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Installing your LCD Monitor

Your LCD Monitor

Front View Product Description

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Connecting to Your PC

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Getting

Started

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Optimizing Performance

Accessories (optional)

Installing the USB Hub

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Installing the Protective Cover

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Installing

the Wall Mount Kit

Front View

UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor

Installing your LCD Monitor

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Summary of Contents for 170B

Page 1: ...Philips 170B Electronic User s Manual file F 180P 170B index htm 2000 7 17 12 52 19 PM ...

Page 2: ...unlight 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 of...

Page 3: ... 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 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Correct handling of the monitor Safety Troubleshooting file F 180P 170B safety safety htm 2 of 3 2000 7 17 12 52 36 PM ...

Page 4: ...the monitor becomes damaged immediately disconnect the power from the unit and have it checked by a qualified service person before using it again 2 To prevent fire or electrical shock do not drop the monitor 3 When moving the monitor be sure to unplug all power cords in order to avoid injury or damage to the equipment 4 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Safety Troubleshooting file F 180P 170B safety safe...

Page 5: ...click OK Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768 60Hz Shut down your computer disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC Q What does refresh rate mean to me in an LCD monitor A For LCD monitors the refresh rate is much less relevant LCD monitors display a stable flicker free image ...

Page 6: ...Interlace signal is used the screen displays both odd and even horizontal scanning lines at the same time distorting the picture Q Does Refresh Rate mean to LCD A Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is swept from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker an active matrix display uses an active element TFT to control each individual pixel and thus refresh...

Page 7: ...for the 140S There are VESA Wall Mount Kit Q How many signal inputs do Philips 150P LCD monitor provide A Standard 15 pin D Sub and DVI D connectors and a Macintosh adapter optional outside of North America open the 150P up to most PC and workstation users Handy hot keys on the chin of the 150P make switching between two different video sources a breeze Q Can the Philips LCD Monitor be hung on the...

Page 8: ...n in product information in OSD main controls or under OSD main controls 181AS 1 To install the Flat Panel Adjust FPadjust program located on the monitor setup disk or CD ROM open the setup disk or CD ROM and double click the FPadjust exe icon This will install FP Adjust automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop 2 Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut Follow the instructions step b...

Page 9: ...B USB eliminates case angst the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards that often require adjustment of complicated IRQ settings for add on peripherals USB does away with port gridlock Without USB PCs are normally limited to one printer two Com port devices usually a mouse and modem one Enhanced Parallel Port add on scanner or video camera for example and a joystick More...

Page 10: ...assembled into a module by adding the backlight driver electronics and frame Q What is polarization A Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction Light is electromagnetic wave Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light beam The direction of these fields is called polarization direction Normal or non polarized light ha...

Page 11: ...h cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage molecular structure of liquid crystal is altered and controls amount of inlet lighting to display images A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT since it can be very thin and it does not have flickering because it does not use scanning method Q Vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor why A Unlike a CDT monitor the TFT...

Page 12: ... quiet RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Ergonomics Ecology and Safety Standards Q What is CE mark A The CE Conformité Européenne marking is required to be displayed on the regulated product placed for sale on the European market This mark CE means that a product complies with an applicable European Directive A European Directive is a European Law which relates to health safety environment and consumer Pr...

Page 13: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE FAQs Frequently Asked Questions file F 180P 170B safety saf_faq htm 9 of 9 2000 7 17 12 53 10 PM ...

Page 14: ...er 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 Power LED is amber or yellow Make sure the computer is turned on Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your computer Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins The Energy Saving feature may be activated Screen says Make s...

Page 15: ...the signal cable is properly connected to the graphics board or PC Vertical flicker appears Push the Auto button Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock Adjustment in the first Window Horizontal flicker appears Push the Auto button Eliminate the horizontal bars using the Phase Adjustment in the First Window The screen is too bright or too dark Adjust the contrast and brightness using the First...

Page 16: ...and is not caused by a malfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal The after image will disappear after a set amount of time Green red blue dark and white dots remains The remaining dots are normal charactericstic of the liquid crystal used in today s technology For further assistance refer to the Consumer Information Centers list to contact your local Philips distributor RETURN TO TOP OF T...

