Philips Bdl4681xu User Manual

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1.    UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
1.1.    UNPACKING
• This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories.
• Any other optional accessories will be packed separately.
• The weight of the product differs - depending on the type. Due to the size and weight it is recommended to move it by 
2 people.
• The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product. Since both glass can be broken 
and scraped easily, the product has to be handled with care. Never place the product with the glass faced down unless 
it is protected with pads.
• After opening the carton, ensure that the content is in good condition and complete.
1.2.    PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please verify that you received the following items with your package content:
• Please make sure that for all other regions, apply a power cord that conforms to the AC voltage of the power socket 
and has been approved by and complies with the safety regulations of the particular country.
• You might like to save the package box and packing material for shipping the monitor.
• External speakers and table stands are prepared as options.
1.3.    INSTALLATION NOTES
• Due to the high power consumption, always use the plug exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is 
required, please consult your service agent.
• The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. The distance between the back of the product and the 
wall should be maintained for proper ventilation. Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or any other 
places with high humidity so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.
• Do not place this product on the floor. Children can press it down.
• The product can normally operate only under 4000m in height. It might abnormally function at a place over 4000m in 
height and do not install and operate there.1. LCD monitor
2. Remote control with batteries
3. CD-ROM (EDFU and SICP)
4. Quick Start Guide
5. PHILIPS logo
6. BNC-to-RCA adapter (x 2)
7. RCA-to-BNC adapter (x 3)
8. Cable retainer (x 2)
9. Power cords
10. VGA cable
11. Main switch cover
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1.4.    PORTRAIT MOUNTING
Wall mounting holes
Notes: 
• Metric 6 (10mm) screws (having a length 10-15mm longer 
than the thickness of the mounting bracket) are needed for 
wall mounting (not included). Tighten the screws securely 
(recommended torque: 470 - 635N•cm)
• The mounting interface should comply with the UL1678 
standard in North America. The mounting means should 
strong enough to bear the weight of the monitor (approx. 
27.5kg without stand).Note: The AC IN socket should be located at the bottom of 
all connector terminals when rotating your monitor.
Allowable tilting angle in Portrait Mode
Note: When installing the monitor on the wall, please consult a 
professional technician for proper installing. The manufacturer accepts no 
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2.    PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1.    REAR VIEW
1. ENTER/VIDEO SOURCE button
• Use this button to select the input source.
• When the On Screen Display menu is active, use this as the SET button.
2. MENU button
• Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu.
• When the On Screen Display menu is active, use this button to return to the previous menu.
3./ button
• When the On Screen Display menu is active, use these as the UP/DOWN menu buttons.
• Press and hold the  and  buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to lock or unlock all buttons.
4./ button
• When the On Screen Display menu is active, use these as the PLUS/MINUS menu buttons.
5. POWER button
Use this button to turn the monitor on or put the monitor to standby.
6. Power indicator
Indicates the operating status of the monitor:
- lights green when the monitor is turned on
- lights red when the monitor is in standby mode
- blinks red when the monitor enters DPMS mode
- off when the main power of the monitor is turned off
7. Mount PC installation holes
Install a mount PC using these holes and M4 screws. (Maximum load: 2kg)
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8. Carrying handle
Use these handles when carrying the monitor by hand.
9. Cable retainer installation holes
Install the cable retainer using these holes.
10. Remote control sensor, ambient light sensor and power indicator
• Receives command signals from the remote control.
• Detects the ambient lighting condition around the monitor.
• Indicates the operating status of the monitor:
- lights blue when the monitor is turned on
- lights amber when the monitor is in standby mode
- blinks blue when remote control signal is received
- blinks amber when the monitor enters DPMS mode
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2.2.    INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS
1. AC IN (5.5 A)
Connect the supplied power cord to the wall outlet.
2. Main power switch
Press to switch the main power on/off.
3. AUDIO IN (AUDIO1)
Connect to the audio output of a computer.
4. AUDIO OUT R/L
Outputs the audio signal from the AUDIO IN
(AUDIO1/AUDIO2/AUDIO3)orHDMIjack.
5. SPEAKERS R/L
Outputs the audio signal from the AUDIO IN
(AUDIO1/AUDIO2/AUDIO3)orHDMIjack to 
external speakers.
6. AUDIO IN (AUDIO2/AUDIO3)
Connect to the audio output of an AV device.
7. VIDEO IN (HDMI)
Connect to the HDMI output of an AV device or 
connect to the DVI-D output of a PC. (Using a DVI-
HDMI cable)
8. VIDEO IN (DVI-D)
Connect to the DVI-D output of a PC or connect to the 
HDMI output of an AV device (Using a DVI-HDMI cable).9. VGA OUT
Outputs the VGA signal from the VG A  I N jack.
10. VGA IN
Connect to the VGA output of a computer.
11. RS232C (OUT/IN)
RS232C network connection input/output for the use of 
loop through function.
12. VIDEO IN (COMPONENT)
Component video input (YPbPr) for connecting to the 
component output of an AV device.
13. VIDEO IN (S-VIDEO)
S-Video input for connecting to the S-Video output of an 
AV  d e v i c e .
14. VIDEO OUT
Outputs the video signal from the VIDEO IN jack.
15. VIDEO IN
Connect to the video output of an AV device or another 
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2.3.    REMOTE CONTROL
2.3.1.    GENERAL FUNCTIONS
POWER button
Press to switch on the monitor from standby mode. Press again to turn it off to 
standby mode.
SMART button
To select smart picture mode from:
•HIGHBRIGHT: for moving image such as Video
•STANDARD: for images (factory setting)
•sRGB: for text based images
•CINEMA: for movies.
•CUSTOM: use your own picture setting. The mode is automatically selected 
after you change the settings in the PICTURE menu.
VIDEO SOURCE button
To activate the video source selection menu. Press it repeatedly to select the 
video input source from HDMI,DV I - D,VG A,COMPONENT,S-VIDEO,
andVIDEO.
AUDIO SOURCE button
To activate the audio source selection menu. Press it repeatedly to select the 
video input source from HDMI,AUDIO 1,AUDIO 2, and AUDIO 3.
Picture format button
To switch screen aspect ratio between FULL,NORMAL,DY N A M I C,
CUSTOM,REAL, and 21:9.
PIP (Picture In Picture) buttons
•ON/OFF button: To turn PIP mode ON/OFF.
•INPUT button: To select the input signal for the sub-picture.
•CHANGE button: To exchange between the main picture and sub 
picture.
Note: The “PIP” mode does not work if the screen size is set to “CUSTOM”, “DYNAMIC”, 
“REAL” or “21:9”.
CONTRAST button
Press to open the CONTRAST OSD selection, and then press the PLUS or 
MINUS button to adjust the value.
BRIGHTNESS button
Press to open the BRIGHTNESS OSD selection, and then press the PLUS or 
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DISPLAY button
To turn on/off the setting information displayed on the upper right corner of the 
screen.
MENU button
To turn the OSD menu on/off.
UP button
• To move the highlight bar up to adjust the selected item when OSD menu is on.
• To move the sub-picture up in “PIP” mode.
DOWN button
• To move the highlight bar down to adjust the selected item when OSD menu is 
on.
• To move the sub-picture down in “PIP” mode.
PLUS button
• To increase the adjustment with OSD menu.
• To move the sub-picture right in “PIP” mode.
MINUS button
• To decrease the adjustment with OSD menu.
• To move the sub-picture left in “PIP” mode.
SET button
To activate the setting with OSD menu.
AUTO ADJUST button
Note: For the VGA input only.
To execute the AUTO ADJUST function.
EXIT button
To turn to the previous OSD menu.
MUTE button
To turn the mute function on/off.
VOL UP button
To increase the audio output level.
VOL DOWN button
To decrease the audio output level.
 
