User manual PHILIPS 107B50-99

electronic user's manual file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/manual.html7/15/2004 3:42:53 PM Safety & Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Regulatory Information · Other Related 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: q q q q q q Disconnect the monitor from the power supply if the monitor is not to be used for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard. The back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Do not place objects on top of the monitor cabinet, objects could fall into vents or cover them and prevent proper cooling of the monitor's electronic devices. To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or excessive moisture. Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based liquid to clean the monitor. If necessary, clean with a slightly damp cloth. Disconnect the monitor from the power supply before cleaning. When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible. Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when operating instructions of this manual are followed. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/SAFETY/SAFETY.HTM7/15/2004 3:43:20 PM About This Electronic User's Manual About This Electronic User's Manual About This Guide · Other Documents You May Need · Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips Color Monitor. It describes the monitor's features, setup, operation and all other information, which is the same exact information described in our printed version. The sections are as follows: q q q q q q q q q Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems, and other related information you may need. About This Electronic User's Manual gives overview of what information are included as well as notation icon descriptions and other documentation you can refer to. Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features and 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 is a list of worldwide Philips consumer information centers along with the help desk phone numbers and information on the applicable warranty of your product.. Glossary provides more information for technical terms. Download allows users to install the entire manual on their hard drive. Frequently Asked Questions provides answers to commonly asked questions. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Other Documents You May Need In addition to this Electronic User's Guide, you may need to refer to the following documentation: file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (1 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:21 PM About This Electronic User's Manual q Philips Color Monitor Quick Start Guide which summarizes the steps for setting up the monitor. This is included with this product. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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 type or in italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and 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. 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 file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (2 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:21 PM About This Electronic User's Manual ©2003 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics N.V. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (3 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:21 PM 107B Product Information Product Information Product Features · LightFrameTM for Windows · Technical Specifications · Automatic Power Saving · Physical Specification · Pin Assignment · Product Views Product Features Model 107B50 107B55 Regulation TCO'03 TCO'99 Color Gray Black 107B5 q q q q q q q q 17" -inch (16.0" VIS) color monitor with excellent front of screen performance for use with MACs and PCs Autoscan covers horizontal frequencies up to 86kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 with flicker free display of 1024 x 768 at up to 107 Hz Flat square high contrast CRT with high-resolution 0.25 mm dot pitch (0.21 hdp) LightFrameTM for brightest and sharpest display of movie and photo windows Large screen display in a small footprint: 17-inch conventional monitor with maximum depth of only 424 mm/16.7" Multimedia Base option sRGB for true on screen color representation. FCC, CE (in selected countries only) and ISO9241, ISO14001 certified RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (1 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information LightFrameTM for Windows Introduction Philips LightFrameTM feature enriches the experience of pictures and video on a Philips CRT (picture tube) monitor. LightFrameTM will boost the brightness and sharpness of photos and videos on the monitor screen. To control the LightFrameTM feature in your monitor, you have to install the LightFrameTM application which you will find on this CD-ROM. Note Philips LightFrameTM will only work with monitors that have been built to use this software. Earlier Philips monitors or other manufacturers' monitors will not work with this special software. It is recommended that you install this software only on a Philips monitor designed to use it. These monitors can be identified by the LightFrameTM logo on the front of the monitor. This software is not designed for use with LCD flat screen monitors. LightFrameTM will work with true Windows-based programs and DOS-based programs that operate in a Windows environment. It will not work with DOS-based programs operating only in a DOS environment. Language Selection While English is the default language of LightFrameTM, the User Interface can be set up to operate in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese or Korean. Installation 1) To install LightFrameTM, place the CD in the CD-ROM drive. 2) Next, when the menu of items on the CD appears on your screen, click on 'Install LightFrameTM'. 3) Now, follow the on-screen prompts to properly install the program. The software checks to file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (2 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information see if you have a compatible monitor. You must agree to the license agreement terms for the software to install. 