User manual PHILIPS 150B4CS-00

Philips 150B4CG/150B4CB/150B4CS Electronic User's Manual file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/index.htm [8/27/03 11:37:09 AM] Safety & Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Installation Locations · 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 q q q q q q q q q q q q Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen many be wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents or ammonia-based liquids. Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when you have followed 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 before attaching 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. IMPORTANT: Always activate a screen saver program during your application. If a still image in high contrast remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may leave an 'after-image' or 'ghost image' on front of the screen. This is a well-known phenomenon that is caused by the shortcomings inherent in LCD technology. In most cases the after-image will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off. Be aware that the after-image symptom cannot be repaired and is not covered under warranty. Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when the operating instructions given in this manual have been followed. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/safety.htm (1 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:11 AM] Safety & Troubleshooting RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installation Locations q Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold q Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. q Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges. r Temperature: 5-40°C 41-104°F r Humidity: 20-80% RH q Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD monitor inside a car boot. q Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping during operation or transportation. q Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations where there is a high level of humidity or in dusty environments. Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the LCD monitor. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/safety.htm (2 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:11 AM] About This Electronic User's Manual About This Manual About This Guide · Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other important information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version. It includes the following sections: q q q q q 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 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Notes, Cautions and Warnings file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/about/about.htm (1 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:14 AM] About This Electronic User's Manual 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. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by the relevant regulatory authority. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ©2003 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics NV file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/about/about.htm (2 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:14 AM] Product Information Product Information Product Features · Technical Specifications · Resolution & Preset Modes · Philips Pixel Defect Policy · Automatic Power Saving · Physical Specification · Pin Assignment · Product Views · Physical Function Product Features 150B4CG / 150B4CB / 150B4CS Ultra Slim Frame q q q q q 15-inch color LCD monitor with excellent display performance Standard VGA analog input Embedded universal AC power supply Adjustable viewing height AUTO adjustment optimizes picture quality RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications* LCD PANEL · Type · Screen size · Pixel Pitch TFT LCD 15" visual 0.297 x 0.297mm (15.0") 1024 x 768 pixels R.G.B. vertical stripe Anti-glare polarizer, hard coated · LCD Panel type file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (1 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information · Effective viewing area · Display Colors 304.1 x 228.1mm (15.0") 16.7M colors SCANNING · Vertical refresh rate 56Hz-76Hz 30kHz-61kHz · Horizontal frequency VIDEO · Video dot rate · Input impedance - Video 75 ohm 80 MHz - Sync 2K ohm 700m Vpp Separate sync Composite sync Sync on Green · Input signal levels · Sync input signal · Sync polarities Positive and negative XGA SVGA VGA Hsync 48- 61 kHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.) Hsync 35- 50 kHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.) Hsync 31- 38 kHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.) · Input Frequency · Video interface Analog (D-Sub) OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS · Contrast ratio 400 (typ.) 250 cd/m2 (typ.) 6 o'clock · Brightness · Peak contrast angle file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (2 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information · White Chromacity x: 0.283 y: 0.297 (at 9300° K) x: 0.313 y: 0.329 (at 6500° K) Upper >50° (typ.) Lower >60° (typ.) · Viewing Angle (C/R >5) Left >75 ° (typ.) Right >75 ° (typ.) · Response time <=25ms (typ.) * This data is subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes 1024 x 768 at 75Hz 1024 x 768 at 60Hz · Maximum · Recommended 14 user definable modes 14 factory preset modes: file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (3 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information 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 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 (Hz) 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 DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (4 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information ON Active Yes Yes < 30W Green OFF Blanked No No < 1W Amber 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 incl. Pedestal (WxHxD) * · Weight * · Height adjustment rang · Tilt (Forward / Backward) · Power supply · Power consumption · Temperature (operating) · Relative humidity 343 x 297 x 218 mm (in lowest position) 3.6 kg 70 mm - 5° / 25° 100 -- 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 18 W (typ.) 5° C to 40° C 20% to 80% 50K hrs (CCFL 30Khrs) · System MTBF · Cabinet color 150B4CG: Light Gray 150B4CB: Black 150B4CS: Black and silver * This data is subject to change without notice. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (5 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Pin Assignment The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: 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 Cable detect Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground Pin Assignment No. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DDC +5V Logic ground Identical output - connected to pin 10 Serial data line (SDA) H. Sync / H+V V. Sync Data clock line (SCL) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Product Views file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (6 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Function 1) Tilt 2) Height adjustment file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (7 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/product/product.htm (8 of 8) [8/27/03 11:37:18 AM] Installing your LCD Monitor Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description · Connecting to Your PC · The Base · Getting Started · Optimizing Performance Front View Product Description 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. BRIGHTNESS hotkey. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons are pressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/install/install.htm (1 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:21 AM] Installing your LCD Monitor 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 (for14"/15") or 1280x1024, 60Hz (for17"/18"). Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the 'OK' button once. Go into the Product Information. The current display mode is shown on the item called RESOLUTION. q You can also install the Flat Panel Adjust (FP Adjust) program, a program for getting the best performance out of your monitor. This included on this CD. Step-by-step instructions are provided to guide you through the installtion process. Click on the link to know more about this program. More about FP_setup04.exe RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/install/install.htm (2 of 2) [8/27/03 11:37:22 AM] On-Screen Display On-Screen Display Description of the On-Screen Display · The OSD Tree Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of the monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when the user is operating the monitor. Basic and simple instruction on the control keys. When you press the Use the or the button on the front control of your monitor, the On-Screen Display (OSD) Main keys to make your adjustments. Controls window will pop up and you can then start making adjustments to your monitor's various features. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE The OSD Tree file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/osd/osddesc.htm (1 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:24 AM] On-Screen Display 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. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:24 AM] On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:24 AM] Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE 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 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 file:///D|/B/english/warranty/warranty.htm [8/27/03 11:37:26 AM] Glossary Glossary ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ C 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE D D-SUB Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types that is display technology independent. The interface is primarily focused at providing a connection between a computer and its display device. The DVI specification meets the needs of all segments of the PC industry (workstation, desktop, laptop, etc.) and will enable these different segments to unite around one monitor interface specification. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/glossary/glossary.htm (1 of 5) [8/27/03 11:37:29 AM] Glossary The DVI interface enables: 1. 2. 3. 4. Content to remain in the lossless digital domain from creation to consumption. Display technology independence. Plug and play through hot plug detection, EDID and DDC2B. Digital and Analog support in a single connector. 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 and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment. Companies joining this programme must be willing to commit themselves to manufacturing one or more products capable of going into a low -power state (< 30 W) either after a period of inactivity or after a predetermined time selected by the user. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE L LCD Liquid Crystal Display An alphanumeric display using the unique properties of liquid crystal to form characters. The latest flat-panel displays comprise a matrix of hundreds or thousands of individual LCD cells that generate text and colorful graphics on a screen. They consume little power though they do require external lighting to make them file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/glossary/glossary.htm (2 of 5) [8/27/03 11:37:29 AM] Glossary legible to the user. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE U USB or Universal Serial Bus 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. q q q USB eliminates "case angst" -- the fear of removing the computer case to install add-on peripherals. And USB also eliminates adjustment of complicated IRQ settings when installing new 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 arrive on the market every day. With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on a computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." There's no need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run set-up to install peripherals. And no need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device. In short, 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 concentrators and enable the multiple attachment characteristics of USB. Attachment points are referred to as ports. Each hub converts a single attachment point into multiple attachment points. The architecture supports concatenation of multiple hubs. The upstream port of a hub connects the hub towards the host. Each of the other downstream ports of a hub allows connection to another hub or function. Hubs can detect, attach and detach at each downstream port and enable the distribution of power to downstream devices. Each downstream port can be individually enabled and configured at either full or low speed. The hub isolates low speed ports from full speed signaling. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/glossary/glossary.htm (3 of 5) [8/27/03 11:37:29 AM] Glossary A hub consists of two portions: the Hub Controller and Hub Repeater. The repeater is a protocol-controlled switch between the upstream port and downstream ports. It also has hardware support for reset and suspend/resume signaling. The controller provides the interface registers to allow communication to/from the host. Hub specific status and control commands permit the host to configure a hub and to monitor and control its ports. Device A logical or physical entity that performs a function. The actual entity described depends on the context of the reference. At the lowest level, device may refer to a single hardware component, as in a memory device. At a higher level, it may refer to a collection of hardware components that perform a particular function, such as a Universal Serial Bus interface device. At an even higher level, device may refer to the function performed by an entity attached to the Universal Serial Bus; for example, a data/FAX modem device. Devices 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 electrically closest to the host that generates upstream data traffic from the hub. Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/glossary/glossary.htm (4 of 5) [8/27/03 11:37:29 AM] Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE V Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/glossary/glossary.htm (5 of 5) [8/27/03 11:37:29 AM] Download and Print Download and Print Installing your LCD monitor driver · Download and Printing Instructions · Installing FPadjust Program Installing Your LCD monitor driver System requirements: q q PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 , Windows Me, Windows XP or later Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat" at : /PC/drivers/ Read the "Driver_install02.txt" file before installing. This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF files can be downloaded into your hard disk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browser. If you do not have Adobe® Acrobat Reader installed, click on the link to install the application. Adobe® Acrobat Reader for PC / Adobe® Acrobat Reader for Mac. Download instructions: To download the file: 1. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon below. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click) Download 150B4AG.pdf file:///D|/B/english/download/download.htm (1 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:31 AM] Download and Print Download 150B4AS.pdf Download 150B4CB.pdf Download 150B4CG.pdf Download 150B4CS.pdf Download 150S4FG.pdf Download 150S4FB.pdf Download 150S4FS.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' or 'source', choose 'source'). Printing instructions: To print the manual: 1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing FPadjust Program file:///D|/B/english/download/download.htm (2 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:31 AM] Download and Print The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK. System requirements: q PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP or later To install FPadjust Program: q Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. or q Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click) Download FP_setup04.exe q q q 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 "FP_Readme04.txt" file before installing. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/download/download.htm (3 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:31 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Safety and Troubleshooting · General FAQs · Screen Adjustments · Compatibility with Other Peripherals · LCD Panel Technology · Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards · Troubleshooting · Regulatory Information · Other Related Information General FAQs Q: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? A: Recommended video mode for Philips 14"/15": 1024x768 @60Hz for Philips 17"/18" 1280x1024@60Hz. 1. Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor you used previously which displayed correctly. 2. In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the settings tab, in a box labelled 'desktop area', move the slide bar to 1024x768 pixels (14"/15") / 1280x1024 pixels (17"/18"). Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK. Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1024x768@60Hz (14"/15") / 1280x1024@60Hz (17"/18"). Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC 3. 4. 5. 6. Q: What should I do when screen shows: THIS IS 85HZ OVERSCAN, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 1024 x 768 @60HZ or THIS IS 85HZ OVERDRIVE, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 1280 x 1024 @60HZ? A: It means the signal input from your PC is 85Hz -- outside the range that the monitor can display. New Generation LCD intelligent monitor capabilities temporarily override the overscan, providing you with 10 minutes to reset timing to recommended settings. Here's how: Go to your Windows Start menu. Select Settings, then Control Panel. Select Display. Move to Settings and click on the Advanced button. Under Adaptor, change the refresh rate to 56~75. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (1 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) You have 10 minutes to complete the operation; if you do not complete within 10 minutes, power off and re-power on monitor to enter changes. Q: What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor? A: The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors. LCD monitors display a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 85Hz and 60Hz. Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the set-up disk & CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .icm)? A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to install the drivers. You 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 driver disk (either floppy or CDROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and Icm files) will be installed automatically. Q: How do I adjust the resolution? A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows 95/98 with the 'Display properties/Settings' control panel. Q: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? A: Simply press the OSD button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings. Q: What is the Auto function? A: The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock settings at the press of a single button ­ without the need to navigate through OSD menus and control keys. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (2 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light up). What should I do? A: Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the Monitor. Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an Interlace signal? A: No If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd and even horizontal scanning lines at the same time, thus distorting the picture. Q: What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD? A: Unlike CRT display technology, in which the speed at which 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 the refresh rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD technology. Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it is recommended that the panel surface is not subjected to any excessive shocks or scratches. An optional protective cover with greater scratch resistance is also available. Q: How should I clean the LCD surface? A: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (3 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall or used as a touch panel? A: Yes, Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on the back cover allow the user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA standard ARM or accessories. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Screen Adjustments Q: What is the FPadjust program on the set-up disk and CD-ROM? A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust monitor settings such as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase, and Clock for optimal performance. Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance from the monitor? A: 1. For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 14"/15", 1280x1024@60Hz for 17"/18". Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD OK button once. The current display mode is shown in the product information in the OSD main controls. 2. To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor setup CD-ROM, open the CD-ROM and double click the FP_setup04.exe icon. This will install FP Adjust automatically and place a shortcut on your desktop. 3. Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by step to optimize image performance with your system's video controller. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (4 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: How do LCDs compare with CRTs in terms of radiation? A: Because LCDs do not use an electron gun they do not generate the same amount of radiation at the screen surface. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Compatibility with other Peripherals Q: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? A: Yes, all Philips LCD 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 dealer/retailer for more information. Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play? A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP and the PC98/99 platforms. Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)? A: 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. There are three main benefits of USB. 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. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (5 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one 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: What is a USB hub ? A: A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. A hub's upstream port connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple downstream ports in a hub allows connection to another hub or device, such as a USB keyboard, camera or printer. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE LCD Panel Technology Q: What is a Liquid Crystal Display? A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles, etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebooks and other small computers. Like light-emitting diode and gas-plasma technologies, LCD allows displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube (CRT) technology. LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-display displays because it works on the principle of blocking light rather than emitting it. Q: How are LCDs made? A: LCDs are created from two glass plates separated from each other at a distance of a few microns. The plates are filled with liquid crystal and then sealed together. The top plate is coloured with an RGB pattern to make the colour filter. Polarizers are then glued to both plates. This combination is sometimes called 'glass' or 'cell.' The LCD cell is assembled into a 'module' by adding the backlight, driver electronics and frame. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (6 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What is polarization ? A: Polarization is basically directing light to shine in one direction. Light is electromagnetic waves. Electric and magnetic fields oscillate in a direction perpendicular to the propagation of the light beam. The direction of these fields is called the 'polarization direction'. Normal or non-polarized light has fields in several directions; polarized light has a field in only one direction. Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs? A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An active matrix has a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current to control the luminance of a pixel. For this reason, the current in an active matrix display can be switched on and off more frequently, improving the screen refresh time (your mouse pointer will appear to move more smoothly across the screen, for example). The passive matrix LCD has a grid of conductors with pixels located at each intersection in the grid. Q: How does a TFT LCD Panel work? A: On each column and row of the TFT LCD panel a data source drive and a gate drive and attached, respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. The molecular arrangement of liquid crystal elements differs according to whether it is impressed with voltage or not. It varies the direction of polarized light and the amount of light by letting it through different arrays of liquid crystal elements. When two polarized filters are arranged vertically on a polarized light pole, the light that passes through the upper polarized panel is turned 90 degrees along with the spiral structure of the liquid crystal molecules and goes through the polarized filter at the bottom. When impressed with voltage, liquid crystal molecules are arranged vertically from the original spiral structure and the direction of the light is not turned through 90 degrees. In this case, light that comes through the top polarized panel may not go through the polarized panel at the bottom. Q: What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT? A: In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding polarized electrons on fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with an analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device that displays an input image by operating a liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the space between them is filled in with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage, the molecular structure of the liquid crystal is altered and controls the amount of inlet lighting to display file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (7 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be very thin and no flickering occurs because it does not use the scanning method. Q: Why is vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor? A: Unlike a CDT monitor, the TFT LCD panel has a fixed resolution. For example, an XGA monitor has 1024x3 (R, G, B) x 768 pixels and a higher resolution may not be available without additional software processing. The panel is designed to optimize the display for a 65MHz dot clock, one of the standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60Hz/48kHz, the optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz. Q: What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work? A: The TFT LCD panel is an element that controls/displays the inlet of a backlight using the dualrefraction of a liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis of the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and displays it. Since the refraction ratio of inlet light on liquid crystal varies with the inlet angle of the light, the viewing angle of a TFT is much narrower than that of a CDT. Usually, the viewing angle refers to the point where the contrast ration is 10. Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed and the most common approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens the viewing angle by varying the refraction ratio. IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned) is also used to give a wider viewing angle. Q: Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? A: Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon is different from that of CRT monitor -- and it has no impact of the ease of viewing. Flickering in an LCD monitor relates to usually undetectable luminance caused by the difference between positive and negative voltage. On the other hand, CRT flickering that can irritate the human eye occurs when the on/off action of the fluorescent object becomes visible. Since the reaction speed of liquid crystal in an LCD panel is much slower, this troublesome form of flickering is not present in an LCD display. Q: Why is an LCD monitor virtually free of Electro Magnetic Interference? A: Unlike a CRT, an LCD monitor does not have key parts that generate Electro Magnetic Interference, especially magnetic fields. Also, since an LCD display utilizes relatively low power, its power supply is extremely quiet. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (8 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Q: What is the CE mark? A: The CE (Conformité Européenne) mark is required to be displayed on all regulated products offered for sale on the European market. This 'CE' mark means that a product complies with the relevant European Directive. A European Directive is a European 'Law' that relates to health, safety, environment and consumer protection, much the same as the U.S. National Electrical Code and UL Standards. Q: Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95/99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment and recyclability. The specification page provides detailed data on safety standards. More information is provided in the Regulatory Information section. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_faq.htm (9 of 9) [8/27/03 11:37:39 AM] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting · FAQs · Common Problems · Imaging Problems · Regulatory Information · Other Related Information This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. Common Problems Having this problem? Check these items q No Picture (Power LED not lit) q Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the wall and the back of the monitor. Firstly, ensure that the power button in front of the monitor is in the OFF position, then press it to ON position again. q No Picture (Power LED is amber or yellow) q q q 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 q q q Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your computer. (Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide). Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins. Make sure the computer is turned on. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_troub.htm (1 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:40 AM] Troubleshooting Screen says q q q Make sure the vertical sync of input signal is within the range of 56 ~ 75 Hz. Change the refresh rate to 56~75Hz within 10 minutes. Re-power on monitor to start over again if you failed to change the refresh rate within 10 minutes. q AUTO button not working properly The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows. q It may not work properly if you are using nonstandard PC or video card. Imaging Problems q Press the Auto button. q Display position is incorrect Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position &/or Vertical Position in OSD Main Controls. q Image vibrates on the screen Vertical flicker appears q q Check that the signal cable is properly connected to the graphics board or PC. Press the Auto button. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main Controls. file:///D|/B/english/150b4cgbs/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3) [8/27/03 11:37:40 AM] Troubleshooting Horizontal flicker appears