User Manual BDL4251V SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. User Manual BDL4251V...
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User Manual BDL4251V 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.
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3. The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal which marked with the letter “L” or coloured RED. Before replacing the plug cover, make certain that the cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the lead - not simply over the three wires. User Manual BDL4251V...
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Your new TV/Monitor 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 monitor from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury.
User Manual BDL4251V Contents The BDL4251V monitor pack* should include: • LCD monitor • Power cord (1.8 m) • VGA Signal Cable (1.8 m) • CD User Manual & QSG • Remote Control and AAA Batteries • Cable belt x 3 (For tightening cables) Main switch cover * The supplied power cord varies depending on destination.
“” and “” and hold continuously for three 3 seconds. This function completely disables the access to all Keyboard Control functions. To enable the User Manual BDL4251V : To receive the IR signal from the remote control. The...
This is for serial connection when multiple BDL4251V monitors are connected. To achieve remote management through RS232C commands (refer to the RS232C remote control user manual), connect the RS232C OUT connector from a computer or from a different BDL4251V monitor to the RS232C IN connector from your BDL4251V monitor.
To move the sub-picture down when in “PIP” mode. VOLUME UP button " or " " button To increase the audio output level. VOLUME DOWN button To decrease the audio output level. User Manual BDL4251V " or " "...
User Manual BDL4251V Operating Range for the Remote Control Point the top of the remote control towards the LCD monitor's remote sensor during button operation. Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23 ft from the front of the LCD monitor's remote control sensor and within a horizontal and vertical angle 30°...
How to remove the stands 1. Spread the protective sheet on the flat surface. 2. Make the monitor lying on the protective sheet. 3. Remove screws using a screwdriver and place them in a safe place for reuse. User Manual BDL4251V...
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As shown in the figure below, secure the monitor to a solid wall or pillar using rope (commercially available) strong enough to bear the weight of the monitor(BDL4251V: approx. 47.5 kg). Screw hooks (commercially available), of ring type rather than C-shaped screw hooks (with opening), are recommended.
User Manual BDL4251V Ventilation Requirements for enclosure locating To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding objects as shown in the diagram below.
User Manual BDL4251V Setup Procedure 1. Install the system on the right location CAUTION: THE LCD MONITOR MUST BE MOVED OR INSTALLED BY TWO OR MORE PERSONS. Failure to follow this caution may result in injury and damage when the LCD monitor falls.
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User Manual BDL4251V 9. Adjust the image Make adjustments to brightness or contrast if required. 10. Recommended Adjustment To reduce the risk of “image persistence”, please adjust the following items based on the application being used. “POWER SAVE”, “PANEL SAVING”, “DATE AND TIME”.
User Manual BDL4251V Install the LCD Monitor in Portrait Mode BDL4251V can be installed in portrait position, under the following conditions: Caution: Portrait mode is effective only when wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted. The feet can not be used for the monitor in portrait position.
Connectivity Before making connections: First turn off the power of all the attached equipments before make connections. Refer to the user manual included in each separate piece of equipment. Connectivity Diagram User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Connecting to a Personal Computer As you finish the connection between the computer and the LCD monitor, you could play the contents in the computer and display them on the LCD monitor. Connecting the LCD Monitor to a Personal Computer •...
SOURCE button on the remote control. HDMI(for audio) is only selectable only when HDMI or DVI-D (for video) is selected. • Note that the signal of a HDMI / DVI-D connector cannot be output to the VGA OUT connector. User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Connecting to a DVD Player As you finish the connection between the DVD player and the LCD monitor, you could display the contents from the played DVD on the LCD monitor. You might like to refer to your DVD player’s manual for further information.
This monitor has an area in the backcover to mount a small form fact PC or set-top box. You can connect your mounted PC to your LCD monitor. Use M4 mounting screws for 100x234 mm to fix your mount PC. User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Basic Operation Power ON and OFF Modes The LCD monitor power indicator will turn green while powered on and will turn red while powered off. The monitor can be powered on or off using the following three options: 1.
CUSTOM (ZOOM): Images can be expanded beyond the active display area. The image which is outside of the active display area would not be shown. REAL: Image will be displayed for one by one pixel. ZOOM FULL NORMAL CUSTOM REAL FULL NORMAL DYNAMIC REAL CUSTOM Recommended Size NORMAL DYNAMIC FULL ZOOM User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Smart Picture Mode HDMI, VGA COMPONENT, VIDEO Audio Source Switching You can select the audio source using the AUDIO SOURCE button on the remote control. HDMI Control Lock Mode This function disables the operation o buttons so that the adjustments you make are not active when they are pressed.
