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; It includes the following sections:; Notational Descriptions; Notes, Cautions and Warnings
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 important information. Its contents are identical to theinformation i...
Page 5 - RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE
CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either potentialdamage to hardware or loss of data. WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how toavoid the problem. Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may not be accompanied by an ic...
Page 6 - 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 • Physical Function Product Features BRILLIANCE 180P2M/180P2G 18-inch color LCD monitor wit...
Page 8 - Resolution & Preset Modes; • Maximum; 2 user definable modes; 5 factory preset modes:; Resolution
• Viewing Angle: (C/R>10) Upper >85° (typ.)Lower >85° (typ.)Left >85° (typ.)Right >85° (typ.) • Response time <30ms (typ.) * These information are subject to change without notice. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Resolution & Preset Modes • Maximum 1280 x 1024 at 75Hz • Recommended 1...
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
• Relative humidity 20% to 80% • System MTBF 50K hrs (including CCFL 50K hrs) • Cabinet color 180P2M: Light Gray180P2G: Black * These information are subject to change without notice. * Resolution 1280x1024, standard size, contrast max., brightness 50%, 9300° K, full white pattern,without audio/USB....
Page 11 - Product Views; Front View Product Description; Physical Function
2. The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable: Pin No. Assignment Pin No. Assignment 1 Red video input 9 +5V 2 Green video input/SOG 10 Logic ground 3 Blue video input 11 Identical output - connectedto pin 10 4 Sense (GND) 12 Serial data line (SDA) 5 Not connected 13 H. Sync / H+V 6 Red v...
Page 12 - Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view
1) Tilt 2) Swivel 3) Height adjustment 4) Portrait display Turn monitor from landscape view to portrait view 180P2M/180P2G Product Information file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/product/product.htm (7 of 9) [3/26/2003 11:00:08 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
Signal inputs selective hotkeys. Allows user to switch between two videoconnectors (D-Sub & DVI-I), e.g. D-Sub <-> DVI-D digital inputs or D-Sub<-> DVI-A analog inputs. Audio power on/off and volulme adjustment 1. Audio power LED 2. BASS on/off 3. Built-in Mic 4. Mute on/off 5. RETUR...
Page 17 - Rear View
Headphone Jack 1. Microphone Jack 2. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View Installing your LCD Monitor file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/install/install.htm (3 of 6) [3/26/2003 11:00:12 AM]
Page 19 - Optimizing Performance; You can also install the
AC power in 1. DC 12V out for Philips Multimedia Base only 2. DVI-I 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 (for 14"/15") or1280x1024, 60Hz (for 17"/18"). ● Note:...
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. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of themonitors directly though an on-screen instruction window. ...
Page 23 - Digital signal input:
Digital signal input: RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE On-Screen Display file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 4) [3/26/2003 11:00:14 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 - Printing instructions:
Download 170W4P.pdf Download 180B2P.pdf Download 180B2S.pdf Download 180B2W.pdf Download 180P2M.pdf Download 180P2G.pdf Download 180P2B.pdf Download 200P3G.pdf Download 200P3M.pdf Download 200P3A.pdf Download 200P3C.pdf 2. From the menu that appears, choose 'Save Link As...', 'Save Target As...' or ...
Page 32 - Installing FPadjust Program; To install; Exit your browser and install the FPadjust Program.
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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,...
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 41 - Common Problems; Check these items; Make sure the computer is turned on.; Screen says; Screen says; 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 these possiblesolutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. C...
Page 43 - Why do we have environmentally labelled computers?
Regulatory Information TCO'95/99 Information • TCO'95/99 Environmental Requirements • TCO'03 Information • Recycling Information for Customers • CE Declaration of Conformity • Energy Star Declaration • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) • Commission Federale de la Communicati...
Page 44 - What does labelling involve?; TCO Development
electronics equipment are concerned, is that environmentally harmful substances are used both in theproducts and during their manufacture. Since it is not so far possible to satisfactorily recycle the majority ofelectronics equipment, most of these potentially damaging substances sooner or later ent...
