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  • Page 1 225BL2 225B2 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product information SmartImage ..............10 SmartContrast ............11 SmartSaturate ............12 SmartSharpness............12 Philips SmartControl Premium .....13 PowerSensor ............21 Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ............22 Technical Specifications Resolution & Preset Modes ......27 Automatic PowerSaving........27 Regulatory Information ......28 Customer care and warranty....34 Troubleshooting & FAQs Troubleshooting .............46...

  • Page 3: Important

    DC power cord for normal operation. Humidity: 20-80% RH • 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

    1.2 Notational Descriptions • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor The following subsections describe notational unattended. Always activate a periodic screen conventions used in this document. refresh application if your monitor will display Notes, Cautions and Warnings unchanging static content.

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    The monitor contains parts that could cause 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material damage to the nature environment. Therefore, it is vital that the monitor is recycled at the end of its Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- life cycle. WEEE For help and service, please contact Consumers Information Center or F1rst Choice Contact...

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Monitor 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. Base stand EDFU CD...

  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    2.2 Operating the monitor Connecting to your PC Front view product description Kensington anti-thief lock AC power input DVI-D input (available for selecting model) VGA input USB upstream and downstream : To access OSD menu. Audio input : Return to previous OSD level. Zero power Switch : PowerSensor.
  • Page 8 On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips different adjustments later on. LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust...
  • Page 9 Resolution notification Height adjustment 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 Base Stand And Base

    Release the lock of base stand then pull the 2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base base stand away from the base column. Remove the Base Stand Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid damage or injury.
  • Page 11 Note Remove the Base This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. Condition: • For VESA standard mounting applications Remove the 8 screw covers. 100mm 100mm Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor.

  • Page 12: Product Information

    How does it work? Except using key to scroll down, you can also SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips press buttons to choose and press “OK” to technology that analyzes the content displayed confirm selection and close the SmartImage OSD.

  • Page 13: Smartcontrast

    There are six modes to be selected: Office, Photo, 3.2 SmartContrast Movie, Game, Economy and Off. What is it? Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds.

  • Page 14: Smartsaturate

    3.3 SmartSaturate 3.4 SmartSharpness What is it? What is it? Smart technology that controls color saturation, Smart technology that enhances sharpness when the degree to which one on screen color is you need it for ultimate display performance and blended in neighboring colors, to deliver rich and more entertainment fun when you are viewing vibrant images for more entertainment fun when videos or photos.

  • Page 15: Philips Smartcontrol Premium

    3.5 Philips SmartControl Premium First launch -Wizard • The first time after installation of SmartControl The new SmartControl Premium software Premium, it will automatically go to Wizard for by Phillips allows you to control your monitor first time launch. via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface.
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18 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 Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when in page.
  • Page 19 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 20 Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Options>Audio - Will only be active when Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a selecting Volume from the drop-down Options non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only menu. the Help and Options tabs are available. All other On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, SmartControl Premium tabs are not available.
  • Page 21 Help>User Manual - Will only be active when Context Sensitive menu selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. menu. On a non-supported display capable of If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be available.
  • Page 22 Task Tray Menu Enabled Task Tray Menu Disabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To completely remove SmartControl Premium the task tray.

  • Page 23: Powersensor

    If you prefer to be in a position outside the PowerSensor is a unique environmentally friendly perimeters listed above, choose a higher strength technology from Philips which enables user to save signal for optimal detection efficiency: The higher upto 70% of power consumption. In line with the setting, the stronger the detection signal.

  • Page 24: Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy

    Philips guarantees There are the types of bright dot defects: that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty.
  • Page 25 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 26: Technical Specifications

    4 Technical Specifications Picture/Display LCD panel type TFT-LCD Backlight CCFL (225B2), LED (225BL2) Panel size 22'' W (55.9 cm) Aspect ratio 16:10 Pixel Pitch 0.282 x 0.282 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² SmartContrast 500,000:1 (225B2); 20,000,000:1 (225BL2) Contrast ratio (typical) 1000:1...
  • Page 27 Operating Condition Temperature range Storage: -20°C to 60°C operation: 0°C to 40 °C Relative humidity 20% to 80% Altitude Non-operation: + 12,000 ft ( 3,658 m) operation: + 40,000 ft ( 12,192 m) MTBF 50,000 hrs (225B2), 30,000 hrs (225BL2)
  • Page 28 Regulatory Approvals CE Mark, Energy Star 5.0, FCC Class B, SEMKO, TCO5.0, TÜV/GS, TÜV Ergo, UL/cUL Cabinet Color Black/Sliver, Black/Black Finish Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.

  • Page 29: Resolution & Preset Modes

    Maximum Resolution If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can 225B2/225BL2 automatically reduce its power consumption when 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz (analog input) not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or...

