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  • Page 1 Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety And Troubleshooting Information

    %Ï seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation. Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is %Ï missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care...
  • Page 3 Using two hands to lift your monitor is strongly recommended. Maintenance: To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD %Ï panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.
  • Page 4 If there is any need for any document for repair or integration, please contact with your local service center. (please refer to the chapter of "Consumer Information Center") For transportation information, please refer to "Physical Specifications". %Ï Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk under direct sun light. %Ï...

  • Page 5: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)

    When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video • LCD Panel Technology mode'? • Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280X1024 @60Hz. • Troubleshooting Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used • Regulatory Information previously.
  • Page 6 How do I adjust the resolution? Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel with the "Display properties" What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings.
  • Page 7 from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and the refresh rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD technology. Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil).

  • Page 8: Screen Adjustments

    Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. For standard VESA mount holes on the rear cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on most of the VESA standard arms or accessories. We recommend to contact your Philips sales representative for more information.

  • Page 9: Compatibility With Other Peripherals

    Compatibility with other Peripherals Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system.

  • Page 10: Lcd Panel Technology

    or printer. What can l do if my USB peripherals don't work with the USB hub of my monitor? If you experience the problem, just detach and re-attach the USB hub cable between PC and your monitor, then refresh your PC device manager (Start > Setting >...
  • Page 11 electrons on fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with an analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device that displays an input image by operating a liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements.

  • Page 12: Ergonomics, Ecology And Safety Standards

    U.S. National Electrical Code and UL Standards. Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment and recyclability.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    • FAQs This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these • Common Problems solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. • Imaging Problems Common Problems • Regulatory Information •...
  • Page 14 The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid %Ï Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots crystal used in today’s technology. remains For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 16: Regulatory Information

    • Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Good visual ergonomics and image quality in order to improve the working environment for the user and • Philips End-of-Life Disposal %Ï to reduce sight and strain problems. Important parameters are luminance, contrast, resoluction, • Information for UK only reflectance, colour rendition and image stability.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE CE Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards - EN60950-1:2001 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
  • Page 19 Use only RF shielded cable with ferrite core that supplied with the monitor when connecting this monitor to a computer device . If your RF shield cable without ferrite core, we recommend to contact with Philips Customer & Service center for more information.
  • Page 20 FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Philips Philips Consumer Electronics North America P.O. Box 671539 Responsible Party: Marietta , GA 30006-0026 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 21 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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.
  • Page 22 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE North Europe (Nordic Countries) 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...
  • Page 23 Plassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL: NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å NÅ. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen"...
  • Page 24 Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury.
  • Page 25 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "G" or by the Ground symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW. 2. The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N"...

  • Page 26: Other Related Information

    Other Related Information • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting Information for Users in the U. S. • Regulatory Information For units set at 115 V : • Information for Users in the U.S • Information 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.

  • Page 27: About This Manual

    • 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.
  • Page 28 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ©2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics NV...

  • Page 29: Product Information

    RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Lead-free Product Philips eliminated toxic substances like lead from its displays. Lead-free display helps protect your health and promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment.Philips complies with the European Community stringent RoHS Directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 30 • Pixel Pitch 0.264 x 0.264 mm 1280 x 1024 pixels R.G.B. vertical stripe • LCD Panel type Anti-glare polarizer, hard coated • Effective viewing area 337.9 x 270.3 mm • Display Colors 16.2M colors SCANNING • Vertical refresh rate 56 Hz-76 Hz •...
  • Page 31 In most rooms, ambient light changes constantly, but changes in lighting can adversely effect display quality. Philips SmartBright automatically adjusts display brightness settings to correspond with ambient light conditions, delivering just the right level of brightness for optimal front-of-screen performance, maximum productivity and minimal fatigue.

  • Page 32: Automatic Powersaving

    17 factory preset modes: H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.469 720*400 70.087 31.469 640*480 59.940 37.861 640*480 72.809 37.500 640*480 75.000 35.156 800*600 56.250 37.879 800*600 60.317 48.077 800*600 72.188 46.875 800*600 75.000 48.363 1024*768 60.004 56.476 1024*768 70.069 60.023 1024*768...

