Philips 200VW8FB Safety and Troubleshooting Information, Safety precautions and maintenance

Safety and Troubleshooting Information

200VW8 LCD

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Safety precautions and maintenance

WARNING: 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:

a.To protect your display from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure on the LCD panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.

b.Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of time.

c.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 alcohol, solvents or ammonia-based liquids.

d.Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when you have followed the instructions in this manual.

e.The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

f.Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and away from stoves or any other heat source.

g.Remove any object that could fall into the vents or prevent proper cooling of the monitor’s electronics.

h.Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.

i.Keep the monitor dry. To avoid electric shock, do not expose it to rain or excessive moisture.

j.When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.

k.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.

l.To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain or excessive moisture.

m.IMPORTANT: Always activate a screen saver program during your application. If a still image in high contrast remains on the screen for an extended period of time, it may leave an 'after-image' or 'ghost image' on front of the screen. This is a well-known phenomenon that is caused by the shortcomings inherent in LCD technology. In most cases, the afterimage will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off. Be aware, that the afterimage

symptom cannot be repaired and is not covered under warranty.

o.Warning for lifting monitor - Do not use the area underneath the logo cover to grip or lift the monitor. Placing weight on the logo cover can cause it to break away from the body and cause the monitor to fall. When lifting the monitor, place one hand under the monitor's frame.

*Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when the operating instructions given in this manual have been followed.

Installation Locations

Avoid exposure to heat and extreme cold.

Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold.

Avoid moving the LCD monitor between locations with large temperature differences. Choose a site that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges.

Temperature: 0-35°C 32-95°F

Humidity: 20-80% RH

Do not subject the LCD monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions. Do not place the LCD monitor in the trunk of a car.

Take care not to mishandle this product by either knocking or dropping it during operation or transportation.

Do not store or use the LCD monitor in locations where there is a high level of humidity or in dusty environments. Do not allow water or other liquids to spill on or into the LCD monitor.

Trouble Shooting

This page deals with problems that can be corrected by the user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact your nearest Philips dealer.

Common Problems

Having this problem	Check these items
	a. Make sure the power cord is plugged into the power
No Picture	outlet and into the back of the monitor.
	b. First, ensure that the power button on the front of the
(Power LED not lit)	monitor is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON
	position.
No Picture	a. Make sure the computer is turned on.
	b. Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to
(Power LED is amber or	your computer.
	c. Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
yellow)
	d. The Energy Saving feature may be activated.
Screen says	a. Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected
	to your computer.
ATTENTION
	(Also refer to the Quick Set-Up Guide).
ENTERING SLEEPING MODE	b. Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
	c. Make sure the computer is turned on.
Screen says	a. Make sure the vertical sync of input signal is within
	the range of 56 ~ 75 Hz.
ATTENTION	b. Change the refresh rate to 56~75Hz within
CANNOT DISPLAY THIS VIDEO
	10 minutes.
MODE, CHANGE COMPUTER DISPLAY
INPUT TO 1680X1050 @60HZ	c. Re-power on monitor to start over again if you failed
	to change the refresh rate within 10 minutes.
	a. The Auto Function is designed for use on standard
	Macintosh or IBM-compatible PCs running Microsoft
AUTO button not working	Windows.
	b. It may not work properly if using nonstandard PC or
properly
	video card.
	c. The AUTO adjustment does not function when digital
	input is used for display.
Imaging Problems
	a. Press the Auto button.
Display position is incorrect	b. Adjust the image position using the
	Horizontal Position and/or Vertical Position
	in OSD Main Controls.
Image vibrates on the screen	a. Check that the signal cable is properly connected
	to the graphics board or PC.
	a. Press the Auto button.
Vertical flicker appears	b. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock
	of More Settings in OSD Main Controls.
	a. Press the Auto button.
Horizontal flicker appears	b. Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock
	of More Settings in OSD Main Controls.