Philips 166V3L manual

www .philips.com/welcome 166V3L EN User manual 1 Customer care and war r anty 26 T roubleshooting & F A Qs 31[...]

T able of Contents 1. Important ................................................ 1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance...1 1.2 Notational Descriptions .............................2 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material ................................................................3 2. Setting up the monitor ......................... 4 [...]

1 1 . Important 1. Impor tant This electronic user’ s guide is intended for any one who uses the Philips monitor . T ake time to read this user manual before y ou use your monitor . It contains impor tant infor mation and notes regarding operating your monitor . The Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled proper ly for its inten[...]

2 1 . Impor tant  T emper ature: 0 -4 0°C 32 -9 5 °F  Humidity: 20-80% RH  IMPORT A NT : Always activate a movin g scr e en s aver p ro gr a m wh en yo u le ave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic scree n refresh application if you r mo ni to r wil l dis pl ay un cha ngi ng s t at ic co nte nt . U n int er r up t[...]

3 1 . Impor tant 1.3 Disposal of pr oduct and packing material W aste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- WEEE This mar king on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/EC go verning used electr ical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of with normal household waste . Y ou are respo[...]

4 2. Setting up the monito r 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 166V3LA Quick Star t 2 0 1 1 K o n i n k l i j k e P h i l i p s E l e c t r o n i c s , N . V . A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . U n a u t [...]

5 2. Setting up the monito r Connecting to your PC 5 A C po wer input V GA input D VI-D input (a vailable for selected models) Audio input (availab le for selected models) Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC 1. Connect the pow er cord to the back of the monitor firmly . 2. T urn off your computer and unplug its pow er cable. 3. Connect the mon[...]

6 2. Setting up the monito r Description of the On Screen Displa y What is On-Screen Displa y (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a f eature in all Philips LCD monitor s. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitor s directly through an on-screen instr uction window . A user friendly on screen display interfa[...]

7 2. Setting up the monito r 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 displa yed on screen: Use 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz for best results. Display of the nativ e resolution aler t can be switched off from [...]

8 2. Setting up the monito r Remov e the base 1. Y ou may use a flathead screwdriver to stick into two release hols on the hinge co ver , and gently pr y the hinge cover to ha ve it remov ed. 2. Remov e 4 screws and then remov e the base from the monitor .[...]

9 3. Image Optimizatio n 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartContrast What is it? A unique technology that dynamically analyz es display ed content and automatically optimiz es an LCD monitor's contrast r atio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer , cr isper and br ighter images or dimming backlighti[...]

10 3. Image Optimizatio n Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: v Adjust Menu allow y ou to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, P osition and Resolution. v Y ou can follow the instr uction and do the adjustment. v Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.[...]

11 3. Image Optimizatio n Color menu: v Color Menu allow y ou to adjust RGB, Black Level, White P oint, and Color Calibr ation. v Y ou can follow the instr uction and do the adjustment. v Refer to belo w table for sub-men u item base on your input. v Example for Color Calibration:[...]

12 3. Image Optimizatio n 1. "Show Me" star ts color calibration tutor ial. 2. Star t - star ts the 6-step color calibr ation sequence . 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. 4. T o retur n to Color home pane , click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on. If unchecked, does not allow for color calibratio[...]

13 3. Image Optimizatio n at star tup will not load when this box is unchecked (Disabled). v Enable transparency mode (Windows 7, Vista, XP). Default is 0% Opaque . Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-suppor ted display capab le of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are availa[...]

14 3. Image Optimizatio n Help>V ersion - Will only be active when selecting V ersion from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-suppor ted display capab le of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are availab le. Context Sensitive men u The Context Sensitive menu is Enab led by default. If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options>Pr[...]

15 3. Image Optimizatio n T ask T ra y Menu Disabled When the T ask T r ay is disabled in the pref erence folder , only the EXIT selection is availab le . T o completely remov e Smar tControl Lite from the task tray , disable Run at Star tup in Options>Preferences.[...]

16    7 HFKQLFDO6SHFLÀFDWLRQ V 4. T echnical Specifications Picture/Displa y Monitor Panel T ype TFT -LCD Backlight LED Panel Siz e 15.6" W (39.6cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.252 x 0.252 mm Brightness 200 cd/m² Smar tContr ast 10,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 500:1 Response Time (typ.) 8ms Optimum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ [...]

