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    166V3L
    EN User manual 1Customer care and warranty 26
    Troubleshooting & FAQs 31
     
    						
    							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 and Base.................7
    3. Image Optimization............................... 9
    3.1 Smar tContrast .................................................9
    3.2 Philips Smar tControl Lite ..........................9
    4. Technical Specifications ......................16
    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................19
    5. Power Management ............................20
    6. Regulatory Information ......................21
    7. Customer care and warrant .............26
    7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel 
    Defect Policy ..................................................26
    7.2 Customer Care & Warranty .................28
    8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................31
    8.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................31
    8.2 General FAQs ...............................................32
     
    						
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    1. Important
    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 impor tant 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. Leng thy 
    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 
    ser vice 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 transpor tation.
    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 lif t; do not lif t the 
    monitor by placing your hand or f ingers on 
    the LCD panel.
    ‡Unplug the monitor if you are not going to 
    use it for an ex tensive period of time.
    ‡Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it 
    with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may 
    be wiped with a dr y 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 dr y 
    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 per formance 
    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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    1. Important
    ‡Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
    ‡Humidity: 20-80% RH
    ‡IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving 
    screen saver program when you leave 
    your monitor unattended. Always activate 
    a periodic screen refresh application 
    if your monitor will display unchanging 
    static content. Uninterrupted display of 
    still or static images over an extended 
    period may cause “burn in”, also known as 
    “af ter-imaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your 
    screen.
    "Burn-in", "af ter-imaging", or "ghost imag-
    ing" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD 
    panel technology. In most cases, the 
    “burned in” or “af ter-imaging” or “ghost 
    imaging” will disappear gradually over a 
    period of time af ter the power has been 
    switched off.
    Warning
    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 ser vice center. (please refer to 
    the chapter of "Consumer Information 
    Center") 
    ‡For transpor tation information, please 
    refer to "Technical Specifications". 
    ‡Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk 
    under direct sun light.
    Note
    Consult a ser vice 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 impor tant 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 regulator y authority.
     
    						
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    1. Important
    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 ser ves 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. 
    Recycling Information for Customers
    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 www.philips.com/about/sustainability/
    recycling.
     
    						
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    2. Setting up the monitor
    2. Setting up the monitor
    2.1 Installation
    Package contents
    VGA (optional)DVI (optional) Audio cable (optional)
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    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 inser t the base stand into 
    the base column.
     
    						
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    2. Setting up the monitor
    Connecting to your PC
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      AC power input
      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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    2. Setting up the monitor
    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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    Basic and simple instruction on the control 
    keys
    In the OSD shown above, you can press 
     buttons at the front bezel of the monitor 
    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
    PictureWide Screen, 4:3
    0~100
    0~100
    Picture Format
    Brightness
    Contrast
    OSD Settings0~1000~100
    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
    LanguageEnglishEspañol, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
    Português,Русский
    	ÿÒim-Türkçe
    Color6500K, 9300K
    Red: 0~100
    Green: 0~100
    Blue: 0~100
    Color Temperature
    sRGB
    User Define
    AudioOn, Off
    On, OffStand-Alone
    Mute
    (available for selective models) (available for selective models)
    VGA
    DVIInput
    On, OffSmartContrast
     
    						
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    2. Setting up the monitor
    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 aler t is displayed 
    on screen: Use 1366 × 768 @ 60 Hz for best 
    results.
    Display of the native resolution aler t can be 
    switched off from Setup in the OSD (On 
    Screen Display) menu.
    Physical Function
    Tilt
    2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base
    Remove the Base Stand
    Before you star t disassembling the monitor 
    base, please follow the instructions below to 
    avoid any possible damage or injur y.
    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.
    1
    3. Press the release button to detach the base 
    column.
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    2. Setting up the monitor
    Remove the base
    1. You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick 
    into two release hols on the hinge cover, 
    and gently pr y the hinge cover to have it 
    removed.
    2. Remove 4 screws and then remove the 
    base from the monitor.
     
    						
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