Page 2 - Table of Contents; Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Table of Contents 1. Important ................................................ 1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...11.2 Notational Descriptions .............................21.3 Disposal of product and packing material ................................................................3 2. Set...
Page 3 - nance; Warnings
1 1. Important 1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains impor tant information and notes regarding operating your monitor. The Philips guarantee applies provided the prod...
Page 4 - Notational Descriptions; Notes, Cautions and Warnings
2 1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F • Humidity: 20-80% RH • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content. Uninterrupted display of...
Page 5 - Recycling Information for Customers
3 1. Important 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/EC governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of wi...
Page 6 - Setting up the monitor; Package contents; Star t; Install base stand
4 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation Package contents VGA (optional) DVI (optional) Audio cable (optional) Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 196V3LA Quick Star t Install base stand 1. Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surf...
Page 7 - Connecting to your PC; Operating the monitor; Front view product description
5 2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 5 AC power input VGA input DVI-D input (available for selected models) Audio input (available for selected models) Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 2. Turn off your computer and unp...
Page 8 - Description of the On Screen Display
6 2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window....
Page 9 - Resolution notification; Remove Base Stand and Base; Remove the Base Stand
7 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz for best results. Display of the nativ...
Page 10 - Remove the base
8 2. Setting up the monitor Remove the base 1. You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick into two release hols on the hinge cover, and gently pr y the hinge cover to have it removed. 2. Remove 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor.
Page 11 - Image Optimization; Philips SmartControl Lite; Installation
9 3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartContrast What is it? A unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes an LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and ...
Page 12 - Start with Standard pane:
10 3. Image Optimization Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
Page 13 - • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black
11 3. Image Optimization Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, and Color Calibration. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input. • Example for Color Calibration:
Page 14 - Cancel
12 3. Image Optimization 1. "Show Me" star ts color calibration tutorial.2. Star t - star ts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images.4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on. If uncheck...
Page 16 - Context Sensitive menu
14 3. Image Optimization Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-suppor ted display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Context Sensitive menu The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. If Enable Context...
Page 17 - Task Tray Menu Disabled
15 3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Disabled When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To completely remove Smar tControl Lite from the task tray, disable Run at Star tup in Options>Preferences.
Page 18 - Technical Specifications; Connectivity
16 4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type TFT-LCD Backlight LED Panel Size 18.5" W (47.01cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.3 x 0.3 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² Smar tContrast 10,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response Time (typ.) 5ms Optim...
Page 19 - Power
17 4. Technical Specifications Sleep (Standby) 1.706 BTU/hr 1.706 BTU/hr 1.706 BTU/hr Off 1.706 BTU/hr 1.706 BTU/hr 1.706 BTU/hr Power LED indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Power Supply Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50 - 60Hz 196V3L: Power On Mode 17.6W (typ.), 19.0W (max.) Ener...
Page 20 - Compliance and standards
18 4. Technical Specifications Compliance and standards Regulator y Approvals CE Mark, FCC Class B, GO ST , SEMKO, TCO Cer tified(Only for selective models), UL/cUL, BSMI, ISO9241-307 Cabinet Color Black Finish Glossy/Texture Note 1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the pro...
Page 21 - Maximum Resolution
19 4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720 x 400 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 59.94 37.50 6...
Page 23 - Regulatory Infomation; Regulatory Information
21 6. Regulatory Infomation 6. Regulatory Information Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recover y and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. Toxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs di...
Page 24 - EPEAT
22 6. Regulatory Infomation EPEAT (www.epeat.net) The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process suppor ted by US EPA. EPEAT system...
Page 25 - Energy Star Declaration
23 6. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration (www.energystar.gov) As an ENERGY STAR ® Par tner, we have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Note We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. Federal Communicat...
Page 26 - EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
24 6. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation par ticulière. Si cet appareil est la cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis...
Page 27 - North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information
25 6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: S Ø R G V E D P L A C E R I N G E N F O R , AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK ...
Page 28 - China RoHS
26 6. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products including CRT and Monitor which are produced and sold for C...
Page 29 - Customer care and warranty; Customer care and; Pixels and Sub pixels
27 7. Customer care and warranty 7. Customer care and warrant 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the industr y's most advanced manufacturing processes and practice stringent quality control. However, pixel or s...
Page 30 - Note
28 7. Customer care and warranty Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighboring dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than neighboring dots. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'. That is,...
Page 31 - Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:
29 7. Customer care and warranty 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional suppor t requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/suppor t website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. ...
Page 32 - Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region:; Country
30 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Belarus NA IBA +375 17 217 3386 Bulgaria NA LAN Ser vice +359 2 960 2360 Croatia NA Renoprom +385 1 333 0974 Estonia NA FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia NA “Ser viceNet...
Page 33 - Contact Information for APMEA region:
31 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Australia NA AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / Macau NA Smar t Pixels Technology Ltd. Hong Kong:Tel: +852 2619 9639 Macau:Tel: ...
Page 34 - Common Problems
32 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer ser vice representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LE...