Page 17: ...quipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy What does labeling involve This product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees Svenska Naturskyddsforenin...

Page 18: ...any mercury It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit CFCs freons The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone l...

Page 19: ...this appliance to rain or excessive moisture THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Commission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B aux termes de l article 15 Des règles de la FCC Ces limites sont c...

Page 20: ...he instruction manual Class B ITE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE MOC Notice South Korea Only Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non business purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit a ...

Page 21: ...standards PN 93 T 42107 and PN 89 E 06251 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE North Europe Information Placering Ventilation VARNING FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS Placering Ventilation ADVARSEL SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE Paikka Ilmankierto VAROITUS SIJOITA LAITE SITEN ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO V...

Page 22: ...hte 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 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE End of Life Disposal Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and re...

Page 23: ...accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN YELLOW EARTH E 1 The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW 2 The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK 3 The BROWN wire must be connected to the ter...

Page 24: ... units set at 230 V Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15 feet long and a tandem blade grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A 250 V Information for Users outside the U S For units set at 230 V Use a Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG cord and grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A 250 V The Cord Set should have the a...

Page 25: ...r 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 techn...

Page 26: ...m and tells you how to avoid the problem SMART HELP This icon indicates helpful information when adjusting the On Screen Display of your monitor Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon In such cases the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 1999 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V All rights rese...

Page 27: ...ootpring with full detachable cables USB Bay for upgrade to USB Hub Optional protective cover to prevent LCD panel damage Standard VESA mounting holes and optional tilt swivel Wall Mount Kit RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications LCD PANEL Type TFT LCD Screen size 17 43 2cm diagonal Pixel Pitch 0 264 x 0 264mm LCD Panel type 1280 x 1024 pixels R G B vertical stripe Anti glare polarizer...

Page 28: ... Contrast ratio 400 typ Brightness 250 nits typ White Chromatcity x 0 281 y 0 311 at 9300 K x 0 312 y 0 338 at 6500 K Viewing Angle C R 5 Upper 55 typ Lower 80 typ Left 80 typ Right 80 typ Response time 45ms typ These information are subject to change without notice RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution Preset Modes Maximum 1280x 1024 at 75Hz Recommended 1280x1024 at 60Hz 32USER DEFINABLE MODES 15 ...

Page 29: ...oftware installed in your PC the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use And if an input from a keyboard mouse or other input device is detected the monitor will automatically wake up The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving features Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED color ON A...

Page 30: ...e subject to change without notice Resolution 1280x1024 standard size contrast max brightness 50 6500 K full white pattern without audio USB RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Signal Pin Assignment 1 The digital DVI D connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts Signal pin assignments are listed in Table 5 1 Pin No Signal Assignment Pin No Signal Assignment Pin No Signal ...

Page 31: ...reen video input 10 Logic ground 3 Blue video input 11 Identical output connected to pin 10 4 Identical output connected to pin 10 12 Serial data line SDA 5 Self test 13 H Sync H V 6 Red video ground 14 V Sync VCLK for DDC 7 Green video ground 15 Data clock line SCL 8 Blue video ground RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components Front Vie...

Page 32: ...DISPLAY INPUT TO 1280x1024 60Hz This warning appears when the input signal from your computer is not in a standard video mode or is out of the monitor s scanning range Solution For best display performance reset the display mode of your computer to 1024x768 60Hz for 14 or 15 models and 1280x1024 60Hz for 17 or 18 models NO VIDEO INPUT 2 170B Product Information file F 180P 170B product product htm...

Page 33: ... when a signal cable is disconnected while computer is working Solution Re connect signal input cables ENTERING SLEEP MODE 4 This message appears when monitor is about to enter power saving To wake up monitor press any key or click on mouse WAITING FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT 5 170B Product Information file F 180P 170B product product htm 7 of 11 2000 7 17 12 52 40 PM ...

Page 34: ...024X768 FOR BEST RESULT or 6 USE 1280X1024 FOR BEST RESULT One of these messages will show up at the top of the OSD main menu when the video signal input mode is not the recommended one solution For best performance reset display MUTE ON 7 170B Product Information file F 180P 170B product product htm 8 of 11 2000 7 17 12 52 40 PM ...

