Philips 233V5LAB, 233V5LHAB General FAQs, Image appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurred

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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: 1920 x 1080 @ 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 1920 x 1080 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 1920 x 1080 @ 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 OperationNotational Descriptions Disposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentWeee Setting up the monitor InstallationPackage contents Install base stand233V5LHAB Operating the monitor OFF233V5LSB for Analog only model 233V5LHABBasic and simple instruction on the control keys OSD Menu Main menu Sub menuRemove Base Stand and Base Remove the Base StandPress the release button to detach the base column 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 Task Tray Menu Disabled Context Sensitive menuExit Close SmartControl Lite To download the latest version of SmartControl software Technical Specifications TFT-LCDLED YES0C to 40 C Mtbf30,000hrs Rohs YES EpeatColor Finish Black Texture Resolution & Preset Modes Power Management Power Management DefinitionRegulatory Information Lead-free ProductLow energy consumption to minimize climate impact For more information, please visitEpeat Electronic Product Environmental GS EK1-20002011 GS mark requirementFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationRegulatory Infomation Varning VaroitusAchtung Beim Aufstellen China RoHS EU Energy LabelCustomer care and warranty Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyPixels and Sub pixels Types of Pixel DefectsBlack Dot Defects Proximity of Pixel DefectsTotal bright dot defects of all types Dark subpixelCustomer Care & Warranty RTSMSI Anovo CH IBA Fujitsu AMC CPSContact Information for Apmea region ASPTroubleshooting Satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menuGeneral FAQs Image appears distorted.Text is fuzzy or blurredQ7 How should I clean the LCD surface? Q10 Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play?Troubleshooting & FAQs