Philips 225PL2 User Manual

Philips 225PL2 User Manual

Philips lcd monitor user manual

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Customer care and warranty
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  • Page 1 EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs 225PL2 225P2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SmartContrast ...10 SmartSaturate ...11 SmartSharpness ...11 Philips SmartControl Premium ...12 SmartDesktop Guide ...20 PowerSensor ...25 Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ...26 Technical Specifications ...28 Resolution & Preset Modes...31 Automatic PowerSaving ...31 Regulatory Information ...32 Customer care and warranty ...38 Troubleshooting &...
  • Page 3: Important

    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) •...
  • Page 4: Notational Descriptions

    • 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 still or static images over an extended period may cause “burn in”, also known as “after-imaging”...
  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    Recycling Information for Customers Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    2. Snap in the base in the VESA mount area. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Quick start guide Philips and the Philips’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. EDFU CD...
  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    Connecting to your PC Kensington anti-thief lock AC power input DVI-D input (available for selecting model) VGA input USB upstream and downstream Audio input Zero power Switch Connect to PC Connect the power cord to the back of the montior firmly. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
  • Page 8: The Osd Menu

    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 This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1680x1050@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1680x1050@60Hz for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
  • Page 10: Remove The Base

    2.3 Remove the Base Condition: • For VESA standard mounting applications Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid damage or injury. 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface, taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.
  • Page 11: Product Information

    How does it work? SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the content displayed on your screen. Based on a scenario you select, SmartImage dynamically enhances the contrast,...
  • Page 12: Smartcontrast

    There are six modes to be selected: Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off. • Office: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain. This mode significantly enhances readability and productivity when you're working with spreadsheets, PDF files, scanned articles or other general office applications.
  • Page 13: Smartsaturate

    3.3 SmartSaturate What is it? Smart technology that controls color saturation, the degree to which one on screen color is blended in neighboring colors, to deliver rich and vibrant images for more entertainment fun when you are viewing videos. Why do I need it? You want rich, vibrant images for more entertainment fun when viewing photos or videos.
  • Page 14: Philips Smartcontrol Premium

    3.5 Philips SmartControl Premium The new SmartControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through fine- tuning resolution, Color calibration, Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.
  • Page 15 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 16 Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
  • Page 17 First color Calibration Screen: • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File>Presets pane. • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. SmartImage Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content.
  • Page 18 To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence 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.
  • Page 19 Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other SmartControl Premium tabs are not available. • Display the Source instruction pane and current input source setting.
  • Page 20 Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
  • Page 21 Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open User Manual file using the default browser window.
  • Page 22: Smartdesktop Guide

    3.6 SmartDesktop Guide SmartDesktop SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop from Options. • Align to partition check box will enable automatic alignment for the window when dragged into the defined partition. • Select the desired partition by clicking on the icon.
  • Page 23 Title Bar Options Desktop partition can be accessed from the title bar of the active window. This provides a quick and easy way to manage the desktop as well as sending any window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Move the cursor into the active window’s title bar to access the drop down menu.
  • Page 24 Left Click Menu Left click on the Desktop Partition icon to quickly send the active window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Releasing the mouse will send the window to the highlighted partition. Task Tray Right Click The task tray also contains most of the features supported in the title bar (with the exception of automatically sending a window to any partition).
  • Page 25 SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Full Desktop Applies all settings to the entire desktop. Vertical Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized vertical regions. For 90/270 maintain vertical configuration. Horizontal Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions.
  • Page 26 Name Description Horizontal Split Top Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions For 90 Partition 1 on right side Vertical Partition 2&3 on left side Vertical.
  • Page 27: Powersensor

    3.7 PowerSensor PowerSensor is a unique environmentally friendly technology from Philips which enables user to save up to 70% of power consumption. In line with Philip’s Sense and Simplicity drive, this user friendly technology works for you right out of the box without any hardware or software installation, and without any user intervention in the default mode.
  • Page 28: Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect

    TFT LCD panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    OSD Languages Other convenience Plug & Play Compatibility Stand Tilt Swivel Height adjustment TFT-LCD CCFL (225P2), LED (225PL2) 22'' W (55.9 cm) 16:10 0.282 x 0.282 mm 250 cd/m² 500,000:1 (225P2); 20,000,000:1 (225PL2) 1000:1 5 ms 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz 176°...
  • Page 31 Storage: -20°C to 60°C operation: 0°C to 40 °C 20% to 80% Non-operation: + 40,000 ft ( 12,192 m) operation: + 12,000 ft ( 3,658 m) 50,000 hrs (225P2), 30,000 hrs (225PL2) AC Input Voltage at 230VAC +/-5VAC, 50Hz +/ -3Hz 22.12W 0.1W...
  • Page 32 1. EPEAT Gold is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www.epeat.net for registration status in your country. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet. Gold. (www.epeat.net) 100% recyclable CE Mark, Energy Star 5.0, FCC Class B, SEMKO, TCO5.0,...
  • Page 33: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 225P2/225PL2 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz (analog input) 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 225P2/225PL2 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution 31.469 640x350 31.469...
  • Page 34: Regulatory Information

    Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. TCO Displays 5.0 Information Congratulations,...
  • Page 35 Benefits of EPEAT Reduce use of primary materials Reduce use of toxic materials Avoid the disposal of hazardous waste EPEAT’S requirement that all registered products meet ENERGY STAR’s energy efficiency specifications, means that these products will consume less energy throughout their life. CE Declaration of Conformity This product is in conformity with the following standards...
  • Page 36 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 37 Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle.
  • Page 38 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 power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a...
  • Page 39 Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤...
  • Page 40: Customer Care And Warranty

    Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours of your call being received. What is covered?
  • Page 41 The Philips F1rst Choice Warranty may not apply • The documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;...
  • Page 42 F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Code Austria Belgium Denmark Finland +358 Luxembourg +352 The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal +351 Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Telephone number Tariff €0.07 0810 000206 €0.06 078 250851 3525 8761 Local call tariff €0.08 840 320 041 26 84 30 00 Local call tariff €0.10...
  • Page 43 Information Centers In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and Consumer Information Centers...
  • Page 44 Consumer Information Centers Argentina / Australia / Brasil / Canada / New Zealand / Belarus / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Estonia / United Arab Emirates / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Israel / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Middle East + North Africa / New Zealand / Pakistan / Romania / Russia / Serbia &...
  • Page 45 123290 Moscow Russia Tel. +7(495)797 3434 Profservice: 14A -3, 2Karacharovskaya str, 109202, Moscow , Russia Tel. +7(095)170-5401 TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 2.Cadde No:22 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02 UKRAINE Comel Shevchenko street 32 UA - 49030 Dnepropetrovsk Tel: +380 562320045 www.csp-comel.com LLC Topaz Company...
  • Page 46 Fax: 021-7510982 E-mail: gepta@cbn.net.id Service hours: Mon.~Fri. 8:30am~4:30pm; Sat. 8:30am~2:00pm Additional service points: 1. Philips Building Jl. Buncit Raya Kav 99. Jakarta Selatan. Phone: 021-7940040, ext 1722/1724, 98249295, 70980942 2. Jl. Tanah Abang 1 no 12S. Jakarta Pusat. Phone: 021-3455150, 34835453 3.
  • Page 47 Singapore Company: Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care Center) Address: 620A Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, TP4 Building Level 1, Singapore 319762 Tel: (65) 6882 3999 Fax: (65) 62508037 E-mail: consumer.care.sg@philips.com Service hours: Mon.~Fri. 9:00am~6:00pm; Sat. 9:00am~1:00pm Taiwan Company: FETEC.CO Address: 3F, No.6, Lane 205, Sec.
  • Page 48 Should you encounter any difficulties while installing or using this product, please contact Philips directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site within 48 hours of your call being received within the first year of purchase.
  • Page 49 Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 50 Please contact Philips at: (800) 479-6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
  • Page 51 In the event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which can be found in the relevant part of this booklet.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    7 Troubleshooting & FAQs 7.1 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 service representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LED not lit) •...
  • Page 53 Turn your monitor OFF and ON once again. You may need to install/reinstall USB drivers in your PC and ensure hub is active. • Reconnect your USB peripherals For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.
  • Page 54: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    Premium, and re-install it once more. If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please visit Philips website and check if an updated SmartControl Premium driver is available. Q4. When I click on Product Information,...
  • Page 55 Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function. What can I do? Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for legitimate identification and authorization, in order to establish ownership of the monitor. Please note that the anti-theft deterrence function is provided as a convenient free option.
  • Page 56: General Faqs

    Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1680x1050@60Hz (22"). • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
  • Page 57 (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K. Q9: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Ans.: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature.
  • Page 58 Q13: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn- in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD panels? Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause "burn in", also known as "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen.
  • Page 59 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trade marks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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