Philips 150V5 manual

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    e-Manual Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/index.htm [4/14/2004 11:08:26 AM][...]

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    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[...]

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    Safety and Troubleshooting Information ● 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. ❍ Temperature: 5-40°C 41-104°F ❍ Hum[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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.[...]

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    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 Information Product Features 150V5 ● Best Total Cost of Ownership solution ❍ Lower power consumpt[...]

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    Product Information Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz-62 kHz VIDEO • Video dot rate 80 MHz • Input impedance - Video 75 ohm - Sync 5K ohm • Input signal levels 700m Vpp • Sync input signal Separate sync Composite sync Sync on green • Sync polarities Positive and negative • Input Frequency XGA Hsync 48- 61 kHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.) SVGA Hsy[...]

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    Product Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes • Maximum 1024 x 768 at 75 Hz • Recommended 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz 14 user definable modes 14 factory preset modes: H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.469 640*350 70.086 31.469 720*400 70.087 31.469 640*480 59.940 35.000 640*480 67.000 37.861 640*480 72.809 37.500 64[...]

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    Product Information Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color ON Active Yes Yes < 20 W Green OFF Blanked No No < 2 W Amber This monitor is E NERGY S TAR ® compliant. A s an E NERGY S TAR ® P artner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. RETU[...]

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    Product Information The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment 1 Red video input 9 DDC +5V 2 Green video input/SOG 10 Logic ground 3 Blue video input 11 Ground 4 Ground 12 Serial data line (SDA) 5 Ground 13 H. Sync / H+V 6 Red video ground 14 V. Sync 7 Green video ground 15 Data clock line (SCL) 8 B[...]

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    Product Information Physical Function 1) Tilt RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/product/product.htm (6 of 6) [4/14/2004 11:08:34 AM][...]

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    Installing Your LCD Monitor • Front View Produt Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product Description UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor. OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls. POWER button switches y[...]

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    Installing Your LCD Monitor 1 Kensington anti-thief lock 2 VGA input 3 DC power input RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance ● 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. Th[...]

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    On-Screen Display •Description of the On- Screen Display • Making adjustments in the OSD menu On-Screen Display 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 through an on-screen instruction window. Th[...]

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    On-Screen Display Making adjustments in the OSD menu Auto Setup To perform Auto Setup functions, follow these steps: 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu". 2. The 'Auto' icon is highlighted. 3. Use the key to select and execute Auto Setup. After Auto Setup is completed, the following message appears: If the image looks correct, choose[...]

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    On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Making adjustments in the "Management" submenu To make adjustment in the "Management" submenu, follow these steps: 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu." 2. Use the or buttons to move forward or backward to the management icon and highlight it. 3. Use key to enter the "Managem[...]

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    On-Screen Display NOTE: We recommend you perform Auto Setup before adjusting the contrast setting. To adjust the horizontal position ('H. position') of the image, use the or buttons. The graphic bar and the numerical value in the right corner will change in accordance with selected settings. To adjust the vertical position ('V. posit[...]

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    On-Screen Display Select 'Exit' to leave the "Management" submenu and return to the "Main Menu." RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Making adjustments in the "Clock/Phase" submenu To make adjustments in the "Clock/Phase" submenu, follow these steps: 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu". 2. Use or button[...]

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    On-Screen Display 3. Use the key to enter the "Clock/Phase" submenu. Two items will be displayed for your selection. To adjust 'Clock' settings, use or buttons. The graphic bar and the numerical value in the right corner will change in accordance with selected settings. NOTE: We recommend you perform Auto Setup first, adjusting [...]

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    On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Making adjustments in the "Color" submenu To make adjustments in the "Color" submenu, follow these steps: 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu". 2. Use the or buttons to move forward or backward to the color icon and highlight it. 3. Use the key to enter the "Color" subme[...]

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    On-Screen Display NOTE: As you choose an item, your screen will immediately update to reflect the selected setting. For Black Level Adjustments, select the "Back Level Adjust" submenu. Use the or buttons to and highlight one of the three options: Red, Green or Blue. Use the button to choose the desired option. Your selection will appear o[...]

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    On-Screen Display Select 'Exit' to leave the exit the "Color" submenu and return to the "Main Menu." RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Making adjustments in the "OSD" submenu To adjust OSD horizontal and vertical positions you should follow these steps: 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu". 2. Use or buttons to [...]

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    On-Screen Display To adjust the horizontal position ('H. position') of the OSD display, use the or buttons. The graphic bar and the numerical value in the right corner will change in accordance with selected settings. To adjust the vertical position ('V. position') of the OSD display, use the or buttons. The graphic bar and the [...]

