Philips 196V4L User manual

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196V4L
EN User manual 1
Customer care and warranty 24
Troubleshooting & FAQs 29

Table of Contents
1. Important ................................................1
1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance...1
1.2 Notational Descriptions.............................2
1.3 Disposal of product and packing
material ................................................................3
2. Setting up the monitor.........................4
2.1 Installation...........................................................4
2.2 Operating the monitor ...............................5
2.3 Remove Base Stand .....................................7
3. Image Optimization...............................9
3.1 SmartContrast.................................................9
3.2 Philips SmartControl Lite ..........................9
4. Technical Specifications......................15
4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................17
5. Power Management ............................18
6. Regulatory Information......................19
7. Customer care and warrant .............24
7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy..................................................24
7.2 Customer Care & Warranty.................26
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs...................29
8.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................29
8.2 General FAQs ...............................................30

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1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended for
anyone who uses the Philips monitor.Take time
to read this user manual before you use your
monitor. It contains important information and
notes regarding operating your monitor.
The Philips guarantee 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.
1.1 Safety precautions and mainte-
nance
Warnings
Use of controls, adjustments or procedures
other than those specified in this documentation
may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards and/or mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when
connecting and using your computer monitor.
Operation
 Please Keep the monitor out of direct
sunlight, very strong bright lights and
away from any other heat source. Lengthy
exposure to this type of environment may
result in discoloration and damage to the
monitor.
 Remove any object that could fall into
ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling
of the monitor’s electronics.
 Do not block the ventilation holes on the
cabinet.
 When positioning the monitor, make sure
the power plug and outlet are easily ac-
cessible.
 If turning off the monitor by detaching the
power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6
seconds before attaching the power cable
or 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 Consumer Information Center)
 Do not subject the monitor to severe
vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
 Do not knock or drop the monitor during
operation or transportation.
Maintenance
 To protect your monitor from possible
damage, do not put excessive pressure on
the LCD panel. When moving your moni-
tor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the
monitor by placing your hand or fingers on
the LCD panel.
 Unplug the monitor if you are not going to
use it for an extensive period of time.
 Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it
with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may
be wiped with a dry cloth when the power
is off. However, never use organic solvent,
such as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids
to clean your monitor.
 To avoid the risk of shock or permanent
damage to the set, do not expose the
monitor to dust, rain, water, or excessive
moisture environment.
 If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry
cloth as soon as possible.
 If foreign substance or water gets in your
monitor, please turn the power off immedi-
ately and disconnect the power cord.Then,
remove the foreign substance or water, and
send it to the maintenance center.
 Do not store or use the monitor in loca-
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight or
extreme cold.
 In order to maintain the best performance
of your monitor and use it for a longer life-
time, please use the monitor in a location
that falls within the following temperature
and humidity ranges.

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 Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
 Humidity: 20-80% RH
Important information for Burn-in/Ghost
image.
 Always activate a moving screen saver
program when you leave your monitor
unattended. Always activate a periodic
screen refresh application if your moni-
tor will display unchanging static content.
Uninterrupted display of still or static im-
ages over an extended period may cause
“burn in”, also known as “after-imaging” or
“ghost imaging”, on your screen.
"Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imag-
ing" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD
panel technology. In most cases, the
“burned in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost
imaging” will disappear gradually over a
period of time after the power has been
switched off.
Warning
Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic
screen refresh application may result in severe”
burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image”
symptoms will not disappear and cannot be
repaired.The damage mentioned above is not
covered under your warranty.
Service
 The casing cover should be opened only
by qualified service personnel.
 If there is any need for any document for
repair or integration, please contact with
your local service center. (please refer to
the chapter of "Consumer Information
Center")
 For transportation information, please
refer to "Technical Specifications".
 Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk
under direct sun light.
Note
Consult a service technician if the monitor
does not operate normally, or you are not sure
what procedure to take when the operating
instructions given in this manual have been
followed.
1.2 Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational
conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be
accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or
italic type.These blocks contain notes, cautions
or warnings.They are used as follows:
Note
This icon indicates important information and
tips that help you make better use of your
computer system.
Caution
This icon indicates information that tells you
how to avoid either potential damage to
hardware or loss of data.
Warning
This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats
and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such
cases, the specific presentation of the warning is
mandated by the relevant regulatory authority.

