If the picture displayed looks abnormal, turn off the unit and disconnect it from the electric outlet. Verify your signal wire connections and reconnect the display to the electric outlet. ■ Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. User Manual BDS4223V...
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User Manual BDS4223V ■ Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ■...
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Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on ● the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). ● Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. ● User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1.2.1 NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
Cet appareil Numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglemont NMB-03 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada. Notice de Conformit IC Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement ICES-003 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada. User Manual BDS4223V...
When possible use the handles on the back of the monitor for transport. PACKAGE CONTENTS Please verify that you received the following items with your package content: 1 Monitor 2 Remote Control 3 CD-ROM with User Manual 4 Power Cable 5 Batteries User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V 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.
If an optional TV tuner is installed, these buttons also function as Channel Up/Down. 5. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. 6. Input Button Use this button to switch between available inputs. User Manual BDS4223V POWER VOL. VOL. SEL. SEL.
User Manual BDS4223V MAIN POWER REAR VIEW 1. Composite / S-Video Inputs Connect Composite or S-Video signals from external sources such VCRs or DVD players. 2. Component Video Inputs Auto-detecting component video inputs (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr) for connecting to the component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box.
12. PIP Position Changes the PIP sub-window to 4 different corner locations. (See page 33) 13. Swap Swaps the main and sub picture windows under PIP or POP modes. User Manual BDS4223V Component Mode COMPONENT1 1080i COMPONENT1 => Main Source 1080i =>...
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User Manual BDS4223V 14. Closed Captioning Turns on Closed Captioning Mode. 15. V-Chip NOT SUPPORTED. 16. SURROUND 17. WIDE Toggles between various aspect ratio settings. (See page 29) 18. Discrete Power ON/OFF Press OFF to send monitor into standby mode. Press ON to power on from standby mode.
2 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the yellow "VIDEO 1" connector. Note: There are two sets of composite inputs provided. You can use either set to connect your VCR. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V Audio L/R Component Video (2xRCA cables) (3xRCA cable) DVD PLAYER S-Video Audio L/R (4-Pin-DIN) (2xRCA cables) DVD PLAYER Video Audio L/R (RCA cable) (2xRCA cables) DVD PLAYER CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER Using Component Video Input 1 Connect the green-colored (labeled as "Y") jack from the DVD player to the green-colored "Y1"...
HDTV Set-top box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV Set-top box manufacturers. User Manual BDS4223V...
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User Manual BDS4223V DVI+HDCP Audio L/R (1xDVI-D cable) (2xRCA cables) HDTV SET -TOP BOX Using DVI Input 1 Connect the DVI-D connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the DVI-IN Connector located on the back of the monitor.
1 Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer output jack to the external subwoofer. Notes: ■ The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies below 120Hz. ■ The subwoofer will use the same Fixed or Variable audio output setting as AUDIO OUT RCA jacks. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V CONNECTING A PC Using RGB or DVI Video Input 1 For most PC's, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGB-IN Connector located on the back of the monitor. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the back of the PC to the DVI-In Connector located on the back of the monitor.
If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned off, this LED will not illuminate. ■ Orange = Standby (Power OFF) with AC power detected The LED will illuminate in orange color if the monitor is in standby mode. ■ Solid Green = Power ON User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V CHANGING INPUTS Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1 Press the INPUT key on the monitor panel or the INPUT key on the remote control. 2 Pressing the INPUT key will cycle the monitor through all available input signal sources.
MUTE key to silence the volume. When the monitor’s volume is muted, the monitor will display MUTE on the upper right corner of the screen. 2 To disengage the mute mode, simply press the MUTE key again or the volume buttons. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU Accessing OSD Menu via Remote Control or Front Panel The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows access to setup various parameters equipped with this display. 1 To access the OSD menu, press the MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control.
Notes: ● When using AV1 and AV2, priority is given to the S-Video input. ● When using S-video connection AV1 and AV2, the status display will denote "[S]" to indicate the input source is using S-Video connector. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V UNDERSTANDING WIDESCREEN MODES This monitor is capable of displaying a widescreen image on the native 16:9 aspect ratio screen. However, not all available video content fits perfectly in a widescreen (16:9) format resulting in unused screen space.
6 Press the SEL key to confirm selection. Notes: ■ Under RGB and DVI input modes, only 16:9, 4:3 and Native modes are available. ■ Under Component video input mode, only 16:9 and 4:3 modes are available. User Manual BDS4223V...
As you change the setting, changes in the picture are immediately reflected in the video picture. 7 After achieving desired setting, press the SEL setting and return to the previous menu. User Manual BDS4223V key to confirm...
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User Manual BDS4223V Explanation of Various Picture Control Settings Explanation of each available picture control settings are listed in the table below. CONTRAST Adjust Contrast to increase or decrease the level of white in the video picture. Increasing contrast will make white areas of the video picture brighter.