4) After installation, LightFrameTM automatically loads and the icon appears in the taskbar. Notes If LightFrameTM detects that your monitor is not LightFrameTM compatible, a message appears on the monitor screen. If you see this message, you can select to abort or continue the installation. However, if you continue the installation, LightFrameTM will probably not work on the monitor. How to use LightFrameTM After installation, LightFrameTM starts up automatically whenever the computer is started. For information about using LightFrameTM please refer to the help information which is available after installation. Compatibility This version of LightFrameTM is compatible with Windows® 95 Windows® 98 Windows® Me (Millenium Edition) Windows® XP Windows® 2000 Professional Edition. LightFrameTM 3 -- Frequently Asked Questions (and answers) LightFrameTM Q: Is LightFrameTM 2 compatible with LightFrameTM 3? A: No. If you run LightFrame™ 1 or 2 software with a Philips LightFrameTM 3 monitor, nothing file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (3 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information will happen. Q:Can I use LightFrameTM 3 software on my LightFrameTM 1 / 2 monitor. A:No for a LightFrameTM 1 or 2 monitor you need to use LightFrameTM 1 or 2 software. It is however possible to use the LightFrameTM 2 software on a LightFrameTM 1 monitor. Q:What is the difference between LightFrameTM 1, LightFrameTM 2 and LightFrameTM 3? A:LightFrameTM 1 was the very first generation of the LightFrameTM feature introduced by Philips. In that version the user needs to manually turn on/off the feature and select the window or area to apply it to. LightFrameTM 2 offers the automatic detection in Internet Explorer on top of the LightFrameTM 1 functions. With this feature LightFrameTM will automatically scan a web page in Internet Explorer, find the largest picture and enhance it. LightFrameTM 3 offers everything that LightFrameTM 2 has but now with the possibility to enhance multiple pictures at the same time. So in a web page LightFrameTM will find all the pictures and enhance them simultaneously or in a photo viewing application you can enhance multiple photos at once. Furthermore LightFrameTM 3 comes with an easy to activate full screen function. This is especially handy for games and movies. Just one click on the full screen button and LightFrameTM enhances your total monitor. Q:Can I upgrade my current Philips monitor to LightFrameTM 3? A:No. For LightFrameTM 3 Philips developed special hardware which is build into the monitor. Therefore upgrading from LightFrameTM 1 or 2 to 3 is not possible. It is however possible to upgrade your LightFrameTM 1 monitor to LightFrameTM 2 by installing the LightFrameTM 2 software. Q:Can I install LightFrameTM 3 over an older version? A:When you install LightFrameTM 3 the setup wizard will scan your system to check if you have an older version installed. If so, the setup wizard will remove that version before continuing with the installation of the new version. Please be aware that for LightFrameTM 3 you also need a monitor which is capable of running the LightFrameTM 3 feature. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (4 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information Q:How can I tell which version LightFrameTM my monitor can support? A:To check which version of LightFrameTM is supported by your monitor check the LightFrame logo which you will find on the top, right-hand corner of the monitor. If this logo has a small 3 in it, your monitor is ready for LightFrameTM 3. Otherwise you should use the LightFrameTM 1 or 2 software. Q: How many windows can I enhance at the same time? A:In LightFrameTM 3 it is possible to enhance up to 8 windows at the same time. It is however important to understand that when other windows, toolbars or menus overlap the enhanced windows, the maximum number of enhanced windows can be less. Q:How many pictures can LightFrameTM enhance in Internet Explorer? A:In Internet Explorer LightFrameTM 3 can enhance up to 16 pictures at the same time. LightFrameTM 3 filters the pictures it finds based on the minimum size of the picture therefore it may happen that some pictures are not enhanced when you open a web page. Q:Can I enhance two or more area's at the same time? A:Yes. With LightFrameTM 3 you have the possibility to select several windows with pictures and videos and enhance them at the same time. Q:Some times my mouse changes to a light bulb with a plus sign and sometimes with a minus sign. What is the difference? A:The mouse pointer in the shape of a light bulb indicates that LightFrameTM is ready to accept a selection from you for which window should be enhanced. If there is a minus sign it means that you are moving over a window where LightFrameTM is already active and clicking this window will switch the enhancement off. A plus sign appears when moving over a window which is not enhanced and clicking that one will enable LightFrameTM on that window. Q:What is wrong when my mouse changes into a light bulb with a red cross? A:Nothing. It just means that your mouse moves outside the application where you already have one or more windows enhanced. You can only select windows with in the same application. The cross indicates that you move into an area where you cannot make a selection. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (5 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information Q:Can I use LightFrameTM with Netscape? A: You can use LightFrameTM with Netscape, but its functions are limited to manually highlighting the entire Netscape client window. Since LightFrameTM is specifically designed for bright, high contrast photo and video display, highlighting an entire Web page -- including text -- is not recommended. For best results, we recommend you use LightFrameTM with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher. You can downloaded Internet Explorer free of charge from the Microsoft website (www. microsoft.com). A copy of Internet Explorer 5.5 is also included on the CD-ROM shipped with your monitor. Q:Can I activate LightFrameTM on my entire screen? A:Yes you can. And with LightFrameTM 3 this becomes even easier. There are three ways to do this: 1) click the full screen button in the LightFrame control bar with your mouse. 