  • Page 33: Physical Specifications

    ® ® This monitor is NERGY compliant. s an NERGY artner, PHILIPS ® determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications • Dimension (WxHxD) * 402.6 x 398.3 x 215.3 mm (incl. Pedestal) •...
  • Page 34 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield T.M.D.S. Data1/3 Shield T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect No connect DDC Clock +5V Power T.M.D.S. Clock Shield DDC Data Ground (for +5V) T.M.D.S. Clock+ No connect Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S.

  • Page 35: Product Views

    Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Function Tilt...
  • Page 36 Swivel Height adjustment...
  • Page 37 FlexiHolder...
  • Page 38 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
  • Page 39 Introduction Philips SmartManage is an advanced solution for users, corporate/institution IT administrator in particular, to manage their Philips monitors as part of the asset management environment. The solution includes three essential components, Philips SmartManage Administrator, and Philips SmarControl and Agent.

  • Page 40: Philips Smartcontrol

    SmartManage. Philips SmartControl The SmartControl and SmartManage Agent are deployed and installed in computers using Philips monitors. With SmartControl and SmartManage Agent, monitors and PCs can interact with the administrator's inquiries. Because SmartControl operates on individual PC, end users can also use SmartControl to adjust monitor's performance settings.
  • Page 41 Position Users can adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the screen by moving the sliding bar left and right. This function is disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input. Product Information %Ï Click Product Information in the left pane to view the product information stored in the monitor's memory.
  • Page 42 General Click on General for general information including driver information, device information, and monitor control. Within monitor control, users can click on Auto Setup to achieve optimum performance or click on factory reset to reset the parameters of the monitor. Such choices are disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input.
  • Page 43 If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please pay attention to Philips’ web site for any updated SmartControl driver available. When I click on Product Information, only partial information is shown, what happened? It might be your graphic card adaptor driver is not the most updated version which fully supporting DDC/CI interface.
  • Page 44 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 45: Philips Pixel Defect Policy

    However, pixel or sub pixel defects on the 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 • Pin Assignment number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 170P7 MODEL Total bright or black dot defects of all types Note: * 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect Your Philips monitor is ISO13406-2 Compliant RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 48: Rotating The Monitor

    • Rotating the Monitor • Rotating Your Computer's Rotating the Monitor Operating System Rotating the Monitor Before rotating the monitor, remove the pin on the back of the base and raise the monitor to a higher vertical height adjustment to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor when rotating.
  • Page 50 Rotating Your Computer's Operating System After rotating, the procedures below help rotate the image from your operation system. Right-click on the desktop then click on Properties. Select the Settings tab and click Advanced. then find your graphic card. For ATI graphics cards: Select the Rotation tab and set the preferred rotation. For nVidia graphics cards: Click the nVidia tab;...

  • Page 52: Installing Your Lcd Monitor

    Installing Your LCD Monitor • Front View Produt Description Setting Up and Connecting • Your Monitor Front View Product Description • The Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance To switch monitor's power On and Off To access OSD menu To adjust the OSD To adjust brightness of the display...

  • Page 53: Rear View

    To adjust the OSD Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical AUTO position, phase and clock setting RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View 1 AC power input 2 DVI-I input 3 VGA input 4 Kensington anti-thief lock 5 USB upstream and downstream...

  • Page 54: Optimizing Performance

    RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1280 x 1024 @60Hz %Ï Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the 'OK' button once. Go into the Product Information. The current display mode is shown on the item called RESOLUTION.

