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Page 2 - Safety and Troubleshooting Information; Safety precautions and maintenance; Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.; Installation Locations; Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold

Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • Correct Handling of the LCD Monitor • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Safety precautions and maintenance WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedur...

Page 3 - Correct handling of the monitor

falling within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F ❍ Humidity: 20-80% RH ❍ Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCDmonitor inside a car trunk. ● Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking...

Page 5 - About This Guide; RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE; Other Documents You May Need; Electronic User's Guide; Notational Descriptions

About This Electronic User's Manual About This Guide • Other Documents You May Need • Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips 150S LCD Monitor. It describes theLCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent infor...

Page 7 - Product Information; Product Features; Technical Specifications*

Product Information Product Features • Technical Specifications • Resolution & Preset Modes • Philips Pixel Defect Policy • Automatic Power Saving • Physical Specification • Pin Assignment • Product Views Product Features 150S 15" color LCD monitor with excellent display performance and view...

Page 8 - OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS; * These information are subject to change without notice.; Resolution & Preset Modes; 4 factory preset modes:

• Input signal levels 700m Vpp • Sync input signal Separate sync Composite sync • Sync polarities Positive and negative • Input Frequency XGA Hsync 48- 60 KHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.)SVGA Hsync 35- 50 KHz, Vsync 56 - 75 Hz (N.I.)VGA Hsync 31- 38 KHz, Vsync 60 - 75 Hz (N.I.) • Video interface Analog ...

Page 9 - Automatic Power Saving; Power Management Definition

dot rate (MHz) H. freq (KHz) Mode Resolution V. freq (KHz) 25.175 31.469 IBM VGA 10h 640*350 70.086 28.322 31.469 IBM VGA 3h 720*400 70.087 25.175 31.469 IBM VGA 12h 640*480 59.940 30.200 35.000 MACINTOSH 640*480 67.000 31.500 37.861 VESA 640*480 72.809 31.500 37.500 VESA 640*480 75.000 36.000 35.15...

Page 10 - PHILIPS; Physical Specifications; Pin Assignment; Pin

This monitor is E NERGY S TAR ® compliant. A s an E NERGY S TAR ® P artner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications • Dimension (WxHxD) 387 x 375 x 183 mm (incl. Pedestal) • Weight 5.0 Kg •...

Page 11 - Views; Front View Product Description

3 Blue video input 11 Identical output - connectedto pin 10 4 Identical output - connectedto pin 10 12 Serial data line (SDA) 5 Self test 13 H. Sync / H+V 6 Red video ground 14 V. Sync (VCLK for DDC) 7 Green video ground 15 Data clock line (SCL) 8 Blue video ground RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Views Fo...

Page 12 - Your LCD Monitor; UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor

Installing your LCD Monitor Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the Protective Cover • Installing the Wall Mount Kit Front View UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of ...

Page 13 - Optimizing Performance; You can also install the

BRIGHTNESS hotkey. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons arepressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up. .OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls POWER button switches your monitor on Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase andc...

Page 14 - Description of the On Screen Display; Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.

On-Screen Display Description of the On-Screen Display • The OSD Tree • The OSD Controls Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance ofmonitors directly through an on-screen in...

Page 15 - The OSD Tree

RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE The OSD Tree Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as reference when youwant to later on work your way around the different adjustments. On-Screen Display file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150S/OSD/OSDDESC.HTM (2 of 4) [1/20/2001 ...

Page 18 - Customer Care & Warranty

Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTYCOVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden •Switzerland • Spain • Unit...

Page 19 - A B; Energy Star Computers Programme; LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z C Color temperature A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a blackbody radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source. Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of...

Page 20 - Vertical refresh rate

V Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Glossary file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150S/GLOSSARY/GLOSSARY.HTM (2 of 2) [1/20/2001 3:12:14 PM]

Page 21 - Download and Printing Instructions; Adobe®; Download instructions:; To download the file:

Download and Print Download and Printing Instructions • Installing FPadjust Program This page provides an option to read the manual in .pdf format. PDF files can be downloaded into your harddisk, then viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader or through your browser. If you do not have Adobe¨ Acrobat R...

