Do not place objects on top of the monitor cabinet, objects could fall into vents or cover them and prevent proper cooling of the monitor's electronic devices. To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or excessive moisture.
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Other Documents You May Need About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips 109B Color Monitor. It describes the monitor's features, setup, operation and all other information, which is the same exact information described in our printed version.
It is recommended that you install this software only on a Philips monitor designed to use it. These monitors can be identified by the LightFrame™ logo on the front of the monitor.
LightFrame™ is installed in the Start menu, under Programs. Unless otherwise selected during installation, LightFrame™ is installed in "C:\Program Files\Philips\LightFrame. " A shortcut is installed in the StartUp folder and on the desktop. (If needed, LightFrame™ can be operated manually from the StartUp folder.) If LightFrame™...
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An active window must also be 100% on the monitor 's viewing area. If part of a highlighted window moves off the monitor 's viewing area, LightFrame™ automatically goes into the Suspended mode. If part of a window is off the viewing area, you will not be able to use LightFrame™...
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If the monitor is detached from the computer while a highlighted window or area is displayed and then another monitor is attached, the system will have to be rebooted so that Philips ' LightFrame™ can detect the monitor 's LightFrame™ capabilities and store the setup information about the new monitor. If the monitor is not LightFrame™...
109B Product Information If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the power...
10 Ground Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Rear View file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/product/product.htm (7 of 7) [10/12/2000 1:55:06 AM] Assignment No pin...
OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls Contrast hotkey. When the UP arrow is pressed, the adjustment controls for the CONTRAST will show up. UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/install.htm (1 of 3) [10/12/2000 1:55:07 AM] •...
BRIGHTNESS will show up. LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor. Rear View file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/install.htm (2 of 3) [10/12/2000 1:55:07 AM]...
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Installing your Monitor Power in - attach power cable here. Video In - this is a cable which is already attached to your monitor. Connect the other end of the cable to your PC. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/install.htm (3 of 3) [10/12/2000 1:55:07 AM]...
Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance of monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
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On-Screen Display The OSD Tree Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as reference when you want to later on work your way around the different adjustments. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 4) [10/12/2000 1:55:09 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO READ THE WARRANTY COVERED: WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden • Switzerland •...
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L M N O P Autoscan A microprocessor-based feature of Philips Brilliance monitors is able to detect automatically horizontal and vertical frequencies of input signals with those of the installed video card. An autoscan monitor can thus operate with a wide range of video cards. MultiSync, a registered trademark of NEC, provides a similar function.
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 desired value. Contrast The ratio between the brightness of the brightest and darkest parts of a picture.
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TV and monitor picture tube. CustoMax Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters (e.g., Size, Color, Geometry) using software running in Windows. CustoMax is compatible with existing VGA cards. See CrystalClear FAQ and USB Bay FAQ.
Plug & Play approach introduced into the PC market to increase user friendliness. The three levels developed for Plug & play are: (1) DDC1, monitor send data to the PC; (2) DDC2B, PC can request information from monitor; and (3) DDC2Bi which is a two-way communication - monitor can be addressed and PC or graphics board can give commands to monitor.
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MPR-II defines maximum permitted electrostatic, magnetic and electric field levels measured at a distance of 50 cm from the center of the monitor (see table). file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/glossary/glossary.htm (5 of 18) [10/12/2000 1:55:11 AM]...
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The problem can, however, be eliminated by increasing the refresh rate (number of frames/second) of the monitor to a value above around 70 Hz. Sensitivity to flicker appears to diminish with increasing age.
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Glossary Also called line frequency and expressed in kHz, it is the number of video lines written on the screen every second (from left to right). The higher the horizontal scanning frequency, the better the resolution (i.e., the higher the resolution and/or the higher the refresh rate). INF File INF file (Information File) Information (INF) files store information in a specific format.
Alternating fields generated by the deflection yoke. These are subject to increasing attention, notably by governing authorities, the trade and the press. Although there is no scientific evidence that monitor emissions are harmful, much effort has gone into reducing emissions on the principle of better safe than sorry.
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A fringe pattern arising from the interference between two superimposed line patterns. In a monitor it comes from the interference between the shadow mask pattern and the video information (video moiré), and between the shadow mask pattern and the horizontal line pattern (scan moiré). It shows itself as wavy patterns on the screen and becomes more noticeable as monitor resolution increases.
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Abbreviation for picture element, the smallest element of the picture that can be displayed on the screen. The smaller the pixel size, the better the resolution of the monitor. Pixel size is determined by the size of the electron spot on the screen and not necessarily by the phosphor dot pitch (the size of the triad). Thus, a monitor with a large electron spot covering several triads can exhibit poor resolution even though its dot pitch is small.
Rotation function The feature that allows users to adjust the whole screen rotating to be horizontal. Because of the magnetic field of earth, the screen of monitor will be tilt when the screen faces toward the different direction. Screen coatings file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/glossary/glossary.htm (11 of 18) [10/12/2000 1:55:11 AM]...
