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  • Page 1 Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/index.htm2006-07-28 11:02:27 AM...

  • Page 2: Safety And Troubleshooting Information

    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...
  • Page 3 Safety and Troubleshooting Information extreme cold. In order to maintain the best performance of your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime, please use the monitor in a location that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Temperature: 0-35°C 32-95°F Humidity: 20-80% RH Service: The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

  • Page 4: Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)

    When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? • Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Recommended video mode for Philips 17": 1280x1024 @60Hz. • Troubleshooting Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used • Regulatory Information previously.
  • Page 5 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) How do I adjust the resolution? Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel with the "Display properties" What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? Simply press the OK button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings.
  • Page 6 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) uses an active element (TFT) to control each individual pixel and the refresh rate is therefore not really applicable to LCD technology. Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? A protective coating is applied to the surface of the LCD, which is durable to a certain extent (approximately up to the hardness of a 2H pencil).
  • Page 7 Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. Four standard VESA mount holes on the rear cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on most of the VESA standard arms or accessories. We recommend to contact your Philips sales representative for more information.
  • Page 8 Compatibility with other Peripherals Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system.
  • Page 9 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) LCD Panel Technology What is a Liquid Crystal Display? A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is an optical device that is commonly used to display ASCII characters and images on digital items such as watches, calculators, portable game consoles, etc. LCD is the technology used for displays in notebooks and other small computers.
  • Page 10 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) available without additional software processing. The panel is designed to optimize the display for a 65MHz dot clock, one of the standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60Hz/48kHz, the optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz.
  • Page 11 U.S. National Electrical Code and UL Standards. Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? Yes. Philips LCD monitors conform to the guidelines of MPR-II and TCO 99/03 standards for the control of radiation, electromagnetic waves, energy reduction, electrical safety in the work environment and recyclability.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    • FAQs This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these • Common Problems solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. • Imaging Problems • Regulatory Information Common Problems •...
  • Page 13 Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots crystal used in today’s technology. remains For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact your local Philips distributor. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3)2006-07-28 11:02:45 AM...
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/safety/saf_troub.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:02:45 AM...

  • Page 15: Regulatory Information

    Deutschland) influencing emissions, radioactive waste), it is vital to save energy. Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy. • Philips End-of-Life Disposal • Information for UK only What does labeling involve? •...
  • Page 16 Regulatory Information which must be adhered to in each country where the company implements its operational policy. The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or display, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user.
  • Page 17 Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in cooperation with competitors.
  • Page 18 Mr. Maarten ten Houten - Senior Environmental Consultant Philips Consumer Electronics E-mail: marten.ten.houten@philips.com Tel: +31 (0) 40 27 33402 Mr. Delmer F. Teglas Philips Consumer Electronics North America E-mail: butch.teglas@philips.com Tel: +1 865 521 4322 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE...
  • Page 19 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) - EN55022:1998 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
  • Page 20 Regulatory Information Switch Off < 1 W ® PHILIPS s an NERGY artner, has determined that this product meets ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time.
  • Page 21 Regulatory Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE FCC Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Philips Responsible Party: Philips Consumer Electronics North America P.O. Box 671539 Marietta , GA 30006-0026 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 22 Regulatory Information Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu l'approbation des services compétents en matière de conformité est susceptible d'interdire à l'utilisateur l'usage du présent équipement. N'utiliser que des câbles RF armés pour les connections avec des ordinateurs ou périphériques. CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTE TOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA.
  • Page 23 Regulatory Information RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE 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.
  • Page 24 Regulatory Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: SØRG VED PLACERINGEN FOR, AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE. Paikka/Ilmankierto VAROITUS: SIJOITA LAITE SITEN, ETTÄ VERKKOJOHTO VOIDAAN TARVITTAESSA HELPOSTI IRROTTAA PISTORASIASTA.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 Regulatory Information For additional information on recycling contact www.eia.org (Consumer Education Initiative) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Information for UK only WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDING. Important: This apparatus is supplied with an approved moulded 13A plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 27 Regulatory Information GREEN & YELLOW - "GROUND" ("G") 1. The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "G" or by the Ground symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.