MINUS button to select function, or adjust the setting. Press INPUT button to enable the setting. INPUT button User Manual BDL4251V Press MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press EXIT button to exit. “+” “-” button EXIT button...
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu PICTURE BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the overall image and background screen brightness. Press + button to increase brightness. Press - button to decrease brightness. CONTRAST Adjusts the image brightness for the input signal. Press + button to increase contrast.
Selecting Picture reset allows you to reset all OSD settings about PICTURE setting. Select “Yes” and press “SET” button to restore to factory preset data. Press “EXIT” button to cancel and then return to the previous menu. User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu SCREEN H POSITION Controls Horizontal Image position within the display area of the LCD. Press + button to move screen to right. Press - button to move screen to left. V POSITION Controls Vertical Image position within the display area of the LCD.
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Selecting Screen reset allows you to reset all OSD settings from PICTURE setting. Select “Yes” and press “SET” button to restore the factory preset data. Press “EXIT” button to cancel and then return to the previous menu. User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu AUDIO BALANCE Adjusts the balance of L/R volume. Press + button to move the stereo sound image to right. Sound of the left side will be small. Press - button to move the stereo sound image to left.
Selecting PIP Reset allows you to reset all OSD settings from PIP setting. Select “Yes” and press “SET” button to restore the factory preset data. Press “EXIT” button to cancel and then return to the previous menu. User Manual BDL4251V...
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu CONFIGURATION 1 AUTO ADJUST * : INPUT VGA only Press "SET" button to automatically adjust screen size, horizontal position, vertical position, clock, clock phase, white level and black level. Press " EXIT " button to cancel execution AUTO ADJUST and then will return to the previous menu.
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User Manual BDL4251V CONFIGURATION RESET Selecting the CONFIGURATION RESET allows you to reset all configuration settings. Select "Yes" and press "SET" button to restore the factory preset data. Press " EXIT " button to cancel and return the previous menu.
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu CONFIGURATION 2 OSD TURN OFF The OSD control menu will stay on as long as it is used. In the OSD Turn Off submenu, you can select how long the monitor waits after the last touch of a button to shut off the OSD control menu.
User Manual BDL4251V Main-Menu ADVANCED OPTION INPUT RESOLUTION * : INPUT VGA only This feature makes the display controlling the source in order to match display capabilities by choice or automatically. You can select one of the following timings: (1)1024x768, 1280x768, 1360x768 and 1366x768.
OFF: Disable the Film mode function. This mode is better suited for Broadcasting or VCR source. IR CONTROL Selects the operation mode of the remote controller when multiple BDL4251V monitors are connected via RS232C. The item in this menu will become effective by pressing “SET” button on the selected item.
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Schedules the power on and power off by using hour and a day of the week. Also sets the input port. This OSD can't be removed except EXIT. MONITOR ID ID numbers for remote control are assigned to BDL4251V monitors that are multi-connected via RS232C. ID numbers 1 to 26 are selectable. DDC/CI Use to turn ON or OFF the DDC/CI communication function.
As with all personal display devices, PHILIPS recommends displaying moving images and using a moving panel saving at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
26 are selectable. It is recommended to assign sequential ID numbers from 1 and up. 2. The remote control mode of the first BDL4251V monitor is set to PRIMARY and those of the other monitors are set to SECONDARY.
This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines the acceptable defect level for the BDL4251V LCD screen. In order to qualify for repair under warranty, the number of pixel defects must exceed a certain level which is given in the reference table.
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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.
LCD displays is not permanent, you want to prevent this to happen, especially in locations where content is shown 24/7. Compliant with RoHS standards Philips designs and produces display products in compliance with strict Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) standards that restrict lead and other toxic substances that can harm the environment.
NOTE: As with all personal display devices, PHILIPS recommends displaying moving images and using a moving panel saving at regular intervals whenever the screen is idle or turning off the monitor when not in use.
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Either light vertical or horizontal stripes may appear, depending on the specific display pattern. This is no product fault or degradation. “NO SIGNAL” is displayed on the screen Image may not be displayed right after HDCP device is connected. User Manual BDL4251V...
TMDS Data0+ 4) RS232C input/output Pin No Name TMDS Data0 Shield 15 SCL TMDS Data0- 16 SDA 17 DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V Power 19 Hot Plug Detect User Manual BDL4251V Mini D-SUB 15P MINI DIN 4P HDMI Mini D-SUB 9P...
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