Page 22 - Printing instructions:; Installing FPadjust Program; PC running Window 95, Window 98 or later; Download; Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.

Printing instructions: To print the manual: 1. 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 asCONTR...

Page 23 - General FAQs; Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC; How do I adjust resolution?

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Safety and Troubleshooting • General FAQ • Screen Adjustments • Compatibility with Other Peripherals • LCD Panel Technology • Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information General FAQs Q: When I inst...

Page 24 - AUTO adjustment

A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select desired resolution under Window 95/98 with the "Display properties/Settings" controlpanel Q: What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments? A: Simply press the OSD button, then sel...

Page 26 - Screen Adjustments; What is the FPadjust program on the setup disk and CD-ROM?

Screen Adjustments Q: What is CustoMax® and what models are compatible? (181AS / 150P) A: CustoMax® is proprietary Philips software that allows users to adjust monitor via software instead of control keys under Windows base. With the Philips Brilliance 150P, CustoMax® operatesvia a USB connection to...

Page 27 - How can I adjust the screen?; Compatibility with other Peripherals; Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?

Q: How can I adjust the screen? A: The screen brightness may be adjusted using the Brightness control in the OSD. Scaling an image in this manner results in slight brightness "fuzziness" or distortion. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Compatibility with other Peripherals Q: Can I connect my LCD mon...

Page 28 - LCD Panel Technology; What is Liquid Crystal Display?

RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE LCD Panel Technology Q: What is Liquid Crystal Display? A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles etc.LCD is the technology used f...

Page 30 - Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards; Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?; More information is provided in the; Is the Philips LCD Monitor Y2k compliant?

Q: Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? A: Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon is different from that of CRT monitor -- and has no impact of ease of viewing. Flickering in a LCD monitor refers to usuallyundetectable luminance caused by the difference between ...

Page 32 - Common Problems; Check these items

Troubleshooting Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Common Problems • Imaging Problems • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information This page presents problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still exists after these possiblesolutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. C...

Page 33 - Imaging Problems; Push the Auto button.

AUTO button not working properly The Auto Function is designedfor use on standard Macintoshor IBM-compatible PC runningMicrosoft properly Windows. ● It may not work properly ifusing non-standard PCs orvideo card. ● Imaging Problems Display position is incorrect Push the Auto button. ● Adjust the ima...

Page 34 - An after-image appears; For further assistance, refer to the

An after-image appears If an image remains in thescreen for an extended periodof time, it may be imprinted inthe screen and leave anafter-image. This usuallydisappears after a few hours ● An after-image remains after the power has beenturned off. This is characteristic of liquidcrystal and is not ca...

Page 42 - For units set at 115 V :; For units set at 230 V:

Other Related Information Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Information for Users in the U. S . • Information for Users Outside the U.S 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, Ty...

Page 43 - Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy; Pixels and Subpixels; Bright Dot Defects

Philips Pixel Defect Policy Product Features • Technical Specifications • Resolution & Preset Modes • Automatic Power Saving • Physical Specification • Pin Assignment • Product Views Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use ...

Page 44 - Proximity of Pixel Defects

One lit red, green or bluesubpixel Two adjacent lit subpixels:- Red + Blue = Purple- Red + Green = Yellow- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue) Three adjacent lit subpixels (onewhite pixel) Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or subpixels that are always dark or "off". These are...

Page 46 - Unpack all the parts.

Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the Protective Cover • Installing the Wall Mount Kit Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. 1) Power Cable (so...

Page 47 - To remove the back cover, use a

4) E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, and CD-ROM. 5) AC / DC Adaptor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC 1) To remove the back cover, use a coin to disengage the clips on eachside, then pull from the bottom at lift. Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/Philips L...

Page 52 - Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.; inf; chapter to install the

Getting Started Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the Protective Cover • Installing the Wall Mount Kit Getting Started 1.1 First turn on your monitor and other peripherals if any, t...

Page 55 - Cleaning Instructions; The anti-scratch, anti-reflective cover protects the LCD screen

4) Clip the protective cover onto the monitor, engaging only the top two clips. Now press the bottom corners of the protective cover to engage the two side clips. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Cleaning Instructions The anti-scratch, anti-reflective cover protects the LCD screen . Installing the Protecti...