  • Page 28: Other Related Information

    Other Related Information Other Related Information • Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information Information for Users in the U. S. • Information For units set at 115 V : for Users in the U.S • Information Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord for Users Outside the U.S a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.

  • Page 29: About This Manual

    • Notational Descriptions About This Guide This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips LCD Monitor. It describes the LCD monitor's features, setup, operation and other important information. Its contents are identical to the information in our printed version.
  • Page 30 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ©2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, use, modification, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics NV file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/about/about.htm (2 of 2)2006-07-28 11:02:57 AM...

  • Page 31: Product Information

    RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Lead-free Product Philips eliminated toxic substances like lead from its displays. Lead-free display helps protect your health and promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment.Philips complies with the European Community stringent RoHS Directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Page 32 Product Information 1280 x 1024 pixels • LCD Panel type R.G.B. vertical stripe Anti-glare polarizer, hard coated • Effective viewing area 337.9 x 270.3 mm SCANNING Vertical refresh rate 56 Hz-76 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30k Hz-83 kHz VIDEO • Video dot rate 140 MHz •...
  • Page 33 Product Information Resolution & Preset Modes • Maximum 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz • 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz Recommended 24 user definable modes 19 factory preset modes: H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.5 720*400 31.5 640*480 35.0 640*480...
  • Page 34 ® ® This monitor is NERGY compliant. s an NERGY artner, PHILIPS ® determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications • Dimension (WxHxD) * 403 x 392 x 171 mm (incl. Pedestal) •...
  • Page 35 Product Information Pin Assignment 1. The DVI connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signal pin assignments are listed in the following table: Signal Assignment Signal Assignment Signal Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data1- T.M.D.S. Data0- T.M.D.S.
  • Page 36 Product Information Red video ground V. Sync (VCLK for DDC) Green video ground Data clock line (SCL) Blue video ground RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Product Views Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components. Front View Product Description RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Function...
  • Page 37 Product Information file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/product/product.htm (7 of 7)2006-07-28 11:03:04 AM...
  • Page 38 • SmartManage these acceptable levels. For example, no more than 0.0004% of the sub pixels on a 15" XGA monitor may be defective. Furthermore, Philips sets even higher quality standards for certain types or combinations of pixel defects that are more noticeable than others. This policy is valid worldwide.
  • Page 39 Pixel Defect Tolerances 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 40 Total bright or black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer Note: * 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect All Philips monitors are ISO13406-2 Compliant RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/product/pixel.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:03:09 AM...
  • Page 41 Introduction Philips SmartManage is an advanced solution for users, corporate/institution IT administrator in particular, to manage their Philips monitors as part of the asset management environment. The solution includes three essential components, Philips SmartManage Administrator, and Philips SmarControl and Agent.
  • Page 42 SmartManage. Philips SmartControl The SmartControl and SmartManage Agent are deployed and installed in computers using Philips monitors. With SmartControl and SmartManage Agent, monitors and PCs can interact with the administrator's inquiries. Because SmartControl operates on individual PC, end users can also use SmartControl to adjust monitor's performance settings.
  • Page 43 SmartManage Position Users can adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the screen by moving the sliding bar left and right. This function is disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input. Product Information Click Product Information in the left pane to view the product information stored in the monitor's memory.
  • Page 44 SmartManage General Click on General for general information including driver information, device information, and monitor control. Within monitor control, users can click on Auto Setup to achieve optimum performance or click on factory reset to reset the parameters of the monitor. Such choices are disabled when using DVI-D (digit) input.
  • Page 45 If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please pay attention to Philips’ web site for any updated SmartControl driver available. When I click on Product Information, only partial information is shown, what happened? It might be your graphic card adaptor driver is not the most updated version which fully supporting DDC/CI interface.
  • Page 46 SmartManage file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/product/smart.htm (6 of 6)2006-07-28 11:03:10 AM...