  • Page 55: Setting Up And Connecting Your Monitor

    VGA cable DVI cable USB cable EDFU pack RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connect to PC Connect the power cord and DVI cable to the back of the monitor firmly. (Philips has pre- connected VGA cable for the first installation.)
  • Page 56 Connect the cables to the back of your computer by following these steps: Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. Plug the power cord on your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet. USB plug Connect USB upstream port on monitor and the USB port on PC with a USB cable.
  • Page 57 The Base Your LCD Monitor : • Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack VESA Standard Mounting Place monitor face down on a smooth surface. • Setting up and connecting your monitor • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance...
  • Page 58 Unscrew the 4 screws at the base. VESA mounting holes...
  • Page 59 Install the wall mount RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

  • Page 60: Getting Started

    Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later • Optimizing Performance 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®...
  • Page 61 Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. Double click on the 'Display' Icon. 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.
  • Page 62 Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM Drive). 1 1 . Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button. 1 2 . Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button. - If you can see the 'has not passed Windows®...

  • Page 63: On-Screen Display

    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 through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
  • Page 67 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
  • Page 68 Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway •...

  • Page 69: Your Philips F1Rst Choice Warranty

    Philips helpdesk directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year 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.
  • Page 70 Note that products that are not originally designed, manufactured, approved and/or %Ï authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. In these cases the Philips global warranty terms are valid.

  • Page 72: F1Rst Choice Contact Information

    F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Telephone number Tariff Austria 0820 901115 ¬ 0.20 Belgium 070 253 010 ¬ 0.17 Denmark 3525 8761 Local call tariff Finland 09 2290 1908 Local call tariff France 08 9165 0006 ¬ 0.23 Germany 0180 5 007 532 ¬...

  • Page 73: Your Guarantee In Central And Eastern Europe

    Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product, which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor and replacement parts during a period of 36 months from date of purchase.
  • Page 74 In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully before contacting our dealers or 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 http://www.philips.com/support...

  • Page 75: Consumer Information Centers

    Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Australia • Bangladesh • Brasil • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Belarus • Bulgaria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Estonia • Dubai • Hong Kong • Hungary • India •...
  • Page 76 ESTONIA FUJITSU SERVICES OU Akadeemia tee 21G EE-12618 Tallinn Tel: +372 6519900 www.ee.invia.fujitsu.com HUNGARY Serware Szerviz Vizimolnár u. 2-4 HU - 1031 Budapest Tel: +36 1 2426331 Email: inbox@serware.hu www.serware.hu LATVIA ServiceNet LV Jelgavas iela 36 LV - 1055 Riga, Tel: +371 7460399 Email: serviss@servicenet.lv LITHUANIA...
  • Page 77 Email: servis@pchand.si POLAND Zolter ul.Zytnia 1 PL - 05-500 Piaseczno Tel: +48 22 7501766 Email: servmonitor@zolter.com.pl www.zolter.com.pl RUSSIA Tel: +7 095 961-1111 Tel: 8-800-200-0880 Website: www.philips.ru TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 2.Cadde No:22 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02...
  • Page 78 Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal CP: 1430 Buenos Aires Phone/Fax: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Rua Verbo Divino, 1400-São Paulo-SP CEP-04719-002 Phones: 11 21210203 -São Paulo & 0800-701-0203-Other Regions without São Paulo City CHILE Philips Chilena S.A.
  • Page 79 COLOMBIA Industrias Philips de Colombia S.A.-Division de Servicio CARRERA 15 Nr. 104-33 Bogota, Colombia Phone:(01)-8000 111001 (toll free) Fax : (01)-619-4300/619-4104 MEXICO Consumer Information Centre Norte 45 No.669 Col. Industrial Vallejo C.P.02300, -Mexico, D.F. Phone: (05)-3687788 / 9180050462 Fax : (05)-7284272 PARAGUAY Av.
  • Page 80 Rambla O'Higgins 5303 Montevideo Uruguay Phone: (598) 619 66 66 Fax: (598) 619 77 77 Customer Desk: Phone: 0004054176 VENEZUELA Industrias Venezolanas Philips S.A. Apartado Postal 1167 Caracas 1010-A Phone: (02) 2377575 Fax : (02) 2376420 Canada CANADA Philips Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 81 Rm 1007, Hongyun Building, No. 501 Wuning road, 200063 Shanghai P.R. China Phone: 4008 800 008 Fax: 21-52710058 HONG KONG Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited Consumer Service Unit A, 10/F. Park Sun Building 103-107 Wo Yi Hop Road Kwai Chung, N.T.
  • Page 82 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 Phone: (021)-7940040 ext: 2100 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539...
  • Page 83 E-mail: care@philips.com Website: www.philips.com.pk PHILIPPINES PHILIPS ELECTRONICS & LIGHTING, INC. Consumer Electronics 48F PBCOM tower 6795 Ayala Avenue cor VA Rufino St. Salcedo Village 1227 Makati City, PHILS Phone: (02)-888 0572, Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax: (02)-888 0571...
  • Page 84 SINGAPORE Accord Customer Care Solutions Ltd Authorized Philips Service Center Consumer Service 620A Lorong 1 Toa Rayoh Singapore 319762 Tel: +65 6882 3999 Fax: +65 6250 8037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd. Consumer Information Centre 13F, No. 3-1 Yuan Qu St., Nan Gang Dist.,...
  • Page 85 SOUTH AFRICA PHILIPS SA (PTY) LTD Customer Care Center 195 Main Road Martindale, Johannesburg P.O. box 58088 Newville 2114 Telephone: +27 (0) 11 471 5194 Fax: +27 (0) 11 471 5123 E-mail: customercare.za@philips.com Middle East DUBAI Philips Middle East B.V.