Page 35: ...available video source from the OSD from the INPUT SIGNAL SELECTION menu On systems with both analog and digital output this screen may appear when a signal other than the default signal type is received Solution Use hard keys to switch signal input defautls THIS IS THE BEST PICTURE SHAPE 9 170B Product Information file F 180P 170B product product htm 9 of 11 2000 7 17 12 52 40 PM ...

Page 36: ... aspect ressolution 640x480 800x600 1024x768 or others to full screen display ANALOG VIDEO INPUT SELECTED USE OSD MENU TO CHANGE DEFAULT INPUT SLECTION 10 This message appears when the default analog input signal has been selected User can switch signal input through Input Selection in OSD menu DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT SELECTED USE OSD MENU TO CHANGE DEFAULT INPUT SELECTION 11 This message apears when ...

Page 37: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 170B Product Information file F 180P 170B product product htm 11 of 11 2000 7 17 12 52 40 PM ...

Page 38: ...tarted Optimizing Performance Accessories optional Installing the USB Hub Installing the Protective Cover Installing the Wall Mount Kit Front View UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor Installing your LCD Monitor file F 180P 170B install install htm 1 of 2 2000 7 17 12 52 41 PM ...

Page 39: ...at your display settings are set at 1024x768 60Hz for 14 15 or 1280x1024 60Hz for 17 18 Note You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD OK button once Go into the Product Information The current display mode is shown on the item called RESOLUTION You can also install the Flat Panel Adjust FP Adjust program a program for getting the best performance out of your monitor included ...

Page 40: ...rmance Accessories optional Installing the USB Hub Installing the Protective Cover Installing the Wall Mount Kit Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts 1 Power Cable socket may differ for different countries 2 Macintosh Adapter optional 3 VGA Signal Cable Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 1 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 55 PM ...

Page 41: ...FU package with Quick Setup Guide Using Your Monitor Manual and CD ROM RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 2 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 55 PM ...

Page 42: ...ve the back cover press up to disengage the clips on each side then pull and lift 2 Remove the plastic ring from the hinge Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 3 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 55 PM ...

Page 43: ...ables with the plastic ring and put the ring back on the hinge NOTE If you use an Apple Macintosh you need to connect the special Mac adapter to one end of the monitor signal cable Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 4 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 55 PM ...

Page 44: ...5 Replace the back cover on the monitor Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 5 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 55 PM ...

Page 45: ...connector on the back of your computer 6 3 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet 6 4 Turn on your computer and monitor If the monitor displays an image installation is complete RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC file F 180P 170B install connect htm 6 of 6 2000 7 17 12 53 56 PM ...

Page 46: ...Panel Window select the Display icon Inside the Display Control Panel select the Settings tab Under the Settings Tab in box labeled desktop area move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels for 14 15 or 1280x1024 pixels for 17 18 Open Advanced Properties and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz then click OK Restart your computer and repeat step on the third bullet point to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768 ...

Page 47: ...ing the Wall Mount Kit Description of the USB Hub USB Hub supports four down stream ports and one upstream port With its 12 Mbps This USB Hub supplement the full speed and low speed PC desktop peripherals with plug and play capability and user friendly interface 1 Downstream Port 1 2 Downstream Port 2 3 Downstream Port 3 4 Downstream Port 4 5 Upstream Port Installing Your USB Hub file F 180P 170B ...

Page 48: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Application Just a few peripherals you can connect to your USB Hub Installing Your USB Hub file F 180P 170B install usbhub usb_inst htm 2 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 57 PM ...

Page 49: ...ports the USB function and has a USB connector Software Windows system which supports USB OSR2 1 or higher Installation of USB Hub 1 Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the cover of USB BAY at the back of the monitor 3 Insert USB Hub into the slot Installing Your USB Hub file F 180P 170B install usbhub usb_inst htm 3 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 57 PM ...

Page 50: ...nnect properly 6 Plug in the power cord and turn on the monitor 7 The two ends of USB cable attached are different Plug in the square end into the upstream connector of the USB Hub 8 Plug in the other end into the USB connector of the PC RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing Your USB Hub file F 180P 170B install usbhub usb_inst htm 4 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 57 PM ...