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    On-Screen Display 1. Bring up the OSD "Main Menu." 2. Use the or buttons to move forward or backward to the factory recall icon and highlight it. 3. Use the button to revert to factory settings. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Selecting your preferred language To select your preferred language from the five available languages follow these step[...]

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    On-Screen Display NOTE: When you choose an item, your OSD information will be immediately displayed in the selected language. To exit and clear the OSD Menu To exit and clear the OSD menu, use the or buttons to move forward or backward to the exit icon. Press the button. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/os[...]

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    Customer Care & Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE ASIA: Bangladesh • Hong Kong • India • Pakistan MIDDLE EAST: Dubai file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/warranty/warranty.htm [4/14/2004 11:08:41 AM][...]

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    Glossary Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 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 de[...]

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    Glossary The DVI interface enables: 1. Reduce signal loss and video noise in signal due to less signal conversion. 2. Independent from display technology, and can be used on LCD, Plasma, LCOS, etc. 3. Plug and play through hot plug detection, EDID and DDC2B. 4. Digital and Analog support in a single connector (DVI-I only). RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE[...]

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    Glossary 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|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/glossary/glossary.htm (3 of 3) [4/14/2004 11:08:46 AM][...]

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    Download and Print •Installing your LCD monitor driver •Download and Printing Instructions Download and Print Installing Your LCD monitor driver System requirements: ● 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 "Drive[...]

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    Download and Print 1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/download/download.htm (2 of 2) [4/14/2004 11:08:49 AM][...]

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    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 [...]

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    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 b[...]

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    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 monit[...]

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    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 sma[...]

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    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 voltag[...]

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    FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 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 T[...]

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    Troubleshooting • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Common Problems • Imaging Problems • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Troubleshooting 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 Pro[...]

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    Troubleshooting Vertical flicker appears ● Perform the Auto function in OSD Main Controls. ● Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock Adjustment in OSD Main Controls. Horizontal flicker appears ● Perform the Auto function in OSD Main Controls. ● Eliminate the horizontal bars using the Phase Adjustment in OSD Main Controls. The screen is [...]

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    Troubleshooting file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/safety/saf_troub.htm (3 of 3) [4/14/2004 11:08:59 AM][...]

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    Regulatory Information • CE Declaration of Conformity • Energy Star Declaration •Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) •Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) •BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) •Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) •Philips End-of- Life Disposal •Troubleshooting • Other Related Infor[...]

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    Regulatory Information A s an E NERGY S TAR ® P artner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) This equipment has be[...]

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    Regulatory Information Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle. CET appa[...]

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    Regulatory Information 3. bei Ersatz der Bildröhre nur eine bauartgleiche eingebaut wird. Aus ergonomischen Gründen wird empfohlen, die Grundfarben Blau und Rot nicht auf dunklem Untergrund zu verwenden (schlechte Lesbarkeit und erhöhte Augenbelastung bei zu geringem Zeichenkontrast wären die Folge). Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel na[...]

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    Other Related Information • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information •Information for Users in the U.S •Information for Users Outside the U.S Other Related Information Information for Users in the U. S. For units set at 115 V : Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT t[...]

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    Philips Pixel Defect Policy • Product Features •Technical Specifications •Resolution & Preset Modes •Automatic Power Saving •Physical Specification •Pin Assignment •Product Views Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of[...]

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    Philips Pixel Defect Policy One lit red, green or blue sub pixel Two adjacent lit sub pixels: - Red + Blue = Purple - Red + Green = Yellow - Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue) Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel) Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'. These are the types [...]

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    Philips Pixel Defect Policy 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) 0 Distance between two bright dot defects* 15 mm or more Total bright dot defects of all types 4 or fewer BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL MODEL 150V5 1 dark subpixel 4 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer 3 adjacent dark subpixels 0 Distance between two black dot def[...]

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    Connecting to Your PC •Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Connecting to Your PC Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. Item Description 1) Power Cable (socket may differ for different countries) 2) VGA Signal Cable 3) E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide and CD-[...]

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    Connecting to Your PC 1) Plug the power cord into monitor firmly. 2) Connect to PC (a) Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. (b) Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. (c) Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. (d) Turn on your computer and monitor. If [...]

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    Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/install/connect.htm (3 of 3) [4/14/2004 11:09:15 AM][...]

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    Getting Started Your LCD Monitor : •Front View Product Description • Setting Up and Connecting Your Monitor • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Getting Started Getting Started Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requireme[...]

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    Getting Started 7. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'. 8. Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK' button. 9. Cl[...]

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    Getting Started information, please refer to Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP user's manual. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/150v5/install/gt_start.htm (3 of 3) [4/14/2004 11:09:16 AM][...]

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    International Guarantee Your International Guarantee Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor and replacement parts irrespective of the country where it[...]

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    International Guarantee file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/150V5/english/warranty/war_intl.htm (2 of 2) [4/14/2004 11:09:23 AM][...]