User manual PHILIPS 150B5CG-20

e-Manual Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User's Manual file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/index.htm9/13/2004 3:36:40 PM Safety and Troubleshooting Information · Safety Precautions and Maintenance · Installation Locations · FAQs · Troubleshooting · Regulatory Information · Other Related Information Safety and Troubleshooting 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 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 may 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 the 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. 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 afterimage 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installation Locations file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/safety.htm (1 of 2)9/13/2004 3:36:43 PM Safety and Troubleshooting Information q q q q q q Avoid exposure to 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 that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges. r Temperature: 5-40°C 41-104°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 in the trunk of a car. Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping it during operation or transportation. 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|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/safety.htm (2 of 2)9/13/2004 3:36:43 PM About This Manual · About This Guide · Notational Descriptions About This Manual 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 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: file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/about/about.htm (1 of 2)9/13/2004 3:36:46 PM About This Manual 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 ©2004 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|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/about/about.htm (2 of 2)9/13/2004 3:36:46 PM Product Information · SmartManage · Product Product Information Features · Technical Specifications · Resolution & Product Features Preset Modes · Philips Pixel 150B5 Defect Policy · Automatic q Outstanding front of screen performance Power Saving r Zero Bright DotTM ~ Zero tolerance for LCD bright dot defects - guaranteed · Physical r Fast response time ~ Get the job done quicker with fast response time Specification r XGA, 1024 x 768 resolution ~ Accurate color displaying with high resolution · Pin 1024x768 XGA r sRGB ready ~ What you see is what you get: Display matches printout Assignment q Maximum comfort for maximum productivity · Product r Built-in speaker ~ Great integrated audio without clutter or extra cost Views r Adjustable height ~ Height adjusts for ideal viewing position. · Physical r Screen tilt and swivel ~ Screen tilt and swivel adjustment Function r Cable management ~ Intelligent cable management for a tidy workspace q Best Total Cost of Ownership Solution r Lower power consumption ~ Less cost: up to 20% power savings than industry average r Kensington anti-theft lock ~ Added security prevents theft by locking monitor in place q Great Convenience r Embedded power supply ~ Power supply built into monitor r VESA mounting hole ~ VESA mounting pattern for easy wall mounting your display r FlexiHolder ~ Flexible card, photo, and notes holder to increase efficiency RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Technical Specifications* LCD PANEL · Type · Screen size · Pixel Pitch · LCD Panel type · Effective viewing area TFT LCD 15" visual 0.297 x 0.297 mm 1024 x 768 pixels R.G.B. vertical stripe Anti-glare polarizer, hard coated 304.1 x 228.1 mm file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (1 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information · Display Colors 16.7M colors SCANNING Vertical refresh rate Horizontal Frequency 56 Hz-76 Hz 30k Hz-61 kHz VIDEO · Video dot rate · Input impedance - Video - Sync · Input signal levels · Sync input signal · Sync polarities 75 ohm 2K ohm 700m Vpp Separate sync Composite sync Sync on green 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.) 80 MHz · Input Frequency · Video interface Input: D-Sub (analog) is available and user selectable Audio 3W Stereo Audio (1.5W/channel RMSx2, 460 Hz-12 kHz, 16 ohm, THD=10%, PMPO 24 Watts) 3.5mm mini jack 3.5mm mini jack · Loudspeaker · Headphone connector · Input signal connector Optical characteristics · Contrast ratio · Brightness · Peak contrast angle 400:1 (typ.) 250 cd/m2 (typ.) 6 o'clock x: 0.283 y: 0.297 (at 9300°K) x: 0.313 y: 0.329 (at 6500°K) x: 0.313 y: 0.329 (at sRGB) · White Chromaticity file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (2 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information · Viewing Angle (C/R>10) Upper >45° (typ.) Lower >60° (typ.) Left >70° (typ.) Right >70° (typ.) <16 ms (typ.) · Response time 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 Adjust Color and press OK again. Then move the down button to go to sRGB and press OK again. Exit this OSD. After this, please do not 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. * This data is subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes · Maximum · Recommended 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz 14 user definable modes 14 factory preset modes: file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (3 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM 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 ON OFF Active Blanked Yes No Yes No < 30 W <1W Green 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (4 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications · Dimension (WxHxD) * · Weight · Tilt / Swivel · Height adjustment rang · Power supply · Power consumption · Temperature · Relative humidity 342 x 322 x 210 mm (in lowest position) 3.9 Kg -5° ~ 25° / + - 125° 70 mm 100 -- 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 18 W* (typ.) 5° C to 40° C (operating) -20° C to 60° C (storage) 20% to 80% 50K hours (CCFL 30K hours) 150B5CG: Light Gray 150B5CB: Black 150B5CS: Silver · System MTBF · Cabinet color * This data is subject to change without notice. * Resolution 1024x768, standard size, brightness max., contrast 50%, full white pattern, without audio/USB. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Pin Assignment 1. The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (5 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information Pin Assignment No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Red video input Green video input/SOG Blue video input GND 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 GND Serial data line (SDA) H. Sync / H+V V. Sync Data clock line (SCL) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Product Views 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (6 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information 1) Tilt 2) Swivel file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (7 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Product Information 3) Height adjustment RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/product/product.htm (8 of 8)9/13/2004 3:36:52 PM Installing Your LCD Monitor Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View · Produt 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. 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/install/install.htm (1 of 3)9/13/2004 3:36:57 PM Installing Your LCD Monitor Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 Kensington anti-thief lock VGA input AC power input PC audio input Earphone jack RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance q For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768, 60Hz. 