Horizontal locking range : 15.6 - 80 kHz
Vertical locking range : 48 - 120 Hz
Pixel clock range : 20 - 130 MHz
VGA signals not Complying to one of the
predefined formats, but within locking range will be
automatically detected and displayed (full screen).
STard Resolution Refresh rate
VGA 640x480 60,72, 85 Hz
VGA 640x400 70 Hz
VGA 640x350 70 Hz
Wide VGA 856x480 60 Hz
Wide VGA 800x450 65 Hz
Wide VGA 1024x600 60Hz
Wide VGA 1360x765 60Hz
MAC 640x480 66.67 Hz
MAC 832x624 74.55 Hz
MAC 1024x768 74.39 Hz
MAC 1152x870 75 Hz
SVGA 800x600 56, 60, 72, 75,85 Hz
XGA 1024x768 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz
SXGA 1280x1024 60, 72 Hz (Analog) 60 Hz (DVI)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
All trademarks acknowledged
Copyright© 2003 Philips Electronics NV
Specifications subject to change without notice
Philips Business Solutions
Glaslaan 2, building SFH-6
P.O. Box 80002
5600 JB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
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