2) Press the "windows" hotkey on your keyboard and press "L". 3) Via the OSD menu, scroll to Extra controls, press "OK", then LightFrame On. Q:When I apply LightFrameTM to a text document I get blurry characters, what is wrong? A:Nothing is wrong. The effect which you see is due to the sharpness enhancement that LightFrameTM is doing on your monitor. This sharpness improves a photo or video significantly however on black text on a light background the effect is less favorable. Please keep in mind that LightFrameTM is developed to enhance your photos and videos and not really for text or synthetic pictures. You can decrease this effect by lowering the sharpness setting in the LightFrameTM 3 control panel. Q: How can I tell if my monitor comes with LightFrameTM 3? A: All Philips LightFrameTM 3 monitors display this logo on their front bezel: file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (6 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications* CRT · Size and deflection · Dot pitch · Horizontal dot pitch · Tube type · Phosphor · Recommended display area · Maximum display area 17 inch / 41 cm ; 90° deflection angle 0.21 mm 0.25 mm Shadow mask, real flat, high contrast, anti-glare, anti-static, anti reflection P22 12.0" x 9.0" / 306 x 230 mm 12.8" x 9.6" / 325 x 244 mm SCANNING file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (7 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information · Horizontal scanning · Vertical scanning 30 - 86KHz 50 - 160 Hz VIDEO · Video dot rate · Input impedance - Video - Sync · Input signal levels · Sync input signal · Sync polarities 75 ohm 4.7 kOhm 0.7 Vpp Separate sync Positive and negative 185 MHz WHITE COLOR TEMPERATURE Chromaticity CIE coordinates: · at 9300 degrees K · at 6500 degrees K · at 5500 degrees K sRGB x = 0.283 / y = 0.297 x = 0.313 / y = 0.329 x = 0.332 / y = 0.347 x = 0.313 / y = 0.329 sRGB sRGB is a standard for ensuring correct exchange of colors between different devices (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners, etc.) Using a standard unified color space, sRGB will help represent pictures taken by an sRGB compatible device correctly on your sRGB enabled Philips monitors. In that way, the colors are calibrated and you can rely on the correctness of the colors shown on your screen. Important with the use of sRGB is that the brightness and contrast of your monitor is fixed to a predefined setting as well as the color gamut. Therefore it is important to select the sRGB setting in the monitor's OSD. To do so, open the OSD by pressing the OK button on the front of your monitor. Use the down button to go to Color temperature and press OK again. Then move the down button to go to sRGB and press OK again. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (8 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information Exit this OSD. After this, please don't change the brightness or contrast setting of your monitor. If you change either of these, the monitor will exit the sRGB mode and go to a color temperature setting of 6500K. For more information on sRGB, please visit: www.srgb.com * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software 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 Power Saving (%) VESA's Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color ON OFF Active Blanked Yes No Yes No Typical 70W < 1W 0% 99% Green Flashing Green This monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (9 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications 15.6" x 15.1" x 16.7" / 397 x 383 x 424 mm (including base) · Dimensions 15.6" x 13.1" x 16.7" / 397 x 333 x 424 mm (excluding base) · Weight · Power supply · Temperature (operating) · Temperature (storage) · Relative humidity (storage) 15.5 kg 100-240 VAC, 60-50Hz 0° to 40°C / 32° to 104°F -25° to +65°C / -13° to +149°F 5% to 95% * Resolution 1280 x 1024, standard size, contrast max., brightness 50%, 9300°, full white pattern. * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Pin Assignment The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable (IBM systems): file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (10 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information Pin Assignment No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red video input Green video input Blue video input Identical output connected to pin 10 Ground Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground Pin Assignment No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 +5V DDC supply Logic ground Identical output connected to pin 10 Serial data line (SDA) H. Sync / H+V V. Sync (VCLK for DDC) Data clock line (SCL) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Rear View file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (11 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM 107B Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/107B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (12 of 12)7/15/2004 3:43:23 PM Installing your Monitor Installing your Monitor Front View · Rear View · 6G3B11 Multimedia Base (option) Front View Power button switches your monitor on. OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls Contrast hotkey. When the "-" button is pressed, the adjustment controls for the CONTRAST will show up. Brightness hotkey. When the "+" button is pressed, the adjustment controls for BRIGHTNESS will show up. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/INSTALL_6/INSTALL.HTM (1 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:24 PM Installing your Monitor "-" and "+" buttons, are used for adjusting the OSD of your monitor. LightFrameTM hotkey. When the button is pressed, the highbrightness function of LightFrameTM will show up. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/INSTALL_6/INSTALL.HTM (2 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:24 PM Installing your Monitor 1. Power in - attach power cable here. 2. Video In - this is a cable which is already attached to your monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to your PC. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/INSTALL_6/INSTALL.HTM (3 of 3)7/15/2004 3:43:24 PM On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Description of the On-Screen Display · The OSD Tree · The OSD Controls Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance of monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides userfriendliness 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 various features. Use the button, the On Screen Display (OSD) Main Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adjustments to your monitor's to make your adjustments within. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/OSD_2/OSDDESC.HTM (1 of 4)7/15/2004 3:43:25 PM On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE The OSD Tree Below 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. Your monitor may not include all the items in the OSD tree shown below. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/OSD_2/OSDDESC.HTM (2 of 4)7/15/2004 3:43:25 PM On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/OSD_2/OSDDESC.HTM (3 of 4)7/15/2004 3:43:25 PM On-Screen Display file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/OSD_2/OSDDESC.HTM (4 of 4)7/15/2004 3:43:25 PM Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO READ THE WARRANTY COVERED: WESTERN EUROPE: Austria · Belgium · Cyprus · Denmark · France · Germany · Greece · Finland · Ireland · Italy · Luxembourg · the Netherlands · Norway · Portugal · Sweden · Switzerland · Spain · United Kingdom EASTERN EUROPE: Czech Republic · Hungary · Poland · Russia · Turkey · Bulgaria LATIN AMERICA: Antilles · Argentina · Brazil · Chile · Colombia · Mexico · Paraguay · Peru · Uruguay · Venezuela NORTH AMERICA: USA & Canada 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 file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/WARRANTY/WARRANTY.HTM7/15/2004 3:43:25 PM Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions 1. What does the "Designed for Windows" logo signify? The "Designed for Windows" logo means your Philips monitor fulfills the requirements and recommendations of the PC9x (97, 98, or 99) System Design Guide and passes stringent WHQL tests. 2. What is USB? Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources available without user intervention. Its three main benefits are: q 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 and more peripherals for multimedia computers come on the market every day. With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on a computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play! q q 3. What is a USB hub? Think of USB hub as a extension of USB ports. Normally, the PC provides only one or two USB ports. To connect additional USB devices, you need a USB hub. 4. What is Philips Monitors USB hub solution? Increasingly, monitors include USB hub functionality. But not all users need or want a USB hub. To give users freedom of choice, Philips provides an optional USB hub (type number PCUH411). The USB hub consists of two parts that are normally connected: one is functional, the other aesthetic. The aesthetic element is a removable cover. With the cover removed, the USB hub can be attached to the base or pedestal of monitor. The attached USB hub can be rotated to any position around the monitor's base. With this innovative Philips solution, your USB hub is always within reach for convenient connection and disconnection of USB peripherals. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (1 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 6. What models are Mac compatible? All listed Philips monitors are Mac compatible. BUT, you may need an adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/reseller for details. 7. What is TCO? TCO is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees. 8. What is MPR? MPR is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing. 9. What are the differences between MPRII, TCO92, TCO95, TCO99 and TCO'03? In the general hierarchy of standards, TCO'03/TCO99 is the highest level of certification. Next is TCO95, which is "better" than TCO92, which, in turn, is better than MPRII. Below, we compare the standards in each category. -TCO 92 Phase out: June 30, 2000 -TCO 95 Will be end December 31, 2003 Emissions: MPRII: Set low emission rules for visual displays. TCO92: Imposed more stringent standards than MPRII. TCO95: Further toughened TCO92 rules. TCO99: Delineated even more severe standards and test procedures than TCO95. TCO'03: Same as TCO99 standard + Testing uncertainty. Safety: MPRII: No requirement. TCO92/95/99/03: All set requirements. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (2 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions Energy Saving: MPRII: No requirement. TCO92: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W TCO95: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W TCO99: Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W TCO'03:Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W Visual Ergonomics: MPRII: No requirement. TCO92: No requirement. TCO95: Set ergonomic rules including minimum contrast level, flicker and jitter. TCO99: Tightened TCO95 rules. TCO'03: Tighten TCO99 rule for CRT and new requirement of screen color for TFT LCD Monitors. Ecology: MPRII: No requirement. TCO92: No requirement. TCO95: Set general ecological standards including recycling preparation, environmental policy and environmental certification. TCO99: Further tightened TCO95 norms. TCO'03:Require the recycling information to users. 10. How do I enable the energy saving function? Go to 'My Computer' and select 'Control Panel' followed by 'Monitor Control.' Select "All default selection' and choose your Philips monitor model from the default driver list. Plug and Play will automatically enable the EPA tick box for you. In DOS or Windows 3.1, you must first make sure your PC supports power saving. 