  • Page 47: Installing Your Lcd Monitor

    Installing Your LCD Monitor Installing Your LCD Monitor • Front View Produt Description • Connecting to Your PC Front View Product Description • The Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
  • Page 48 Installing Your LCD Monitor LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor. BRIGHTNESS hotkey. When the UP and DOWN arrow buttons are pressed, the adjustment controls for the BRIGHTNESS will show up. OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls.
  • Page 49 Installing Your LCD Monitor 1 Kensington anti-thief lock 2 AC power input 3 DVI-D input 4 VGA input RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1280x1024, 60Hz. Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the 'OK' button once.

  • Page 50: Connecting To Your Pc

    RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connecting to Your PC Connect the power cord and DVI cable to the back of the monitor firmly. (Philips has pre- connected VGA cable for the first installation.) file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/install/connect.htm (1 of 3)2006-07-28 11:03:20 AM...
  • Page 51 Connecting to Your PC Connect the cables to the back of your computer by following these steps: Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer.
  • Page 52 Connecting to Your PC file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/install/connect.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:03:20 AM...
  • Page 53 The Base The Base • Front View Product Description Unfold and Fold the Base • Accessory Pack • Connecting to your PC Unfold the Base • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance • Unfold the Base • Fold the Base Put monitor face down on the safe surface.
  • Page 54 The Base Fold the Base Push down the head of monitor. file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/install/base.htm (2 of 3)2006-07-28 11:03:21 AM...
  • Page 55 The Base RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/install/base.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:03:21 AM...

  • Page 56: Getting Started

    • Optimizing Performance Use the information file ( .inf) for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP or later The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows®...
  • Page 57 Getting Started Click on the 'Start' button, point to 'Settings', and then click on 'Control Panel'. Double click on the 'Display' icon. Select the 'Settings' tab then click on 'Advanced...'. Select the 'Monitor' button, then click on 'Change...' button. Select 'Specify the location of the driver(Advanced)' and click on the 'Next' button. Select 'Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can choose the driver you want', then click on 'Next' and then click on 'Have Disk...'.
  • Page 58 Getting Started Click on the 'Have disk...' button, then click on the 'Browse...' button and then select the appropriate drive F: (CD-ROM Drive). Click on the 'Open' button, then click the 'OK' button. Select your monitor model and click on the 'Next' button. - If you can see the 'has not passed Windows®...

  • Page 59: On-Screen Display

    Description of the On Screen Display What is the On-Screen Display? 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 60 On-Screen Display file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 5)2006-07-28 11:03:48 AM...
  • Page 61 On-Screen Display file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/osd/osddesc.htm (3 of 5)2006-07-28 11:03:48 AM...
  • Page 62 On-Screen Display file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/osd/osddesc.htm (4 of 5)2006-07-28 11:03:48 AM...
  • Page 63 On-Screen Display RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/osd/osddesc.htm (5 of 5)2006-07-28 11:03:48 AM...
  • Page 64 Customer Care & Warranty Customer Care & Warranty PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO REVIEW DETAILS OF YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE WESTERN EUROPE: Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece • Finland • Ireland • Italy •...
  • Page 65 Philips helpdesk directly to benefit from your 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.
  • Page 66 Note that products that are not originally designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. In these cases the Philips global warranty terms are valid.
  • Page 67 Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/warranty/war_1st.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:04:01 AM...

  • Page 68: F1Rst Choice Contact Information

    F1rst Choice Contact Information F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Telephone number Tariff Austria 0820 901115 0.20 Belgium 070 253 010 0.17 Cyprus 800 92256 Free of Charge Denmark 3525 8761 Local call tariff Finland 09 2290 1908 Local call tariff France 08 9165 0006 0.23...

