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Table of Contents 1. Important.................................................1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance....1 1.2 Notational Descriptions..............................2 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material.................................................................3 2. Setting up the monitor..........................4 2.1 Installation............................................................4 2.2 Operating the monitor................................5 2.
1. Important 1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding operating your monitor.
1. Important • Humidity: 20-80% RH 1.2 Notational Descriptions Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image • The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content.
1. Important Recycling Information for Customers 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentWEEE To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/ recycling.
2. Setting up the monitor Install base stand 2. Setting up the monitor 1. Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2.1 Installation 2. Attach the base column with the monitor until it clicks into position. Package contents 242E3L Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome Quick E le 324 2 s hilip EE1 TQ P klijke 70G2 2011 Konin 4C18 13 4 A Start 3.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 4 AC power input VGA input DVI-D input (available for selected models) Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC Model 242E3L: 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 5 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. 7 6 4 3 2 4.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display Main menu Sub menu What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window.
2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification 2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best results. Remove the Base Stand Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 1.
2. Setting up the monitor Remove the base Note 1. You may use a flathead screwdriver to stick into two release hols on the hinge cover, and gently pry the hinge cover to have it removed. This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. 100mm 100mm 2. Remove 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor.
3. Image Optimization Icon based software is ready to enhance your experience with Philips monitors! 3. Image Optimization Installation 3.1 SmartContrast What is it? A unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes an LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds.
3. Image Optimization Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
3. Image Optimization Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, and Color Calibration. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
3. Image Optimization Options>Preferences - Will only be active when selecting Preferences from the dropdown Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. 1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. 2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. 4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on.
3. Image Optimization Options>Audio - Will only be active when selecting Audio from the drop-down Options menu. at startup will not load when this box is unchecked (Disabled). • Enable transparency mode (Windows 7, Vista, XP). Default is 0% Opaque. Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other SmartControl Lite tabs are not available.
3. Image Optimization Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by rightclicking on the SmartControl Lite icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open User Manual file using the default browser window.
3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Disabled When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To completely remove SmartControl Lite from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in Options>Preferences.
4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast Ratio (typ.) Response Time (typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Display Colors Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency sRGB Connectivity Signal Input Input Signal Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages Other Convenience Plug & Play Compatibility Stand Tilt Power On Mode Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.
4. Technical Specifications Power LED indicator Power Supply Dimension Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product without stand Product with packaging Operating Condition Temperature range (operation) Temperature range (Non-operation) Relative humidity Altitude MTBF Environmental ROHS EnergyStar Packaging Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals Cabinet Color Finish On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz 583.
4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720 x 400 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 59.94 35.00 640 x 480 66.67 37.86 640 x 480 72.81 37.50 640 x 480 75.00 37.88 800 x 600 60.32 46.88 800 x 600 75.00 48.36 1024 x 768 60.00 60.02 1024 x 768 75.03 63.89 1280 x 1024 60.02 79.
5. Power Management 5. Power Management If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
6. Regulatory Infomation 6. Regulatory Information Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. Toxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.
6. Regulatory Infomation CE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Declaration This product is in conformity with the following standards (www.energystar.gov) • EN60950-1:2006 (Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment). • EN55022:2006 (Radio Disturbance requirement of Information Technology Equipment). • EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 (Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment). • EN61000-3-2:2006 (Limits for Harmonic Current Emission).
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7. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 7. Customer care and warrant Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects and several types of sub pixel defects within each category. 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products.
7. Customer care and warranty Proximity of Pixel Defects Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighboring dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than neighboring dots. Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'.
7. Customer care and warranty 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region: Country ASC Consumer care number Price Germany Siemens I&S +49 01803 386 853 € 0.
7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Belarus NA IBA +375 17 217 3386 Bulgaria NA LAN Service +359 2 960 2360 Croatia NA Renoprom +385 1 333 0974 Estonia NA FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia NA “ServiceNet LV” Ltd. +371 7460399 Lithuania NA UAB "Servicenet" +370 7400088 Romania NA Blue Ridge Intl. +40 21 2101969 Serbia & Montenegro NA Kim Tec d.o.o.
7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Australia NA AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / Macau NA Smart Pixels Technology Ltd. Hong Kong:Tel: +852 2619 9639 Macau:Tel: (853)-0800-987 India NA REDINGTON INDIA LTD Tel: 1 800 425 6396 SMS: PHILIPS to 56677 Indonesia NA PT.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu. 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVIDigital mode as it is not necessary. 8.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs • Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark • 8.2 General FAQs Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? Ans.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when you first install your monitor. Follow the instructions to insert the ( companion CD-ROM) included in this package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically. "warm, with a red-white color tone", while a 9300K temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning". 2. sRGB; this is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of colors between different device (e.g.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 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. Warning 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.
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