TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 1 Contents ... 7 Connection & Button Overviews ... 8 Terminal Panel ... 9 Remote Control... 10 Operating Range for the Remote Control .. 11 Handling the remote control ... 11 How to Mount or Attach Feet to the LCD Monitor .. 12 Setup Procedure ... 15 Install the LCD Monitor in Portrait Mode ... 17 Connectivity ... 18 Connectivity Diagram .. 18 Connecting to a Personal Computer .. 19 Connecting to a Digital Interface Equipment .. 20 Connecting to a DVD Player .. 21 Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier ... 22 Connecting to a mount PC .. 22 Basic Operation ... 23 Power ON and OFF Modes ... 23 Power Indicator ... 24 Using Power Management ... 24 Display Signal of Video Source Setting to [VIDEO] ... 24 Picture Size ... 24 ...
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The Socket-outlet shall be installed near the apparatus and shall be easily accessible. KNOW THESE SAFETY SYMBOLS User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
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REGULATORY INFORMATION CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards • EN60950-1:2001 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment) • EN55022:2006 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment) •...
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2. One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 INFORMATION FOR UK 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.
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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.
Contents The BDL5231V monitor pack* should include: • LCD monitor • Power cord (1.8 m) • VGA Signal Cable (1.8 m) • User Manual • Remote Control and AAA Batteries • Cable belt x 3 (For tightening cables) Main switch cover * The supplied power cord varies depending on destination.
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Connection & Button Overviews Control Panel POWER button ( ) : To switch the power on/off. MUTE button : To switch the audio mute ON/OFF. INPUT button : To set the function while OSD menu is on or to activate input selection menu while OSD menu is off.
RS232 remote control user manual), connect the RS-232C OUT connector from a computer or from a different BDL5231V monitor to the RS-232C IN connector from your BDL5231V monitor. The same RS-232C commands can be looped through by connecting the RS-232C OUT of this monitor to the next RS-232C IN.
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Remote Control POWER button To turn the power on/off. If LED Power Indicator on the monitor is not lightening, then the remote control will not work. SMART PICTURE button To select smart picture mode from [HIGHBRIGHT], [STANDARD], [sRGB], [CINEMA].
* Do not allow water or other liquid to splash the remote control. If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Avoid exposure to heat and steam. Other than to install the batteries, do not open the remote control. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 How to Mount or Attach Feet to the LCD Monitor You can install the LCD monitor in one of the following two ways: Way 1: Attach and remove the optional stands How to install stands 1. Please turn the monitor off.
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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(BDL5231V: approx. 47.5 kg). Screw hooks (commercially available), of ring type rather than C-shaped screw hooks (with opening), are recommended.
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure locating To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding objects as shown in the diagram below. ...
Display the signal from the external equipment. 7. Adjust the sound Make adjustments to lower or to rise the volume as required. 8. Adjust the screen Make adjustments to the display position or settings if required. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 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”.
Install the LCD Monitor in Portrait Mode BDL5231V 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.
User Manual BDL5231V/00 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 ...
• When connecting more than one LCD monitors to PC, apply RCA cable to make connection between LCD monitor(AUDIO OUT connector) and the other (AUDIO IN 1, 2, 3). HDMI source is not suitable for this case. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Connecting to a Digital Interface Equipment Connections can be made between LCD monitor and other digital equipment that is equipped with a digital interface compliant with the DVI (Digital Visual Interface) standard. Connect the LCD Monitor to a Computer with a Digital Output •...
• The AUDIO IN 2 , 3 (both of RCA connector type) can be used for audio input. Select [AUDIO 1] ( for 3.5φ phone jack), [AUDIO 2], [AUDIO 3] Or [HDMI] from the AUDIO SOURCE button on the remote control. HDMI (for audio) is selectable only when HDMI or DVI-D (for video) is selected. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Connecting to a Stereo Amplifier You can connect your stereo amplifier to your LCD monitor. Refer to your amplifier's manual for further information. Connect the LCD Monitor to a Stereo Amplifier • Turn on the LCD monitor and the amplifier only after all connections have been finished.
Before pressing the power button, be sure to turn on the Main Power button on the LCD monitor. 3. Using the remote control. NOTE: Before operating the remote control, be sure to turn on the Main Power Switch on the LCD monitor. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Power Indicator Status Power ON Green Power OFF Power Standby when Red On “SCHEDULE” is enable Green Blinking Power Standby Red, Green Diagnosis Red Blinking (Detecting failure) * See troubleshooting Using Power Management The LCD monitor follows the VESA approved DPM Power Management function.
