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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 1.4 Important safety information before viewing 3D .........................................................4 2. Setting up the monitor .........................5 2.1 Installation .....................................
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 • Humidity: 20-80% RH 1.2 Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. IMPORTANT: 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.
1. Important Care for the glasses 1.4 Important safety information before viewing 3D • Do not expose the 3D glasses to direct sunlight, heat, fire or water. This may result in a product malfunction or fire. For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we recommend that you: • Do not drop, bend or apply force to the lenses of the 3D glasses. • Sit at a distance that is at least 45cm • • Watch the monitor away from direct sunlight as it may interfere with the 3D experience.
2. Setting up the monitor Install base stand 2. Setting up the monitor 1. Place the monitor face down on a soft and smooth surface to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents Register your product and get support at 273G3D www.philips.com/welcome Quick Start 2. Hold the monitor base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base stand into the base column.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC Connecting your 3D Glasses Kit to 273G3D monitor How to use your wireless 3D glasses: 4 5 IR Receiver 4 LED Indicator Power Switch 1 AC s input 2 VGA input 3 HDMI inputs (HDMI1 and HDMI2) 4 HDMI audio output Micro USB Port (charging) 5 Kensington anti-theft lock 1. Power on: Press “Power Switch”. The red “LED Indicator” will be on for 2 seconds. Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 2.
2. Setting up the monitor Before viewing 3D: 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description A B A Emitter Connection 5 B 3D Glasses Charging 7 6 4 3 2 Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment. USB Cable red green Return to previous OSD level. A Connect emitter to monitor. Change the signal input source. B Charge your 3D glasses before using. Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF. 3D glasses LED indicator: Adjust the OSD menu. 1.
2. Setting up the monitor 3. R-L(side by side): 3D hot key: Right image Left image 4. Top-Bottom: Top image Bottom image ' $872 / 5 VLGH E\ VLGH 5 / VLGH E\ VLGH 7RS %RWWRP 5. Bottom-Top: %RWWRP 7RS 2II Bottom image 1. 3D(AUTO) : user can select for below two applications: • Game console/Blu-ray player: the ones support HDMI 1.4a 3D • PC Game/Video: by using TriDef 3D Top image 6. Off: 3D function off. Note FULL SCREEN is an essential setting when viewing 3D images.
2. Setting up the monitor When 3D turn on, 3D mark will show on the screen of the upper right corner for 5 seconds. And a white point on the screen of the upper left corner. 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. VGA (D-sub) for 3D application: please select “SetupAuto (auto adjustment)” function in OSD menu, to make sure correct operation for 3D function.
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 Application condition: For standardVESA mounting . 1. Place the monitor face down on a soft and smooth surface to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2. Remove 3 screws and then remove the base from the monitor. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can also press "OK" to make confirmation. 3.1 SmartImage 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. Except using key to scroll down, you can buttons to choose and press also press “OK” to confirm selection and close the SmartImage OSD.
3. Image Optimization • 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. • Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contrast are adjusted and backlighting finetuned for just right display of everyday office applications and lower power consumption. • Off: No optimization by SmartImage. 3.
3. Image Optimization • You can go to Plug-in menu to launch wizard later on as well. • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. 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, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input. • Example for Color Calibration. 1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. 2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence.
3. Image Optimization 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. SmartImage 4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content. 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. When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled. 6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.
3. Image Optimization Options menu Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop-down Plug Ins 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. To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the following screen: • Displays current preference settings.
3. Image Optimization set to run at startup will not load when this box is unchecked (Disabled). Options>Audio - Will only be active when selecting Audio from the drop-down Options menu. • 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 Premium tabs are not available.
3. Image Optimization Help menu Context Sensitive 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. 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.
3. Image Optimization • Technical Support - displays the tech support page. • Check for Update - takes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user’s version against the most current available. • About - Displays detailed reference information: product version, release information, and product name. • Exit - Close SmartControl Premium. To run SmartControl Premium again, either select SmartControl Premium from Program menu, double-click the desktop PC icon, or restart the system.
4.View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4.2 TriDef 3D software Installation Guide 4.1 PC System requirements 1. Click on "Next". Insert CD of “Monitor user’s manual”. Click and run it's execution file (TriDef-3D XXX.exe). Minimum requirements: • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core CPU or better • 1GB RAM • ATI X1650 XT • 500MB free disk space • Windows XP (SP2) (32 bit only), Windows Vista (32 bit only) or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) • DirectX 9.
4.View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4. There is icon shown on Windows OS desktop. Note This function doesn’t support PC Blu-ray playback and only support 2CH audio. 8. You can view 3D Photos by clicking thirdleft icon. 5. Click “TriDef 3D” icon, you will see below picture on screen, select the frequency for your local system (By pressing A or B button). And then click “OK” and turn on your 3D glasses to see if it is on 3D mode, please also make sure emitter is connected to monitor. 9.
4.View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 13. Control panel of “Watch 3D Videos and View 3D Photos”: 1. Back 2. 3D file format 12. The hot key combinations for “Play 3D Games” are illustrated below. Please refer to the "TriDef User Guide" to learn more. Hot key combination 3. Toggle playback repeat mode 4. Adjust volume, toggle mute/unmute (popup slider) 5. Prvious Item/Chapter Function 6. Move Progress/Seek Bar Alt + Shift + F1 Show List of Hotkeys 7. Toggle Play/Pause Alt + Shift + - 3D On/Off 8.
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.) SmartResponse 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.
5. Technical Specifications Off 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 1.023 BTU/hr 1.023 BTU/hr 1.023 BTU/hr On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 642 x 440 x 227 mm 642 x 391 x 65 mm 6.0kg 5.5kg 8.
5. Technical Specifications Note Please notice that your display works best at native resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. For best display quality,please follow this resolution recommendation. 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.
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 CE Declaration of Conformity 7. Regulatory Information This product is in conformity with the following standards Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment.
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) Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften.
7. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS 环保使用期限 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 including CRT and Monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
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 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. 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 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.
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 • 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 • 9.2 SmartControl Premium FAQs Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs Ans.: It might be your graphic adaptor is not compatible with the SmartControl Premium. If your graphic adaptor is one of the above mentioned brands, try to download the most updated graphic adaptor driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the driver. Remove SmartControl Premium, and re-install it once more. If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported.
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs companion CD-ROM) included in this 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. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel with the "Display properties". Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments via OSD? Ans.
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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