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1.3 Disposal of product and packing
material
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-
WEEE
This marking on the product or on its
packaging illustrates that, under European
Directive 2002/96/EC governing used electrical
and electronic appliances, this product may
not be disposed of with normal household
waste.You are responsible for disposal of
this equipment through a designated waste
electrical and electronic equipment collection.
To determine the locations for dropping off
such waste electrical and electronic, contact
your local government office, the waste disposal
organization that serves your household or the
store at which you purchased the product.
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.
All redundant packing material has been
omitted.We have done our utmost to make the
packaging easily separable into mono materials.
Please find out about the local regulations on
how to dispose of your old monitor and packing
from your sales representative.
Taking back/Recycling Information for
Customers
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 innational take-back initiatives
and recycling programs whenever possible,
preferably in cooperation with competitors,
which recycle all materials (products and
related packaging material) in accordance with
all Environmental Laws and taking back program
with the contractor company.
Your display is manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
To learn more about our recycling program
please visit
http://www.philips.com/sites/philipsglobal/
about/sustainability/ourenvironment/
productrecyclingservices.page

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2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
Package contents
VGA (optional) DVI (optional)
Audio cable (optional)
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Quick
Start
Install base stand
1. Place the monitor face down on soft
and smooth surface taking care to avoid
scratching or damaging the screen.
2. Attach the base column with the monitor
until it clicks into position.
3. Hold the monitor base stand with both
hands and firmly insert the base stand into
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Connecting to your PC
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VGA input
DVI-D input (available for selected models)
Audio input (available for selected models)
Kensington anti-theft lock
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back of
the monitor firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its
power cable.
3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the
video connector on the back of your
computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and
your monitor into a nearby outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the
monitor displays an image, installation is
complete.
2.2 Operating the monitor
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Switch monitor’s power ON and
OFF.
Access the OSD menu .
Confirm the OSD adjustment.
Return to previous OSD level.
Adjust the brightness level.
Adjust the OSD menu.
Adjust the speaker volume.
Change display format.
Automatically adjust the monitor.

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to move the cursor, and press OK button to
confirm the choice or change.
The OSD Menu
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.
Main menu Sub menu
Picture
Wide Screen, 4:3
0~100
0~100
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
OSD Settings
0~100
0~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
Setup
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
H. Position
Auto
V. Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
Language English Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português, Русский ৿࿒፩ၭĭ Türkçe!
Color
6500K, 9300K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
Audio On, Off
On, Off
Stand-Alone
Mute
(available for selective models)
(available for selective models)
VGA
DVI
Input
On, Off
SmartContrast
Description of the On Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
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. A user friendly on screen
display interface is shown as below:
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Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal
performance at its native resolution, 1366 ×
768 @ 60 Hz.When the monitor is powered
on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed
on screen: Use 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz for best
results.
Display of the native resolution alert can be
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On
Screen Display) menu.
Physical Function
Tilt
2.3 Remove Base Stand
Remove the Base Stand
Before you start disassembling the monitor
base, please follow the instructions below to
avoid any possible damage or injury.
1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth
surface, taking care to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.
2. Press the locking clips to detach the base
stand away from the base column.
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Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mmVESA-
Compliant mounting interface.
Caution
For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket
with minimum weight/load 3.5Kg
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3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartContrast
What is it?
A unique technology that dynamically analyzes
displayed content and automatically optimizes
an LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum
visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping
up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter
images or dimming backlighting for clear display
of images on dark backgrounds.
Why do I need it?
You want the very best visual clarity and
viewing comfort for every type of content.
SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast
and adjusts backlighting for clear, crisp, bright
gaming and video images or displays clear,
readable text for office work. By reducing your
monitor's power consumption, you save on
energy costs and extend the lifetime of your
monitor.
How does it work?
When you activate SmartContrast, it will analyse
the content you are displaying in real time to
adjust colors and control backlight intensity.This
function will dynamically enhance contrast for a
great entertainment experience when viewing
videos or playing games.
3.2 Philips SmartControl Lite
The new SmartControl Lite software by Phillips
allows you to control your monitor via an easy
to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated
adjustments are a thing of the past as this user
friendly software guides you through fine-
tuning resolution, Color calibration, Clock/Phase
adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.
Equipped with latest technology in core
algorithm for fast processing and response, this
Windows 7 compliant eye catching animated
Icon based software is ready to enhance your
experience with Philips monitors!
Installation
 Follow the instruction and complete the
installation.
 You can launch after installation is
completed.
 If you want to launch later, you can either
click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.
First launch -Wizard
 The first time after installation of
SmartControl Lite, it will automatically go
to Wizard for first time launch.
 The wizard will guide you through adjusting
your monitor performance step by step.
 You can go to Plug-in menu to launch
wizard later on as well.
 You can adjust more options without
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Start with Standard pane:
Adjust menu:
 Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness,
Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution.
 You can follow the instruction and do the
adjustment.
 Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel
installation.