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Glossary Anti-Static coatings Due to bombardment by beam electrons, monitor screens become electrically charged when in use. Electrically charged screens surfaces can attract dust particles. An Anti-Static coating is a conductive coating deposited on the screen (or on a glass panel immediately in front of the screen) that conducts away the charge and prevents screen dust build-up.
AGRAS (Anti-Glare anti-Reflection Anti-Static) coating. A combined anti-reflection, anti-glare, anti-static coating. Self-test function A monitor equipped with hardware or software to automatically detect cable connection status. Shape Deviation of a reproduced picture from its intended shape. The following types of distortion are most common: file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/glossary/glossary.htm (13 of 18) [10/12/2000 1:55:11 AM]...
A properly functioning color monitor requires five kinds of signals: horizontal sync pulse, vertical sync pulse, red color signal, green color signal and blue color signal. Signals from a PC are transmitted to a monitor using one of three methods: 1.
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A TTL-driven monitor can thus display a maximum of 64 colors. Video standards such as MDA, CGA and EGA are based on TTL level.
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It also has hardware support for reset and suspend/resume signaling. The controller provides the interface registers to allow communication to/from the host. Hub specific status and control commands permit the host to configure a hub and to monitor and control its ports.
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A card equipped with a character or graphic generator and video memory, which maps to the screen. A microprocessor scans video memory and translates bit information from the computer into displayable video signals for the monitor. These cards comply with various standards that determine the nature and quality of the display.
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The real screen dimensions that users can see measured diagonally. The VIS of a monitor is always less than the so called screen size of a monitor. For example, the VIS of a 17-inch monitor is only about 16 inches. It depends on the useful screen size of CRT and the opening of a monitor's front cabinet.
Download and Print Download and Print This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF files can be downloaded into your hard disk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browser. If you do not have Adobe¨ Acrobat Reader installed, click on the link to install the application. Acrobat Reader for PC Adobe®...
Make sure the Power cable is plugged into the power outlet and back of the monitor. Power button on top of the monitor should be in the ON position. Disconnect the monitor from the power outlet for about one minute.
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Adjust the geometry. Eliminate the use of a video extension cable and/or video switch box. Face the monitor toward the East for the best picture quality. Check to make sure Moiré is switched off. Adjust Sync Input. Increase your refresh rate.
Regulatory Information This product meets the requirements for the TCO'99 scheme which provides for international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation) and Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration).
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** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative. Energy Star Declaration This monitor is equipped with a function for saving energy which supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. This means that the monitor must be connected to a computer which supports VESA DPMS to fulfill the requirements in the NUTEK specification 803299/94.
NERGY NERGY We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time. 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 device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Regulatory Information 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 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.
Regulatory Information VCCI Notice (Japan Only) This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for Information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio Interference.
Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three-prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
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Regulatory Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUS: SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI IRROTTAA PISTORASIASTA.
Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer.
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Regulatory Information file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/safety/regs/regulat.htm (10 of 11) [10/12/2000 1:55:32 AM] of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 1362 5A,A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3-pin plug fitted in its place.
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Regulatory Information the lead - not simply over the three wires. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/safety/regs/regulat.htm (11 of 11) [10/12/2000 1:55:32 AM]...
Other Related Information Other Related Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance Information for Users in the U. 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 three conductor cord a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
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6G3B11 Multimedia Base (option) 6G3B11 Multimedia Base (option) Front View • Rear View • Technical Specifications your Multimedia Base • Power adapter Installation Technical Specifications* • Output power • Bass Boost • Headphone connection • Microphone in/out • Includes • Dimension •...
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1. To INSTALL Slide the pedestal, aligning with the holes on the side. Then click the back hook into the corresponding hole on the bottom plate of your monitor. Microphone jack Attach your microphone here. Audio In Connect this to the audio output of your PC.
Multimedia Base DC input Note: Please keep least 50 cm ) to avoid cansing unstable monitor picture. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/mm_pede/mm_inst.htm (3 of 4) [10/12/2000 1:55:58 AM] 2. To UN-INSTALL Lift the back hook from the hole on the bottom plate of your monitor.
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6G3B11 Multimedia Base (option) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/mm_pede/mm_inst.htm (4 of 4) [10/12/2000 1:55:58 AM]...
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Take out the USB hub from the box. Take off the USB hub cover. Slightly tilt and lift the base of your monitor. Attach the USB hub by clipping into the base. You can reposition the USB hub along the base to suit your needs.
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USB Hub (Optional Feature) file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/install/usbhub/usb_inst.htm (2 of 2) [10/12/2000 1:55:59 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE hub to the back of the Multimedia Pedestal. Attach the USB hub by sliding-in to the Multimedia base.
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To adjust your screen's brightness, follow the steps below. Brightness is the overall intensity of the light coming from the screen. A 50% brightness is recommended. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The BRIGHTNESS window appears. 2) Press the button to adjust the brightness.