Page 57 - Please turn off the monitor and

Installing Your Wall Mount Kit Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional) : Installing the Protective Cover • Installing the Wall Mount Kit Installing the Wall Mount Kit 1) Please turn off the monitor an...

Page 60 - BRIGHTNESS; or; Smart; After the BRIGHTNESS window has disappeared...

The OSD Controls Description of the On-Screen Display • The OSD Tree The OSD Controls : Brightness (HotKey) • Language • Adjust Position • Brightness and Contrast • Video Noise • Adjust Color • OSD Settings • Product Information • Reset to Factory Settings • Close Main Controls BRIGHTNESS Brightness...

Page 61 - LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE The ON SCREEN DISPLAY prompts can be in one of six languages. The default language is English, butyou can select French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Japanese. 1) Press the button on the monitor. The MAIN CONTROLS window appears. LANGUAGE is highlighted. (If not, press the or button on the ...

Page 62 - ADJUST POSITION

Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… … to continue to ADJUST POSITION, press the button until ADJUST POSITION is highlighted. Next, follow steps 3 - 6 under ADJUST POSITION. … to exit completely, press the button. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ADJUST POSITION ADJUST POSITION is compos...

Page 64 - BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST; button until BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is highlighted.

RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST is composed of two steps, BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST. Brightness is theoverall intensity of the light coming from the screen. An 80% brightness is recommended. Contrast is thedifference between the light and dark areas on the...

Page 65 - VIDEO NOISE

4) Press the or button to adjust the brightness. An 80% brightness is recommended. 5) When finished with BRIGHTNESS, press the button until CONTRAST is highlighted. Next, press the or button to adjust the contrast. A 50% contrast is recommended. 6) Press the button to confirm your selection and retu...

Page 67 - ADJUST COLOR

6) Press the button to confirm your selection and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… … to continue to ADJUST COLOR, press the button until ADJUST COLOR is highlighted. Next, start with step 3 under ADJUST CO...

Page 70 - OSD SETTINGS

6.2) When finished with RED, press the button to highlight GREEN. Next, press the or button to adjust the color green. 6.3) When finished with GREEN, press the button to highlight BLUE. Next, press the or button to adjust the color blue. 6.4) When all adjustments are complete, press the button to co...

Page 72 - PRODUCT INFORMATION

6) Press the button to confirm your selections and return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… … to continue to PRODUCT INFORMATION, press the button until PRODUCT INFORMATION is highlighted. Next, start with step 3 ...

Page 73 - RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS

3) Press the button. The PRODUCT INFORMATION window appears. This window shows the monitor's SERIAL NUMBER and RESOLUTION of the monitor. 4) Press the button to return to the MAIN CONTROLS window. CLOSE MAIN CONTROLS is highlighted. Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… … to contin...

Page 75 - Smart Help; Close Main Controls

Smart Help Smart Help After returning to MAIN CONTROLS… … to exit completely, press the button. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Close Main Controls RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE The OSD Controls file:///D|/Philips LCD/english/150S/OSD/OSD_CONT.HTM (16 of 16) [1/20/2001 3:13:10 PM]

Page 76 - Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty; Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor.; F1rst Choice Contact Information

Your International Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor. All Philips monitors are designed and manufactured to high standards and deliverhigh-quality performance, ease of use and ease of installation. Should you encounter anydifficulties while installing or usi...

Page 77 - Your International Guarantee; The Philips guarantee may not apply if:

Your International Guarantee Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product which has been designed and manufactured to the highestquality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor andreplacement parts irrespective...

Page 78 - Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

LIMITED WARRANTY (Computer Monitor) Three Years Free Labor / Three Years Free Service on Parts / One Year Exchange* *Product will be exchanged with a new or renewed to original specifications unit within two business daysfor the first year. This product must be shipped in at your expense for service...

Page 79 - Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?

Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriatespare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available). Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? For more information, contact the Philips Customer Care Center by calling (800) 835-3506 (U....