  • Page 69: Your Guarantee In Central And Eastern Europe

    Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Philips product, which has been designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. If, unfortunately, something should go wrong with this product Philips guarantees free of charge labor and replacement parts during a period of 36 months from date of purchase.
  • Page 70 In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully before contacting our dealers or 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 http://www.philips.com/support...

  • Page 71: Consumer Information Centers

    Consumer Information Centers Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Astline • Australia • Bangladesh • Bosnia & Herzegovina• Brasil • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Belarus • Bulgaria • Croatia • Czech Republic • Estonia • Dubai •...
  • Page 72 Consumer Information Centers BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Megatrend d.o.o. Bosnia&Herzegovina Džemala Bijedica 2/II BA - 71000 Sarajevo Tel: +387 33 613 166 Email: info@megatrend.ba www.megatrend.ba CROATIA Renoprom d.o.o. Mlinska 5, Strmec HR - 41430 Samobor Tel: +385 1 333 0974 ESTONIA FUJITSU SERVICES OU Akadeemia tee 21G EE-12618 Tallinn...
  • Page 73 Consumer Information Centers MACEDONIA AMC - Computers kej Dimitar Vlahov bb MK - 1000 Skopje Tel: +389 2 3125097 www.amc.com.mk LITHUANIA ServiceNet LT Gaiziunu G. 3 LT - 3009 KAUNAS Tel: +370 7400088 Email: servisas@servicenet.lt www.servicenet.lt ROMANIA Blue Ridge Int'l Computers SRL 115, Mihai Eminescu St., Sector 2 RO - 020074 Bucharest Tel: +40 21 2101969...
  • Page 74 PL - 05-500 Piaseczno Tel: +48 22 7501766 Email: servmonitor@zolter.com.pl www.zolter.com.pl RUSSIA Tel: +7 095 961-1111 Tel: 8-800-200-0880 Website: www.philips.ru 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...
  • Page 75 Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal 1430 Buenos Aires Phone/Fax: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Rua Verbo Divino, 1400-São Paulo-SP CEP-04719-002 Phones: 11 21210203 -São Paulo & 0800-701-0203-Other Regions without São Paulo City CHILE Philips Chilena S.A.
  • Page 76 P.O. Box 605 Phone: (595 21) 664 333 Fax: (595 21) 664 336 Customer Desk: Phone: 009 800 54 1 0004 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Limab18 Phone: (01)-2136200 Fax : (01)-2136276 URUGUAY Rambla O'Higgins 5303 Montevideo...
  • Page 77 Consumer Information Centers AUSTRALIA Philips Consumer Electronics Consumer Care Center Level 1, 65 Epping Rd North Ryde NSW 2113 Phone: 1300 363 391 : +61 2 9947 0063 ZEALAND Philips New Zealand Ltd. Consumer Help Desk 2 Wagener Place, Mt.Albert P.O.
  • Page 78 600 006 NEW DELHI Customer Relation Centre 68, Shivaji Marg New Dehli 110 015 INDONESIA Philips Group of Companies in Indonesia Consumer Information Centre Jl.Buncit Raya Kav. 99-100 12510 Jakarta Phone: (021)-7940040 ext: 2100 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539...
  • Page 79 PHILIPS ELECTRONICS & LIGHTING, INC. Consumer Electronics 48F PBCOM tower 6795 Ayala Avenue cor VA Rufino Salcedo Village 1227 Makati City, PHILS Phone: (02)-888 0572, Domestic Toll Free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax: (02)-888 0571 file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/warranty/warcic.htm (9 of 11)2006-07-28 11:04:18 AM...
  • Page 80 Consumer Information Centers SINGAPORE Accord Customer Care Solutions Authorized Philips Service Center Consumer Service 620A Lorong 1 Toa Rayoh Singapore 319762 Tel: +65 6882 3999 Fax: +65 6250 8037 TAIWAN Philips Taiwan Ltd. Consumer Information Centre 13F, No. 3-1 Yuan Qu St., Nan Gang Dist.,...
  • Page 81 Telephone: +27 (0) 11 471 5194 Fax: +27 (0) 11 471 5123 E-mail: customercare.za@philips.com Middle East DUBAI Philips Middle East B.V. Consumer Information Centre P.O.Box 7785 DUBAI Phone: (04)-335 3666 Fax : (04)-335 3999 file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/warranty/warcic.htm (11 of 11)2006-07-28 11:04:18 AM...

