1. IMPORTANT NOTES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Read and keep these instructions. ■ Heed all warnings. ■ Follow all instructions. ■ Do not use this apparatus near water. ■ Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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■ Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ■ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
■ Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the ● antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA ●...
END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL ■ This Philips product and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and re-used. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts which need to be properly disposed.
2. REGULAROTY NOTICE FCC Compliance Statement The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
3. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION UNPACKING ■ The monitor is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. ■ The weight of the monitor is approx 36kg. Due to the size and weight it is recommended to move it by 2 people.
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.
4. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS BASIC FUNCTIONALITY MONITOR TYPE Nr. BDS4222B BDS4222V BDS4222R AVAILABLE FUNCTIONALITY BY MONITOR TYPE Connection options vary according to monitor type. The functionality of each monitor type is shown in the table below. VIDEO FUNCTIONALITY VGA/DVI SCART...
FRONT VIEW 1. Status LED Not Illumated = No AC Power detected ● If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned off, this LED will not illuminate. Orange = Standby (Power OFF) with AC power ● detected The LED will illuminate in orange color if the monitor is shut off but the main power cord is plugged into the back of the unit.
Connect to digital video signals from a Set-Top box or Computer. 6. RGB(VGA) Input Connect to RGB(VGA) output of Computer or Set-Top box. 7. RGB(VGA) Output Connect to another computer monitor for daisy chaining applications. 8. RS-232 Connector For factory use only.
REMOTE CONTROL 1. Sound Mute On/Off 2. Number Keypad Use number keypad to select the TV channel you want to watch. (BDS4222R only). 3. Stereo and Dual Activates Stereo reception for TV or Dual for second language. (BDS4222R only). 4. Volume +/- Turns volume up or down.
5. CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT AIR or CABLE COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N CONNECTING TV OR CATV Using ANT input (BDS4222R only) 1 Connect the RF cable from the antenna or cable socket to the antenna input (ANT) of the monitor.
COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N S-V ideo A udio L/ R (4-P in DIN) (2 x RCA C able ) COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N...
COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N AUDIO I N SCART DVD PL AYER COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N AUDIO I N C omponent V ideo A udio L/ R (3 x RCA cable ) (2 x RCA cables ) DVD PL AYER...
COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N AUDIO I N EXTERNAL P OWER AMPLIFIER COMPONENT VI DEO/AUDIO I N SCART INPUT (2x) S-VIDEO VIDEO I N AUDIO I N EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SPEAKER EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION Connecting to an External Amplifier AUDIO O UT This monitor can be connected to an external amplifier using the...
DVI IN RGB IN RGB OUT RGB cable (15 P in D-S ub ) OTHER RGB MONITOR PC/NOTEBOOK PC/NOTEBOOK A udio L/ R (2 x RCA cables ) SCART INPUT (2x) A udio L/ R (2 x RCA cables ) CONNECTING A PC Using RGB(VGA) or DVI Video Input RS-2...
6. BASIC FUNCTIONS POWERING ON / OFF Make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall outlet and the main AC switch located in the rear of the monitor is switched to ON position. If the power is plugged in and the AC switch is on, the STATUS LED will illuminate in orange color.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1 Press VOLUME + on either the monitor panel or on the remote control to turn up sound volume. 2 Press VOLUME - on either the monitor panel or on the remote control to turn down sound volume.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU Accessing OSD Menu via Remote Control or Front Panel The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows access to setup various parameters equipped with this display. 1 To access the OSD menu, press MENU button on the monitor panel or remote control.
UNDERSTANDING WIDESCREEN MODES This monitor is capable of displaying a widescreen image on the native 16:9 aspect ratio screen. However, not all available video content fits perfectly in a widescreen (16:9) format resulting in unused screen space. This monitor is capable of displaying images in various formats that are suitable for various types of content depending on its size.
CHANGING ASPECT RATIOS Using Remote Control 1 All widescreen viewing modes are available by pressing the ZOOM + or ZOOM - key: Note: ● Under RGB(VGA) and DVI input modes, only 16:9 WIDE and 4:3 Normal modes are available. ● When displaying Y Pb Pr signals, the Cinerama mode is not available.
7. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 7600 K 7600 K PICTURE CONTROLS 7.1.1 ADJUSTING PICTURE SETTINGS Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the ADJ the menu.
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Explanation of Various Picture Control Settings CONTRAST Adjust Contrast to increase or decrease the level of white in the video picture. Increasing contrast will make white areas of the video picture brighter. Contrast works in conjuction with Brightness. BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness to enhance the level of dark areas in the video picture such as night scenes and shadow scenes. Increasing brightness will make dark areas more visible.
PIP Mode Input source for Main picture Input source for Sub picture S: AV Sub picture M: TV Main picture POP Mode Input source for Main picture Input source for Sub picture S: AV Sub picture M: TV Main picture POP 4:3 Mode Main Picture...
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Selecting Signal Source for Sub-Picture Various signal sources can be displayed within the sub-window under PIP and Side-by-Side modes. 1 Once the PIP mode is turned on, you can change the sub-picture input source by pressing the SOURCE key. 2 Pressing the SOURCE key repeatedly will cycle through all available inputs for the sub-picture.