  • Page 30: Regulatory Information

    Some of the Environmental features of the substances in electrical and electronic equipment TCO Displays 5.0 requirements: have been adhered to in order to make Philips • The brand owner demonstrates corporate monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.
  • Page 31 Benefits of EPEAT Energy Star Declaration Reduce use of primary materials (www.energystar.gov) Reduce use of toxic materials Avoid the disposal of hazardous waste EPEAT’S This monitor is equipped with a function for saving requirement that all registered products meet energy which supports the VESA Display Power ENERGY STAR’s energy efficiency specifications, Management (DPM) standard.
  • Page 32 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FCC Declaration of Conformity Notice (U.S. Only) Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, 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 United States Only Rules.
  • Page 33 EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) 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...
  • Page 34 Polish Center for Testing and Certification North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Notice Placering/Ventilation The equipment should draw power from a socket VARNING: with an attached protection circuit (a three- FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE prong socket). All equipment that works together OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
  • Page 35 Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den regulation called "Management Methods for in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Products"...

  • Page 36: Customer Care And Warranty

    Germany / Greece / Finland / Ireland / Italy / on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or Luxembourg / the Netherlands / Norway / defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours Portugal / Sweden / Switzerland / Spain / of your call being received.
  • Page 37 In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions The Philips F1rst Choice Warranty may not apply carefully or go to the www.philips.com/support website for additional support before contacting •...
  • Page 38 F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Code Telephone number Tariff €0.07 Austria 0810 000206 €0.06 Belgium 078 250851 Denmark 3525 8761 Local call tariff €0.08 Finland +358 840 320 041 Luxembourg +352 26 84 30 00 Local call tariff €0.10 The Netherlands 0900 0400 063 Norway 2270 8250...
  • Page 39 The Philips guarantee may not apply if: • the documents have been altered in any way In case your Philips product is not working or made illegible; correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and •...
  • Page 40 Consumer Information Centers CROATIA Renoprom d.o.o. Argentina / Australia / Brasil / Canada / Ljubljanska 4, New Zealand / Belarus / Bulgaria / Croatia / Sv. Nedjelja,10431 Croatia Czech Republic / Estonia / United Arab Emirates / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Tel: +385 1 333 0974 Israel / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Middle East + North Africa / New Zealand /...
  • Page 41 ROMANIA TURKEY Blue Ridge Int'l Computers SRL Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. 115, Mihai Eminescu St., Sector 2 Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi RO - 020074 Bucharest 2.Cadde No:22 Tel: +40 21 2101969 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02 SERBIA & MONTENEGRO Kim Tec d.o.o.
  • Page 42 NEW ZEALAND Additional service points: Company: Visual Group Ltd. Philips Building Jl. Buncit Raya Kav 99. Jakarta Address: 28 Walls Rd Penrose Auckland Selatan. Phone: 021-7940040, ext 1722/1724, Phone: 0800 657447 98249295, 70980942 Fax: 09 5809607 Jl. Tanah Abang 1 no 12S. Jakarta Pusat. Phone: E-mail: vai.ravindran@visualgroup.co.nz...
  • Page 43 Singapore MDR Microware Sales Inc. Company: Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd Cebu Branch (Philips Consumer Care Center) N. Escario corner Clavano St., Cebu City Phils. Address: 620A Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, TP4 Building # 255-4415/ 255-3242/253-9361/4124864 to 67 Sun # 0922-8210045 to 46...
  • Page 44 Service hours: Sun.~Thurs. 08:00 - 18:00 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 45 For more information, contact the Philips cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Customer Care Center by calling (877) 835-1838 Electronics. (U.S.A. customers only) or (919) 573-7855.
  • Page 46 Just a phone call away Three years free parts and three years free labor Philips’ customer help desks are located will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any worldwide. Within the U.S. you can contact Philips one of its authorized service centers.
  • Page 47 Philips Consumer Help Desk in that guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect country, the telephone and fax number of which your statutory rights as a customer.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    The Auto Function is not applicable in corrected by a user. If the problem still persists DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary. after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Visible signs of smoke or sparks •...
  • Page 49 For further assistance, refer to the Consumer • Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost Information Centers list and contact Philips image” symptoms will not disappear and customer service representative. cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.

  • Page 50: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    Monitor, then you need to re-install. Simply remove SmartControl Premium and re-install Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft DeterrenceFunction. How 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.
  • Page 51 Q6. In a monitor with the Smartlmage feature, the sRGB scheme of color temperature function in SmartControl Premium is not responding, why? Ans.: When Smartlmage is enabled, the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically. To use sRGB, you need to disable Smartlmage with button at the front bezel of your monitor.

  • Page 52: General Faqs

    • Shut down your computer, disconnect your Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments via OSD? old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your Ans.:...
  • Page 53 Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface? Q9: Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl Ans.: Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional alcohol.
  • Page 54 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 55 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trade marks of Kcninkiljke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Knoinkljke Philips Elecrtonics N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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