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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 • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F instructions given in this manual have been followed. • Humidity: 20-80% RH Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image • • 1.2 Notational Descriptions 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 making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible, preferably in cooperation with competitors, which recycle all materials (products and related packaging material) in accordance with all Environmental Laws and taking back program with the contractor company. 1.
2. Setting up the monitor Install the base 2. Setting up the monitor 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents 271S4 2. Hold the base with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the column until the three guiding pins rest into the position holes. VGA (Optional) (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base, and secure the base to the column tightly.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 1 AC power input 2 DP input 3 DVI input 4 VGA input 5 Kensington anti-theft lock 3 Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 7 6 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. 5 4 2 1 Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF. 3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. Access the OSD menu.
2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display The OSD Menu 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. 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 the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting 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. Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface.
2. Setting up the monitor 3. Remove the base assembly. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization to toggle among Office, 2. Keep pressing Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off. 3.1 SmartImage 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can also press "OK" to make confirmation. What is it? 4. When SmartImage is enabled, the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically. To use sRGB, you need to disable SmartImage button at the front bezel of with the your monitor.
3. Image Optimization washout in brighter areas maintaining a dynamic natural values for the ultimate video display. • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving objects on screen, enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme, this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers.
3. Image Optimization • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. Start with Standard pane Adjust menu • Adjust Menu allows you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation. Color menu 11 • Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Display Gamma, Calibration, SmartImage, and SmartKolor.
3. Image Optimization 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. If unchecked, does not allow for color calibration to happen, dimes out start and quick view buttons. 6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.
3. Image Optimization First Color Calibration Screen • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File > Presets pane. • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. Eco Power menu Options menu 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.
3. Image Optimization Option>Auto Pivot. menu. Disabled removes SmartControl Premium from the right click context menu. • Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by default. Enable context menu shows the task tray menu for SmartControl Premium. A right click on the task tray icon displays the menu options for Help, Technical Support. Check for Update, About, and Exit. When Enable task tray menu is disabled, the task tray icon will only display Exit. • Run at Startup is checked (On) by default.
3. Image Optimization Help menu Options>Theft Deterrence - Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop-down Plug-in menu. Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. To enable Theft Deterrence, click on On button to bring up the following screen: • User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only.
3. Image Optimization Context Sensitive menu The task tray has five entries: The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be visible. SmartControl Premium - When selected the About screen is displayed. • Select Preset - Provides a hierarchical menu of saved presets for immediate use. A check mark shows the currently selected preset. Factory Preset can also be called from the drop-down menu.
3. Image Optimization Drag and Drop Windows 3.4 SmartDesktop Guide Once the partitions are configured and Align to partition is selected a window can be dragged into the region and it will automatically align. When the window and mouse cursor are within the region, the region will become highlighted. SmartDesktop SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop from Options.
3. Image Optimization Title Bar Options Desktop partition can be accessed from the title bar of the active window. This provides a quick and easy way to manage the desktop as well as sending any window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Move the cursor into the active window’s title bar to access the drop down menu. • Identify Partition – Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current partition. • Align On/Align Off – Enables/disables the drag and drop auto align feature.
3. Image Optimization • Find Windows – In some cases, the user may have sent multiple windows to the same partition. Find Windows will show all open windows and move the selected window to the forefront. • Desktop Partition – Desktop Partition shows the current selected partition and allows the user to quickly change to any of the partitions shown in the drop down. • Identify Partition – Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current partition.
3. Image Optimization SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Image Full Desktop Applies all settings to the entire desktop. Vertical Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized vertical regions. For 90/270 maintain vertical configuration. Horizontal Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions. For 90/270 maintain horizontal configuration.
3. Image Optimization Name Description Image Horizontal Split Top Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions. For 90 Partition 1 on right side Vertical Partition 2&3 on left side Vertical. For 270 Partition 1 on left side Vertical Partition 2&3 on right side Vertical.
4. PowerSensor™ 4. PowerSensor™ • • • How does it work? PowerSensor works on principle of transmission and reception of harmless “infrared” signals in order to detect userpresence. When the user is in front of the monitor the monitor operates normally, at the predetermined settings that the user has set- i.e.
5. Technical `Specifications 5. 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 On Mode (ECO Mode) Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.
5. Technical Specifications Off Power LED indicator Power Supply Dimensions Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product without stand Product with packaging 0.341 BTU/hr 0.341 BTU/hr 0.341 BTU/hr On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 639 x 484 x 224 mm 639 x 405 x 64 mm 5.9 kg 5.0 kg 8.
5. Technical `Specifications 5.1 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.
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. Regulatory Infomation • Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated flame retardants, plasticizers, plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury and lead (RoHS compliance). This display is designed for both you and the planet. • Both product and product packaging is prepared for recycling. The display you have just purchased carries the TCO Certified label.
7. Regulatory Infomation Lead-free Product CE Declaration of Conformity 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.
7. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (www.energystar.gov) As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, we have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied with the monitor when connecting this monitor to a computer device.
7. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière. Si cet appareil est la cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis en le remettant en fonction, l'utilisateur pourrait essayer de corriger la situation en prenant les mesures suivantes: EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) • Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception.
7. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
7. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS EU Energy Label The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
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8. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 8. Customer care and warranty 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. 8.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products.
8. 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'.
8. Customer care and warranty 8.2 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.
8. 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.
8. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country Australia Call center NA New Zealand NA ASC AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD Consumer care number 1300 360 386 Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 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. Gadingsari elektronika Prima Tel: 62 21 75909053, 75909056, 7511530 South Korea NA PCS One Korea Ltd.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu. 9. Troubleshooting & FAQs Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVIDigital mode as it is not necessary. 9.1 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.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs • The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. • You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls. For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark • Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs Q3. After installing SmartControl Premium, when clicking on SmartControl Premium tab, nothing shows up after a while or a failure message shows, what happened? 9.3 General FAQs Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? It might be your graphic adaptor is not compatible with the SmartControl Premium.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs 1. Color Temperature: The six settings are 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K and 11500K. With settings in the 5000K range the panel appears "warm, with a red-white color tone", while a 11500K temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning". package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be installed automatically. Q4: How do I adjust the resolution? Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs may cause "burn in", also known as "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the "burned in" or "atter-imaging" or "ghost 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.
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