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 • 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 - RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE
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 humidity ranges. Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F ❍ Humidity: ...
Page 4 - About This Manual; About This Guide; 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; 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 150P2M / 150P2G 15" color LCD monitor with excelle...
Page 7 - VIDEO; Dual input; AUDIO
VIDEO • Video dot rate 80 MHz • Input impedance - Video 75 ohm - Sync 2K 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, Vsyn...
Page 8 - Resolution & Preset Modes; • Maximum; 4 user definable modes; 4 factory preset modes:; Resolution
• Viewing Angle (C/R >5) Upper >55° (typ.) Lower >60° (typ.) Left >75 ° (typ.) Right >75 ° (typ.) • Response time <=45ms (typ.) * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes • Maximum 1024 x 768 at 75Hz • Recommend...
Page 9 - Automatic Power Saving; Power Management Definition; Physical Specifications
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Automatic Power Saving If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor canautomatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from a keyboard, mouse orother input device is detected, the monitor will auto...
Page 10 - Pin Assignment; Pin
• System MTBF 50K hrs (CCFL 40Khrs) • Cabinet color 150P2M: Light Gray150P2G: Black * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Pin Assignment 1. The digital only connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signalpin assign...
Page 11 - 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 - Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view
2) Swivel 3) Portrait display Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view 3.1) Tilt the monitor body at an angle Product Information file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/product/product.htm (7 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:08:52 AM]
Page 13 - Rotate the monitor body 90 degrees counter clockwise.
3.2) Rotate the monitor body 90 degrees counter clockwise. Product Information file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/product/product.htm (8 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:08:52 AM]
Page 15 - 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 16 - Side View
Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase andclock setting. Audio power on/off and volulme adjustment 1. Audio power LED 2. BASS on/off 3. Built-in Mic 4. Mute on/off 5. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Side View Installing your LCD Monitor file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m...
Page 17 - Rear View
Headphone Jack 1. Microphone Jack 2. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View Installing your LCD Monitor file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/install.htm (3 of 6) [9/5/2001 11:08:55 AM]
Page 19 - Optimizing Performance; You can also install the
AC power in 1. DC 12V out for Philips Multimedia Base only 2. DVI-D Connector 3. D-SUB Connector 4. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for14"/15") or1280x1024, 60Hz (for17"/18"). ● Note: Y...
Page 21 - 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 23 - Digital signal input:
Digital signal input: RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE On-Screen Display file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 4) [9/5/2001 11:08:58 AM]
Page 25 - 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 26 - 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 27 - 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 29 - 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 30 - 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 31 - Installing FPadjust Program; To install; Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.
Download 150B2B.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'). Printing instructions: To print the manual: 1...
Page 33 - 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 34 - 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 35 - 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 36 - 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 37 - 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 39 - 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 43 - You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and
Regulatory Information TCO '99 Information • TCO Environmental Requirements • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) • EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) • VCCI Class 2 Notice (Japan Only...
Page 44 - Environmental Requirements; Flame retardants
The environmental demands impose restrictions on the presence and use of heavy metals, brominated andchlorinated flame retardants, CFCs (freons) and chlorinated solvents, among other things. The product mustbe prepared for recycling and the manufacturer is obliged to have an environmental policy whi...
Page 45 - Energy Star Declaration; PHILIPS
Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic inhigh doses. The relevant TCO'99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It alsodemands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components asso...
Page 46 - Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration)
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. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rul...
Page 47 - EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques declass B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façonà fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'uneinstallation résidentielle. CET app...
Page 48 - Class B ITE; Class B Device
environment, it may cause radio Interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instructionmanual. Class B ITE 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 anyenvironmen...
Page 49 - Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice; North Europe Information
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 powersupply source. The...
Page 51 - Information for UK only
Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durchRöntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahmehinwe...
Page 52 - of plug proceed as follows:; How to connect a plug; or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND
of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS 13625A,A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socketoutlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate3-pin plug fitted in its place. If the main...
Page 53 - the lead - not simply over the three wires.
the lead - not simply over the three wires. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Regulatory Information file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/safety/regs/regulat.htm (11 of 11) [9/5/2001 11:09:21 AM]
Page 54 - 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 55 - Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy; Pixels and Subpixels
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 56 - Proximity of Pixel Defects; BRIGHT DOT 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 57 - TOTAL DOT DEFECTS
BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL MODEL 150P2 150B2 150S2 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 0 1 or fewer Distance between two black dotdefects* 15 mm or more 15 mm or more 15 mm or more Black dot d...
Page 58 - Item
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 150P2E 150P2D 150P2M 150P2G 150B...
Page 62 - Remove and Re-install the Base
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 64 - Pull out and slide away the base from; Plug in the cables into
4) Pull out and slide away the base from monitor body. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Re-install the Base 1) Plug in the cables into connectors. Remove and re-install the base file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/base.htm (3 of 5) [9/5/2001 11:09:41 AM]
Page 66 - Pull back up the monitor body.
5) Pull back up the monitor body. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Remove and re-install the base file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/base.htm (5 of 5) [9/5/2001 11:09:41 AM]
Page 67 - 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 68 - 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 71 - Protective Cover; Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor
Multimedia Base:(VG3P30) 2W each, 48WPMPO, stereofront firing &portrait display,tilt & swivel. Color: Light gray v v v v RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Protective Cover Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor 1) To remove the bezel, (a) Slide the button located underneath the monitoran...
Page 73 - Push down the
5) Push down the protective cover to mount itsecurely. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/access.htm (4 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:09:43 AM]
Page 75 - Portrait display; Tilt the monitor
Portrait display 1) Tilt the monitor body at an angle 2) Rotate the monitor body 90degrees counterclockwise. Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/access.htm (6 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:09:43 AM]
Page 76 - Multimedia Base
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Multimedia Base Tilt Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/access.htm (7 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:09:43 AM]
Page 78 - Rotate the
2) Rotate the monitor body90 degreescounterclockwise. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Accessories (optional) file:///D|/Grace/150P2/english/150p2m/install/access.htm (9 of 9) [9/5/2001 11:09:43 AM]
Page 79 - 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 80 - 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 81 - 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 82 - 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 (800) 835-3506 (U....
Page 85 - 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 88 - 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 91 - 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 ...
