Page 2 - Safety and Troubleshooting Information; Safety precautions and maintenance; Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.
Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Installation Locations • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other Related Information Safety precautions and maintenance WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than thosespecified in this d...
Page 3 - Installation Locations; Avoid Heat and Extreme Cold
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 sitefalling within the following temperature and humi...
Page 4 - About This Manual; About This Guide; RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE; Notational Descriptions
About This Manual About This Guide • Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCDmonitor's features, setup, operation and other pertinent information. Its contents are identical to theinformation i...
Page 6 - Product Features; Ultra Slim Frame; Technical Specifications*
Product Information Product Features • Technical Specifications • Resolution & Preset Modes • Philips Pixel Defect Policy • Automatic Power Saving • Physical Specification • Pin Assignment • Product Views • Physical Function Product Features 150B3B / 150B3T / 150B3Y Ultra Slim Frame 15-inch colo...
Page 7 - * These information are subject to change without notice.; Resolution & Preset Modes
VIDEO • Video dot rate 80 MHz • Input impedance - Video 75 ohm - Sync 5K6 ohm • Input signal levels 700m Vpp • Sync input signal Separate sync Composite syncSync on Green • Sync polarities Positive and negative • Input Frequency XGA Hsync 48- 61 KHz, Vsync 60 - 76 Hz (N.I.)SVGA Hsync 35- 50 KHz, Vsy...
Page 8 - 4 user definable modes; 4 factory preset modes:; Resolution; Automatic Power Saving; Power Management Definition
• Recommended 1024 x 768 at 60Hz 14 user definable modes 14 factory preset modes: H. freq (KHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.469 640*350 70.086 31.469 720*400 70.087 31.469 640*480 59.940 35.000 640*480 67.000 37.861 640*480 72.809 37.500 640*480 75.000 35.156 800*600 56.250 37.879 800*600 60.317 48.0...
Page 9 - PHILIPS; Physical Specifications; Pin Assignment
Stand-by Blanked No Yes < 2W Amber Suspend Blanked Yes No < 2W Amber OFF Blanked No No < 2W Amber 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...
Page 10 - Product Views; Front View Product Description; Physical Function
Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment 1 Red video input 9 DDC +5V 2 Green video input 10 Logic ground 3 Blue video input 11 Identical output - connectedto pin 10 4 Identical output - connectedto pin 10 12 Serial data line (SDA) 5 Cable detect 13 H. Sync / H+V 6 Red video ground 14 V. Sync 7 Green vi...
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 • Remove and Re-install the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Accessories (optional) Front View Product Description UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monito...
Page 13 - Optimizing Performance; You can also install the
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 andclock setting. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are s...
Page 14 - Description of the On Screen Display; Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.; The OSD Tree
On-Screen Display Description of the On-Screen Display • The OSD Tree 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 though an on-screen instruction window. Th...
Page 17 - 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 18 - A B
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 19 - Energy Star Computers Programme; LCD Liquid Crystal Display; USB or Universal Serial Bus; A smart plug for PC peripherals.
E Energy Star Computers Programme An energy conservation programme launched by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with theprimary aim of promoting the manufacture and marketing of energy-efficient office automation equipment.Companies joining this programme must be willing to commit themse...
Page 21 - Vertical refresh rate
Upstream The direction of data flow towards the host. An upstream port is the port on a device electrically closest tothe host that generates upstream data traffic from the hub. Upstream ports receive downstream data traffic. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE V Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is t...
Page 22 - Installing your LCD monitor driver; Installing Your LCD monitor driver; Adobe®; Download instructions:; To download the file:; Download
Download and Print Installing your LCD monitor driver • Download and Printing Instructions • Installing FPadjust 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...
Page 23 - Printing instructions:; Installing FPadjust Program
Download 150B3E.pdf Download 150B3M.pdf Download 150B3Q.pdf Download 150B3T.pdf Download 150B3V.pdf Download 150B3Y.pdf Download 150S3F.pdf Download 150S3H.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 s...
