• When turning off the display by detaching the power cord, wait 6 seconds before re-attaching the power cord for normal operation. • Ensure the use of an approved power cord provided by Philips at all times. If your power cord is missing, please contact your local service center.
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User Manual BDL5587XL Service: • The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel. • If there is any need for repair or integration, please contact your local service center. • Do not leave your display under direct sunlight. If your display does not operate normally, having followed the instructions set out in this document, please contact a technician or your local service center.
EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS. FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Trade Name: Philips Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only: This device complies with Part 15 of 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.
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User Manual BDL5587XL 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 (computers, monitors, printers and so on) should have the same power supply source. 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).
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User Manual BDL5587XL 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. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2.
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Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old display from your local Philips dealer. (For customers in Canada and U.S.A.) This product may contain lead and/or mercury.
User Manual BDL5587XL TABLE OF CONTENTS UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 1.1. UNPACKING 1.2. PACKAGE CONTENTS 1.3. INSTALLATION NOTES 1.4. MOUNTING THE DISPLAY PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1. REAR VIEW 2.2. INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS 2.3. REMOTE CONTROL 2.3.1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS 2.3.2. INSERTING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 2.3.3.
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User Manual BDL5587XL 6.4. DARK DOT DEFECTS 6.5. PROXIMITY OF PIXEL DEFECTS 6.6. PIXEL DEFECT TOLERANCES 6.7. MURA 6.7.1. HOW TO SPOT MURA 6.7.2. HOW TO AVOID MURA CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. CLEANING 7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
User Manual BDL5587XL 1.4. MOUNTING THE DISPLAY Wall mounting holes Notes: Note: The AC IN/OUT socket should be on top of all connectors when rotating your display. • M6 (10mm) screws (with a length 10-15mm longer than the thickness of the mounting bracket) are needed for wall mounting (not included).
User Manual BDL5587XL PARTS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1. REAR VIEW 100 mm Dent depth: 6.5 mm 37 mm 200 mm 1. VIDEO SOURCE button • Use this button to select the input source. • When the On Screen Display menu is active, this is also used as the SET button. 2.
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User Manual BDL5587XL 9. Remote control sensor, ambient light sensor and power indicator • Receives command signals from the remote control. • Detects the ambient lighting conditions around the display. • Indicates the operating status of the unit: - lights green when the display is turned on - lights red when the display is in standby mode - blinks red when the display enters DPMS mode - off when the main power of the display is turned off...
User Manual BDL5587XL 2.2. INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS 14 15 16 17 18 1. AUDIO IN (AUDIO1) 10. VGA IN Connects to the audio output of a computer. Connects to the VGA output of a PC or media player. 2. AUDIO OUT R/L 11.
User Manual BDL5587XL 2.3. REMOTE CONTROL 2.3.1. GENERAL FUNCTIONS Both the IR and RF remote controls can be used for operating the display. Select IR or RF in the Advanced > Remote control selection menu according to the remote you wish to use. Note: The descriptions in this section is about the IR remote control which is the standard accessory in your shipping package.
User Manual BDL5587XL BRIGHTNESS button Press to open the Brightness OSD selection, and then press the PLUS or MINUS button to adjust the value. DISPLAY button To turn on/off the setting information displayed on the upper right corner of the screen.
User Manual BDL5587XL 2.3.2. INSERTING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1. Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. 2. Insert two AAA size 1.5V batteries ensuring that the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries are correctly aligned. 3.
User Manual BDL5587XL CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT 3.1. USING THE CABLE RETAINER 3.2. USING THE SWITCH COVER You can use the switch cover to prevent the monitor from being turned on or off accidentally. 3.3. CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (DVD/VCR/VCD) 3.3.1. USING COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1.
User Manual BDL5587XL 3.3.2. USING HDMI INPUT Connect the HDMI connector of the external device to the HDMI input of the display. DVD/Blu-ray 3.4. CONNECTING A PC 3.4.1. USING VGA INPUT 1. Connect the 15-pin VGA connector of the PC to the VGA IN connector of the display. 2.
User Manual BDL5587XL 3.4.2. USING DVI INPUT 1. Connect the DVI-D connector of the PC to the DVI-D connector of the display. 2. Insert the audio cable to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO1) input of the display and connect to the corresponding PC connector.
User Manual BDL5587XL Note: The audio cable connection is not necessary if you are using the Display port to Display port cable or Display port to HDMI adaptor.. 3.4.5. USING a DVI-D Out to HDMI IN connection 1. Connect the DVI connector of the PC to the HDMI connector of the display using a DVI-HDMI cable. 2.
User Manual BDL5587XL 3.5. EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 3.5.1. CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 1. Connect the speaker wires to the external speaker (SPEAKERS) output of the display. 2. Turn on the unit. Note: Make sure your display is turned off before connecting the speaker wires. External speakers 3.5.2.
User Manual BDL5587XL 3.6. CONNECTING ANOTHER BDL5587XL DISPLAY You can interconnect multiple BDL5587XL units to create a daisy-chain configuration for applications such as a video wall. Note: The number of displays that can be used in a daisy-chain configuration will depend on the resolution of the input signal being used.
User Manual BDL5587XL OSD MENU An overall view of the On-Screen Display (OSD) structure is shown below. This can be used as a reference for further adjustment of your display. 4.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU 4.1.1. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 1.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.1.2. NAVIGATING THE OSD MENU USING THE DISPLAY’S CONTROL BUTTONS 1. Press the MENU button to display the OSD menu. 2. Press the /button to move the cursor to the item you want to adjust. 3. Press the button to enter the submenu. 4.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2. OSD MENU OVERVIEW 4.2.1. Picture MENU Brightness Note: This function is not available when Smart contrast, Light sensor or Brightness under Panel saving is turned on. Disable these functions to access Brightness from the OSD menu. Adjust the overall image brightness by changing the intensity of the LCD panel’s backlight.