11. What is refresh rate? file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (3 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions "Refresh rate" describes the number of times an entire screen is vertically scanned each second. In other words: If a monitor's refresh rate is 85 Hz, its screen is refreshed - or vertically scanned - 85 times per second. A higher the refresh rate means better image stability and less flicker. A high refresh rate helps users who work long hours in front of a monitor avoid eye fatigue and stress. To change the refresh rate, go into "Start/Settings / Control Pannel / Display / Properties / Setting/Advance/Adaptor" Windows settings of the computer, the monitor will automatically adjust itself to the video card. 12. Why does the picture on the screen appear to flicker? A low refresh rate or electrical interference typically causes flickering in the picture. Possible solutions include the following: q q q q Verify that the proper drivers are installed for your video card Make sure that all electrical devices (such as mobile phones) are at least 1m from the monitor Place the monitor in another physical location away from electrical interference Adjust the refresh rate to 75hz or higher. 13. How do I adjust my monitor's resolution? Available resolutions are determined by the capabilities of your video card and graphic driver. Under Windows '95, you may select the desired available resolution through the 'Display properties/Settings' menu. 14. How can I adjust the size, position and rotation of my screen? Depending on the model you own, you can use your CustoMax Software, On Screen Display (OSD) or control knobs located on the monitor. 15. What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments? file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (4 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions Simply press OK button then select "Reset to factory settings" to restore all settings. 16. What is LightFrame ? TM LightFrame is a Philips technology breakthrough which offers a unique and revolutionary solution for boosting a monitor 's brightness and sharpness. With LightFrameTM, the user experiences TV quality performance for video or photos without deterioration to the monitor 's performance in windows used for other applications. TM 17. How does LightFrame TM work? LightFrame consists of a software application and an Integrated Circuit (IC) embedded in the monitor. Together, they boost brightness and sharpness in a user defined window or screen area. Unique LightFrameTM technology dramatically improves photo and video display quality. TM 18. Why is LightFrame TM important to me? With LightFrame , selected Philips monitors deliver TV quality video and photo display while maintaining monitor performance for text-based applications. The result is that movies and other video are brighter and livelier; photos are more vibrant and lifelike. TM file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (5 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 19. Will anyone else have this? LightFrame was invented, developed and patented by Philips. It is a unique feature that you will find exclusively in Philips monitors. TM 20. Will LightFrame TM shorten the life of a monitor? No. Extensive testing has confirmed LightFrame TM does not adversely affect monitor life. Today's state-ofTM the-art Philips monitors employ improved phosphors and are designed for high light output. LightFrame normally highlights photos and videos. Though the peak brightness of the highlighted area is strongly increased, the average brightness - a determining factor for cathode deterioration - is not normally increased. In any case, a special Automatic Beam Limiter (ABL) circuit keeps a monitor 's maximum average brightness within acceptable levels. 21. I get a message warning that my monitor 'may not support LightFrame monitor does. What is wrong? TM '. I am certain my Only a Philips driver can determine if your monitor is equipped with LightFrame ; a generic Windows driver cannot. Install the special Philips driver that came with your monitor. If the warning continues to flash after your Philips driver is installed, ignore the message. LightFrameTM will function properly. TM 22. What will happen when my system is no longer connected to a LightFrameTM enabled monitor - for example, when I take my notebook on the road? file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (6 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions Philips exclusive LightFrame feature requires the combined operation of hardware that resides in your monitor and software installed on your system. It only works when a monitor with built-in hardware receives commands from system software. Without both the LightFrameTM hardware equipped monitor and system software, the LightFrame TM TM does not function. 23. What is "XtraSpace Design" (XSD)? XSD stands for XtraSpace Design, a Philips breakthrough that reduces a CRT display device's footprint. Philips XSD monitors combine the world's smallest front-to-back footprint with excellent front of screen performance. 24. How did Philips achieve XtraSpace Design? Philips achieved this breakthrough in reduced footprint CRT display devices through short depth tubes and a focused design process that squeezed every excess millimeter out of XSD monitor desk space requirements. 25. What is Philips monitors' solution for audio? Not all users need multimedia capabilities. To give users freedom of choice, Philips provides an optional Multimedia Base (type number: 6G3B10). The Multimedia Base replaces the easily removable standard pedestal of the monitor. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (7 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 26. Which models can be incorporated with the Multimedia Base? The following models can be incorporated with the Multimedia Base: 109B5, 109E5,109F5, 107B5, 107E5,107F5, 107S5, 107T5. 27. What are Philips Multimedia Base's specifications? See detailed Multimedia Base specifications on the product information page. 28. Why is a Multimedia Base better than separate speakers? The major advantage of the Multimedia Base is its minimal space requirements. In fact, it hardly uses any extra space at all: monitor depth and width are unchanged. Only the monitor's height is increased by only 3 centimeters. 