Unplug the monitor, if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. Unplug the monitor, if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Wiping the screen with a dry cloth is possible when the power is off. However, never use alcohol, solvents, or ammonia-based liquids.
Installation Locations Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges.
Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other important information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version.
* This data is subject to change without notice. Resolution & Preset Modes • Maximum 1280 x 768 at 75Hz • Recommended 1280 x 768 at 60Hz file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/product/product.htm (2 of 6) [3/26/2003 10:52:42 AM] 75 ohm 2K ohm 0.7 Vpp Separate sync...
Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
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1. The digital only connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signal pin assignments are listed in the following table: Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data2+ file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/product/product.htm (4 of 6) [3/26/2003 10:52:42 AM] H-sync V-sync ® compliant.
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Identical output - connected to pin 10 Cable detect Red video ground Green video ground Blue video ground file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/product/product.htm (5 of 6) [3/26/2003 10:52:42 AM] T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield 12 No connect 13 No connect 14 +5V Power 15 Ground (for +5V)
170W4P Product Information Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description Physical Function Tilt Swivel file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/product/product.htm (6 of 6) [3/26/2003 10:52:42 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
• Getting Started Front View Product Description UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
RESOLUTION. You can also install the performance out of your monitor. This included on this CD. Step-by-step instructions are provided to guide you through the installtion process. Click on the link to know more about this program. More about FP_setup04.exe...
Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of the monitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when the user is operating the monitor.
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On-Screen Display Digital signal input: RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:52:46 AM]...
Customer Care and Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden • Switzerland •...
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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. D-SUB Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable.
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And no need to go through the reverse process to unplug a device. In short, USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play! file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/glossary/glossary.htm (2 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:52:50 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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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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Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic. Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/glossary/glossary.htm (4 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:52:50 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Download and Print Download and Print Installing your LCD monitor driver Program Installing Your LCD monitor driver System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 , Windows Me, Windows XP or later Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat" at : /PC/drivers/ Read the "Driver_install02.txt"...
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Download and Print Download 170W4P.pdf Download 180B2P.pdf Download 180B2S.pdf Download 180B2W.pdf Download 180P2M.pdf Download 180P2G.pdf Download 180P2B.pdf Download 200P3G.pdf Download 200P3M.pdf Download 200P3A.pdf Download 200P3C.pdf 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'.
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Download and Print Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK. System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP or later...
Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1280x768 pixels (17" Wide WXGA). Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC What does "refresh rate"...
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– without navigation through OSD menus and control keys. My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light) ? What should I do? Make sure the AC power cord is connected to the Monitor.
Yes, Philips Brilliance LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on back cover that allows user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA standard ARM or accessories. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information.
Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Yes, all Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PC, Mac and workstation. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/reseller for more information.
(your mouse pointer will appear to move more smoothly across the screen, for example). The passive matrix LCD has a grid of conductors with pixels located at each intersection in the grid. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/saf_faq.htm (5 of 7) [3/26/2003 10:53:02 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device displaying an input image by operating liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements.
UL Standards. Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 95/99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment, and recyclability.
(Power LED is amber or yellow) Screen says AUTO button not working properly Imaging Problems Display position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/saf_troub.htm (1 of 2) [3/26/2003 10:53:02 AM] • FAQs • Common Problems Check these items Make sure the Power cable is plugged to the wall and the back of the monitor.
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Green, red, blue, dark and white dots remains For further assistance, refer to the distributor. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 2) [3/26/2003 10:53:02 AM] Press the Auto button. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Clock Adjustment of VIDEO NOISE in OSD Main Controls.
In many countries, environmental labeling has become an established method for encouraging the adaptation of goods and services to the environment. The main problem, as far as computers and other file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (1 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] • CE Declaration of Conformity •...
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TCO Development SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'95/TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (2 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] http://www.tco-info.com/...
* Bio-accumulative is defined as substances which accumulate within living organisms. ** Lead, Cadmium and Mercury are heavy metals which are bio-accumulative. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (3 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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The requirements included in this label have been developed by TCO Development in co-operation with scientists, experts, users as well as manufacturers all over the world. Since the end of the 1980s TCO has file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (4 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in cooperation with competitors.
Regulatory Information CE Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards - EN60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment) - EN55022:1998 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
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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.
VCCI Notice (Japan Only) This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (8 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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MIC Notice (South Korea Only) Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (9 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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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ADVARSEL: NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å NÅ. BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (11 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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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:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (13 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 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.
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Regulatory Information the lead - not simply over the three wires. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/regs/regulat.htm (14 of 14) [3/26/2003 10:53:04 AM]...
Use a Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG cord and grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 250 V. The Cord Set should have the appropriate safety approvals for the country in which the equipment will be installed and / or be marked HAR. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/safety/saf_other.htm [3/26/2003 10:53:05 AM] • FAQs •...
