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; Exclusive Executive Design; 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 150X3M Exclusive Executive Design 15-inch color LCD mo...
Page 7 - Dual input; AUDIO
• 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, Vsync 56 ...
Page 8 - Resolution & Preset Modes; • Maximum; 4 user definable modes; 4 factory preset modes:; Resolution
• Viewing Angle (C/R >5) Upper >50° (typ.) Lower >60° (typ.) Left >75 ° (typ.) Right >75 ° (typ.) • Response time <=25ms (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
* 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 assignments are listed in the table: Pin No. Signal Assignment Pin No. Signal Assignment P...
Page 11 - Product Views; Front View Product Description; Physical Function
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 video ground 15 Data clock line (SCL) 8 Blue video ground RETURN TO ...
Page 12 - Height adjustment
2) Height adjustment RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Product Information file:///D|/03771/english/150x3m/product/product.htm (7 of 7) [9/13/2002 1:48:21 PM]
Page 13 - 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 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, ar...
Page 14 - Audio power LED and Volume adjustment; Side View
Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, phase andclock setting. Audio power on/off 1. Audio power LED and Volume adjustment 2. Built-in Microphone 3. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Side View Installing your LCD Monitor file:///D|/03771/english/150x3m/install/install.htm (2 of 4) ...
Page 15 - Headphone Jack; Rear View; Audio in; Optimizing Performance
Headphone Jack 1. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View Audio in 1. Mic out 2. VGA 3. DC 12V_in 4. DVI-D 5. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1024x768@60Hz (for14"/15") or ● Installing your LCD Monitor file:///D|...
Page 17 - 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 19 - Digital signal input:
Digital signal input: RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE On-Screen Display file:///D|/03771/english/150x3m/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 4) [9/13/2002 1:48:27 PM]
Page 21 - 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 22 - 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 23 - 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 25 - 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 26 - 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 27 - Printing instructions:
Download 150B3E.pdf Download 150B3M.pdf Download 150B3Q.pdf Download 150B3T.pdf Download 150B3V.pdf Download 150B3Y.pdf Download 150S3F.pdf Download 150S3H.pdf Download 150X3M.pdf Download 150V3F.pdf 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or 'Download Link to Di...
Page 28 - Installing FPadjust Program; To install; Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.
Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such asCONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL POSITION, PHASE and CLOCK. System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Winodws Me, Windows XP or...
Page 29 - 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 30 - 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 31 - 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 32 - 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 33 - 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 35 - 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 37 - 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 40 - Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
Regulatory Information TCO '95 Information • TCO '95 Environmental Requirements • TCO '99 Information • TCO '99 Environmental Requirements • CE Declaration of Conformity • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communication (...
Page 41 - 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 42 - Flame retardants
TCO '99 Information (For 150P3A, 150P3E, 150B3B, 150B3E, 150B3M, 150S3F) Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a productdeveloped for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed toreducing the burden on the environ...
Page 43 - CE Declaration of Conformity
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 44 - PHILIPS
Energy Star Declaration PHILIPS 150X3M This monitor is equipped with a function for saving energy which supports the VESA Display PowerManagement Signaling (DPMS) standard. This means that the monitor must be connected to acomputer which supports VESA DPMS to fulfill the requirements in the NUTEK sp...
Page 45 - Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration); EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) 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 contr...
Page 46 - Class B ITE; Class B Device; Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice
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 any environment, including residentialareas. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The...
Page 47 - North Europe Information; Placering/Ventilation
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 48 - Plassering/Ventilasjon
Plassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL: NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FORSTØMTILFØRSEL 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 "...
Page 49 - or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND
Information for UK only WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED. Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approvedmoulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this typeof 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. ...
Page 50 - 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 51 - 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 52 - 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 53 - 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 150P3/150X3 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 subpix...
Page 54 - Unpack all the parts.; Item; Power Cable (socket may differ for different countries)
Connecting to Your PC Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Accessory Pack Unpack all the parts. Item Description 1) Audio in Cable (color lime) 2) Microphone out Cable (color pink) 3) Power Cable (socket...
Page 55 - Connect microphone and audio
6) E-DFU package with Quick Setup Guide, Using Your Monitor Manual, and CD-ROM. 7) AC/DC Adapter RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC 1) Connect microphone and audio cables onto the rear side of base Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/03771/english/150x3m/install/connect.htm (2 of 4) [9/13/...
Page 58 - Getting Started; For Windows 95; Start Windows 98; For Windows Me
Getting Started Your LCD Monitor : Front View Product Description • Connecting to Your PC • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Getting Started Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later Philips' monitors built in VESA DDC2B feature to support Plug & Play require...
Page 59 - 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 61 - 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 62 - 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 63 - 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 64 - 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 67 - 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 • Korea • Malaysia • Mexico • Morocco • New Zealand • Pakistan • Paraguay • Peru • Philippines • Poland •...
Page 70 - NEW ZEALAND; Asia; BANGLADESH
NEW ZEALAND Philips New Zealand Ltd.Consumer Help Desk2 Wagener Place, Mt.AlbertP.O. box 1041AucklandPhone: 0800 477 999 (toll free)Fax : 0800 288 588 (toll free) Asia BANGLADESH Philips Service Centre100 Kazi Nazrul IslamAvenue Kawran Bazar C/ADhaka-1215Phone: (02)-812909Fax : (02)-813062 CHINA BEI...
Page 73 - Africa; MOROCCO; Middle East
SINGAPORE Philips Singapore Private Ltd.Consumer Service Dept.Lorong 1,Toa Payoh., P.O. box 340Singapore 1231Phone: 6882 3999Fax : 6250 8037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd.Consumer Information CentreNr 96 Section 1, Chien-Kuo N.RoadTAIPEIPhone: (02)-2382-4567 or 0800-231-099 Fax : (02)-2382-3027 THAILAND...