Page 51: ...nstalling the Protective Cover 1 Locate the rectangular openings in the gap between the front bezel and the central plastic housing There are two on the top of the monitor and one on each side Below each of the openings is a clip Using a medium sized coin press in A and then twist B to disengage the clip in one of the opening Repeat for the rest of the openings Installing the Protective Cover file...

Page 52: ...forward to remove the front bezel from the monitor 3 Peel off the film on both sides of the protective cover Installing the Protective Cover file F 180P 170B install p_cover pcov_inst htm 2 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 58 PM ...

Page 53: ...he bottom corners of the protective cover to engage the two side clips RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Cleaning Instructions The anti scratch anti reflective cover protects the LCD screen Installing the Protective Cover file F 180P 170B install p_cover pcov_inst htm 3 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 58 PM ...

Page 54: ...ions Wipe with a soft dry cloth Do not use alcohol solvents or other strong chemical RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing the Protective Cover file F 180P 170B install p_cover pcov_inst htm 4 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 58 PM ...

Page 55: ...s optional Installing the USB Hub Installing the Protective Cover Installing the Wall Mount Kit Installing the Wall Mount Kit 1 Please turn off the monitor and unplug all cables then remove the screw in the monitor base and pull it away completely Installing Your Wall Mount Kit file F 180P 170B install m_kit mkit_inst htm 1 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 59 PM ...

Page 56: ...etach the monitor base by pulling away the two parts 3 Fix the mount bracket to the desired location Installing Your Wall Mount Kit file F 180P 170B install m_kit mkit_inst htm 2 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 59 PM ...

Page 57: ...ace 5 Slide the support pin at the bottom of the monitor into the matching hole on the bracket making sure that the pin is aligned Then use the original base screw to securely fix the monitor to the bracket Installing Your Wall Mount Kit file F 180P 170B install m_kit mkit_inst htm 3 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 59 PM ...

Page 58: ... power adaptor provided to the DC IN cable and connect all other cables to the computer RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing Your Wall Mount Kit file F 180P 170B install m_kit mkit_inst htm 4 of 4 2000 7 17 12 53 59 PM ...

Page 59: ...een instruction window The user interface provides user friendliness and ease of use when operating the monitor Basic and simple instruction on the control keys On the front controls of your monitor once you press the button the On Screen Display OSD Main Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adjustments to your monitor s various features Use the or the keys to make your adjustm...

Page 60: ...w is an overall view of the structure of the On Screen Display You can use this as reference when you want to later on work your way around the different adjustments On Screen Display file F 180P 170B osd osddesc htm 2 of 5 2000 7 17 12 52 43 PM ...

Page 61: ...On Screen Display file F 180P 170B osd osddesc htm 3 of 5 2000 7 17 12 52 43 PM ...

Page 62: ...On Screen Display file F 180P 170B osd osddesc htm 4 of 5 2000 7 17 12 52 43 PM ...

Page 63: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE On Screen Display file F 180P 170B osd osddesc htm 5 of 5 2000 7 17 12 52 43 PM ...

Page 64: ...Kingdom EASTERN EUROPE Czech Republic Hungary Poland Russia Turkey LATIN AMERICA Antilles Argentina Brasil Chile Colombia Mexico Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela NORTH AMERICA Canada USA PACIFIC Australia New Zealand ASIA Bangladesh China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea Malaysia Pakistan Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand AFRICA Morocco South Africa MIDDLE EAST Dubai Egypt Customer Care an...

Page 65: ...f 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 Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value CustoMax Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters e g Size Color Geometry using software runni...

Page 66: ...he lossless digital domain from creation to consumption 1 Display technology independence 2 Plug and play through hot plug detection EDID and DDC2B 3 Digital and Analog support in a single connector 4 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE E Energy Star Computers Programme An energy conservation programme launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA with the primary aim of promoting the manufacture a...

Page 67: ...hort USB transforms today s Plug and Pray into true Plug and Play Hub A Universal Serial Bus device that provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus Hubs are a key element in the plug and play architecture of USB The Figure shows a typical hub Hubs serve to simplify USB connectivity from the user s perspective and provide robustness at low cost and complexity Hubs are wiring concen...