Changing the Sub-Picture Position in PIP Mode Once the PIP mode is turned on; 1 Press the POSITION key to switch position. 2 Press the POSITION key repeatedly to cycle through all four corners of the screen. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V 7.1.3 NOISE REDUCTION To improve the quality of the picture in the case of poor reception. 1 Press the MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the SEL or SEL key to select the PICTURE option from the menu.
5 Press the ADJ key to confirm the selection. => The COLOR TEMP menu appears. 6 Use the ADJ or ADJ to change the setting. 7 Press ADJ key to confirm setting and return to the previous menu. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V 7.1.5 ADJUSTING SCREEN SIZE 1 Press the MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the SEL or SEL key to select the PICTURE option from the menu. 3 Press the ADJ key to confirm the selection.
=> The CLOCK PHASE menu appears. 6 Use the ADJ or ADJ key to optimize the video picture. 7 Press the SEL key to confirm setting and return to the previous menu. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V SOUND CONTROLS 7.2.1 ADJUSTING SOUND SETTINGS Using OSD Menu Various sound adjustments can be set using the Sound Adjustment OSD menu. 1 Press the MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the SEL...
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VARIABLE, audio output is affected by the monitor's internal volume controls . When set to FIXED, the audio output bypasses the monitor's internal audio control so that functions such as bass, treble, surround and volume controls have no effect. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V 7.2.2 USING SURROUND SOUND Turning On Surround Sound This monitor is equipped with a surround sound circuitry that enhances the sound when using two speakers. 1 Press the MENU button on the front panel or remote control.
=> The SPEAKER menu appears. 6 Use the ADJ or ADJ key to optimize the sound. Select OFF to switch off. ● 7 Press the SEL key to confirm setting and return to the previous menu. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V 7.2.4 USING AN EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER Connecting a Subwoofer This monitor is equipped with a subwoofer output to connect to an external amplified subwoofer. 1 Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer's input to the subwoofer's output jack on the back of the monitor.
The monitor will function normally until the 1-minute mark. At the 1- minute mark, the sleep timer will display a second by second countdown clock to notify that you that the monitor is about to turn off. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V CHINESE OSD MENU LANGUAGE Setting OSD Menu Language This monitor has multiple OSD Menu languages built-in including: English, French, Spanish and Chinese. 1 Press the MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the SEL...
(1MIN, 2MIN, 3MIN, 4MIN and 5MIN). 7 Press the SEL key to confirm setting and return to previous menu. Note: To turn on the monitor from sleep mode, simply follow Power On procedure. User Manual BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V ENTER PASS CODE INCORRECT!! SYSTEM PASS CODE Setting System Pass code The system pass code setting is used in conjunction with V-Chip (Parental Guide) and Channel Lock functions. The same security passcode is used for both functionality. By default, this monitor is shipped with the security pass code set at 0000.
Displays the video system (NTSC) of the signal being displayed. ■ Resolution (For RGB, DVI and Component input with 480p, 720p and 1080i signals) Displays the resolution of the signal currently being displayed by the monitor. User Manual BDS4223V or SEL key to select...
Amplitude RGB: 0.7 Vp-p Frequency H: support to 31k ~ 69 kHz V: support to 50 ~ 85 Hz User Manual BDS4223V (1% white window at center) and Y/P V: 60 Hz (NTSC) V: 60 Hz (480p) V: 60 Hz (720p)
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User Manual BDS4223V DVI Signal Type Digital Polarity Positive or Negative Frequency H: support to 31k ~ 69 kHz V: support to 50 ~ 85 Hz Audio Signal Analog 500 mV Pin Assignments for Sub-D Connector (In/ Loop Out) 1 - RED...
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78.750 84.977 94.500 60.020 108.000 70.087 28.322 59.94 27.000 60.000 74.250 60.000 74.250 60.000 76.800 for Component 1 and 2 Mode Resolution 640x480p 1920x1080i 1280x720p Max. Resolution Up to 1280x1024 pixels User Manual BDS4223V Vertical Horizontal Polarity Polarity Refresh Rate...
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User Manual BDS4223V Dimensions & Weight With Stand Width 1081.1 mm Height 736.0 mm Depth 279.4mm Weight 80.5 lbs/ 36.5 kg Operating Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure Non-Operating Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure Vibration Acoustics (IHF A-weighted 1 meter) Sound Residual hum (at max.
Do not scratch or hit the cabinet with fingers or hard objects of any kind. ■ Do not use volatile substances such as insect 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 BDS4223V...
User Manual BDS4223V Symptom Possible Cause No picture is displayed 1 The power cord is disconnected. 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.
■ product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics North America. ■ reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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Philips Consumers Electronics North America. In countries where Philips Consumers Electronics North America does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).