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Table of Contents 1. Important........................................ 1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance................................... 1 1.2 Notational Descriptions.............. 3 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material............................................ 3 2. Setting up the monitor................ 5 2.1 Installation...................................... 5 2.2 Operating the monitor................. 6 3. Image Optimization..................... 9 3.1 SmartImage...................
1. Important 1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user's manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding the operation of your monitor.
1. Important Service off immediately and disconnect the power cord. Then, remove the foreign substance or water, and send it to the maintenance center. • Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme cold. • In order to maintain the best performance of your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime, please use the monitor in a location that falls within the following temperature and humidity ranges.
1. Important 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material 1.2 Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE Notes, Cautions and Warnings Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions or warnings.
2. Setting up the monitor Taking back/Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. 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 base stand 2. Setting up the monitor 1. 2.1 Installation Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. Package contents E line 326E8 Quick Start Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 2. Hold the base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base stand into the base column. (1) Gently attach the base to the base column until the latch locks the base.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 1 2 3 4 5 7 4 3 5 1 2 6 Power input DVI input HDMI input Display port input VGA input 6 Audio out 7 Kensington anti-theft lock Press to switch power on. Press more than 3 seconds to switch power off. Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment. Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly. 2. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.
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 Main menu LowBlue Mode Resolution notification Sub menu On 1, 2, 3 This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 2560×1440@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 2560×1440@60Hz for best results. Off Input VGA DVI HDMI 1.
3. Image Optimization 1. 3. Image Optimization Toggle to the left to launch the SamrtImage on screen display. 2. Toggle to the up or down to select among FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, LowBlue Mode and Off. 3.1 SmartImage What is it? 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can also toggle to the left to make confirmation. There are multiple selections : FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, LowBlue Mode and Off.
3. Image Optimization • • LowBlue Mode: LowBlue Mode for easy on-the-eyes productivity Studies have shown that just as ultra-violet rays can cause eye damage, shortwave length blue light rays from LED displays can cause eye damage and affect vision over time. Developed for wellbeing, Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses a smart software technology to reduce harmful shortwave blue light. 3.
4. FreeSync • • • • • • • • • 4. FreeSync PC gaming has long been an imperfect experience because GPUs and monitors update at different rates. Sometimes a GPU can render many new pictures during a single update of the monitor, and the monitor will show pieces of each picture as a single image. This is called “tearing.” Gamers can fix tearing with a feature called “v-sync,” but the image can become jerky as the GPU waits on the monitor to call for an update before delivering new pictures.
5. Technical Specifications 5. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch SmartContrast Response Time (typ.) SmartResponse (typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Picture Enhancement Display Colors Flicker Free Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency LowBlue Mode sRGB FreeSync Connectivity Signal Input Audio In/Out Input Signal VA W-LED system 32" (81 cm) 16:9 0.273 x 0.
5. Technical Specifications Off Heat Dissipation* <0.3 W AC Input Voltage at 100VAC, 50Hz Normal Operation 173.72 BTU/hr(typ.) Sleep(Standby) Off Power LED indicator Power Supply <1.71 BTU/hr <1.02 BTU/hr <0.3 W AC Input Voltage at 115VAC, 50Hz 174.06 BTU/ hr(typ.) <1.71 BTU/hr <1.02 BTU/hr <0.3 W AC Input Voltage at 230VAC, 50Hz 174.40 BTU/ hr(typ.) <1.71 BTU/hr <1.
5. Technical Specifications 5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920x1080@60Hz (analog input) 2560x1440@60Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 2560x1440@60Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720x400 70.09 31.47 640x480 59.94 35.00 640x480 66.67 37.86 640x480 72.81 37.50 640x480 75.00 35.16 800x600 56.25 37.88 800x600 60.32 48.08 800x600 72.19 46.88 800x600 75.00 47.73 832x624 74.55 48.36 1024x768 60.00 56.48 1024x768 70.
6. Power Management 6. Power Management The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor. 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 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 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products.
7. Customer care and warranty Proximity of Pixel Defects 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.
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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 Q6: Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches? Ans.: In general it is recommended that the panel surface is not subjected to excessive shocks and is protected from sharp or blunt objects. When handling the monitor, make sure that there is no pressure or force applied to the panel surface side. This may affect your warranty conditions. labelled 'desktop area', move the sidebar to 2560x1440 pixels. • Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 3. User Define; the user can choose his/her preference color setting by adjusting red, green blue color. 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. Note A measurement of the color of light radiated by an object while it is being heated. This measurement is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin).
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