[. . . ] Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User's Manual
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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 monitors electronics. 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. [. . . ] That is, a dark dot is a sub-pixel that stands out on the screen when the monitor displays a light pattern. These are the types of black dot defects:
One dark sub pixel
Two or three adjacent dark sub pixels
Proximity of Pixel Defects
Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects.
Pixel Defect Tolerances
In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS MODEL 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects* Total bright dot defects of all types
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 225P1/225B1 3 1 0 >15mm 3
BLACK DOT DEFECTS MODEL 1 dark subpixel 2 adjacent dark subpixels 3 adjacent dark subpixels Distance between two black dot defects* Total black dot defects of all types
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 225P1/225B1 5 or fewer 2 or fewer 0 >15mm 5 or fewer
TOTAL DOT DEFECTS MODEL Total bright or black dot defects of all types Note:
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 225P1/225B1 5 or fewer
* 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
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Product Information Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips SmartControl ll System support and requirement Installation Start to use Q&A
SmartControl II (Selective Models)
Philips SmartControl II
SmartControl II is monitor-based software with an easy-to-use on-screen graphic interface that guides you through finetuning resolution, color calibration and other display settings including brightness, contrast, clock & phase, position, RGB, white point and - on models with onboard speakers - volume adjustments.
System support and requirement:
Sytem support: 2000, XP, NT 4. 0, XP 64 Edition, Vista 32/64. Language support: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Portuguese. Philips Monitor support DDC/CI Interface.
Installation:
Follow the instruction and complete the installation. If you want to launch later, you can either click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar. First launch -Wizard The first time after installation of SmartControl II, it will automatically go to Wizard for first time launch. The wizard will guide you through adjustment your monitor performance step by step. Wizard Analog Sequence Resolution Focus Brightness Contrast Position White Point (Color Temp) File Wizard Digital Sequence Resolution Contrast Brightness White Point (Color Temp) File
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2. Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu:
Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. Tab Heading Adjust Adjust Adjust Adjust Adjust Sub Menu Brightness Contrast Focus (Clock & Clock Phase) Position Resolution Display in Analog Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Display in Digital Yes Yes No No Yes
Color menu:
Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). Example for Color Calibration Tab Heading Color Color Color Color Color Sub Menu RGB Black Level White Point Color Calibration Viewing Mode Display in Analog Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Display in Digital Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
"Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. If unchecked, does not allow for color calibration to happen, dimes out start and quick view buttons. First color Calibration Screen:
Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. SmartImage - Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content. When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled.
Plug-Ins - Asset Management Pane will only be active when selecting Asset Management from the drop-down Plug Ins menu.
Displays Assent Management information on Managment, Description, Serial Number, Current Timing, Domain Name, and Asset Management Status. Plug-Ins - Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop-down Plug Ins menu.
To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Mode button brings up the following screen:
User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only. After entering PIN, Accept button takes user to the pop-up dialog box on the following page. Does not require the display be attached to a different host to go into theft mode. Once a PIN is entered and accepted, the following dialog box appears:
Click on No button takes user to the following screen.
Click on Yes button takes user to secure web site landing page. After creating PIN, the Theft Deterrence pane will indicate Theft Deterrence Enabled and provide PIN Options button:
Theft Deterrence Enabled is displayed. PIN Options button only available after user creates PIN, button opens secure PIN web site. Disable Theft button opens the following pane:
After entering PIN, Accept button disables PIN. [. . . ] Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare 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. S. A. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U. S. A. , PUERTO RICO OR U. S. [. . . ]