AUDIO : 1 VIDEO<S> Sub picture Information NTSC Main picture Information SIZE : FULL STANDARD sRGB STANDARD CINEMA AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 buttons together for at least 3 seconds. buttons together for at least 3 seconds again. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 OSD (On-Screen-Display) Controls Press MENU button to open Main menu. Press UP or DOWN button to select sub-menu. Remote Control Press MENU button to open Main menu. Press UP or DOWN button to select. Control Panel UP or DOWN button...
Press - button to decrease black level. NOTE: sRGB picture mode is standard and cannot be changed. NOISE REDUCTION Adjusts the noise reduction level. Press + button to increase reduction level. Press - button to decrease reduction level. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 TINT * : INPUT HDMI , (HDMI INPUT MODE-HD), CVI, VIDEO<S>, VIDEO only Adjusts the tint of the screen. Press + button the flesh tone color becomes greenish. Press - button the flesh tone color becomes purplish.
(The upper and the bottom of the image will be cut by expansion.) Dynamic image is the same as FULL size image when HDTV signal is input. Selecting “REAL” image will be displayed 1 by 1 pixel. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 CUSTOM ZOOM “CUSTOM ZOOM” will be selected when you select “CUSTOM” on the screen “ZOOM” mode. ZOOM: expands the horizontal and the vertical size simultaneously. HZOOM: expands the horizontal size only. VZOOM: expands the vertical size only.
Selecting Audio reset allows you to reset all OSD settings from AUDIO setting. Select “YES” and press “SET” button to restore the factory preset. Press “EXIT” button to cancel and then return to the previous menu. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Main-Menu PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) Note: The “PIP” and “POP” modes do not function when the screen size is “CUSTOM” or “REAL”. PIP SIZE Selecting the size of picture inserted at the “Picture-in-Picture” (PIP) mode. “Large”, “Middle” and “Small” are available.
AUTO: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL60 or 4.43 NTSC is automatically selected. NTSC: Specific selection of NTSC. PAL: Specific selection of PAL. SECAM: Specific selection of SECAM. PAL-60: Specific selection of PAL60. 4.43NTSC: Specific selection of 4.43 NTSC. User Manual BDL5231V/00 HDMI, DVI-D ,PC-A, sync is ...
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 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.
A time between 1 to 24 hours is available. When the SLEEP TIMER is set, the SCHEDULE settings will be disabled. OSD H POSITION Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu. OSD V POSITION Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
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User Manual BDL5231V/00 MONITOR INFORMATION Indicates the model and serial number of your monitor. ...
PROGRESSIVE: Enable the IP function, to convert interlace signal to progressive. Normally use this setting. INTERLACE*: Disable the IP function. *NOTE: This mode is better suited for motion pictures, but it increases chance of image retention. User Manual BDL5231V/00 * : INPUT HDMI, DVI-D(MODE-HD), VIDEO(S), AV only ...
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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 BDL5231V monitors are connected via RS-232C. The item in this menu will become effective by pressing “SET” button on the selected item.
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Select “YES” and press “SET” button to restore the factory preset data. Press “EXIT” button to cancel and then return the previous menu. GAMMA SELECTION is reset when carrying out the PICTURE RESET in the PICTURE. User Manual BDL5231V/00 ...
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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26 are selectable. It is recommended to assign sequential ID numbers from 1 and up. 2. The remote control mode of the first BDL5231V monitor is set to PRIMARY and those of the other monitors are set to SECONDARY.
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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User Manual BDL5231V/00 No Sound • Check to see if speaker cable is properly connected. • Check to see if mute is activated. • Check to see if volume is set at minimum. Remote Control is not available • Check the Remote Control’s batteries status.
Battery x 2, Clamper x 2 (To prevent from falling), Cable belt x 3 (For securing cables), Screw for Main switch cover x 2, Screw for CLAMPER x 2, Cable Holder x 2, Main switch cover. User Manual BDL5231V/00 Digital Input @CR>10 25.0 -165.0 MHz...
User Manual BDL5231V/00 Pin Assignment 1) Analog Video Signal Input (Mini D-SUB 15P): PC-A Pin No Name Video Signal Red Video Signal Green Video Signal Blue DDC-GND Red-GND Green-GND Blue-GND +5V (DDC) SYNC-GND DDC-SDA H-SYNC V-SYNC DDC-SCL 2) S-VIDEO input (MINI DIN 4P): V I D E O <S>...
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