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Philips 201B2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs 201B2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating the monitor ... 5 Remove Base Stand and Base... 8 Product information Smartimage ... 10 SmartContrast ... 11 Philips SmartControl Premium ... 12 SmartDesktop Guide... 19 Philips Pixel Defect Policy... 24 Technical Specifications ... 26 Resolution & Preset Modes... 29 Automatic PowerSaving...

  • Page 3: Important

    1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding operating your monitor. The Philips guarantee applies provided the...

  • Page 4: Notational Descriptions

    screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content. Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause “burn in”, also known as “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your screen.

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    Recycling Information for Customers Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    Adjust ergonomic / Réglages ergonomiques / Ajustes ergonómicos / Ergonomische / Einstellmöglichkeiten / Regolazioni ergonomiche / Quick start guide Monitor Monitor Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. EDFU CD Base Stand...

  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    Connecting to your PC AC power input DVI-D input(Available for selected models) VGA input Audio input USB upstream and downstream Earphone jack Connect to PC Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
  • Page 8 Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips Monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window.
  • Page 9 Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1600×900@60Hz. resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1600×900@60Hz for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.

  • Page 10: Remove Base Stand And Base

    2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base Remove the Base Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid damage or injury. 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface, taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.
  • Page 11 Remove the stand Condition: 1. Remove the 4 screw covers.. 2. Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA- Compliant mounting interface. 100mm 100mm...

  • Page 12: Product Information

    How does it work? SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the content displayed on your screen. Based on a scenario you select, SmartImage dynamically enhances the contrast,...

  • Page 13: Smartcontrast

    Office: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain. This mode significantly enhances readability and productivity when you’re working with spreadsheets, PDF files, scanned articles or other general office applications.. Photo: This profile combines color saturation, dynamic contrast and sharpness enhancement to display photos and other images with outstanding clarity in vibrant colors - all without artifacts and faded...

  • Page 14: Philips Smartcontrol Premium

    3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium The new SmartControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through...
  • Page 15 Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: adjustment. installation.
  • Page 16 Color menu: Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). adjustment. on your input. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. Quick View loads the before/after images. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button.
  • Page 17 First color Calibration Screen: Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. SmartImage setting based on content. When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled.
  • Page 18 To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence screen: User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only. to the pop-up dialog box on the following page. default. Does not require the display be attached to a different host to go into Theft Deterrence mode.
  • Page 19 Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only SmartControl Premium tabs are not available. Display the Source instruction pane and current input source setting. On single input displays, this pane will not be visible.
  • Page 20 Help>User Manual - Will only be active when menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
  • Page 21 Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. The task tray has five entries: window. Technical Support - displays the tech support page.

  • Page 22: Smartdesktop Guide

    3.4 SmartDesktop Guide SmartDesktop SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop from Options. automatic alignment for the window when dragged into the defined partition. Select the desired partition by clicking on the icon. The partition will be applied to the desktop and the icon will be highlighted.
  • Page 23 Title Bar Options Desktop partition can be accessed from the title bar of the active window. This provides a quick and easy way to manage the desktop as well as sending any window to any partition without the active window’s title bar to access the drop down menu.
  • Page 24 Left Click Menu Left click on the Desktop Partition icon to quickly send the active window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Releasing the mouse will send the window to the highlighted partition. Task Tray Right Click The task tray also contains most of the features supported in the title bar (with the exception of automatically sending a window to any partition).
  • Page 25 SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Vertical two evenly sized vertical regions. Horizontal two evenly sized horizontal regions. Vertical Triple three evenly sized vertical regions. center Partition 3 horizontal bottom. center Partition 1 horizontal bottom. Vertical Split Left two vertical regions, the left hand side is a single region, the right hand side is split into two evenly sized regions Vertical Split Right two vertical regions, the right hand side is a single region,...
  • Page 26 Name Description Horizontal Split Top two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions left side Vertical. right side Vertical. Horizontal Split Bottom two evenly sized horizontal regions, the bottom region is single, the top region is spilt into two evenly sized regions left side Vertical.
  • Page 27 However, pixel or sub flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty.
  • Page 28 Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects. Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    4 Technical Specifications Picture/Display Backlight Panel size Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast ratio (typ.) Response time (typical) Optimum Resolution Viewing angle Picture Enhancement Display colors Vertical refresh rate sRGB Connectivity Signal input Input Signal Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages Other convenience Stand Tilt 20"...
  • Page 30 Power On mode 30W (typical), 35W (max.) Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) 50Hz +/- 3Hz Normal Operation (typcial) 28.2W Sleep 0.5W 0.5W Heat Dissipation* 50Hz +/ -3Hz Normal Operation 96.25BTU/hr Sleep 1.71BTU/hr 1.71BTU/hr Dimension Product with stand (WxHxD) 494x407x220mm Product without stand 494x316x49mm (WxHxD)
  • Page 31 ROHS Packaging Compliance and standards Cabinet Color Note registration status in your country. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet. Gold. (www.epeat.net) 100% recyclable Silver/Black Texture/Texture www.epeat.net for...

