Philips 190V3 user manual General FAQs, Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

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8.Troubleshooting & FAQs

Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode.

Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark

Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display.

An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off.

Uninterrupted display of still or static images 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 imaging" 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.

Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended.

Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content.

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.

Image appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred.

Set the PC’s display resolution to the same mode as monitor’s recommended screen native resolution.

Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots appears on the screen

The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology, Please refer the pixel policy for more detail.

The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing

You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls.

For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.

8.2 General FAQs

Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'?

Ans.: Recommended resolution for this monitor: 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz.

Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously.

In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/ Control Panel. In the Control Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel, select the 'Settings' tab. Under the setting tab, in box labelled 'desktop area', move the sidebar to 1440 x 900 pixels.

Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click OK.

Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz.

Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor.

Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.

Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?

Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60 Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75 Hz to see if that removes the disturbance.

Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .icm)?

Ans.: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual to install the drivers.Your computer may ask you for monitor

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Contents Troubleshooting & FAQs Table of Contents Safety precautions and mainte- nance MaintenanceOperation Temperature 0-40C 32-95F ServiceNotational Descriptions Humidity 20-80% RHDisposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentSetting up the monitor InstallationPackage contents Install base standConnecting to your PC Operating the monitorModel 190V3LA/190V3A OSD Menu Resolution notification Remove Base Stand and BasePhysical Function Tilt Remove the Base StandRemove 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor Image Optimization SmartContrastPhilips SmartControl Lite Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Color menu Image Optimization At startup will not load when this box is unchecked Disabled Tune Display Opens the SmartControl Lite control panel Technical Support displays the tech supportExit Close SmartControl Lite Task Tray Menu Disabled Technical Specifications Power On Mode 20.33W typ., 25.31W max Energy Consumption Power On Mode 17.1W typ., 19.1W max Energy Consumption190V3A 190V3LPower Supply Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Power On Mode Typ., 21.8 W max Energy Consumption30,000hrsLED/50,000hrsCCFL Environmental Selective models, UL/cUL, BSMI, ISO9241-307,C-TickColor Finish Black Glossy/Texture Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution1440 x 900 @ 60 Hz analog input Power Management Power Management DefinitionRegulatory Information This display is designed for both you and the planetBrand owner offers take-back options Only for selective modelsEpeat Electronic Product Environmental Benefits of EpeatCE Declaration of Conformity This product is in conformity with the following standardsReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC LogoCet équipement a été testé et déclaré Regulatory Infomation Placering/Ventilation Paikka/IlmankiertoPlassering/Ventilasjon China RoHS Customer care and warrant Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyPixels and Sub pixels Types of Pixel DefectsTotal bright dot defects of all types Dark subpixelAdjacent dark subpixels Total black dot defects of all typesCustomer Care & Warranty Bulgaria LAN Service Lithuania UAB Servicenet Topaz-Service Company +38 044 245 73 Russia BelarusContact Information for Apmea region AL Shahd Computer L.L.CTroubleshooting Make sure the computer is turned onGeneral FAQs Power on light is too strong and is disturbingQ2 What is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor? Image appears blurred, indistinct or too darkQ4 How do I adjust the resolution? Q7 How should I clean the LCD surface?Q6 Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches? Q10 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?Troubleshooting & FAQs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved
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