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BDL4256ET V1.00 www.philips.com/welcome User Manual (English)
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• When turning off the display by detaching the power cord, wait 6 seconds before re-attaching the power cord for normal operation. • Ensure the use of an approved power cord provided by Philips at all times. If your power cord is missing, please contact your local service center.
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BDL4256ET Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your display: • Unplug the display if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time. • Unplug the display 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.
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BDL4256ET 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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BDL4256ET 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, display, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source.
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BDL4256ET Information for U.K. only WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.
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BDL4256ET End-of-Life Disposal Your new Public Information Display contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old display from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury.
BDL4256ET Table Of Contents Unpacking and Installation ........1 OSD Menu ..............15 1.1. Unpacking ..............1 4.1. Navigating the OSD Menu ......15 1.2. Package Contents .............1 4.1.1. Navigating the OSD menu using the remote control........15 1.3. Installation Notes ............1 4.1.2. Navigating the OSD menu using the 1.4.
BDL4256ET Unpacking and Installation 1.1. Unpacking • This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. • Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. • Due to the size and weight of this display it is recommended for two people to move it.
BDL4256ET 1.4. Mounting on a Wall To mount this display to a wall, you will have to obtain a standard wall-mounting kit (commercially available). We recommend using a mounting interface that complies with UL1678 standard in North America. Protective Sheet...
BDL4256ET 1.5. Mounting in Portrait Position This display can be installed in portrait position. 1. Remove the table stand, if attached. 2. Rotate 90 degrees clockwise. The “ ” logo should be on the LEFT side when facing the display.
BDL4256ET Parts and Functions 2.1. Control Panel MUTE INPUT MUTE INPUT MUTE INPUT MUTE INPUT MENU MENU MENU MENU and [ ] buttons and hold down continuously for more than [POWER] button 3 (three) seconds. Press to turn the display on or put the display to standby.
BDL4256ET 2.2. Input/Output Terminals 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 AC IN VGA IN (D-Sub) AC power input. VGA video input. MAIN POWER SWITCH VGA AUDIO IN Main power on/off switch. Audio input for VGA source (3.5 mm stereo phone).
BDL4256ET 2.3. Remote Control [DISPLAY] button Press to turn on/off the information OSD displayed on the upper right corner of the screen. 2.3.1. General functions [ ] button • Press to move the selection left in OSD menu. POWER • Press to decrease the value in OSD menu.
BDL4256ET 2.3.2. Inserting the batteries in the remote control The remote control is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries: 1. Press and then slide the cover to open it. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the battery compartment.
BDL4256ET 3.2. Connecting a PC 3.2.1. Using VGA input VGA Out D-Sub 15 pin Audio Out [AUDIO IN] [VGA IN] [VGA AUDIO IN] 3.2.2. Using DVI input DVI Out Audio Out [AUDIO IN] [DVI IN] [VGA AUDIO IN]...
BDL4256ET 3.4. Connecting Multiple Displays in a Daisy-chain Configuration You can interconnect multiple displays to create a daisy-chain configuration for applications such as a video wall. NOTE: M aximum 25 displays (5x5) can be used in a daisy-chain conguration. 3.4.1. Display control connection Connect the [RS232C OUT] connector of DISPLAY 1 to the [RS232C IN] connector of DISPLAY 2. [RS-232C IN] [RS-232C IN] [RS-232C IN] [RS-232C IN] 3.4.2.
BDL4256ET 3.5. Fixing your external PC This display reserved 6 pcs of M4 screw holes with 100 mm pitch for mounting your Smart Insert Module. (by using M4x10 screw) 100 mm...
BDL4256ET 3.6. Touch Operation Zoom in This display is equipped with a touch-sensitive screen and supports Touch the target on the screen with two fingertips holded together and the Windows Touch features either by singletouch or multitouch move them apart to zoom in (magnify) the screen image. operation. You can touch the pictures or words on the display gently with your fingers, and your computer will react.
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BDL4256ET The Touch screen does not require a device driver be installed on the host computer for all modes of operation. For Windows 7 and Windows 8, it is recommended that the standard Microsoft Window Control Panel calibration is used. Item Description Operating Systems Suppor ted by • Windows 8 Plug-and-Play • Windows 7 (64 bit &...
BDL4256ET OSD Menu 4.2. OSD Menu Overview An overall view of the On-Screen Display (OSD) structure is shown 4.2.1. Picture menu below. You can use it as a reference for further adjusting your display. 4.1. Navigating the OSD Menu Brightness...
BDL4256ET This item is functional only when {Color temperature} is set This item is functional for VGA input only. NOTE: NOTE: to {User 1}. Clock phase {User 2} : Adjust the {Color temperature} by 100K per Adjust to improve the focus, clarity and stability of the image.
BDL4256ET V zoom Expands the vertical size of the image only. H position Moves the horizontal position of the image left or right. V position Audio reset Moves the vertical position of the image up or Reset all settings in the Audio menu to factory preset values.
BDL4256ET • {RGB} – Select {On} to let the display enter APM mode when no Main Picture Card Displayport HDMI DVI-D YPbPr Video signal is detected from the HDMI Graphic mode, HDMI, DVI-D, or Sub Picture VGA inputs after three successive cycles. Displayport HDMI • {VIDEO} – Select {On} to enter power saving mode when no signal...
BDL4256ET OSD turn off Network settings Set the period of time the OSD (on-screen display) menu stays on the screen. The options are: {5 ~ 120} seconds. Information OSD Network host name DHCP Disable Set the period of time the information OSD is displayed on the upper right corner of the screen.
BDL4256ET 4.2.7. Advanced option menu • {Interlace} – Disable the IP function. This mode is suitable for displaying motion pictures, but it increases the chance of image retention. Input resolution Picture Film mode HDMI clock threshold Screen Black level expansion Choose to turn on or off the film mode frame conversion function.
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BDL4256ET Example: 2 x 2 screen matrix (4 displays) H monitors = 2 displays V monitors = 2 displays H monitors Position • Enable: Choose to enable or disable the Tiling function. If enabled, the display will apply the settings in {H monitors}, {V monitors}, {Position}, and {Frame comp.}.
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BDL4256ET Monitor ID NOTE: We recommend you to set up current date and time in the {Date and time} menu before using this function. Set the ID number for controlling the display via the RS232C 1. Press [SET] or [ ] button to enter the submenu.
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BDL4256ET OPS settings the display upright as the monitor is moved between its portrait and landscape positions. Set the OPS configuration under each power condition. The following DDC/CI commands should be supported via command • {Auto} – After selecting {Card OPS} for video source input, the line: OPS will be set to off when the display power is set to off, or set to on when the display power is set to on.
BDL4256ET Input Mode PC Resolution: Active Resolution Standard Refresh Rate Pixel Rate Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode Resolution H Pixels V Lines 60 Hz 25.175 MHz 72 Hz 31.5 MHz Video Graphic Array 75 Hz 31.5 MHz WVGA 70 Hz 33.75 MHz 16:9 Wide Video Graphic Array...
However, pixel or sub-pixel defects on the PDP / TFT panels used in Plasma- & LCD- displays are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any Plasma- & LCD- displays with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired during the warranty period in line with your local guarantee conditions.
Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a PDP / TFT panel in a Philips Plasma / LCD- display must have pixel or sub- pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following table.
BDL4256ET Cleaning and Troubleshooting 7.1. Cleaning Caution When Using the Display • Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the display. The top of the display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.
BDL4256ET 7.2. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back of the 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on. display is not switched on.