17    7 HFKQLFDO6SHFLÀFDWLRQ V 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 P o wer LED indicator On mode: White , Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) P o wer Supply Built-in, 100-240V A C , 50-60Hz 166V3L: Powe r On Mode 9.10W (typ.), 9.52W (max.) Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0[...]

18    7 HFKQLFDO6SHFLÀFDWLRQ V Compliance and standards Regulator y Approvals CE Mar k, FCC Class B , GO AST , SEMKO , UL/cUL, BSMI, ISO9241-307 Cabinet Color Black Finish Glossy/T exture Note 1. EPEA T Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www .epeat.net for registration status in your countr y[...]

19    7 HFKQLFDO6SHFLÀFDWLRQ V 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 37.88 800 x 600 60.32 48.36 1024 x 768 60.0[...]

20 5 . Power Managemen t 5. P ow er Management If you ha ve VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its pow er consumption when not in use . If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically . The following tab le s[...]

21 6. Regulator y Infomatio n 6. Regulator y Information Lead-free Pr oduct Lead free display promotes environmentally sound reco ver y and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. T oxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’ s stringent RoHs directive mandating restr ictions on hazard[...]

22 6. Regulator y Infomatio n Energy Star Declaration (www .energystar .gov) As an ENERGY ST AR ® Par tner , we hav e determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR ® guidelines for energy efficiency . Note W e recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Onl[...]

23 6. Regulator y Infomatio n Cependant, r ien 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 en le reme[...]

24 6. Regulator y Infomatio n North Europe (Nordic Countries) Inf ormation Placering/V entilation V ARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM A TT HUVUDBR YT ARE OCH UTT A G ÄR LÄTÅTK OMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLA TS. Placering/V entilation AD V ARSEL: SØRG VED PLA CERINGEN FOR, A T NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKK ONT AKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Pa[...]

25 6. Regulator y Infomatio n China RoHS The P eople's Repub lic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling P ollution b y Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products including CR T and Monitor which are produced and sold for China mar ket hav e to meet China RoH[...]

26 7 . Customer care and warrant y 7. Customer car e and warrant 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pix el Defect P olicy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. W e use some of the industr y's most advanced manufacturing processes and pr actice stringent quality control. Ho wev er , pix el or sub pixel def ects on the TFT Mon[...]

27 7 . Customer care and warrant y Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighbor ing dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent br ighter than neighboring dots. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pix els or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'. That is, a dar k dot is a sub-pixel that st[...]

28 7 . Customer care and warrant y 7.2 Customer Care & W ar ranty For warr anty coverage information and additional suppor t requirement valid for y our region, please visit www .philips.com/suppor t website for details. Y ou may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below . Contact Information for WESTERN EUR OPE r[...]

29 7 . Customer care and warrant y Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUR OPE region: Countr y Call center ASC Consumer care n umber Belar us 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 L V” Ltd. +371 7460399 Lithuania NA U A[...]

30 7 . Customer care and warrant y Contact Information for APMEA r egion: Countr y Call center ASC Consumer care n umber Australia NA A GOS NETW ORK PTY L TD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / Macau NA Smar t Pixels T echnology Ltd. Hong Kong:T el: +852 2619 9639 Macau:T el: (853)-0800-987 India NA REDINGT ON INDI[...]

31 8 . T roubleshooting & F AQ s 8. T r oubleshooting & F A Qs 8.1 T roubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user . If the problem still per sists after you ha ve tried these solutions, contact Philips customer ser vice representative. Common Problems No Picture (P ow er LED not lit) v Make sure the pow er[...]

32 8 . T roubleshooting & F AQ s v Eliminate the ver tical bar s using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in V GA mode . Image appears blurr ed, indistinct or too dark v Adjust the contrast and br ightness on On-Screen Display . An "after -image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remai[...]

33 8 . T roubleshooting & F AQ s driver s (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you f ir st install your monitor . Follow the instr uctions to inser t the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor driver s (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically . Q4: How do I adjust the resolution? Ans.: Y our video card/gr aphi[...]

34 8 . T roubleshooting & F AQ s imaging" will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off. Always activate a mo ving screen sa ver program when you leav e your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content. W arning S[...]

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