						

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2.3.2.    INSERTING THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
1. Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control.
2. Insert two AAA size 1.5V batteries ensuring that the “+” and “-” ends of the 
batteries are correctly aligned.
3. Replace the cover. 
Note: Do not mix batter y types, e.g. alkaline and manganese.
2.3.3.    OPERATING RANGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
When pressing a remote control button, point the top of the remote control toward 
the remote control sensor from the rear side of the monitor.
Use the remote control within a distance of about 5m/16ft from the monitors remote 
control sensor and within a horizontal and vertical angle of 45 degrees.
Note: The remote control may not function properly when the remote control sensor on the 
monitor is under direct sunlight or strong illumination, or when there is an obstacle in the path of 
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3.    CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
3.1.    USING THE CABLE RETAINER
3.2.    USING THE SWITCH COVER
You can use the switch cover to prevent the monitor from being turned on or off accidentally.
3.3.    CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (DVD/VCR/VCD)
3.3.1.    USING COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
1. Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack of the device to the green-colored Y jack of the monitor.
2. Connect the blue-colored (labeled as Pb) jack of the device to the blue-colored Pb jack of the monitor.
3. Connect the red-colored (labeled as Pr) jack of the device to the red-colored Pr jack of the monitor.
4. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks of the device to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks of the 
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3.3.2.    USING S-VIDEO INPUT
1. Connect the S-Video connector of the external device to the S-VIDEO input of the monitor.
2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks of the device to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks of the 
monitor.
3.3.3.    USING VIDEO INPUT
1. Connect the Video connector of the external device to the VIDEO IN input of the monitor. Use the supplied BNC-to-
RCA adapter if necessary.
2. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks of the device to the AUDIO IN (AUDIO2 or AUDIO3) jacks of the 
monitor.
DVD/VCR/VCD
DVD/VCR/VCD