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196V3

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Summary of Contents for 196V3

Page 1: ...196V3 www philips com welcome EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 27 Troubleshooting FAQs 32 ...

Page 2: ...nd 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 S...

Page 3: ...on Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time If your power cord is 1 Important 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 m...

Page 4: ... 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 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 m...

Page 5: ...ganization that serves your household or the store at which you purchased the product 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 separabl...

Page 6: ...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 3 Hold the monitor base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base stand into the base column 2 Setting up the monitor 2 1 Installation Package contents ...

Page 7: ... 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 2 2 Operating the monitor Front view product description Switch monitor s power on and off Access the OSD menu Return to previous OSD level Adjust the brightness level Adjust the ...

Page 8: ...nfirm the choice or change The OSD Menu 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 VGA DVI available for selective models Picture Wide Screen 4 3 0 100 0 100 Picture Format Brightness Contrast On Off SmartContrast OSD Settings 0 100 0 100 Off 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...nitor 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 ...

Page 11: ...ntrast 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 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 Com...

Page 12: ...justment 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 ...

Page 13: ... to adjust RGB Black Level White Point Color Calibration and SmartImage Lite Please refer to SmartImage Lite section You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment Refer to below table for sub menu item base on your input Example for Color Calibration ...

Page 14: ...tton 5 Enable color calibration by default is on If unchecked does not allow for color calibration to happen dimes out start and quick view buttons 6 Must have patent info in calibration screen First color Calibration Screen Previous button is disabled until the second color screen Next goes to the succeeding target 6 targets Final next goes File Presets pane Cancel closes the UI and returns to th...

Page 15: ...ed On by default Enable Context menu displays SmartControl Lite selections for Select Preset andTune Display in the desktop right click context menu Disabled removes SmartControl Lite from the right click context menu EnableTaskTray icon is checked On by default Enable context menu shows the task tray menu for SmartControl Lite A right click on the task tray icon displays the menu options for Help...

Page 16: ...menu On a non supported display capable of DDC CI only the Help and Options tabs are available Context Sensitive menu The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options Preferences pane then the menu will be visible The Context Menu has four entries SmartControl Lite When selected the About Screen is displayed Select Preset Provides a hierarchic...

Page 17: ...akes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user s version against the most current available About Displays detailed reference information product version release information and product name Exit Close SmartControl Lite To run SmartControl Lite again either select SmartControl Lite from Program menu double click the desktop PC icon or restart the system Task Tray Menu Disabled When theTaskTray i...

Page 18: ...onse time typical 5 ms Optimum Resolution 1366x768 60Hz Viewing angle 90 H 65 V C R 10 196V3 170 H 160 V C R 10 196V3L Display colors 16 7 M Vertical refresh rate 56Hz 76Hz Horizontal Frequency 30kHz 83kHz sRGB YES Connectivity Signal input DVI D digital VGA Analog Input Signal Separate Sync Sync on Green Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages English French German Spanish Italian Russian Simp...

Page 19: ... 706 BTU hr Power LED indicator On mode White Standby Sleep White Blinking Power Supply Built in 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Power 196V3L On mode 17 6W typ 19 0W max Energy Consumption EnergyStar 5 0 test method AC InputVoltage at 100VAC 5VAC 50Hz 5Hz AC InputVoltage at 115VAC 5VAC 50Hz 5Hz AC InputVoltage at 230VAC 5VAC 50Hz 5Hz Normal Operation typ 14 15W 14 10W 14 10W Sleep Standby 0 5W 0 5W 0 5W Off 0 ...

Page 20: ...30 000hrs Environmental ROHS YES EPEAT Silver www epeat net EnergyStar 5 0 only for selective models Packaging 100 recyclable Specific Substances PVC BFR free housing Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals CE Mark FCC Class B GOAST SEMKO TCO Certified only for selective models UL cUL BSMI ISO9241 307 Energy Star 5 0 Cabinet Color Black Finish Glossy Texture Note 1 EPEAT Gold or Silver is va...

Page 21: ...60 Hz digital input H freq kHz Resolution V freq Hz 31 47 720x400 70 09 31 47 640x480 59 94 37 50 640x480 75 00 37 88 800x600 60 32 46 88 800x600 75 00 48 36 1024x768 60 00 60 02 1024x768 75 03 63 89 1280x1024 60 02 79 98 1280x1024 75 03 47 71 1366x768 59 79 Note Please notice that your display works best at native resolution of 1366 X 768 60Hz For best display quality please follow this resolutio...

Page 22: ...wer Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED color Active ON Yes Yes 19 3W typ White Sleep Standby OFF No No 0 5 W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 5 W typ OFF 196V3L Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED color Active ON Yes Yes 17 6 W typ White Sleep Standby OFF No No 0 5 W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 5 W typ OFF The following setu...