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Sub-Picture Positions Default position Changing Location of PIP Image There are four preset positions where the PIP sub-window can be positioned. Once the PIP mode is turned on, you can switch the PIP sub- picture position to any one of the four corners of the screen. 1 Press the POSITION key to switch positions.
7.1.3 SELECTING COLOR TEMPERATURE This monitor is capable of applying various color temperatures (also known as White Balance) onto the video signal for display. 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control. 7600 K 2 Use the ADJ the menu.
7.1.5 FIT PICTURE TO SIZE OF MONITOR Due to various PC video cards and set-top boxes with differing specifications, it is likely that the initial picture may not fit exactly to the size of the monitor. Please use the following procedures to adjust the picture size and position.
Explanation of Various Sound Control Settings BASS Adjusts the BASS level of the sound. For more bass response, increase the BASS level. TREBLE Adjusts the TREBLE level of the sound. For more vocal and high frequency response, increase the TREBLE level.. BALANCE Adjusts the BALANCE level between LEFT and RIGHT channels.
7.2.2 BUILT-IN AMPLIFICATION (SPEAKER) Turning On Built-in Amplification This monitor is equipped with a built-in amplication for optional external speakers. You can switch the amplification ON or OFF using the OSD. Because these speakers are general purpose, you may consider switching them OFF during hi-fidelity playback of movies or other content.
PICTURE SOUND OTHER Power Save Menu Language English AVI Input Video AV2 Input Video Pixel Shift 1 minute Burn-In Recovery Normal S/W Version Select Adjust PICTURE SOUND OTHER Power Save Menu Language English AVI Input Video AV2 Input Video Pixel Shift 1 minute Burn-In Recovery Normal...
PICTURE SOUND OTHER Power Save Menu Language English AVI Input Video AV2 Input Video Pixel Shift 1 minute Burn-In Recovery Normal S/W Version Select Adjust PICTURE SOUND OTHER Power Save Menu Language English AVI Input Video AV2 Input Video Pixel Shift 1 minute Burn-In Recovery Normal...
PICTURE SOUND OTHER Power Save Menu Language English AVI Input Video AV2 Input Video Pixel Shift 1 minute Burn-In Recovery Normal S/W Version Select Adjust BURN-IN RECOVERY The Burn-In Recovery function is used to remove "ghost images" from the monitor display. Using Burn-In Recovery 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control.
TELETEXT The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names (TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF test, Videotext). It is provided as a free service by some television broadcasters. This service provides a real wealth of information, available at any time, on weather, sporting results, news, games, etc.
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Once it is found, the subtitles appear in the TV picture. The header disappears after a couple of seconds. To display them again, press any button (except EXIT or the volume adjustment buttons) on the remote control. To return to TV mode, press EXIT. ■...
TV FUNCTIONS (BDS4222R ONLY) 7.9.1 INITIAL SET UP When you turn on the TV for the first time, the language selection menu appears. 1 Use the SEL or SEL key to select the required language (English, Francis, Deutsch, Italiano or Espanol). 2 Press the ADJ or ADJ key to confirm the selection.
7.9.2 MANUAL CHANNEL SEARCH You may also make a manual search, in case, some channels are not stored during the initial set up. 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the ADJ or ADJ key to select the TV option from the menu.
TV Mode (single Tuner) Antenna CH 02 Type/Channel 7.9.3 CHANNEL EDIT You can swap, delete the channel, even change the name of channel in EDITOR menu. 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the ADJ or ADJ key to select the TV option from the menu.
7.10.2 SOUND TYPE SOUND TYPE option sets audio reception settings for the TV tuner. Accessing via OSD Menu 1 Press the MENU key on the monitor panel or remote control. 2 Use the ADJ or ADJ key to select the SOUND option from the menu.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Display Panel Screen Size 42" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Number of Pixels 852 (Horizontal) x 480 (Vertical) Pixel Pitch 1.08mm x 1.08mm Luminance 1000 cd/m , at 1/25 white window pattern Power Source Input Voltage 100 ~ 240 Vac; 50/60 Hz Input Current 3.8 A Inrush Current...
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Mode No.Mode Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 1024x768 SXGA 1280x1024 720x400 640x480 HDTV 1280x720p HDTV 1920x1080i ) 640x350 852x480 APPLE 640x480 APPLE 832x624 APPLE 1152x870 * These modes are not supported in DVI mode. DVI Signal Type Digital...
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for Component 1 and 2 Mode Resolution 640x480p 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x576p 1920x1080i 1280x720p Max. Resolution Up to 1280x1024 Dimensions & Weight With Stand Without Speakers Width 1081 mm Height 722 mm Depth 220 mm Weight 80.5 lbs/ 36.5 kg Operating Conditions Temperature Relative Humidity Pressure...
9. CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING CLEANING Cautions When Using the Plasma Display ■ Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the plasma display. Top of plasma display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.
Symptom Possible Cause No picture is displayed 1 The power cord is disconnected. 2 The main power switch on the back of the monitor is not switched on. 3 The selected input has no connection. 4 The monitor is in standby mode in RGB mode.
■ product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. ■ reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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Philips Consumers Electronics Europe. In countries where Philips Consumers Electronics Europe does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
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User Manual BDS4222B/V/R REMEMBER ... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
■ product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics North America. ■ reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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Philips Consumers Electronics North America. In countries where Philips Consumers Electronics North America does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).