Remove Base Stand and Base ......7 Product information Smartimage Lite ............6 SmartContrast ............. 8 SmartControl Lite ............9 Philips Pixel Defect Policy ........16 Technical Specifications ......... 18 Resolution & Preset Modes........21 Automatic PowerSaving .......... 21 Regulatory Information ......... 22 Customer care and warranty ......
• Do not knock or drop the monitor during This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone operation or transportation. who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. Maintenance It contains important information and notes • To protect your monitor from possible regarding operating your monitor.
1.2 Notational Descriptions • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your The following subsections describe notational monitor unattended. Always activate a conventions used in this document. periodic screen refresh application if your Notes, Cautions and Warnings monitor will display unchanging static Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be content.
Recycling Information for Customers 1.3 Disposal of product and packing There is currently a system of recycling up and material running in the European countries, such as The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- Denmark. WEEE In Asia Pacific, Taiwan, the products can be taken back by Environment Protection Administration (EPA) to follow the IT product recycling...
Connecting to your PC 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation 191E2/191EL2 Package contents LCD Monitor Monitor LCD / Monitor LCD / LCD-Monitor / Moniteur LCD / LCD Monitor / LCD监视器 / LCD-монитором 191E 191EL Guide de démarrage rapide / Guía rápida / Kurzanleitung / Guida rapida / H zl başlangiç...
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ç ais, Deutsch, Italiano Language Português, Pycck , 簡體中文 ИЙ On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips Horizontal OSD Settings LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust Vertical screen performance or select functions of the Transparency...
Whether you're working with text 2.3 Remove the base applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage Lite delivers great optimized 191E2/191EL2 monitor performance. 1. Place the monitor face on a safe surface, then loose the screw form the base.
Internet, Game. How to enable SmartImage Lite? • Standard: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain. This mode significantly enhances Press to launch the SmartImage Lite on readability and productivity when you're screen display; working with spreadsheets, PDF files, 2. Keep pressing to toggle between scanned articles or other general office...
3.2 SmartContrast What is it? Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds. Why do I need it? You want the very best visual clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content.
3.3 Philips SmartControl Lite First launch -Wizard • The first time after installation of The new SmartControl Lite software by Phillips SmartControl Lite, it will automatically allows you to control your monitor via an easy go to Wizard for first time launch. to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated • The wizard will guide you through adjustments are a thing of the past as this user...
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Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
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Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage Lite (Please refer to SmartImage Lite section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input. • Example for Color Calibration "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence.
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First color Calibration Screen: • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Displays current preference settings. • Final next goes File>Presets pane. • A checked box enables the feature. The • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug check box is a toggle.
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Options>Input - Will only be active when Options>Audio - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options selecting Volume from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of menu. DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, available. All other SmartControl Lite tabs are not only the Help and Options tabs are available.
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Help>User Manual - Will only be active when Context Sensitive menu selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. menu. On a non-supported display capable of If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be available.
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Task Tray Menu Enabled Task Tray Menu Disabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference clicking on the SmartControl Lite icon from the folder, only the EXIT selection is available. task tray. Left Click will launch the application. To completely remove SmartControl Lite from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in Options>Preferences.
Philips guarantees There are the types of bright dot defects: that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty.
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In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
18.5" W( 47 cm) Aspect ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.300 x 0.300 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² SmartContrast 500,000:1 (191E2)/20,000,000:1 (191EL2) Contrast ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response time (typical) 5 ms Optimum Resolution 1366x768 @ 60Hz Viewing angle 176° (H) / 170° (V) @ C/R > 5...
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Normal Operation 68.33BTU/hr 68.29BTU/hr 68.20BTU/hr Sleep 1.47BTU/hr 1.43BTU/hr 1.47BTU/hr 1.43BTU/hr 1.43BTU/hr 1.47BTU/hr Power (191EL2) On mode 13.9W (typical) Energy Consumption AC Input Voltage at AC Input Voltage at AC Input Voltage at (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) 100VAC +/-5VAC, 115VAC +/-5VAC, 230VAC +/-5VAC,...
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Regulatory Approvals CE Mark, FCC Class B, SEMKO, TÜV/ GS, TÜV Ergo, UL/cUL, Energy star 5.0 Cabinet Color Black/Black Finish Glossy/Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.
Maximum Resolution If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can For 191E2/191EL2 automatically reduce its power consumption when 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz (analog input) not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or...
Technology Equipment) substances in electrical and electronic equipment • EN61000-3-2:2006 (Limits for Harmonic have been adhered to in order to make Philips Current Emission) monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. • EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 (Limitation of Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker)
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Changes or modifications not expressly VESA State LED Indicator Power Consumption Normal ON (Active) White 191E2< 16.5 W (typ.) approved by the party responsible for operation 191EL2< 11 W (typ.) compliance could void the user's authority Power Saving Sleep White(blink) < 0.5 W (typ.) to operate the equipment. Alternative 2 Switch Off < 0.5 W (typ.) One step Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied with As an ENERGY STAR ®...
