User Manual BDL3731V SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
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• The LCD panel is very high technology product with about million thin film transistors, giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does affect the performance of your product. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V FCC INFORMATION User Instructions NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unesired operation. This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V IMPORTANT NOTES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
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Power Lines: An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V Battery Usage: CAUTION:To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit. • Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL This Philips product and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and re-used. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts which need to be properly disposed.
User Manual BDL3731V 2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION UNPACKING This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. The weight of the product differs - depending on the type - from 27 to 53 kg.
User Manual BDL3731V INSTALLATION NOTES Due to the high power consumption, always use the plug exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is required, please consult your service agent. The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping.
User Manual BDL3731V PARTS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW Input Button Use this button to switch between available inputs. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. Volume Adjustment Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down.These buttons also serve as navigation and adjustment buttons when On Screen Display menu is engaged.
Connect to the video and audio output of an external device. 11 SCART (AV) Connector Connect to external sources such as VCRs or DVD players. 12 Power connection Connect the supplied power cord to the wall outlet. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V REMOTE CONTROL 3.3.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Sound Mute On/Off Standby Power On/Off Push this button to switch on the monitor from Standby mode. Push it again to turn it off to Standby mode. Menu Activates the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert two AAA size 1.5V batteries ensuring that the "+" and "-" ends of the batteries are correctly aligned. Replace the cover. Note: Do not mix battery types, e.g. alkaline and manganese. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (VCR, DVD, CAMCORDER, SATELLITE RECEIVER) 4.1.1 USING SCART (AV) SOCKET INPUT Connect the SCART socket of the external device to the SCART socket of the monitor. Connect the video recorder to the antenna wall socket or cable box.
Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the DVI connector. 4.1.7 USING HDMI INPUT Connect the HDMI-jack of the external device to the HDMI INPUT of the monitor. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 4.2.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKER Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the LCD. • Before connecting the speaker wire to the LCD, turn off your LCD.
60 Hz. Click OK to complete the setting. Note: Both screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC graphics card and its resolution selected. See page 30 for an overview of the supported resolutions. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V BASIC FUNCTIONS Main Input SCART 1 SCART 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] POWERING ON / OFF Make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall outlet with the supplied power cord.
MUTE Using Remote Control Press the MUTE button on the remote control. => The audio is cut off. Press the MUTE, VOL+ or VOL- button to turn the audio back on. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V DISPLAY INFORMATION Via Remote Control Press the RECALL button to display the channel information and setting status. Press again to exit. Note: The displayed information can differ, depending on the selected source. TIMER OFF VIDEO...
Press the MENU button to return to the previous menu. 6.1.2 RESET TO THE FACTORY DEFAULTS Press the CH+ or CH- button to select Image Preset. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to reset the picture settings to the factory defaults. User Manual BDL3731V...
Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select Setup. Press the CH- button to enter the selected menu group. Press the CH+ or CH- button to select Color Temp. Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to select required option. WARM - NORMAL - COOL User Manual BDL3731V...
Selecting the position of the PC screen if it does not fit the LCD screen Press the CH+ or CH- button to select H Position or V Positing. Press the VOL+ or VOL - button to fit the TV screen until you reach the optimal setting. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V 6.12 TELETEXT The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names (TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF test,Videotext). It is provided as a free service by some television broadcasters.This service provides a real wealth of information, available at any time, on weather, sporting results, news, games, etc.The information is presented in pages organized in topics specified in...
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Press any button on the remote control (except TEXT or the volume adjustment buttons) to display the subtitles again. Press the TEXT button (Œ) to return to TV mode. Note: In Teletext mode, volume controls remain available, but the relevant symbols are not shown on the screen. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V Split Screen NORMAL PIP Locate PIP Size 6.13 VIEWING THE PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) You can display a sub-picture with the main picture. In this way you can watch monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching other video input.
This display can be managed remotely through the RS232 9-pin port, by using a Serial Interface Communication Protocol (SICP). The specifications of the SICP protocol can be found in a separate document, called "SICP User Manual". User Manual BDL3731V VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO...
User Manual BDL3731V INPUT MODE VGA Resolution Active Resolution Standard Resolution H Pixels V Lines WVGA SVGA 1024 WXGA 1360 SXGA 1280 1024 SDTV Resolution Active Resolution Standard Resolution H Pixels V Lines 480i 480p 576i 576p HDTV Resolution Active Resolution...
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• The display settings table complies to the IBM/VESA standards, and based on the analog input. • The DVI support mode is regarded as same to the PC support mode. • The best timing for the vertical frequency to each mode is 60Hz. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V General Item Power Supply Power Consumption (Typical) Dimension [W x H x D mm] With Stand Without Stand Weight With Stand Without Stand Environment Condition Item Operational Temperature Storage Operational Humidity Storage Operational Pressure Storage/Shipmemt External Speaker...
Do not scratch or hit the cabinet with fingers or hard objects of any kind. Do not use volatile substances such as insert sprays, solvents and thinners on the cabinet. Do not place anything made from rubber or PVC near the cabinet for any extended periods of time. User Manual BDL3731V...
User Manual BDL3731V TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom 1.The power cord is disconnected. No picture is displayed 2.The main power switch on the back of the monitor is not switched on. 3.The selected input has no connection. 4.The monitor is in standby mode in RGB mode.
Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS... Please contact Philips at one of the telephone numbers below: Austria ....... 0820 901115 Belgium .
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User Manual BDL3731V REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...