TFT LCD panels used in 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. This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
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 subpixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
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TOTAL DOT DEFECTS MODEL Total bright or black dot defects of all types Note: 1 or 2 adjacent subpixel defects = 1 dot defect file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/product/pixel.htm (3 of 3) [3/26/2003 10:53:12 AM] ACCEPTABLE LEVEL RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 3 or fewer...
Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Remove and re-install the base Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. Item file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/connect.htm (1 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM] • Accessory Pack • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Description...
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Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/connect.htm (2 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM] Pivot CD-ROM RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Thread power cord through the hole at the bottom of the base, and plug onto monitor firmly.
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Connect to PC Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
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Connecting to Your PC RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/connect.htm (4 of 4) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM]...
Optimizing Performance Remove and Re-install the Base : Condition: for VESA standard mounting applications for optional base replacement Remove the Base file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/base.htm (1 of 3) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM] • Accessory Pack Remove the base • Re-install the base Tilt monitor on certain angle.
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Remove and re-install the base Re-install the Base file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/base.htm (2 of 3) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM] Unscrew the four screws of the base RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Put monitor face down on the safe surface and plug in the cables into...
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Remove and re-install the base file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/base.htm (3 of 3) [3/26/2003 10:53:18 AM] Mount the base onto the monitor body and fix four screws securely. Lift the monitor body and thread all cables through the hole at the bottom of the base.
The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP and the Plug & Play application can be activated.
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Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. Select 'Monitor' - If the 'Properties' button is inactive, it means your monitor is properly configured. Please stop installation. - If the 'Properties' button is active. Click on 'Properties' button. Please follow the steps given below.
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Click on the 'OK' button and then the 'OK' button again to close the Display_Properties dialog box. If your Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP version is different or you need more detailed installation information, please refer to Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP user's manual. file:///D|/K1/english/170w4p/install/gt_start.htm (3 of 3) [3/26/2003 10:53:19 AM] RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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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.
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Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local...
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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.
Philips Representation Office Ul. Usacheva 35a 119048 Moscow Phone: 095-937 9300 Fax : 095-755 6923 TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Talatpasa Caddesi No 5. 80640-Gültepe/Istanbul Phone: (0800)-211 40 36 Fax : (0212)-281 1809 Latin America file:///D|/K1/english/warranty/warcic.htm (1 of 8) [3/26/2003 10:53:35 AM] Bangladesh •...
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ARGENTINA Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal CP: 1430 Buenos Aires Phone: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Av. Luis Carlos Berrini, 1400 - Sao Paulo -SP Phone: 0800-701 CHILE Philips Chilena S.A. Avenida Santa Maria 0760 P.O.
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Consumer Information Centers PARAGUAY Philips del Paraguay S.A. Avenida Artigas 1513 Casilla de Correos 605 Asuncion Phone: (021)-211666 Fax : (021)-213007 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Limab18 Phone: (01)-2136200 Fax : (01)-2136276 URUGUAY Ind.Philips del Uruguay S.A.
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Consumer Information Centers NEW ZEALAND Philips New Zealand Ltd. Consumer Help Desk 2 Wagener Place, Mt.Albert P.O. box 1041 Auckland Phone: 0800 477 999 (toll free) Fax : 0800 288 588 (toll free) Asia BANGLADESH Philips Service Centre 100 Kazi Nazrul Islam...
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Madras 600 006 NEW DELHI Customer Relation Centre 68, Shivaji Marg New Dehli 110 015 INDONESIA Philips Group of Companies in Indonesia Consumer Information Centre Jl.Buncit Raya Kav. 99-100 12510 Jakarta / 798 4255 ext: 1612 Phone: (021)-794 0040 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539...
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Fax : (021)-7721167 PHILIPPINES Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc. 106 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati, Metro Manilla. Phone: (02)-888 05 72 Domestic toll free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax : (02)-888 05 71 file:///D|/K1/english/warranty/warcic.htm (6 of 8) [3/26/2003 10:53:35 AM]...
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Consumer Information Centers SINGAPORE Philips Singapore Private Ltd. Consumer Service Dept. Lorong 1,Toa Payoh., P.O. box 340 Singapore 1231 Phone: 6882 3999 Fax : 6250 8037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd. Consumer Information Centre 26F, 66, Chung-Hsiao W. Road Sec. 1...
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Consumer Information Centers DUBAI Philips Middle East B.V. Consumer Information Centre P.O.Box 7785 DUBAI Phone: (04)-335 3666 Fax : (04)-335 3999 EGYPT Philips Egypt Consumer Information Centre 10, Abdel Rahman El Rafei Mohandessin - Cairo, P.O.Box 242 DOKKI Phone: (02)-3313993 Fax : (02)-3492142 file:///D|/K1/english/warranty/warcic.htm (8 of 8) [3/26/2003 10:53:35 AM]...
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