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EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) CET appareil produit, utilise et peut émettre Polish Center for Testing and Certification des hyperfréquences qui, si l'appareil Notice n'est pas installé et utilisé selon les consignes données, peuvent causer des interférences The equipment should draw power from a socket nuisibles aux communications radio. with an attached protection circuit (a three- Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence prong socket).
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North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den Placering/Ventilation in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden VARNING: durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
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China RoHS 环保使用期限 The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for 此标识指期限(十年),电子信息产品中含有的 Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information 有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件下不 Products" or commonly referred to as China 会发生外泄或突变, 电子信息产品用户使用该 RoHS. All products including CRT and LCD 电子信息产品不会对环境造成严重污染或对 monitor which are produced and sold for China 其人身、...
Germany / Greece / Finland / Ireland / Italy / on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or Luxembourg / the Netherlands / Norway / defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours Portugal / Sweden / Switzerland / Spain / United Kingdom / Poland of your call being received.
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Philips' customer help desks are located authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst worldwide. Click here to access the F1rst Choice Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips Contact Information. F1rst Choice Warranty. In these cases the Philips global warranty terms are valid. Or you can reach us via:...
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F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Code Telephone number Tariff €0.07 Austria 0810 000206 €0.06 Belgium 078 250851 Denmark 3525 8761 Local call tariff €0.08 Finland +358 840 320 041 Luxembourg +352 26 84 30 00 Local call tariff €0.10 The Netherlands 0900 0400 063 Norway 2270 8250...
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Information Centers The Philips guarantee may not apply if: • the documents have been altered in any way In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your or made illegible; • the model or production number on the Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and...
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Consumer Information Centers CROATIA Renoprom d.o.o. Argentina / Australia / Brasil / Canada / Ljubljanska 4, Sv. Nedjelja,10431 New Zealand / Belarus / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Estonia / United Arab Emirates / Croatia Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Tel: +385 1 333 0974 Israel / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Middle East + North Africa / New Zealand / ESTONIA...
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TURKEY ROMANIA Blue Ridge Int'l Computers SRL Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 115, Mihai Eminescu St., Sector 2 RO - 020074 Bucharest 2.Cadde No:22 Tel: +40 21 2101969 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02 SERBIA & MONTENEGRO UKRAINE Kim Tec d.o.o. Viline vode bb, Slobodna zona...
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Additional service points: NEW ZEALAND Company: Visual Group Ltd. 1. Philips Building Jl. Buncit Raya Kav 99. Jakarta Selatan. Address: 28 Walls Rd Penrose Auckland Phone: 0800 657447 Phone: 021-7940040, ext 1722/1724, Fax: 09 5809607 98249295, 70980942 E-mail: vai.ravindran@visualgroup.co.nz Service Hours: Mon.~Fri. 8:30am~5:30pm 2. Jl. Tanah Abang 1 no 12S. Jakarta Pusat.
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Singapore MDR Microware Sales Inc. Company: Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd Cebu Branch (Philips Consumer Care Center) N. Escario corner Clavano St., Cebu City Phils. # 255-4415/ 255-3242/253-9361/4124864 to 67 Address: 620A Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, TP4 Building Level 1, Singapore 319762...
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Service hours: Sun.~Thurs. 08:00 - 18:00 installing or using this product, please contact Philips directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site within 48 hours of your call being received within the first year of purchase.
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For more information, contact the Philips cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Customer Care Center by calling (877) 835-1838 Electronics. (U.S.A. customers only) or (919) 573-7855.
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Just a phone call away Three years free parts and three years free labor Philips’ customer help desks are located will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any worldwide. Within the U.S. you can contact Philips one of its authorized service centers.
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Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which your statutory rights as a customer.
The Auto Function is not applicable in corrected by a user. If the problem still persists DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary. after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Visible signs of smoke or sparks • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps...
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"burned in" or "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging" will disappear gradually For further assistance, refer to the Consumer over a period of time after the power has Information Centers list and contact Philips been switched off. customer service representative. • Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended.
Lite and re-install it. Function. How can I do? Q3. After installing SmartControl Lite, Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for when clicking on SmartControl Lite legitimate identification and authorization, in tab, nothing shows up after a while or a order to establish ownership of the monitor.
1366 x 768 @60Hz (18.5"). Ans.: Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips settings. LCD monitor. Q6: Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches? • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
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For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. Ans.: For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as compatible with standard PCs, Macs and ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc.
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Q12: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD 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"...