Safety and Troubleshooting Information •Safety Safety and Troubleshooting Information Precautions Maintenance • Installation Locations Safety precautions and maintenance • FAQs • Troubleshooting WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, •...
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Safety and Troubleshooting Information Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges. Temperature: 5-35°C 41-95°F Humidity: 20-80% RH Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions.
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.
Product Information • Product Features Product Information •Technical Specifications •Resolution & Preset Modes •Philips Pixel Product Features Defect Policy •Automatic BRILLIANCE 200P4 Power Saving 200S4 •Physical Specification 20-inch color LCD monitor with excellent display performance •Pin Multiple video input allowing connection of DVI-D digital and VGA analog...
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Product Information VIDEO • Video dot rate 165 MHz • Input impedance - Video 75 ohm - Sync 2K2 ohm • Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp Separate sync • Sync input signal Composite sync Sync on green • Sync polarities Positive and negative •...
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.
Product Information 1600 x 1200 at 60Hz(analog input) • Maximum 1600 x 1200 at 60Hz(digtal input) • Recommended 1600 x 1200 at 60Hz * at DVI digital input 37 user definable modes 15 factory preset modes: H. freq (kHz) Resolution V.
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V-sync Power Used LED color Active < 65W Green Blanked < 1.5W Amber ® ® PHILIPS This monitor is NERGY compliant. s an NERGY artner, ® determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Physical Specifications •...
Product Information Pin Assignment 1. The digital only connector contains 24 signal contacts organized in three rows of eight contacts. Signal pin assignments are listed in the following table: Signal Signal Signal Assignment Assignment Assignment T.M.D.S. Data2- T.M.D.S. Data1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data0- T.M.D.S.
Product Information Red video input Green video input/SOG Logic ground Blue video input Ground Ground Serial data line (SDA) No connect H. Sync / H+V 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...
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Product Information Swivel RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/product/product.htm (8 of 8) [4/15/2004 1:44:43 PM]...
Installing Your LCD Monitor Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View • Produt Description Setting Up Front View Product Description • Connecting Your Monitor VESA • Standard Mounting Getting • Started Optimizing • Performance To switch monitor's power On and Off Power LED To access OSD menu To adjust the OSD...
Installing Your LCD Monitor Automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, AUTO phase and clock setting INPUT Signal input selection Activate PIP (Picture in Picture) window (200P4V) PIP/SIZE adjust screen size (200P4S, 200S4S) RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Rear View CVBS video input (for video model 200P4V- only ) S-Video input (for video model 200P4V- only ) Earphone jack...
Installing Your LCD Monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Optimizing Performance For best performance, ensure that your display settings are set at 1600x1200@60Hz Note: You can check the current display settings by pressing the 'OK' button once. Go into the Product Information. The current display mode is shown on the item called RESOLUTION.
Tree What is the On-Screen Display? This is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-friendliness and ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
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On-Screen Display Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the different adjustments later on. file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/osd/osddesc.htm (2 of 6) [4/15/2004 1:44:49 PM]...
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 •...
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A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of a black body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source. Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE D-SUB Your monitor comes with a D-Sub cable.
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Glossary The DVI interface enables: Reduce signal loss and video noise in signal due to less signal conversion. Independent from display technology, and can be used on LCD, Plasma, LCOS, etc. Plug and play through hot plug detection, EDID and DDC2B. Digital and Analog support in a single connector (DVI-I only).
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Glossary USB or Universal Serial Bus A smart plug for PC peripherals. USB automatically determines resources (like driver software and bus bandwidth) required by peripherals. USB makes necessary resources available without user intervention. USB eliminates "case anxiety" -- the fear of removing the computer case to install add-on peripherals.
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Glossary A logical or physical entity that performs a function. The actual entity described depends on the context of the reference. At the lowest level, device may refer to a single hardware component, as in a memory device. At a higher level, it may refer to a collection of hardware components that perform a particular function, such as a Universal Serial Bus interface device.
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Glossary 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|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/glossary/glossary.htm (5 of 5) [4/15/2004 1:44:55 PM]...
Download and Print Download and Print •Installing your LCD monitor driver Installing Your LCD monitor driver •Download System requirements: Printing Instructions PC running Windows 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 2000 , Windows® Me, Windows® XP or later Installing Find your driver ".inf/.icm/.cat" at : /PC/drivers/ •...