Page 68: ...may be physical electrical addressable and logical Downstream The direction of data flow from the host or away from the host A downstream port is the port on a hub electrically farthest from the host that generates downstream data traffic from the hub Downstream ports receive upstream data traffic Upstream The direction of data flow towards the host An upstream port is the port on a device electri...

Page 69: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Glossary file F 180P 170B glossary glossary htm 5 of 5 2000 7 17 12 52 44 PM ...

Page 70: ...r for Mac Download instructions To download the file 1 Click and hold your mouse over the icon below Win95 98 users right click Download 140S pdf Download 150B pdf Download 150P pdf Download 180P pdf Download 170B pdf 2 From the menu that appears choose Save Link As Save Target As or Download Link to Disk 3 Choose where you would like to save the file click Save if prompted to save as either text ...

Page 71: ... click Download FPadjust SETUP EXE From the menu that appears choose Save Link As Save Target As or Download Link to Disk Choose where you would like to save the file click Save if prompted to save as either text or source choose source Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program Read the ReadMe txt file before installing RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing Your LCD monitor driver System r...

Page 72: ...k Choose where you would like to save the file click Save if prompted to save as either text or source choose source Exit your browser and install the inf icm file NOTE Read the ReadMe txt file before installing You may be required to restart your PC once the driver installed RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Download and Print file F 180P download download htm 3 of 3 2000 7 17 12 52 45 PM ...

Page 73: ...ceed these acceptable levels For example no more than 0 0004 of the subpixels on a 15 XGA monitor may be defective Additionally because some types or combinations of pixel defects are more noticeable than others Philips sets even higher quality standards for those Pixels and Subpixels A pixel or picture element is composed of three subpixels in the primary colors of red green and blue Many pixels ...

Page 74: ...xels Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and subpixels defects of the same type that are nearby one another may be more noticeable Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or subpixel d...

Page 75: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Philips Pixel Defect Policy file F 180P 170B product pixel htm 3 of 3 2000 7 17 12 53 42 PM ...

Page 76: ...n the monitor The BRIGHTNESS window appears 2 Press the button to adjust the brightness 3 When the brightness is adjusted to the level desired stop pressing the or button and after three seconds the BRIGHTNESS window will disappear with the new adjustment saved Smart Help After the BRIGHTNESS window has disappeared to continue to the CONTRAST window by pressing the key an OSD MAIN CONTROLS window ...

Page 77: ...dow appears LANGUAGE is highlighted If not press the or button on the monitor until LANGUAGE is highlighted 2 Press the button again The LANGUAGE window appears 3 Press the or button until the desired language is highlighted 4 Press the button to confirm your selection and return to MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 2 of 19 20...

Page 78: ...ZONTAL shifts the image on your screen either left or right Use this feature if your image does not appear centered in relation to the sides of your screen ADJUST VERTICAL shifts the image on your screen either up or down Use this feature if your image does not appear centered in relation to the top and bottom of your screen 1 Press the button on the monitor The MAIN CONTROLS window appears LANGUA...

Page 79: ...he image up or down until it appears centered 6 Press the button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS to continue to ADJUST SIZE press the button until ADJUST SIZE is highlighted Next follow steps 3 6 under ADJUST SIZE to exit completely press the button The OSD Controls file F 180...

Page 80: ...The MAIN CONTROLS window appears LANGUAGE is highlighted 2 Press the button until ADJUST SIZE is highlighted 3 Press the button the ADJUST SIZE window appears FULL Screen is highlighted 4 Press or button to select FULL SCREEN NATIVE MODE or USER SETTINGS 5 Once you have highlighted FULL SCREEN or NATIVE MODE press the button to confirm your The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 5 of 1...

Page 81: ... TO TOP OF THE PAGE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST is composed of two steps BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from the screen An 80 brightness is recommended Contrast is the difference between the light and dark areas on the screen A 100 contrast is recommended To adjust the Brightness and Contrast follow the steps below Note Brightness can al...

Page 82: ...button to adjust the brightness An 80 brightness is recommended 5 When finished with BRIGHTNESS press the button until CONTRAST is highlighted Next press the or button to adjust the contrast A 100 contrast is recommended The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 7 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 83: ... steps PHASE CLOCK and TEXT GRAPHICS PHASE CLOCK help you to eliminate flicker from screen and TEXT GRAPHICS help you to select the best display quality for text or graphic oriented applications To adjust the PHASE and CLOCK follow the steps below Note Before adjusting PHASE or CLOCK yourself press the AUTO button on the front panel If there is no improvement then return to adjust PHASE or CLOCK 1...