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Color menu:
 Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black
Level,White Point, and Color Calibration.
 You can follow the instruction and do the
adjustment.
 Refer to below table for sub-menu item
base on your input.
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1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial.
2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration
sequence.
3. Quick View loads the before/after images.
4. To return to Color home pane, click the
Cancel button.
5. Enable color calibration - by default is on.
If unchecked, does not allow for color
calibration to happen, dimes out start and
quick view buttons.
6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.
First color Calibration Screen:
 Previous button is disabled until the second
color screen.
 Next goes to the succeeding target
(6-targets).
 Final next goes File>Presets pane.
 Cancel closes the UI and returns to the
plug in page.
Options>Preferences - Will only be active
when selecting Preferences from the drop-
down Options menu. On a non-supported
display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and
Options tabs are available.
 Displays current preference settings.
 A checked box enables the feature.The
check box is a toggle.
 Enable Context Menu on desktop is
checked (On) by default. Enable Context
menu displays SmartControl Lite selections
for Select Preset and Tune Display in the
desktop right-click context menu. Disabled
removes SmartControl Lite from the right
click context menu.
 Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by
default. Enable context menu shows the
task tray menu for SmartControl Lite. A
right click on the task tray icon displays the
menu options for Help,Technical Support,
Check for Upgrade, About, and Exit.When
Enable task tray menu is disabled, the task
tray icon will only display EXIT.
 Run at Startup is checked (On) by default.
When disabled, SmartControl Lite will not
launch at start or be in the task tray.The
only way to launch SmartControl Lite is
either from the desktop short cut or from
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at startup will not load when this box is
unchecked (Disabled).
 Enable transparency mode (Windows 7,
Vista, XP). Default is 0% Opaque.
Options>Input - Will only be active when
selecting Input from the drop-down Options
menu. On a non-supported display capable of
DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are
available. All other SmartControl Lite tabs are
not available.
 Display the Source instruction pane and
current input source setting.
 On single input displays, this pane will not
be visible.
Options>Audio - Will only be active when
selecting Audio from the drop-down Options
menu.
On a non-supported display capable of DDC/
CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
Help>User Manual - Will only be active when
selecting User Manual from the drop-down
Help menu. On a non-supported display
capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options
tabs are available.
Help>Version - Will only be active when
selectingVersion from the drop- down Help
menu. On a non-supported display capable of
DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are
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Context Sensitive menu
The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by
default. If Enable Context Menu has been
checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then
the menu will be visible.
The Context Menu has three entries:
 SmartControl Lite - When selected the
About Screen is displayed.
 Select Preset - Provides a hierarchical
menu of saved presets for immediate use.
A check mark shows the currently selected
preset. Factory Preset can also be called
from the drop down menu.
 Tune Display - Opens the SmartControl
Lite control panel.
Task Tray Menu Enabled
The task tray menu can be displayed by right-
clicking on the SmartControl Lite icon from the
task tray. Left Click will launch the application.
The task tray has five entries:
 Help - Access to User Manual file: Open
User Manual file using the default browser
window.
 Technical Support - displays the tech
support page.
 Check for Update - takes the user to PDI
Landing and checks the user’s version
against the most current available.
 About - Displays detailed reference
information: product version, release
information, and product name.
 Exit - Close SmartControl Lite.
To run SmartControl Lite again either select
SmartControl Lite from Program menu, double-
click the desktop PC icon or restart the system.
Task Tray Menu Disabled
When theTask Tray is disabled in the preference
folder, only the EXIT selection is available.
To completely remove SmartControl Lite
from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in
Options>Preferences.

