Philips Bdl6551v 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...

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1.4.    PORTRAIT MOUNTING
Wall mounting holes
Note: When installing the monitor on the wall, please consult a professional technician for proper installing. The manufacturer
accepts no liability for installations not performed by a professional technician. 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 
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2.    PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
2.1.    FRONT VIEW
1. 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...

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2.2.    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...

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2.3.    INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS
1. AUDIO IN (AUDIO1)
Connect to the audio output of a computer.
2. AUDIO OUT R/L
Outputs the audio signal from the AUDIO IN
(AUDIO1/AUDIO2/AUDIO3)orHDMIjack.
3. SPEAKERS R/L
Outputs the audio signal from the AUDIO IN
(AUDIO1/AUDIO2/AUDIO3)orHDMIjack to 
external speakers.
4. AUDIO IN (AUDIO2/AUDIO3)
Connect to the audio output of an AV device.
5. VIDEO IN (HDMI)
Connect to the HDMI output of an AV device or 
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2.4.    REMOTE CONTROL
2.4.1.    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 
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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
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2.4.2.    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.
2.4.3.    OPERATING RANGE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
Point the top of the remote control toward the monitors remote control sensor when 
pressing a button.
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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...

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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...