29. Where can I buy a multimedia base to incorporate with my Philips monitor? Please contact your dealer/reseller for details. 30. What does Auto Calibrate do? It makes your monitor perform better and last longer. As a monitor becomes older, brightness gradually deteriorates and its colors change. This well-known process effects all monitors. Eventually after a number file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (8 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions of years, the monitor's brightness deteriorates to below 50% of its original value. At this stage, the usable life of a monitor is considered ended. Auto Calibrate regularly readjusts color temperature and luminance to their original values. 31. How does Philips Auto Calibrate feature benefit me? With Auto Calibrate, it takes a monitor's luminance 33 percent longer to deteriorate to the 50 percent level that marks the end of a display device's useful life. Thanks to Auto Calibrate, a monitor with a normal life of 10,000 hours, for example, would last for 13,300 hours, a full one third longer. 32. How does Auto Calibrate work? During the calibration process, different predefined black and white images are displayed on thescreen. The beam currents of the red, green and blue cannon are accurately measured and compared to the original values stored in the monitor. By readjusting gain values of the individual cannons, deviation is reduced to zero. Default values are stored during production. If the user sets a new color temperature, this new value is saved as the new default value. 33. When should calibration be performed? The calibration process takes less than six seconds. During this period, different specific images are displayed. After the process is finalized, the original image is redisplayed. Constant re-calibration is not required. Calibration should be performed after the monitor is warmed up. Auto Calibration takes place when a monitor receives a signal indicating an imminent switch to its sleep mode/stand-by mode. 34. Which models of Philips monitors are equipped with Auto Calibrate feature? file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (9 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions Auto Calibrate is currently available in the new 201P, 201B and 109P. 35. The Main Menu displays OSD MAIN MENU LOCKED . Pressing the front control panels hasno effect. How can I unlock this function? Press and hold the OSD menu key for about 10 seconds until picture displays "OSD MAIN MENU UNLOCKED" 36. My screen shows NO SYNC INPUT , how can I get rid of this? Check the following for possible solutions: q q q q q Bent pins on the video cable Make sure the computer is turned on Ensure the VGA Cable is properly connected Ensure the BNC/D-Sub connector on the rear of the monitor is in the correct position, newer models have this option in the On Screen Display under Input Signal Selection. Video card may be not a VESA standard (try the monitor with another computer) 37. Why does my monitor display "Out of Range"? The video card installed in your computer may be too high for the monitor 's specifications. Please contact your computer manufacturer for details on how to lower resolution for your operating system. 38. What is Moire? Why does my monitor have this wavy phenomenon? Moire is a natural effect or phenomenon of CRT that has the appearance of a wavy pattern, which is repetitive and superimposed on the screen as ripple images. These are a few suggestions to help reduce or minimize the effects: file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (10 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions q q q q Some monitors have a Moire cancellation feature, activate it to the on position or adjust the Moire cancellation function via the OSD on the monitor. Change resolution to the recommended standard for the specific monitor size. Change Window viewing pattern/scheme to a pattern where the Moire is less visible. Change horizontal and vertical size to optimize the reduction of the Moire effect. 39. What is CustoMax? CustoMax is proprietary Philips software that allows user to control parameter (e.g. Size, Color, Geometry) in place of the buttons on the front of the monitor. To install and run the CustoMax software, you must have a USB compatible system and have a USB connection at the rear of your monitor. 40. My monitor appears to be missing one or more colors. How do I correct this? q q q q If the OSD menu is also missing a color, please contact service for details Set color temperature to 9300 color coordination Check the video cable for any bent pins Video card could be defective (try the monitor with another computer). 41. When I degauss my monitor, it makes a loud noise. Is this normal? Yes, when degaussing your monitor via the OSD, it is normal for the monitor to make a relatively loud noise. Please be aware that many models will not degauss more than once within any given time period (up to 10 minutes). This is due to the unit having a temperature sensitive resistor. While the unit is degaussing, the resistor increases in value with heat and once it reaches a certain temperature, the resistance will rise and prevent voltage from reaching the degaussing coil. This is what stops the degausser, and this device's resistance will decrease as it cools back off, enabling the degauss function to operate again. This is an intentional design and is an industry standard, not just for Philips monitors. Please be aware that not all models in the Philips range has this manual degauss function. Some models are built with an auto degauss feature which automatically degausses the monitor when it is switched on. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (11 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 42. How do I adjust the picture on the screen? Please perform the following to correct the picture image: q q q Reset your monitor via the OSD menu Adjust the Horz (width) and/or Vert size (height) in the OSD Change monitor timing to work at the recommended resolution 43. The edge of the picture on the screen appears to be distorted. How can I correct this? Please perform the following to correct the picture image: q q q q A magnetic or electrical interference typically causes poor geometry in the picture. Place the monitor in a different physical location Reset the monitor to the factory preset via the OSD menu Access the Geometry Menu in the OSD of the Monitor and perform the necessary adjustments Change the monitor timing to the recommended resolution 44. The picture appears too dim. How can I correct this? Adjust Brightness and/or Contrast via the monitor 's OSD. Some models have a Video Input Select under Advanced Controls in the monitor 's OSD. Most computers require it to be set at 0.7V. Please review the following for possible solutions: If the OSD menu is also dim, please contact service for repair q Reset the monitor via the OSD menu q Change the color temperature settings to 9300 color coordination via the OSD menu q Set the Contrast to maximum level (100) and Brightness to middle level (50) Video card could be defective (try the monitor with another computer) q file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (12 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 45. I have noticed two thin horizontal lines on the screen of my Philips monitor. Is this normal? This phenomenon can occur with Philips 107P, 109P and 201P monitors and is normal. Your monitor is using an Aperture Grille, which consists of fine vertical wires to align the electron beams with the phosphors on the screen. To prevent these vertical wires from vibrating and to keep them properly aligned with the picture tube, two horizontal damper wires are required. These are located on one-third and on twothird from the top of the screen. The result is that you will see two very thin horizontal lines over your screen since the two wires are casting a slight shadow on the screen surface. You will find these wires (line) in any monitor from Philips and other brands using the Aperture Grille technology. 46. How can I increase the color display of my monitor? The amount of video memory your video card holds determines the amount of colors that can be displayed on your computer screen. To get the most out of your video card, you will need to either install the latest drivers onto your computer or upgrade the video cards memory. Please check with your computer or video card manufacturer for further details. 47. Why is there no picture on my monitor? q q q q Check the wall socket for power. Verify that there is power by connecting another product. Ensure the power cable is correctly attached to both the wall socket and the monitor. Check that the power button is switched on. Unplug the monitor for approx. 1 minute and plug it in again. Switch the monitor back on. 48. Why is there no picture on my monitor even though the power LED is yellow/amber or flashing green? q q q q Reboot your computer while holding the Ctrl key on your computer. If you see any picture during the boot procedure, please verify the settings of your video card (for Windows go to Control Panel and select Display). Check that the video cable is not damaged, bent or that any of the pins in the connector are damaged (please be aware that some VGA connectors have one missing pin). If damaged, replace with a new cable. Check that the cable is attached correctly to the computer. Press any key on the keyboard to wake-up the computer from power saving mode. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (13 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Frequently Asked Questions 49. Why is there no picture on my monitor even though the power LED is green? Verify the Contrast and Brightness setting of the monitor. First press and hold the 5 (-) button to increase Contrast and then press and hold the 4 (+) button to increase Brightness. These buttons are located on the front of your monitor. q q q Press both the 5(-) button and the OK button at the same time to switch input A|B. Try and repeat step 48 above. 50. Why does the picture disappear after I press the on/off button quickly? This is a unique Philips feature designed to preserve the life of your monitor. Please allow 5 seconds between powering off and on your monitor, your picture will then be restored. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/FAQ.HTM (14 of 14)7/15/2004 3:43:28 PM Glossary Glossary ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ A Autoscan A microprocessor-based feature of Philips Brilliance monitors is able to detect automatically horizontal and vertical frequencies of input signals with those of the installed video card. An autoscan monitor can thus operate with a wide range of video cards. MultiSync, a registered trademark of NEC, provides a similar function. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE B Balanced pincushion See Geometric distortion BNC connection A special construction of connector used in some monitors with higher horizontal scanning frequency. The BNC connection can provide the optimum shielding and matching characteristic impedance of video signal path to ensure the best video performance. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (1 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE C CE Mark CE mark is displayed on products per EMC and LV ( low Voltage Device ) directives in compliance with European Community safety, EMI and EMS requirements and is compulsory on products for sale in the European Community. Color temperature A way of 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. Contrast The ratio between the brightness of the brightest and darkest parts of a picture. The darkest part of file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (2 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary a picture is set by the brightness of the unexcited phosphor, which is governed by the degree with which ambient light is reflected. Contrast is therefore reduced in conditions of high ambient light levels. Black Matrix tubes reflect less ambient light so exhibit higher contrast