Page 45 - Environmental Requirements; Flame retardants
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Environmental Requirements Flame retardants Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose isto prevent, or at least to delay the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist offlame re...
Page 47 - For more information, please visit; Recycling Information for Customers; For help and service, please contact
been involved in influencing the development of IT equipment in a more user-friendly direction. Our labellingsystem started with displays in 1992 and is now requested by users and IT-manufacturers all over the world. For more information, please visit www.tcodevelopment.com RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
Page 48 - CE Declaration of Conformity; Energy Star Declaration
CE Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with thefollowing standards- EN60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment)- EN55022:1998 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information ...
Page 49 - PHILIPS; 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 50 - 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 51 - Class B ITE; Class B Device
Information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domesticenvironment, 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 Dev...
Page 52 - Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice; North Europe (Nordic Countries) 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 54 - 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 55 - 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 56 - 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|/K1/english/180p2m/safety/regs/regulat.htm (14 of 14) [3/26/2003 11:00:29 AM]
Page 57 - 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 58 - 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 59 - Black Dot Defects; Proximity of Pixel Defects; ACCEPTABLE LEVEL; 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 62 - 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 170B2B 170B2T 170B2Y170S2B 170B2...
Page 63 - Thread power cable through the hole at
6) DVI to D-Sub Signal Cable v v 7) E-DFU package with Quick SetupGuide, Using YourMonitor Manual,and CD-ROM. v v v v 8) Pivot CD-ROM v v 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 ontomonitor firmly. Connecting to Your ...
Page 66 - Remove and Re-install the Base; for VESA standard mounting applications; Remove the Base; Tilt monitor on
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 69 - For Multimedia base, plug the
4) For Multimedia base, plug the flying DC power cable of base ontomonitor. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Remove and re-install the base file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/install/base.htm (4 of 4) [3/26/2003 11:00:43 AM]
Page 70 - 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 The built-in VESA DDC2...
Page 71 - Start Windows Me; For Windows XP; Start Windows XP
Start Windows Me 1. Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. 2. Double click on the 'Display' Icon. 3. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. 4. Select 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button. 5. Select 'Specify the location of t...
Page 73 - These accessories may not be available in NAFTA.
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): USB Hub • Protective Cover • Multimedia Base Accessories (optional) These accessories may not be availa...
Page 74 - USB Hub
Multimedia Base:(VG3P31) 2x2W RMS, 48W PMPO, stereo front firing &portrait display, tilt & swivel. Height adjustable. Color: Light gray v v Multimedia Base:(VG3P32) 2x2W RMS, 48W PMPO, stereo front firing &portrait display, tilt & swivel. Height adjustable. Color: Black v v RETURN TO...
Page 75 - Slide into USB tray on rear side of base.; Protective Cover; Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor
Take off the cover. Slide into USB tray on rear side of base. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Protective Cover Protect the LCD screen of your Philips LCD monitor Accessories (optional) file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/install/access.htm (3 of 8) [3/26/2003 11:00:45 AM]
Page 77 - Multimedia Base
4) Peel off the film from both sides of theprotective cover 5) Mount the protective cover and press eachcorner to attach itsecurely 6) Fix the screw onto the rear of monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Multimedia Base Accessories (optional) file:///D|/K1/english/180p2m/install/access.htm (5 of 8) [3/2...
Page 81 - 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 82 - 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 83 - For three years thereafter,; Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
LIMITED WARRANTY (Computer Monitor) Click here to access the Warranty Registration Card . 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 ...
Page 84 - 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 87 - 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 90 - 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 93 - 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 Centre26F, 66, Chung-Hsiao W. Road Sec. 1TAIPEIPhone: 0800-231-099 or (02)-2382-4567 Fax : (02)-2382-3027 THAILA...