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 is 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/install/install.htm (2 of 3)9/13/2004 3:36:57 PM Installing Your LCD Monitor More about FP_setup04.exe RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/install/install.htm (3 of 3)9/13/2004 3:36:57 PM On-Screen Display On-Screen Display · Description of the OnScreen Display Description of the On Screen Display The OSD · Tree 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 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. When you press the button on the front control of your monitor, the On-Screen Display (OSD) Main Controls window will pop up and you can then start making adjustments to your monitor's various features. Use the or the keys to make your adjustments. 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 a reference when you want to work your way around the different adjustments later on. Analog signal input: file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/osd/osddesc.htm (1 of 2)9/13/2004 3:37:01 PM On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 2)9/13/2004 3:37:01 PM Customer Care & 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 · Slovakia · Slovenia · 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|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/warranty/warranty.htm9/13/2004 3:37:04 PM 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. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE E Energy Star Computers Program file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/glossary/glossary.htm (1 of 5)9/13/2004 3:37:07 PM Glossary An energy conservation program launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), promotes the manufacture and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment. Companies joining this program, must be willing to commit themselves to manufacture 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, contains 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 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 USB eliminates "case anxiety" -- the fear of removing the computer case to install add-on peripherals. 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/glossary/glossary.htm (2 of 5)9/13/2004 3:37:07 PM Glossary q 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 providing 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. A hub consists of two portions: the Hub Controller and Hub Repeater. The repeater is a protocolcontrolled 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/glossary/glossary.htm (3 of 5)9/13/2004 3:37:07 PM Glossary 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. 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/glossary/glossary.htm (4 of 5)9/13/2004 3:37:07 PM Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/glossary/glossary.htm (5 of 5)9/13/2004 3:37:07 PM Download and Print Download and Print · Installing your LCD monitor driver Installing Your LCD monitor driver · Download and System requirements: Printing Instructions q PC running Windows 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 , Windows® Me, Windows® XP or later Installing q Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat" at : lcd\pc\drivers · FPadjust Program 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. (Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP users rightclick) Download 150B5.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'). file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/download/download.htm (1 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:10 PM Download and Print 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 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, Windows® Me, Windows® XP or late To install FPadjust Program: q q Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. or 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/download/download.htm (2 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:10 PM Download and Print RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/download/download.htm (3 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:10 PM 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 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 15": 1024x768 @60Hz. 1. Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously. 2. In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, 3. 4. 5. 6. select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the slidebar to 1024x768 pixels (15"). 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 (15"). Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC. Q: What should I do when screen shows: THIS IS 85HZ OVERDRIVE, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY INPUT TO 1024 x 768 @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. 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (1 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the 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. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the driver disk (either floppy or CD-ROM) 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. 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? file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (2 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) A: Unlike CRT display technology, in which the speed of 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 subject 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. 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 allows 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 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: file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (3 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 1. For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 15". Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSD OK button once. The current display mode is shown in product information in 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. Q: How do LCDs compare to 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 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 anxiety," the fear of removing the computer case to install circuit board cards -- that often requires 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (4 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) peripherals for multimedia computers come on the market every day. 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-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 colored with an RGB pattern to make the color 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. 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (5 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 are attached, respectively. The TFT drain of each cell is connected to the electrode. The molecular arrangement of liquid crystal elements differ 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 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 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 file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (6 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 dual-refraction 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 a 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. 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (7 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 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|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_faq.htm (8 of 8)9/13/2004 3:37:18 PM 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 cord is plugged into the power outlet and into the back of the monitor. First, ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position. q q No Picture q (Power LED is amber or yellow) 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. 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. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_troub.htm (1 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:19 PM Troubleshooting q AUTO button not working properly q q The Auto Function is designed for use on standard Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows. It may not work properly if using nonstandard PC or video card. The AUTO adjustment does not function when digital input is used for display. Imaging Problems Press the Auto button. Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position in OSD Main Controls. q q Display position is incorrect 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. Horizontal flicker appears q q Press the Auto button. Eliminate the horizontal bars using the Phase Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main Controls. q The screen is too bright or too dark Adjust the contrast and brightness on OSD Main Controls. (The backlight of the LCD monitor has a fixed life span. When the screen becomes dark or begins to flicker, please contact your dealer). q An after-image appears If an image remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may be imprinted in the screen and leave an afterimage. This usually disappears after a few hours file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:19 PM Troubleshooting q An after-image remains after the power has been turned off. This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not caused by a malfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal. The after-image will disappear after a peroid of time. q Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remains The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today's technology. For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact your local Philips distributor. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/saf_troub.htm (3 of 3)9/13/2004 3:37:19 PM Regulatory Information · TCO'99 Information · TCO'99 Environmental Requirements · TCO'03 Information · Recycling Information for Customers CE Declaration · of Conformity Energy Star · Declaration · Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U. S. Only) · Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) · EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) · VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only) · MIC Notice (South Korea Only) · Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice · North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information · BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) · Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Regulatory Information TCO '99 Information Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and also to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products. Why do we have environmentally labeled computers? In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in the products and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority of electronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later enter nature. There are also other characteristics of a computer, such as energy consumption levels, that are important from the viewpoints of both the work (internal) and natural (external) environments. Since all methods of electricity generation have a negative effect on the environment (e.g. acidic and climate-influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy. What does labeling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration). Approval requirements cover a wide range of issues: environment, ergonomics, usability, emission of electric and magnetic fields, energy consumption and electrical and fire safety. The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated and chlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user. Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/regs/regulat.htm (1 of 13)9/13/2004 3:37:22 PM Regulatory Information · Philips End-ofLife Disposal Information for · UK only · Troubleshooting Other Related · Information · Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete environmental criteria document may be ordered from: TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Environmental Requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants contain bromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flame retardants containing bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects, including reproductive damage in fish-eating birds and mammals, due to the bio-accumulative* processes. Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in fetus development may occur. The relevant TCO'99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams must not contain flame retardants with organically bound bromine or chlorine. Flame retardants are allowed in the printed circuit boards since no substitutes are available. Cadmium** Cadmium is present in rechargeable batteries and in the color-generating layers of certain computer displays. Cadmium damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries, the color-generating layers of display screens and the electrical or electronics components must not contain any cadmium. Mercury** Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit. CFCs (freons) file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/regs/regulat.htm (2 of 13)9/13/2004 3:37:22 PM Regulatory Information The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product. CFCs (freons) are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards. CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence. Lead** Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning. The relevant TCO'99 requirement permits the inclusion of lead since no replacement has yet been developed. * Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE TCO'03 Information (Optional, only available for TCO'03 version) Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO'03 Displays label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment. Some of the features of the TCO'03 Display requirements. Ergonomics q Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resoluction, reflectance, colour rendition and image stability. Energy file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/regs/regulat.htm (3 of 13)9/13/2004 3:37:22 PM Regulatory Information q q Energy-saving mode after a certain time-beneficial both for the user and the environment Electrical safety Emissions q q Electromagnetic fields Noise emissions Ecology q q The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14 000 Restrictions on r chlorinated and brominated flame retardants and polymers r heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead. The requirements included in this label have been developed by TCO Development in co-operation with scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over the world. Since the end of the 1980s TCO has been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more userfriendly direction. Our labelling system started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users and IT-manufacturers all over the world. For more information, please visit www.tcodevelopment.com RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in cooperation with competitors. There is currently a system of recycling up and running in the European countries, such as The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. In U.S.A., Philips Consumer Electronics North America has contributed funds for the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) Electronics Recycling Project and state recycling initiatives for end-of-life electronics products from household sources. In addition, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) a multi-state non-profit organization focused on promoting recycling market development - plans to implement a recycling program. In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken back by Environment Protection Administration (EPA) to follow the IT product recycling management process, detail can be found in web site www. epa.gov.tw For help and service, please contact Consumers Information Center or F1rst Choice Contact file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150B5/english/150b5/safety/regs/regulat.htm (4 of 13)9/13/2004 3:37:22 PM Regulatory Information