Page 23: ...ck level gamma curve colour and luminance uniformity and colour rendering Products are tested according to rigorous safety standards at impartial laboratories Electric and magnetic fields emissions as low as normal household background levels Low acoustic noise emissions when applicable Some of the Environmental features of the TCO Certified for displays The brand owner demonstrates corporate soci...

Page 24: ... www epeat net 2005 32 EC EuP Directive EC No 1275 2008 mplementing Directive for Standby and Off mode power consumption and is produced by a manufacturing organization on ISO9000 level The product also comply with the following standards ISO9241 307 2008 Ergonomic requirement Analysis and compliance test methods for electronic visual displays GS EK1 2000 2009 GS mark requirement prEN50279 1998 Lo...

Page 25: ...enna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Use only RF shielded...

Page 26: ...férences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l équipement puis en le remettant en fonction l utilisateur pourrait essayer de corriger la situation en prenant les mesures suivantes Réorienter ou déplacer l antenne de réception Augmenter la distance entre l équipement et le récepteur Brancher l équipement sur un autre circuit que celui...

Page 27: ...cket which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible A protection mark B confirms that the equipment is in compliance with the protection usage requirements of standards PN 93 T 42107 and PN 89 E 06251 BSMI Notice Taiwan Only North Europe Nordic Countries Information Placering Ventilation VARNING FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTN...

Page 28: ...undfarben 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 China RoHS The People s Republic of Chi...

Page 29: ...defects that are more noticeable than others This policy is valid worldwide Pixels and Sub pixels A pixel or picture element is composed of three sub pixels in the primary colors of red green and blue Many pixels together form an image When all sub pixels of a pixel are lit the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single white pixel When all are dark the three colored sub pixels together ...

Page 30: ...t due to pixel defects during the warranty period a TFT monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 lit subpixel 3 2 adjacent lit subpixels 1 3 adjacent lit subpixels one white pixel 0 Distance between two bright dot defects 15mm Total bright dot defects of all types...

Page 31: ...ff Finland A novo 358 09 2290 1908 Local call tariff France A novo 33 082161 1658 0 09 Germany Siemens I S 49 01803 386 853 0 09 Greece Allman Hellas 30 00800 3122 1223 Free of charge Ireland Invec Scotland 353 01 601 1161 Local call tariff Italy A novo 39 840 320 041 0 08 Luxembourg E Care 352 26 84 30 00 Local call tariff Netherlands E Care 31 0900 0400 063 0 10 Norway A novo 47 2270 8250 Local ...

Page 32: ... Russia NA CPS 7 495 645 6746 for repair NA CEEE Partners 7 495 645 3010 for sales Serbia Montenegro NA KimTec d o o 381 11 20 70 684 Slovakia NA Datalan Service 421 2 49207155 Slovenia NA PC H and 386 1 530 08 24 Ukraine NA Comel 380 562320045 NA Topaz Service Company 38 044 245 73 31 Turkey NA Techpro 90 212 444 4 832 Contact Information for LATIN AMERICA region Country Call center Consumer care...

Page 33: ...A After Market Solutions CE Sdn Bhd 603 7953 3370 Nepal NA Distributor Syakar Co Ltd warranty buy out 977 1 4222395 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd 0800 657447 Pakistan NA Philips Consumer Service 9221 2737411 16 Philippines NA Glee Electronics Inc 02 633 4533 to 34 02 637 6559 to 60 Singapore NA Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd Philips Consumer Care Center 65 6882 3999 South Africa NA Sylvar...

Page 34: ...to see if the monitor cable has bent pins Make sure the computer is turned on AUTO button doesn t function The auto function is applicable only inVGA Analog mode If the result is not satisfactory you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVI Digital mode as it is not necessary Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps...

Page 35: ...wer 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 monitor will display unchanging static content 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 Image appears distorte...

Page 36: ...l Lite If your graphic adaptor is one of the above mentioned brands try to download the most updated graphic adaptor driver from corresponding companies web site Install the driver Remove SmartControl Lite and re install it once more If it is still not working we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported Please visit Philips website and check if an updated SmartControl Lite driver is ava...

Page 37: ...removes the disturbance Q3 What are the inf and icm files on the CD ROM How do I install the drivers inf and icm Ans 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 ...

Page 38: ...Yes All Philips 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 Q10 Are Philips monitors Plug and Play Ans Yes the monitors are Plug and Play compatible with Windows 7 Vista XP NT Mac OSX Linux Q11 What is Image Sticking or Image Burn in...

Page 39: ...ights reserved Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trade marks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V Specifications are subject to change without notice M3196V1Q ...

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