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The ON SCREEN DISPLAY shows its settings in one of five languages. The default is English, but you can select French, Spanish, German, or Italian. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE should be highlighted. 2) Press the button again.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button until the desired language is highlighted. 4) Press the button to confirm your selection and return to MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS will be highlighted... After returning to MAIN CONTROLS ..
INPUT B.? 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until INPUT SIGNAL SELECTION is highlighted.
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ZOOM increases or decreases the size of the images on your screen. To adjust the ZOOM follow the steps below. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ZOOM is highlighted.
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1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ADJUST HORIZONTAL is highlighted.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST HORIZONTAL window appears. ADJUST POSITION should be highlighted. 4) Press the button to move the image to the left or right. 5) When the position is adjusted, press the to highlight ADJUST SIZE. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (7 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM] button to return to MAIN CONTROLS window, or press the...
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1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ADJUST VERTICAL is highlighted.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST VERTICAL window appears. ADJUST POSITION should be highlighted. 4) Press the button to move the image up or down. 5) When the position is adjusted, press the to highlight ADJUST SIZE. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (9 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM] button to return to MAIN CONTROLS window, or press the...
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PINCUSHION and BALANCED pincushion. Note: use these features only when the picture is not square. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ADJUST SHAPE is highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (10 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM] button.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST SHAPE window appears. ADJUST SIDE CURVE should be highlighted. 4) Press the button. The SIDE CURVE window appears. PINCUSHION should be highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (11 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM]...
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109B The OSD Controls 5) To adjust the pincushion, press the 6) When the pincushion is adjusted, press the to return to the ADJUST SHAPE window. 7) To adjust the balanced pincushion, press the 8) When the balanced pincushion is adjusted, press the window.
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TRAPEZOID and PARALLELOGRAM. Note: use these features only when the picture is not square. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ADJUST SHAPE is highlighted. 3) Press the button.
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109B The OSD Controls 4) Press the button to highlight ADJUST SIDE ANGLES. 5) Press the button. The SIDE ANGLES window appears. TRAPEZOID should be highlighted. 6) To adjust the trapezoid, press the 7) When the trapezoid is adjusted, press the button to return to the ADJUST SHAPE window.
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PINCUSHION and BALANCED pincushion. Note: use this feature only when the picture is not square. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until ADJUST SHAPE is highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (15 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM] button.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST SHAPE window appears. ADJUST SIDE CURVE should be highlighted. 4) Press the arrow until ROTATE IMAGE is highlighted. 5) Press the button. The ROTATE IMAGE window appears. ROTATE should be highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (16 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM]...
...to exit completely, press the ADJUST COLOR Your monitor has three preset options you can choose from. The first option is for GENERAL USE, which is fine for most applications. The second option is for IMAGE MANAGEMENT, which includes projects such as desktop publishing, viewing a DVD from your DVD player or pictures on the World Wide Web, and playing video games.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The ADJUST COLOR window appears. 4) Press the button to highlight 9300K for GENERAL USE, 6500K for IMAGE MANAGEMENT, 5500K for PHOTO RETOUCH, or USER PRESET. 5) Once you have highlighted GENERAL USE, IMAGE MANAGEMENT, or PHOTO RETOUCH, press the button to confirm you selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window.
109B The OSD Controls 6a) ?If USER PRESET is highlighted, press the button to adjust the color red. 6b) ?When finished with RED, press the to adjust the color green. 6c) ?When finished GREEN, press the adjust the color blue. 6d) ?When all adjustments are complete, press the the MAIN CONTROLS window.
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109B The OSD Controls RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS returns everything in all the windows to factory presets. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS is highlighted.
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EXTRA CONTROLS is a set of three features, including DEGAUSS. Degaussing removes electromagnetic build up that may distort the color on your screen. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the button until EXTRA CONTROLS is highlighted.
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Note: Use only if necessary. By activating ADJUST MOIRE, sharpness can be affected. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. 2) Press the DOWN CURSOR button until EXTRA CONTROLS is highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (22 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM] button.
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109B The OSD Controls 3) Press the button. The EXTRA CONTROLS window appears. DEGAUSS will be highlighted. 4) Press the button until ADJUST MOIRE is highlighted. 5) Press the button. The ADJUST MOIRE window appears. HORIZONTAL will be highlighted. file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (23 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM]...
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109B The OSD Controls 6) To adjust the horizontal moire, press the 7) When the horizontal moire is adjusted, press the 8) To adjust the vertical moire, press the 9) When the vertical moire is adjusted, press the BACK TO MAIN CONTROLS will be highlighted. After returning to MAIN CONTROLS .
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109B The OSD Controls CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///C|/rita wu/gs3LF/ENGLISH/109B/osd/osd_cont.htm (25 of 25) [10/12/2000 1:56:14 AM]...
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.
12 months from date of purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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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. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. You can contact Philips Monday - Friday from 08.00 - 20.00 hrs Central European Time (CET) and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 18.00 hrs CET by using one of the toll-free numbers.