Page 24 - Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.
System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP or later ● To install FPadjust Program : Click on the link or icon to install FPadjustment Program. or ● Click-and-hold your mouse over the icon. (Win95/98/2000/Me/XP users right-click) ● Download FP_setup01...
Page 25 - General FAQs; Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC; Go to your Windows Start menu. Select
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 26 - AUTO adjustment
Q: What does "refresh rate" mean to me in an LCD monitor? A: For LCD monitors, the refresh rate is much less relevant. LCD monitors display a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible differences between 85Hz and 60Hz. Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the setup disk &...
Page 27 - Screen Adjustments; What is the FPadjust program on the setup disk and CD-ROM?
Q: Does Refresh Rate mean to LCD? A: Unlike CRT display technology in which the speed the electron beam is swept from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display uses an active element (TFT) tocontrol each individual pixel and thus refresh rate is not really appl...
Page 28 - How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?; Compatibility with other Peripherals; Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance for the monitor? A: For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz for 14"/15",1280x1024@60Hz for 17"/18". Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the OSDOK button onc...
Page 29 - LCD Panel Technology; What is Liquid Crystal Display?
adjustment of complicated IRQ settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with "portgridlock." Without USB, PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually amouse and modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example), anda joystick....
Page 31 - Ergonomics, Ecology, and Safety Standards; Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?
Q: What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work? A: The TFT LCD panel is an element controls/displays inlet of a backlight using the dual-refraction of liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis ofthe liquid element, it c...
Page 33 - Common Problems; Check these items; Make sure the computer is turned on.; Make sure the computer is turned on.; Imaging Problems
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 thesepossible solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. C...
Page 36 - Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
Regulatory Information TCO '95 Information • TCO '95 Environmental Requirements • TCO '99 Information • TCO '99 Environmental Requirements • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) • EN 55022 Com...
Page 37 - Environmental Requirements
TCO Development Unit SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Email (Internet): [email protected] Current information regarding TCO'95 approved and labelled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ TCO'95 is a co-operative project between T...
Page 39 - Energy Star Declaration
the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances. Most flame retardants containbromine or chloride, and those flame retardants are chemically related to another group of environmental toxins, PCBs. Both the flameretardants containing bromine...
Page 40 - Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration)
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. We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for quite a long time. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. On...
Page 41 - EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
Demander l'aide du marchand ou d'un technicien chevronné en radio/télévision. ● Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu l'approbation des services compétents en matière deconformité est susceptible d'interdire à l'utilisateur l'usage du présent équipement. N'utiliser que des câbles RF armés pour les c...
Page 42 - Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residentialareas. 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 t...
Page 43 - North Europe Information
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE North Europe Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄRDU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ERNEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Paik...
Page 44 - Information for UK only
über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤ 5 Abs. 4 der Röntgenverordnung erfüllt sind. Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht, ist darauf zu achten, daß Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden. 1. nur original-Ersatzteile verwendet werden....
Page 45 - How to connect a plug
How to connect a plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured inaccordance with the following code: BLUE - "NEUTRAL" ("N") BROWN - "LIVE" ("L") GREEN & YELLOW - "EARTH" ("E") 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must beconnected to the terminal in the plu...
Page 46 - For units set at 115 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 47 - 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 48 - Black Dot Defects; Proximity of Pixel Defects; BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS; MODEL
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 49 - TOTAL DOT DEFECTS
Bright dot defects within 20mm circle 0 0 3 or fewer Total bright dot defects of alltypes 0 0 8 or fewer BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL MODEL 150P3 150B3 150S3 1 dark subpixel 4 or fewer 4 or fewer 8 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 1 or fewer 1 or fewer 3 or fewer 3 adjacent dark subpixels 0 ...
Page 50 - Unpack all the parts.; Item; Microphone out Cable (Option only available for Multimedia
Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Remove and Re-install the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Accessories (optional) Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. Item Description 1) Audio in Cable (Option only a...