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Download and Print 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 &...
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Download and Print file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/download/download.htm (3 of 3) [4/15/2004 1:44:58 PM]...
Information (20"). • Other Related Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. Information Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC. What does 'refresh rate' mean in connection with an LCD monitor? The refresh rate is of much less relevance for LCD monitors.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? Simply press the OSD button, then select 'Reset' to recall all of the original factory settings. What is the Auto function? The AUTO adjustment key restores the optimal screen position, phase and clock settings at the press of a single button –...
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Yes. Philips LCD monitors have this optional feature. The standard VESA mount holes on the back cover allows the user to mount the Philips monitor on any VESA standard ARM or accessories. Touch panels are being developed for future applications. Check with your Philips sales representative for more information.
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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. Please contact your dealer/retailer for more information.
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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.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) direction of polarized light and the amount of light by letting it through different arrays of liquid crystal elements. When two polarized filters are arranged vertically on a polarized light pole, the light that passes through the upper polarized panel is turned 90 degrees along with the spiral structure of the liquid crystal molecules and goes through the polarized filter at the bottom.
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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. The specification page provides detailed data on safety standards.
• Safety and Troubleshooting • FAQs This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have • Common tried these solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer. Problems • Imaging Common Problems Problems •...
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Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots 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|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/safety/saf_troub.htm (2 of 3) [4/15/2004 1:45:09 PM]...
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Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Labeled products must meet strict environmental demands, for example, in respect of the reduction of •Philips End-of- electric and magnetic fields, physical and visual ergonomics and good usability. Life Disposal Below you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product. The complete...
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Regulatory Information Information for environmental criteria document may be ordered from: • UK only •Troubleshooting TCO Development Other Related • Information SE-114 94 Stockholm, Sweden •Frequently Asked Fax: +46 8 782 92 07 Questions (FAQs) Email (Internet): development@tco.se Current information regarding TCO'99 approved and labeled products may also be obtained via the Internet, using the address: http://www.tco-info.com/ RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE...
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Regulatory Information break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere, causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with increased risks e.g. skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as a consequence. Lead** Lead can be found in picture tubes, display screens, solders and capacitors. Lead damages the nervous system and in higher doses, causes lead poisoning.
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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.
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Tel: +1 865 521 4322 RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE CE Declaration of Conformity Philips Consumer Electronics declare under our responsibility that the product is in conformity with the following standards - EN60950:2000 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment)
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Green < 65 W Power Saving Alternative 2 Amber < 1.5 W One step ® 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 quite a long time.
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Regulatory Information 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 fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle.
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Regulatory Information Class B ITE RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE MIC Notice (South Korea Only) Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non-business purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential areas. 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).
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Regulatory Information The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.
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Regulatory Information 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. Plassering/Ventilasjon ADVARSEL: NÅR DETTE UTSTYRET PLASSERES, MÅ DU PASSE PÅ AT KONTAKTENE FOR STØMTILFØRSEL ER LETTE Å...
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Your new 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.
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Regulatory Information 3. Refit the fuse cover. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3- pin plug fitted in its place. If the mains plug contains a fuse, this should have a value of 5A.
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Other Related Information • Safety and Other Related Information Troubleshooting • FAQs • Troubleshooting Information for Users in the U. S. • Regulatory Information For units set at 115 V : •Information for Users in the Use a UL Listed Cord Set consisting of a minimum 18 AWG, Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord a maximum of 15-feet long and a parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug rated 15 A, 125 V.
TFT LCD panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee Specification that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable •Pin number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types of Assignment pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
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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.
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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|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/product/pixel.htm (3 of 3) [4/15/2004 1:45:23 PM]...
RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Connect to PC Connect the power cord, DVI and audio cable to the back of the monitor firmly. (Philips has pre-connected VGA cable for the first installation.) file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/install/connect.htm (1 of 4) [4/15/2004 1:45:29 PM]...
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Setting up and Connecting Your Monitor If you use an Apple Macintosh , you need to connect the special Mac adapter to one end of the monitor signal cable. Connect the cables to the back of your computer by following these steps: Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord.
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Setting up and Connecting Your Monitor Connect to DVD/VCR/VCD Connect to Earphone file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/install/connect.htm (3 of 4) [4/15/2004 1:45:29 PM]...