than other tubes. Convergence error Bean misalignment causing one or more of the three beams passing through the wrong aperture in the shadow mask and striking a phosphor dot in the wrong triad. Convergence error is expressed in mm often at three well-defined points on the screen, designated A, B and C (see figure ). Also known as misconvergence. Points where convergence error is specified. Convergence-error correction A method of correcting for convergence error to insure that all three beams land simultaneously in the same triad. This is usually accomplished by means of special convergence-error correction coils in the deflection yoke. CRT file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (3 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary Cathode-ray tube - the general term for all tubes in which one or more electron beams emitted by a cathode are periodically scanned across a phosphor screen by means of deflection circuitry. A special form of the cathode-ray tube is the TV and monitor picture tube. CustoMax Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters (e.g., Size, Color, Geometry) using software running in Windows. CustoMax is compatible with existing VGA cards. See CrystalClear FAQ and USB Bay FAQ. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE D DDC (Display Data Channel) DDC is a communication channel for displays and computers. The DDC feature allows the monitor controller to be automatically configured to make optimal use of the display without manual user interaction. DDC is implemented as part of the new Plug & Play approach introduced into the PC market to increase user friendliness. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (4 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary The three levels developed for Plug & play are: (1) DDC1, monitor send data to the PC; (2) DDC2B, PC can request information from monitor; and (3) DDC2Bi which is a two-way communication monitor can be addressed and PC or graphics board can give commands to monitor. DDC 1/2B See DDC. DDC 2Bi See DDC. Degaussing The procedure of demagnetizing the shadow mask and associated metal parts of a picture tube at switch-on to minimize picture distortion. This is usually accomplished by means of a special degaussing coil through which a decaying alternating current is passed to generate an alternating magnetic field that gradually decays to demagnetize the tube. Some monitors offer a manual degaussing facility that can be activated at any time. Digital control Microprocessor-based digital control of picture parameters and video modes for complete control of picture settings and modes and instant recall of all settings at the push of a button. This is a very advanced feature that allows the user to switch to any required mode at any instant without having to spend time readjusting the picture. It is currently available in most Philips monitors. Dot pitch The shortest distance between two phosphor dots of the same color on the screen. The smaller the dot pitch, the better the resolution of the monitor. file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (5 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary Dot rate Frequency in MHz of the dot clock. It is a measure of the speed with which data is transferred between the video card and subsequent processing circuitry. Also known as video dot rate. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE E Electromagnetic radiation standards International standards set to limit electromagnetic emissions from monitors. There are currently file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (6 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary two important standards both derived from regulations originally laid down by Swedish authorities. MPR-II The standard originally proposed by the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing. It set maximum levels of electromagnetic radiation emitted by monitors, and has now been adopted as a world standard. MPR-II defines maximum permitted electrostatic, magnetic and electric field levels measured at a distance of 50 cm from the center of the monitor (see table). TCO In 1991, the Swedish Tjänstemannens Central Organization (TCO, Swedish confederation of Professional Employees ) set a standard even more severe than MPR-II, especially for alternating electric fields (AEF). The TCO standard is more severe since not only are the permitted field levels reduced compared with MPR-II, but the measuring distance is also reduced (see table). Electromagnetic radiation standards EMI (Electrical Magnetic Interference) The electrical and/or magnetic radiation coming from the working electrical or electronic equipment. EMS (Electrical Magnetic Sustainment) The ability of electrical or electronic equipment to function properly in the environment with electrical and/or magnetic interference. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE F Flicker Very rapid variations in picture intensity caused by the finite time required for the electron beam to scan a picture onto the screen. Two kinds of flicker occur: line flicker caused by the electron beam scanning-in each line of the picture; and frame flicker (or field flicker if the picture is interlaced) caused by the frame repetition rate of 50 frames/second. Frame flicker is noticeable with GUI and DTP software (which have a light background), and can be very disturbing, especially for those who work regularly with displays - contributing to eye strain, headaches, visual blurring, stress, etc. The file:///D|/EDFU/crt_17_5/edoc/ENGLISH/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (7 of 22)7/15/2004 3:43:31 PM Glossary problem can, however, be eliminated by increasing the refresh rate (number of frames/second) of the monitor to a value above around 70 Hz. Sensitivity to flicker appears to diminish with increasing age. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE H Hertz The unit of frequency named after the physicist Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894). 1 hertz (Hz) is equal to 1 cycle/second. Horizontal dot pitch See Dot pitch. Horizontal scanning frequency