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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 tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty. • Oil-based cleaning solutions may damage the plastic parts and void the warranty. • Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
1. Important • Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause “burn in”, also known as “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your screen. 1.2 Notational Descriptions “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or “ghost imaging” is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the “burned in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging” will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off.
1. Important Taking back/Recycling Information for Customers 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled.
2. Setting up the monitor Install the base 2. Setting up the monitor 1. 2.1 Installation Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Package contents B Line 252B9 278E9 Quick Start Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the stand to the VESA mount area until the latch locks the stand. (2) Gently attach the base to the stand.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC USB hub 2 Fast Charger 12 11 10 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 USB AB 1 1 1 Kensington anti-theft lock 8 AC power input Note USB 2.4Ghz wireless devices, such as, wireless mouse, keyboard, and headphones, maybe have interference by the high-speed signal of USB 3.1 devices, which may result in a decreased efficiency of the radio transmission. Should this happen, please try the following methods to help reduce the effects of interference.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display 2.2 Operating the monitor What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? Description of the control buttons 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 The OSD Menu Resolution notification Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the different adjustments later on. Main menu PowerSensor This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920 × 1200 @ 60 Hz for best results.
2. Setting up the monitor Height adjustment 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 150mm Pivot -90° 2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Then lift the monitor stand.
2. Setting up the monitor Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. VESA Mounting Screw M4. Always contact manufacturer for wall-mount installation. 100mm 100mm 0° 90° -5° *Display design may differ from those illustrated. Warning • To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. • Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor. Grasp only the bezel.
3. Image Optimization How to enable SmartImage? 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartImage What is it? SmartImage provides presets that optimize display for different types of content, dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time. Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. 1. Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display. 2.
3. Image Optimization • EasyRead: Helps improve reading of text based application like PDF ebooks. By using a special algorithm which increases the contrast and boundary sharpness of text content, the display is optimized for a stress-free reading by adjusting the brightness, contrast and color temperature of the monitor. • Office: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain.
3. Image Optimization 3.2 SmartContrast What is it? Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a 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. Why do I need it? You want the very best visual clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content.
4. PowerSensor™ 4. PowerSensor™ • • • • How does it work? PowerSensor works on principle of transmission and reception of harmless “infrared” signals in order to detect user-presence. When the user is in front of the monitor, the monitor operates normally, at the predetermined settings that the user has set- i.e.
4. PowerSensor™ Note A manually selected PowerSensor mode will remain operational unless and until it is readjusted or the default mode is recalled. If you find that the PowerSensor is excessively sensitive to nearby motion for some reason, please adjust to a lower signal strength. Keep sensor lens clean, if the sensor lens is dirty, wipe it with alcohol to avoid reducing of distance detection .
5.Technical Specifications 5. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor panel type Backlight Panel size Aspect ratio Optimum resolution Contrast Ratio (typ.
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5.Technical Specifications Atmospheric pressure (Non-operation) Environmental and energy ROHS Packaging Specific substances Cabinet Color Finish 500 to 1060hPa YES 100% recyclable 100% PVC BFR free housing Black Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.
5.Technical Specifications 5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (VGA/DVI) 1920 x 1200 @ 75 Hz (HDMI/DP) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz 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 35.16 800 x 600 56.25 37.88 800 x 600 60.32 46.88 800 x 600 75.00 48.08 800 x 600 72.19 47.73 832 x 624 74.55 48.36 1024 x 768 60.00 56.
6.Power Management 6. 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.
7.Customer care and warranty of red, green and blue. Many pixels together form an image. When all sub pixels of a pixel are lit, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single white pixel. When all are dark, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 7. Customer care and warranty 7.
7.Customer care and warranty Proximity of Pixel Defects 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. Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel). 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.
7.Customer care and warranty Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT Monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
7.Customer care and warranty 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirements valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details or contact your local Philips Customer Care Center. For extended warranty, if you would like to extend your general warranty period, an Out of Warranty service package is offered via our Certified Service Center.
8.Troubleshooting & FAQs 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs • Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins. • Make sure the computer is turned on. 8.1 Troubleshooting AUTO button doesn't function • 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. The auto function is applicable only in VGA-Analog mode.
8.Troubleshooting & FAQs Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. and cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty. Horizontal flicker appears Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy or blurred. • • Adjust the image using the “Auto” function in OSD Main Controls. • Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode.
8.Troubleshooting & FAQs install your monitor. Follow the instructions in your user manual, monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically. 8.2 General FAQs Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? Q4: How do I adjust the resolution? Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions.
8.Troubleshooting & FAQs • Press "OK" to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu Q10: Are Philips LCD monitors Plugand- Play? • Press "Down Arrow" to select the option "Color" then press "OK" to enter color setting, there are three settings as below. 1. Color Temperature: The settings are Native, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K and 11500K. With settings in the 5000K range the panel appears "warm, with a redwhite color tone", while a 11500K temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning". Ans.
8.Troubleshooting & FAQs Q12: Why is my Display not showing sharp text, and is displaying jagged characters? Ans.: Your LCD monitor works best at its native resolution of 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz. For best display, please use this resolution. Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key? Ans.: Please press for 10 seconds to unlock/lock the hot key, by doing so, your monitor pops out “Attention” to show the unlock/lock status as shown below illustrators.
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