Philips 150B Electronic User's Manual file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/Index.htm [1/20/2001 3:05:58 PM] Safety & Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Installation Locations · Correct Handling of the LCD Monitor · FAQs · 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 Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. q Unplug the monitor, if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Wiping the screen with a dry cloth is possible when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based liquids. q q q q q q q q q q Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when following the instructions in this manual. The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel. Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight 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 off the monitor by detaching power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 seconds, then attach the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation. To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or excessive moisture. 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 Installation Locations q q q Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/SAFETY/SAFETY.HTM (1 of 3) [1/20/2001 3:06:02 PM] Safety & Troubleshooting q q q falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges. r Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F r Humidity: 20-80% RH Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car trunk. Take care not to mishandle 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 1. When handling the monitor, grip the bottom firmly with both hands and ensure that the front panel faces outward before lifting. Please refer to the diagram on the right. 2. Handling the monitor with care prevents scratching and damage. If the monitor becomes damaged, immediately disconnect the power from the unit and have it checked by a qualified service person before using it again. file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/SAFETY/SAFETY.HTM (2 of 3) [1/20/2001 3:06:02 PM] Safety & Troubleshooting 3. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not drop the monitor. 4. When moving the monitor, be sure to unplug all power cords in order to avoid injury or damage to the equipment. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/SAFETY/SAFETY.HTM (3 of 3) [1/20/2001 3:06:02 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 150B LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version. Sections are as follows: q q q Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems as well as other related information you may need. About This Electronic User's Manual gives an overview of information included, along with notation icon descriptions and other documentation for your reference. Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features 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 contains a list of worldwide Philips Consumer Information Centers along with help desk phone numbers and information on the warranty applicable to your product. Glossary defines technical terms. Download and Print Option transfers this entire manual to your hard drive for easy reference. q q q q q 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: q Philips LCD Monitor Quick Start Guide which summarizes the steps for setting up the monitor getting start and optimizing performance. This is included with this product. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (1 of 2) [1/20/2001 3:06:13 PM] About This Electronic User's Manual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions, or warnings. They are used as follows: NOTE: This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of your computer system. CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either potential damage to hardware or loss of data. WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to avoid the problem. 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 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|/Philips LCD/english/150B/ABOUT/ABOUT.HTM (2 of 2) [1/20/2001 3:06:13 PM] 150B Product Information Product Information Product Features · Technical Specifications · Resolution & Preset Modes · Philips Pixel Defect Policy · Automatic Power Saving · Physical Specification · Pin Assignment · Product Views Product Features 150B q q q q 15" color LCD monitor with excellent display performance and viewing size comparable to a 17" CRT monitor. Super Wide viewing angle technology. Full advance AUTO function allowing user to adjust Vertical and Horizontal Position, Phase and Clock. Optional protective cover to prevent LCD screen damage. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications* LCD PANEL · Type · Screen size · Pixel Pitch · LCD Panel type · Effective viewing area · Display Colors TFT LCD 15' visual 0.297 x 0.297mm 1024 x 768 pixels R.G.B. vertical stripe Anti-glare prolarizer hardness 304.1x 228.1mm 8 bits interface (16M colors) VIDEO · Video dot rate · Input impedance - Video - Sync 75 ohm 2 kOhm 80 MHz file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (1 of 5) [1/20/2001 3:06:18 PM] 150B Product Information · Input signal levels · Sync input signal · Sync polarities · Input Frequency · Video interface 700m Vpp Separate sync Composite sync Positive and negative XGA Hsync SVGA Hsync VGA Hsync Analog (D-Sub) 48- 60 KHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.) 35- 50 KHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.) 31- 38 KHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.) OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS · Contrast ratio · Brightness · Peak contrast angle · White Chromacity 250 (typ.) 200 nits (typ.) 6 o'clock x: 0.281 y: 0.311 (at 9300° K) x: 0.312 y: 0.338 (at 6500° K) Upper >50 ° (typ.) Lower >75° (typ.) · Viewing Angle (C/R >5) Left >75 ° (typ.) Right >75 ° (typ.) · Response time <=50ms (typ.) * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes · Maximum · Recommended 1024 x 768 at 75Hz 1024x768 at 60Hz 14 USER DEFINABLE MODES 14 factory preset modes: file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (2 of 5) [1/20/2001 3:06:18 PM] 150B Product Information dot rate (MHz) 25.175 28.322 25.175 30.200 31.500 31.500 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 57.300 65.000 75.000 78.750 H. freq (KHz) 31.469 31.469 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 49.700 48.363 56.476 60.023 Mode IBM VGA 10h IBM VGA 3h IBM VGA 12h MACINTOSH VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA MACINTOSH VESA VESA VESA Resolution 640*350 720*400 640*480 640*480 640*480 640*480 800*600 800*600 800*600 800*600 832*624 1024*768 1024*768 1024*768 V. freq (KHz) 70.086 70.087 59.940 67.000 72.809 75.000 56.250 60.317 72.188 75.000 75.000 60.004 70.069 75.029 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 VESA Mode ON Stand-by Suspend OFF Video Active Blanked Blanked Blanked H-sync Yes No Yes No V-sync Yes Yes No No Power Used < 27W < 5W < 5W < 3W Power LED color Saving (%) 0% 83.3% 83.3% 90% Green Amber Amber Amber file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (3 of 5) [1/20/2001 3:06:18 PM] 150B Product Information 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications · Dimension (WxHxD) · Weight · Power supply · Power consumption · Temperature (operating) · Relative humidity · System MTBF 387 x 375 x 183 mm (incl. Pedestal) 5.0 Kg 100 -- 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 27 W 0° C to 35° C 20% to 80% 50K hrs (excluding LCD panel, CCFL) * 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: Pin Assignment No. 1 2 Red video input Green video input Pin Assignment No. 9 10 +5V power Logic ground file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (4 of 5) [1/20/2001 3:06:18 PM] 150B Product Information 3 4 5 6 7 8 Blue video input Identical output - connected to pin 10 Self test Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground 11 12 13 14 15 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 Product Description RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/PRODUCT/PRODUCT.HTM (5 of 5) [1/20/2001 3:06:18 PM] Installing your LCD Monitor Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description · Connecting to Your PC · Getting Started · Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the Protective Cover · Installing the Wall Mount Kit Front View UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor. file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150B/INSTALL/INSTALL.HTM (1 of 2) [1/20/2001 3:06:21 PM] Installing your LCD Monitor BRIGHTNESS hotkey. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons are pressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up. .OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls POWER button switches your monitor on Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase and clock setting. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance q For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for 15") or 1280x768, 60Hz (for 18"). Note: You can check the current display s ...