  • Page 32: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz (analog input) 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1600 x 900 at 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720x400 31.47 640x480 35.00...

  • Page 33: Regulatory Information

    Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. TCO Displays 5.0 Information Congratulations,...
  • Page 34 EPEAT (www.epeat.net) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors also provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria for the design of products, and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to secure market recognition for efforts to reduce...
  • Page 35 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful...
  • Page 36 Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle.
  • Page 37 Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three- (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a To completely switch off the equipment, the...
  • Page 38 Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über geforderten Werten entspricht, ist darauf zu achten, daß durchgeführt werden. 2. nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden. 3. bei Ersatz der Bildröhre nur eine bauartgleiche eingebaut wird.

  • Page 39: Customer Care And Warranty

    Philips helpdesk directly to benefit from your service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours of your call being received. What is covered?
  • Page 40 Therefore always check whether a product can be used in a specific country. designed, manufactured, approved and/or Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips Philips global warranty terms are valid. Just a click away In case of any problems, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully or go to the www.philips.com/support website for additional...
  • Page 41 F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Code Telephone number 0810 000206 Belgium 078 250851 Denmark 3525 8761 +358 840 320 041 Luxembourg +352 26 84 30 00 The Netherlands 0900 0400 063 Norway 2270 8250 Poland 0223491505 Portugal +351 2 1359 1440 Spain 902 888 785 Sweden...
  • Page 42 Information Centers In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and Consumer Information Centers...
  • Page 43 Consumer Information Centers Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Pakistan / Romania / Russia / Philippines / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / Vietnam Eastern Europe Tel: +375 17 217 33 86 BELARUS Petrus Brovky st. 19 – 101-B Belarus BULGARIA Office center Translog...
  • Page 44 LLC Topaz Company Topaz-Service Company, Kiev Ukraine-03151 Tel: +38 044 245 73 31 Latin America ARGENTINA Tel: 0800 3330 856 Email: CIC.monitores@Philips.com BRASIL Olímpia - S. Paulo/SP - CEP 04551-090 - Brasil Tel: 0800-7254101 Email: CIC.monitores@Philips.com Pacific AUSTRALIA Tel: 1300 360 386...
  • Page 45 Company Name: PT. Gadingsari elektronika Prima Pondok Pinang. Jakarta Tel: 021-750909053, 021-750909056 E-mail: gepta@cbn.net.id Additional service points: 1. Philips Building Jl. Buncit Raya Kav 99. Jakarta Selatan. Phone: 021-7940040, ext 1722/1724, 98249295, 70980942 Phone: 021-3455150, 34835453 3. Rukan City Home no H31, Gading Square.
  • Page 46 Singapore Company: Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care Center) Level 1, Singapore 319762 Tel: (65) 6882 3999 E-mail: consumer.care.sg@philips.com Taiwan Rd, Lu Chu Hs, Taoyuan, Taiwan R.O.C 33800 Consumer Care: 0800-231-099 Tel: (03)2120336 E-mail: knlin08@xuite.net Thailand Soi 3 Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310...
  • Page 47 Tel: 1-800-567000 call free in Israel; (972-50- 8353722 after service hours until 20:00) E-mail: eastronics@eastronics.co.il Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty(USA) Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor. manufactured to high standards and deliver high-quality performance, ease of use and ease of installation. Should...

  • Page 48: Who Is Covered

    Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 49 Please contact Philips at: (800) 479-6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
  • Page 50 In the event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which can be found in the relevant part of this booklet.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    7 Troubleshooting & FAQs 7.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LED not lit) the power outlet and into the back of the monitor.
  • Page 52 No sound monitor correctly. it on “Off ” position. adjust the volume. USB problem USB peripherals are not working to your monitor correctly in your PC and ensure hub is active. Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.

  • Page 53: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function. What can I do? Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for legitimate identification and authorization, in order to establish ownership of the monitor. Please note that the anti-theft deterrence...

  • Page 54: General Faqs

    2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1600 x 900 @60Hz (20"). Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC. Q2: What does the recommended refresh rate for Monitor? Ans.:...
  • Page 55 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K. Q9: Can I connect my Monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Ans.: system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information. Q10: Are Philips Monitors Plug-and- Play? Ans.:...
  • Page 56 Q12: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in Monitor panels? Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause "burn in", also known as "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging"...
  • Page 57 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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