Philips Brilliance 170P7ES/05 Instructions d'installation et d'utilisation

e-Manual

Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

• Safety Precautions and

Maintenance

• FAQs

• Troubleshooting

• Regulatory Information

• Other Related Information

Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than

those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock,

electrical hazards and/or mechanical hazards.

Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:

Operation:

● Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.

● Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the

monitor’s electronics.

● Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.

● When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.

● If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6

seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation.

● Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is

missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care

Consumer Information Center)

● Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions during

operation.

● Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

Using two hands to lift your monitor is strongly recommended.

Maintenance:

● To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD

panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by

placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.

● Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.

● Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be

wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use organic solvent, such

as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your monitor.

● To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to

dust, rain, water, or excessive moisture environment.

● If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.

● If foreign substance or water gets in your monitor, please turn the power off immediately

and disconnect the power cord. Then, remove the foreign substance or water, and send

it to the maintenance center.

● Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or

extreme cold.

● In order to maintain the best performance of your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime,

please use the monitor in a location that falls within the following temperature and

humidity ranges.

❍ Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F

❍ Humidity: 20-80% RH

Service:

● The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

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Safety and Troubleshooting Information

● If there is any need for any document for repair or integration, please contact with your

local service center. (please refer to the chapter of "Consumer Information Center")

● For transportation information, please refer to "Physical Specifications".

● Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk under direct sun light.

Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally, or you are

not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given in this

manual have been followed.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
  
             
 
 • Safety and Troubleshooting
 • General FAQs
 • Screen Adjustments
 • Compatibility with Other 
Peripherals
 • LCD Panel Technology
 • Ergonomics, Ecology and 
Safety Standards
 • Troubleshooting
 • Regulatory Information
 • Other Related Information
  
 
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
General FAQs 
Q: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video 
mode'?
A: Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280X1024 @60Hz.
1.  Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used 
previously.
2.  In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control Panel 
Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the 
'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labeled 'desktop area', move the 
slidebar to 1280X1024 pixels (17").
3.  Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
4.  Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 
1280X1024@60Hz (17").
5.  Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your 
Philips LCD monitor.
6.  Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
Q: What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor?
A: The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors. LCD monitors display 
a stable, flicker-free image at 60Hz. There is no visible difference between 85Hz and 
60Hz.
Q: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .
icm)?
A: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user 
manual to install the drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor drivers (.inf and .
icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to 
insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .
icm files) will be installed automatically.
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Q: How do I adjust the resolution?

A: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available

resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel

with the "Display properties".

Q: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?

A: Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory

settings.

Q: What is the Auto function?

A: The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock

settings by pressing of a single button – without the need to navigate through OSD

(On Screen Display) menus and control keys.

Note: Auto function is available in selected models only.

Q: My Monitor has no power (Power LED does not light up). What should I do?

A: Make sure the AC power cord is connected between the monitor and AC outlet,

and click a key on keyboard/mouse to wake up the PC.

Q: Will the LCD monitor accept an interlaced signal under PC models?

A: No. If an Interlace signal is used, the screen displays both odd and even horizontal

scanning lines at the same time, thus distorting the picture.

Q: What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD?

A: Unlike CRT display technology, in which the speed of the electron beam is swept

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from the top to the bottom of the screen determines flicker, an active matrix display

uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and the refresh rate is

therefore not really applicable to LCD technology.

Q: Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?

A: A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a

certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil). In general, it is

recommended that the panel surface is not subject to any excessive shocks or

scratches.

Q: How should I clean the LCD surface?

A: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use

isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone,

hexane, etc.

Q:Can I change the color setting of my monitor?

A:Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as the following

procedures,

1. Press "OK" to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu

2. Press "Down Arrow" to select the option "color" then press "OK" to enter color

setting, there are five settings as below.

a. 6500K; this setting features the panel closed to red-white color tone.

b. 9300K; this setting features the panel closed to blue-white color tone.

c. Original; this setting load the default panel setting in terms of color

tone. (Note: different panel maker may feature a different color

temperature*)

d. sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of

colors between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers,

scanners, etc.)

e. User Define; the user can choose his/her preference color setting by

adjusting red, green, blue color.