  • Page 82: Your International Guarantee

    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 83 International Guarantee file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/warranty/war_intl.htm (2 of 2)2006-07-28 11:04:25 AM...
  • Page 84 Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 85 United States Guarantee Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE? Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
  • Page 86 The full address to which the swap model should be delivered. Just a phone call away Philips’ customer help desks are located worldwide. Within the U.S. you can contact Philips customer care Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ET hrs by using one of the contact phone numbers.
  • Page 87 Glossary Glossary A B C D E G H I R S T U V W X Y Z Active matrix This is a kind of liquid crystal display structure in which switching transistors are attached to each pixel to control the on/off voltage. It produces a brighter and sharper display with a broader viewing angle than a passive matrix display.
  • Page 88 (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kelvin temperatures such as 2400° K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300° K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504° K. Philips monitors generally offers 9300° K, 6500° K, and user define. Contrast The luminance variation between light and dark areas in an image.
  • Page 89 Glossary D-SUB A VGA Analog input connector. Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable. Digital Visual Interface (DVI) The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) specification provides a high-speed digital connection for visual data types that is display technology independent. The interface is primarily focused at providing a connection between a computer and its display device.
  • Page 90 Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Gamma Screen luminance as a function of video voltage approximately follows a mathematical power function of the input video signal, the exponent of which is called gamma. Grayscale An achromatic scale ranging from black through a series of successively lighter grays to white. Such a series may be made up of steps, which appear to be equally distant from one another.
  • Page 91 Glossary LCD (liquid crystal display) A display composed of liquid crystal suspended between two transparent sheets. The display is composed thousands of pixels which can be turned on or off with electrical stimulation. Thus, colorful images/texts can be generated. Liquid crystal The compound found in liquid crystal displays.
  • Page 92 Using a standard unified color space, sRGB will help represent pictures taken by an sRGB compatible device correctly on your sRGB enabled Philips monitors. In that way, the colors are calibrated and you can rely on the correctness of the colors shown on your screen.
  • Page 93 Glossary TFT(thin film transistor) Usually made from amorphous silicon (a-Si) and used as a switch to a charge storage device located below each sub-pixel on an active matrix LCD. USB or Universal Serial Bus A smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals.
  • Page 94 Glossary controlled switch between the upstream port and downstream ports. It also has hardware support for reset and suspend/resume signaling. The controller provides the interface registers to allow communication to/from the host. Hub specific status and control commands permit the host to configure a hub and to monitor and control its ports.
  • Page 95 Glossary RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Vertical refresh rate Expressed in Hz, it is the number of frames (complete pictures) written to the screen every second. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/170c7/glossary/glossary.htm (9 of 9)2006-07-28 11:04:41 AM...

  • Page 96: Download And Print

    Download and Print Download and Print • Installing your LCD monitor driver • Download and Printing Instructions Installing Your LCD monitor driver • Installing FPadjust Program System requirements: PC running Windows 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 , Windows® Me, Windows® XP or later Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat"...
  • Page 97 Download and Print To print the manual: 1. With the manual file open, follow your printer's instructions and print the pages you need. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Installing FPadjust Program The FP Adjust program generates alignment patterns which will help you adjust monitor settings such as CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, HORIZONTAL &...
  • Page 98 Download and Print RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/EDFU/LCD/170C7/manual/english/download/download.htm (3 of 3)2006-07-28 11:04:47 AM...

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