Page 84: ...XT GRAPHICS 5 Once you have highlighted PHASE CLOCK or TEXT GRAPHICS press the or button to adjust them 6 When adjustment is complete press the button to confirm your adjustment and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 9 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 85: ... computer aided design programs The third option is IMAGE MANAGEMENT which includes projects such as desktop publishing watching a DVD from your DVD player and viewing pictures on the World Wide Web When you select one of these options the monitor automatically adjusts itself to that option There is a fourth option USER PRESET which allows you to adjust the colors on your screen to a setting you d...

Page 86: ...ER PRESET 5 Once you have highlighted ORIGINAL PANEL COLOR 9300K FOR CAD CAM USE or 6500K FOR IMAGE MANAGEMENT press the button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 11 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 87: ... the or button to adjust the color green 6c When finished with GREEN press the button to highlight BLUE Next press the or button to adjust the color blue 6d When all adjustments are complete press the button to confirm your adjustments and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 12 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 88: ... SETTINGS You can place the main controls window almost any place on the screen that is convenient for you OSD SETTING allows you to do this It is composed of HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL adjustments you can make by simply following the step below 1 Press the button on the monitor The MAIN CONTROLS window appears LANGUAGE is highlighted 2 Press the button until OSD SETTINGS is highlighted The OSD Contr...

Page 89: ...ow up or down to the desired position 6 Press the button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window EXIT MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS to continue to PRODUCTION INFORMATION press the button until PRODUCTION INFORMATION is highlighted Next start with step 3 under PRODUCTION INFORMATION and follow the directions The OSD Con...

Page 90: ...can be adjusted in this window To view this information simply follow the steps below 1 Press the button on the monitor The MAIN CONTROLS window appears LANGUAGE is highlighted 2 Press the button until PRODUCT INFORMATION is highlighted 3 Press the button The PRODUCT INFORMATION window appears This window shows the monitor s SERIAL NUMBER and RESOLUTION of the monitor The OSD Controls file F 180P ...

Page 91: ...y press the button RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS returns everything in all the windows to factory presets This means all adjustments that you may have made will be returned to the original settings 1 Press the OK button on the monitor The MAIN CONTROLS window appears LANGUAGE is highlighted 2 Press the button until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is highli...

Page 92: ...CTION INPUT SELECTION allows you to decide whether the video input into your monitor comes from a digital or analog source This is determined by how the video signal is sent from your computer to your monitor To find out if the signal is digital or analog first consult the owner s manual for your computer Second make sure you have the correct connection made to your monitor If your computer suppor...

Page 93: ...button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS to exit completely press the button RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Exit Main Controls The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 18 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 94: ...RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE The OSD Controls file F 180P 170B osd osd_cont htm 19 of 19 2000 7 17 12 54 24 PM ...

Page 95: ...can solve your problem quickly Philips type number Philips serial number Purchase date copy of purchase may be required PC environment Processor 286 386 486 Pentium Pro Internal memory Operating system Windows DOS OS 2 MAC Fax Modem Internet program Other cards installed Having the following information available will also help speed up the process Your proof of purchase indicating date of purchas...

Page 96: ... product modifications and alterations have been executed by unauthorized service organizations or persons damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning water or fire misuse or neglect Please note that the product is not defective under this guarantee in the case where modifications become necessary in order for the product to comply with local or national technical standard...

Page 97: ...arges for installation or setup of the product adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product product repair and or part replacement because of misuse accident unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outsid...

Page 98: ...xpress warranty But because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last this limitation may not apply to you TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA Please contact Philips at 800 479 6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers In Canada this warranty is given in lieu of all ...

Page 99: ...tion to your Philips F1rst Choice warranty For more details contact your Philips dealer Before contacting Philips please prepare the following details so we can solve your problem quickly Philips type number Philips serial number Purchase date copy of purchase may be required PC environment Processor 286 386 486 Pentium Pro Internal memory Operating system Windows DOS OS 2 MAC Fax Modem Internet p...

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