Page 51 - Thread power cable through the hole at the
6) E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, and CD-ROM. 7) Pivot CD-ROM (optional) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC 1) Thread power cable through the hole at the bottom of the base, and plug onto monitor firmly. Note: If you use an Apple Macintosh, you need to ...
Page 53 - Remove and Re-install the Base; for VESA standard mounting applications; Remove the Base; Tilt monitor on certain angle.
Remove and Re-install the Base Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Accessories (optional) Remove and Re-install the Base : Remove the base • Re-install the base Condition: for VESA standard mounting a...
Page 57 - Getting Started; For Windows 95; Start Windows 98; For Windows Me
Getting Started Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Remove and Re-install the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Accessories (optional) Getting Started Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later Philips' monitors buil...
Page 58 - Start Windows Me; For Windows XP; Start Windows XP
Start Windows Me 1. Click the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click 'Control Panel'. 2. Double Click the 'Display' Icon. 3. Choose the 'Settings' tab then click 'Advanced...'. 4. Choose 'Monitor' button, then click 'Change...' button. 5. Choose "Specify the location of the driver(A...
Page 60 - USB hub supports four down stream ports and one upstream port
Accessories (optional) Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Remove and Re-install the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessories (optional): Protective Cover • Ergo Base • Multimedia Base Accessories (optional) Item Description USB Hub:(PCUH411...
Page 61 - Protective Cover; Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor
Multimedia Base:(VG3P40) 2W each, 48W PMPO, stereo front firing & portrait display, tilt &swivel. Color: Light gray RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Protective Cover Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor 1) Remove the screw from the rear of monitor 2) Unclick at the indicated points to...
Page 64 - Portrait display; Tilt the monitor
Heightadjustment Portrait display 1) Tilt the monitor body at an angle 2) Rotate the monitor body 90degrees counterclockwise. Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/03771/english/150b3bty/install/access.htm (5 of 8) [1/30/2002 2:30:21 PM]
Page 65 - Multimedia Base
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Multimedia Base Tilt Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/03771/english/150b3bty/install/access.htm (6 of 8) [1/30/2002 2:30:21 PM]
Page 66 - Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view
Swivel Height adjustment Portrait display Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view 1) Tilt the monitor body atan angle Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/03771/english/150b3bty/install/access.htm (7 of 8) [1/30/2002 2:30:21 PM]
Page 67 - Rotate the
2) Rotate the monitor body90 degreescounterclockwise. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/03771/english/150b3bty/install/access.htm (8 of 8) [1/30/2002 2:30:21 PM]
Page 68 - 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 69 - 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 70 - 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 71 - Where CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?; or
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 (877) 835-1838 (U....
Page 74 - Eastern Europe; CZECH REPUBLIC; Latin America
Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Australia • Bangladesh • Brasil • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Czech Republic • Dubai • Egypt • Hong Kong • Hungary • India • Indonesia • Japan • Korea • Malaysia • Mexico • Morocco • New Zealand • Pakistan • Paraguay • Peru • Philippines • ...
Page 77 - NEW ZEALAND; Asia; BANGLADESH
NEW ZEALAND Philips New Zealand Ltd.Consumer Help Desk2 Wagener Place, Mt.AlbertP.O. box 1041AucklandPhone: 0800 658 224 (toll free)Fax : (09)-8497858 Asia BANGLADESH Philips Service Centre100 Kazi Nazrul IslamAvenue Kawran Bazar C/ADhaka-1215Phone: (02)-812909Fax : (02)-813062 CHINA BEIJINGBeijing ...
Page 80 - Africa; MOROCCO; Middle East
SINGAPORE Philips Singapore Private Ltd.Consumer Service Dept.Lorong 1,Toa Payoh., P.O. box 340Singapore 1231Phone: 3502000Fax : 2508037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd.Consumer Information CentreNr 96 Section 1, Chien-Kuo N.RoadTAIPEIPhone: (02)-2382-4567Fax : (02)-2134-2670 THAILAND Philips Electronics ...