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4. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display
Monitor PanelType TFT-LCD
Backlight LED
Panel Size 18.5" W (47cm)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.3 x 0.3 mm
Brightness 200 cd/m²
SmartContrast 10,000,000:1
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 600:1
ResponseTime (typ.) 5ms
Optimum Resolution 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
Viewing Angle 90° (H) / 65° (V) @ C/R > 10
Display Colors 16.7M
Vertical Refresh Rate 56Hz - 76Hz
Horizontal Frequency 30kHz - 83kHz
sRGB YES
Connectivity
Signal Input DVI (digital),VGA (Analog)
Input Signal Separate Sync, Sync on Green
Convenience
User Convenience
196V4LA:
196V4L:
OSD Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian,
Simplified Chinese, Portuguese,Turkish
Other Convenience Kensington Lock
Plug & Play Compatibility DDC/CI, sRGB,Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OSX, Linux
Stand
Tilt -5 / +20
196V4LA:
Power
On Mode 16.46W (typ.),19.23W (max.)
Sleep (Standby) 0.5W
Off 0.5W
Power LED indicator On mode:White, Standby/Sleep mode:White (blinking)
Power Supply Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

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196V4L:
Power
On Mode 16.54W (typ.), 17.2W (max.)
Sleep (Standby) 0.5W
Off 0.5W
Power LED indicator On mode:White, Standby/Sleep mode:White (blinking)
Power Supply Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Dimension
Product with stand (WxHxD) 443x349 x201 mm
Product without stand
(WxHxD) 443x279x48 mm
Weight
Product with stand 2.980kg(LED)
Product without stand 2.660kg(LED)
Product with packaging 3.964kg(LED)
Operating Condition
Temperature range (operation) 0°C to 40 °C
Temperature range
(Non-operation) -20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity 20% to 80%
MTBF 30,000hrs(LED)
Environmental
ROHS YES
EPEAT Silver (www.epeat.net)
Packaging 100% recyclable
Specific Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing
Energy Star YES
Compliance and standards
Regulatory Approvals CE Mark, FCC Class B, GOST, SEMKO, BSMI, UL/cUL,
ISO9241-307
Cabinet
Color Black
Finish Glossy/Texture
Note
1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www.epeat.net
for registration status in your country.
2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the
latest version of leaflet.

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4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes
Maximum Resolution
1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (analog input)
1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (digital input)
Recommended Resolution
1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz (digital input)
H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz)
31.47 720 x 400 70.09
31.47 640 x 480 59.94
35 640 x 480 66.67
37.86 640 x 480 72.81
37.5 640 x 480 75
37.88 800 x 600 60.32
46.88 800 x 600 75
48.36 1024 x 768 60
60.02 1024 x 768 75.03
44.77 1280 x 720 59.86
63.89 1280 x 1024 60.02
79.98 1280 x 1024 75.03
47.71 1366 x 768 59.79
Note
Please notice that your display works best at
native resolution of 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz. For
best display quality,please follow this resolution
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5. Power Management
If you haveVESA DPM compliance display card
or software installed in your PC, the monitor
can automatically reduce its power consumption
when not in use. If an input from a keyboard,
mouse or other input device is detected,
the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.The
following table shows the power consumption
and signaling of this automatic power saving
feature:
196V4LA:
Power Management Definition
VESA
Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED Color
Active ON Yes Yes 16.46W (typ.) White
Sleep
(Standby) OFF No No 0.5W (typ.) White (blink)
Switch Off OFF - - 0.5W (typ.) OFF
196V4L:
Power Management Definition
VESA
Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED Color
Active ON Yes Yes 16.54 W (typ.) White
Sleep
(Standby) OFF No No 0.5W (typ.) White (blink)
Switch Off OFF - - 0.5W (typ.) OFF
The following setup is used to measure power
consumption on this monitor.
 Native resolution: 1366 x 768
 Contrast: 50%
 Brightness: 200 nits
 Color temperature: 6500k with full white
pattern
Note
This data is subject to change without notice.