  • Page 86: Your International Guarantee

    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 88 Should you encounter any difficulties while 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.
  • Page 89 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 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).
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91 %Ï Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. Within the U.S. you can contact Philips customer care Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ET hrs by using one of the contact phone numbers.
  • Page 92 Glossary A B C D E G H I R S T U V W X Y Z Active matrix This is a kind of liquid crystal display structure in which switching transistors are attached to each pixel to control the on/off voltage. It produces a brighter and sharper display with a broader viewing angle than a passive matrix display.
  • Page 93 (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kelvin temperatures such as 2400° K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300° K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504° K. Philips monitors generally offers 9300° K, 6500° K, and user define. Contrast...
  • Page 94 Contrast ratio The ratio of luminance between the brightest white pattern and the darkest black pattern. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE D-SUB A VGA Analog input connector. Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types that is display technology independent.
  • Page 95 Companies joining this program, must be willing to commit themselves to manufacture one or more products capable of going into a low -power state (< 30 W) either after a period of inactivity, or after a predetermined time selected by the user. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Gamma Screen luminance as a function of video voltage approximately follows a mathematical power...
  • Page 96 A technique of improving the viewing angle of an LCD where the liquid crystal molecules are switched in the plane of the LCD layer rather than vertical to it. LCD (liquid crystal display) A display composed of liquid crystal suspended between two transparent sheets. The display is composed thousands of pixels which can be turned on or off with electrical stimulation.
  • Page 97 Using a standard unified color space, sRGB will help represent pictures taken by an sRGB compatible device correctly on your sRGB enabled Philips monitors. In that way, the colors are calibrated and you can rely on the correctness of the colors shown on your screen.
  • Page 98 USB plug: An upstream and a downstream USB plug is provide for user's convenience. TFT(thin film transistor) Usually made from amorphous silicon (a-Si) and used as a switch to a charge storage device located below each sub-pixel on an active matrix LCD. USB or Universal Serial Bus A smart plug for PC peripherals.
  • Page 99 The upstream port of a hub connects the hub towards the host. Each of the other downstream ports of a hub allows connection to another hub or function. Hubs can detect, attach and detach at each downstream port and enable the distribution of power to downstream devices. Each downstream port can be individually enabled and configured at either full or low speed.
  • Page 100 Upstream The direction of data flow towards the host. An upstream port is the port on a device electrically closest to the host that generates upstream data traffic from the hub. Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second.

  • Page 101: Download And Print

    To download the file: 1. Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon below. (Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click) Download 170P7.pdf 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Disk'. 3. Choose where you would like to save the file; click 'Save' (if prompted to save as either 'text' or 'source', choose 'source').
  • Page 102 To print the manual: With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL &...
  • Page 103 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...

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