User Manual BDL5587XL Color temperature Select a color temperature for the image. A lower color temperature will have a reddish tint, whilst a higher color temperature gives off a more bluish tint. Use the UP/DOWN button to make selection. Color control Note: This function is only available when Color temperature is set to User.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.2. Screen MENU H position Note: For VGA input only. Adjust the horizontal placement of the picture. Press the PLUS button to move the image to the right, or press the MINUS button to move the image to the left.
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User Manual BDL5587XL • 21:9 - The picture is enlarged to 21:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures that have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format). Note: This mode does not support deinterlacing. The screen may flicker when displaying interlaced video. Custom zoom Note: This item is only available when Zoom mode is set to Custom.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.3. Audio MENU Speaker Set the display to play audio using the built-in (internal) speaker, external speakers or external audio devices (if connected). Use the UP/DOWN button to toggle between • Internal • External • Line-out Volume Adjust to increase or decrease the audio output level.
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User Manual BDL5587XL • Audio 3 • HDMI Audio reset Reset all settings in the Audio menu. Use the PLUS/MINUS button to make selection. Select Reset and press the SET button to restore settings to factory preset values. Press the EXIT button to cancel and return to the previous menu. RETURN TO THE CONTENTS...
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.4. Configuration 1 MENU Switch on state Set the display to turn on or remain off when the power cord is connected to a wall outlet. Use the UP/DOWN button to toggle between • Last status - The display will return to the previous power status (on/off/standby) when removing and replacing the power cord.
User Manual BDL5587XL • Brightness - Select On and the brightness of the image will be reduced to an appropriate level, and the Brightness setting in the Picture menu will become unavailable. Use the PLUS/MINUS button to make selection. • Pixel shift - Select the time interval for the display to slightly expand the image size and shift the pixel position in four directions (up, down, left, and right).
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User Manual BDL5587XL 1. Enter the address of the display in the address bar of your browser and press Enter. The Login page appears. Here is an example of the complete address: http://172.16.0.1/html. 2. Enter the same password you have set in the Network settings > Login password menu and press Login.
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User Manual BDL5587XL • Tiling Setup: Allows you to arrange multiple displays in a video wall or matrix and define the position of each one. • General Setup: Changes the password settings. Configuration reset Reset all settings in the Configuration 1 menu. Use the PLUS/MINUS button to make selection.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.5. Configuration 2 MENU OSD turn off Set the period of time the OSD menu stays on the screen (from 5 to 120 seconds since the last key stroke) Use PLUS/MINUS to adjust. OSD mode Select the orientation of the OSD according to the orientation the display is installed. Use the PLUS/MINUS button to toggle between •...
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.6. Advanced option MENU Input resolution Note: For VGA input only. Set the resolution of the VGA input. This is only required when the display is unable to detect the VGA input resolution correctly. Use UP/DOWN to toggle between •...
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User Manual BDL5587XL • Progressive - Enable the IP conversion function (recommended). Once enabled, the interlace input signal will be converted to progressive format for better display quality. • Interlace: Disable the IP function. This mode is suitable for displaying motion pictures, but increases the chance of image retention.
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User Manual BDL5587XL Example: 2 x 2 screen matrix (4 displays) 10 x 15 screen matrix (150 displays) H monitors = 2 H monitors = 15 V monitors = 2 V monitors = 10 H monitors H monitors Position Position •...
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User Manual BDL5587XL For example, if you wish to turn the display on automatically at 7:30 AM and off at 10:30 PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and display the signal from the HDMI input: Time 0:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00 11:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00 Perform the following steps: 1.
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Notes: • The One Wire-compliant device must be switched on and selected as the source. • Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices. Smart power Set the display to reduce the power consumption automatically. Setting to High will bring the most power savings.
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User Manual BDL5587XL Select to let the unit detect and display available signal source automatically. • On - Set the unit to display the image automatically once a signal is connected. • Off - Once a signal is connected, it can only be selected manually. Use the UP/DOWN button to make selection.
User Manual BDL5587XL 4.2.7. Firmware update MENU From USB To update the display firmware: 1. Take a USB flash drive and make sure it is formatted with FAT32. 2. Create a folder and name it “fupgrade” on the USB flash drive. 3.
User Manual BDL5587XL INPUT MODE VGA Resolution Active Resolution Standard Refresh Rate Pixel Rate Aspect Ratio Stand for Mode Resolution H Pixels V Lines 60 Hz 25.175 MHz 72 Hz 31.5 MHz Video Graphic Array 75 Hz 31.5 MHz Wide Video Graphic WVGA 70 Hz 33.75 MHz...
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• If a vertical and horizontal frequency-select mode exists, select 60Hz (vertical) and 31.5KHz (horizontal). In some cases, abnormal signals (such as stripes) might appear on the screen when the PC power is turned off (or if the PC is disconnected).
LCD- displays are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any LCD display with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired during the warranty period in line with your local guarantee conditions.
6.6. PIXEL DEFECT TOLERANCES In order to qualify for repair due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a PDP/TFT panel in a Philips LCD display must have pixel or sub-pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following table.
User Manual BDL5587XL Mura has been around since the introduction of LCD technology and with screens getting bigger and in operation 24/7, many displays are running in low light conditions. This all adds to the possibility of Mura affecting displays. 6.7.1.
User Manual BDL5587XL CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1. CLEANING Caution When Using the Display • Do not place your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the display. The top of the display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of air being expelled through the ventilation holes.
User Manual BDL5587XL 7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No picture is displayed 1. The power cord is disconnected. 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. The main power switch on the back of 2. Make sure the power switch is switched on. the display is not switched on.
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