*A measurement of the color of light radiated by an object while it is being heated. This measurement

is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K

are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K.

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Q: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall?

A: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. For standard VESA mount

holes on the rear cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on most of the

VESA standard arms or accessories. We recommend to contact your Philips sales

representative for more information.

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Screen Adjustments

Q: What is the FPadjust program on the CD-ROM?

A: The FPadjust program generates alignment patterns that help you adjust monitor

settings such as Contrast, Brightness, Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase

and Clock for optimal performance.

Q: When I install my monitor, how do I get the best performance from the monitor?

1. For best performance, make sure your display settings are set at

1280X1024@60Hz for 17". Note: You can check the current display settings

by pressing the OSD OK button once. The current display mode is shown in

OSD first page.

2. To install the Flat Panel Adjust (FPadjust) program located on the monitor

setup CD-ROM, open the CD-ROM and double-click the FP_setup4.3.exe

icon. This will install FP Adjust automatically and place a shortcut on your

desktop.

3. Run FPadjust by double clicking the shortcut. Follow the instructions step by

step to optimize image performance with your system's video controller.

Q: How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?

A: Because LCDs do not use an electron gun, they do not generate the same amount

of radiation at the screen surface.

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Compatibility with other Peripherals

Q: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?

A: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and

workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac

system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information.

Q: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?

A: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows® 95, 98, 2000 and

XP.

Q: What is USB (Universal Serial Bus)?

A: Think of USB as a smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines

resources (like driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB

makes necessary resources available without user intervention. There are three main

benefits of USB. USB eliminates "case anxiety," the fear of removing the computer

case to install circuit board cards -- that often requires adjustment of complicated IRQ

settings -- for add-on peripherals. USB does away with "port gridlock." Without USB,

PCs are normally limited to one printer, two Com port devices (usually a mouse and

modem), one Enhanced Parallel Port add-on (scanner or video camera, for example),

and a joystick. More and more peripherals for multimedia computers come on the

market every day. With USB, up to 127 devices can run simultaneously on one

computer. USB permits "hot plug-in." No need to shut down, plug in, reboot and run

set up to install peripherals. No need to go through the reverse process to unplug a

device. Bottom line: USB transforms today's "Plug-and-Pray" into true Plug-and-Play!

Please refer to glossary for more information about USB.

Q: What is a USB hub ?

A: A USB hub provides additional connections to the Universal Serial Bus. A hub's

upstream port connects a hub to the host, usually a PC. Multiple downstream ports in

a hub allows connection to another hub or device, such as a USB keyboard, camera

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or printer.

Q: What can l do if my USB peripherals don't work with the USB hub of my monitor?

A: If you experience the problem, just detach and re-attach the USB hub cable

between PC and your monitor, then refresh your PC device manager (Start > Setting

> Control panel > System > Hardware > Device manager > Refresh) or reboot your

PC and the problem can be solved by above procedures.

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LCD Panel Technology

Q: What is a Liquid Crystal Display?

A: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to

display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators,

portable game consoles, etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebooks

and other small computers. Like light-emitting diode and gas-plasma technologies,

LCD allows displays to be much thinner than cathode ray tube (CRT) technology.

LCD consumes much less power than LED and gas-displays because it works on the

principle of blocking light rather than emitting it.

Q: What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs?

A: An LCD is made with either a passive matrix or an active matrix display grid. An

active matrix has a transistor located at each pixel intersection, requiring less current

to control the luminance of a pixel. For this reason, the current in an active matrix

display can be switched on and off more frequently, improving the screen refresh time

(your mouse pointer will appear to move more smoothly across the screen, for

example). The passive matrix LCD has a grid of conductors with pixels located at

each intersection in the grid.

Q: What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT?

A: In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding polarized

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