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Setting up and Connecting Your Monitor RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/install/connect.htm (4 of 4) [4/15/2004 1:45:29 PM]...
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VESA Standard Mounting VESA Standard Mounting Your LCD Monitor : •Front View Product Description • Accessory Pack • Setting up Place monitor face down on a safe connecting surface. your monitor • Getting Started • Optimizing Performance Remove the cable cover. Remove the base cover.
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VESA Standard Mounting Unscrew the 4 screws at the base. VESA mounting holes RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/install/base.htm (2 of 2) [4/15/2004 1:45:30 PM]...
The built-in VESA DDC2B feature in Philips Monitors supports Plug & Play requirements for Windows® Started 95/98/2000/Me/XP. This information file ( .inf) should be installed in order that your Philips monitor can • Optimizing be enabled from the 'Monitor' dialog box in Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP and the Plug & Play Performance application can be activated.
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Getting Started 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...'. Click on the 'Browse...' button, select the appropriate drive F: ( CD-ROM Drive) then click on the 'OK' button.
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Getting Started information, please refer to Windows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP user's manual. RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/200p4/install/gt_start.htm (3 of 3) [4/15/2004 1:45:31 PM]...
What is excluded? The Philips F1rst Choice Warranty applies provided the product is handled properly for its intended use, in accordance with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer's name and model and production number of the product.
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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.
12 months from date of purchase. This international Philips guarantee complements the existing national guarantee obligations to you of dealers and Philips in the country of purchase and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer.
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International Guarantee file:///D|/My%20documents/dfu/J/english/warranty/war_intl.htm (2 of 2) [4/15/2004 1:45:40 PM]...
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Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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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).
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United States Guarantee Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Consumer Information Centers Consumer Information Centers Antilles • Argentina • Australia • Bangladesh • Brasil • Canada • Chile • China • Colombia • Czech Republic • Dubai • Egypt • Hong Kong • Hungary • India • Indonesia • Korea •...
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Phone:+48 22 7501766 Email: servmonitor@zolter.com.pl www.zolter.com.pl RUSSIA Phone: +7 095 961-1111 Phone: 8-800-200-0880 Web-site: www.philips.ru TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 2.Cadde No:22 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Phone: (0800)-261 33 02 Latin America ANTILLES Philips Antillana N.V. Kaminda A.J.E. Kusters 4 Zeelandia, P.O.
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ARGENTINA Philips Antillana N.V. Vedia 3892 Capital Federal CP: 1430 Buenos Aires Phone: (011)-4544 2047 BRASIL Philips da Amazônia Ind. Elet. Ltda. Av. Luis Carlos Berrini, 1400 - Sao Paulo -SP Phone: 0800-701-0203 CHILE Philips Chilena S.A. Avenida Santa Maria 0760 P.O.
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Consumer Information Centers PARAGUAY Philips del Paraguay S.A. Avenida Artigas 1513 Casilla de Correos 605 Asuncion Phone: (021)-211666 Fax : (021)-213007 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Limab18 Phone: (01)-2136200 Fax : (01)-2136276 URUGUAY Ind.Philips del Uruguay S.A.
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Consumer Information Centers Puding New District 200002 SHANGHAI Philips Authorized Service Centre Consumer Information Centre 148 Fu Jian Road M 200001 Shanghai Phone: 800 820 5128 (toll free) Fax: 21-656 10647 HONG KONG Philips Hong Kong Limited Consumer Information Centre...
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Consumer Information Centers INDONESIA Philips Group of Companies in Indonesia Consumer Information Centre Jl.Buncit Raya Kav. 99-100 12510 Jakarta Phone: (021)-794 0040 / 798 4255 ext: 1612 Fax : (021)-794 7511 / 794 7539 KOREA Philips Korea Ltd. Philips House C.P.O.
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PHILIPPINES Philips Electronics and Lighting Inc. 106 Valero St., Salcedo Village Makati, Metro Manilla. Phone: (02)-888 05 72 Domestic toll free: 1-800-10-PHILIPS or 1-800-10-744 5477 Fax : (02)-888 05 71 SINGAPORE Philips Singapore Private Ltd. Consumer Service Dept. Lorong 1,Toa Payoh., P.O. box 340...
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