PHILIPS 242B1 LCD monitor with PowerSensor User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Philips
Table of Contents
242B1 LCD monitor with PowerSensor
B Line
242B1
www.philips.com/welcome
EN User manual
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Customer care and warranty 23
Troubleshooting & FAQs 27
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 …………………………………… 4
2. Setting up the monitor ………….. 5 2.1 Installation ……………………………… 5 2.2
Operating the monitor ……………7 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting
……………………..10
3. Image Optimization ………………. 11 3.1 SmartImage ……………………………. 11 3.2
SmartContrast ……………………….. 12
4. Adaptive Sync ………………………. 13
5. PowerSensorTM ……………………… 14
6. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome (CVS) …………. 16
7. LightSensor …………………………… 17
8. Technical Specifications ………. 18 8.1 Resolution & Preset Modes …. 21
9. Power Management ……………. 22
10. Customer care and warranty . 23 10.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy ……………….. 23 10.2Customer Care & Warranty …..26
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs ……… 27 11.1 Troubleshooting …………………… 27 11.2
General FAQs ………………………..29
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.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the product is handled properly for its
intended use, in accordance with its operating instructions and upon
presentation of the original invoice or cash receipt, indicating the date of
purchase, dealer’s name and model and production number of the product.
1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance
Warnings Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified
in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards
and/or mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer
monitor.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Adjustment of the
equalizer to maximum increases the earphones and headphones output voltage and
therefore the sound
pressure level.
Operation · Please Keep the monitor out of
direct sunlight, very strong bright lights and away from any other heat
source. Lengthy exposure to this type of environment may result in
discoloration and damage to the monitor.
· Keep the display away from oil. Oil may damage the plastic cover of the
display and void the warranty.
· Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper
cooling of the monitor’s electronics.
· Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet.
· When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily
accessible.
· If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord,
wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for
normal operation.
· Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your
power cord is missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please
refer to Service contact information listed in Regulation & Service
Information Manual.)
· Operate under the specified power supply. Be sure to operate the monitor
only with the specified power supply. Use of an incorrect voltage will cause
malfunction and may cause fire or electric shock.
· Protect the cable. Do not pull or bend the power cable and signal cable. Do
not place the monitor or any other heavy objects on the cables, if damaged,
the cables may cause fire or electric shock.
· Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions
during operation.
· To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel,
ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5
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1. Important
degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor
damage will not be covered under warranty.
· Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
· Excessive usage of monitor can cause eye discomfort, it’s better to take
shorter breaks more often at your workstation than longer breaks and less
often; for example a 5-10 minute break after 50-60-minute continuous screen
use is likely to be better than a 15-minute break every two hours. Try to keep
your eyes from eye strain while using the screen for a constant period of time
by : · Looking at something varying distances after a long period focusing on
the screen. · Conscious Blinking often while you work. · Gently closing and
rolling your eyes to relax. · Reposition your screen to appropriate height and
angle according to your height. · Adjusting the brightness and contrast to
appropriate level. · Adjusting the environment lighting similar to that of
your screen brightness, avoid the fluorescent lighting, and surfaces that
don’t reflect too much light. · Seeing a doctor if your symptoms.
Maintenance
· To protect your monitor from possible damage, do not put excessive pressure
on the LCD panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not
lift
the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel.
· Oil-based cleaning solutions may damage the plastic parts and void the
warranty.
· Unplug the monitor if you are not going to use it for an extensive period of
time.
· Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it with a slightly damp cloth. The
screen may be wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. However, never use
organic solvent, such as, alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean your
monitor.
· To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the
monitor to dust, rain, water, or excessive moisture environment.
· If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible.
· If foreign substance or water gets in your monitor, please turn the power
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.
· Temperature: 0-40°C 32-104°F · Humidity: 20-80% RH
Important information for Burn-in/ Ghost image
· Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor
unattended. Always
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1. Important
activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display
unchanging static content. 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. · “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or “ghost
imaging” is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases,
the “burn-in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging” will disappear gradually
over a period of time after the power has been switched off.
Warning Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic screen refresh
application may result in severe “burn-in” or “afterimage” or “ghost image”
symptoms that will not disappear and cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned
above is not covered under your warranty.
Service
· The casing cover should be opened only by qualified service personnel.
· If there is any need for any document for repair or integration, please
contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Service contact
information listed in Regulation & Service Information Manual.)
· For transportation information, please refer to “Technical Specifications”.
· Do not leave your monitor in a car/ trunk under direct sun light.
Note Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally, or
you are not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given
in this manual have been followed.
1.2 Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this
document.
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. They are used as follows:
Note This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make
better use of your computer system.
Caution This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either
potential damage to hardware or loss of data.
Warning This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how to
avoid the problem.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may not be accompanied by an
icon. In such cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by
the relevant regulatory authority.
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1. Important
1.3 Disposal of product and packing material
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE
This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under
European Directive 2012/19/EU governing used electrical and electronic
appliances, this product may not be disposed of with normal household waste.
You are responsible for disposal of this equipment through a designated waste
electrical and electronic equipment collection. To determine the locations for
dropping off such waste electrical and electronic, contact your local
government office, the waste disposal organization that serves your household
or the store at which you purchased the product.
Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of
reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of.
All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to
make the packaging easily separable into mono materials.
Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old
monitor and packing from your sales representative.
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. At Philips, endof-
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.
Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which
can be recycled and reused.
To learn more about our recycling program please visit
http://www.philips.com/a-w/about/ sustainability.html
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2. Setting up the monitor
2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
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Install the base
1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand.
(2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base.
(3) Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base,
and secure the base to the stand tightly.
(4) Gently attach the stand to the VESA mount area until the latch locks the
stand.
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2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC
Fast Charger
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USB UP
USB hub
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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.
3. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of
your computer.
4. Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby
outlet.
5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays an image,
installation is complete.
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USB A-B
USB UP
1 Power Switch 2 AC power input 3 DisplayPort input 4 DVI input 5 HDMI input 6 VGA input 7 Audio input 8 Audio output 9 USB UP 10 USB downstream 11 USB downstream/USB fast charger 12 Kensington anti-theft lock
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2. Setting up the monitor
4 USB charging
This display has USB ports capable of standard power output including some
with USB Charging function (identifiable with power icon ). You can use these
ports to charge your Smart phone or power your external HDD, for example. The
display must be powered ON at all times to be able to use this function.
Note If you Turn OFF your monitor via the power switch at any given time, all
the USB ports will power OFF.
Warning USB 2.4Ghz wireless devices, such as, wireless mouse, keyboard, and
headphones, maybe have interference by the high-speed signal of USB 3.2
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.
· Try to keep USB2.0 receivers away from USB3.2 connection port.
· Use a standard USB extension cable or USB hub to increase the space between
your wireless receiver and the USB3.2 connection port.
2.2 Operating the monitor
Description of the control buttons
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Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF.
Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment.
Adjust the OSD menu.
PowerSensor
Change the signal input source.
Return to previous OSD level.
SmartImage. There are multiple selections: EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie,
Game, Economy, LowBlue Mode, Off.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Description of the On Screen Display
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. A user friendly on screen
display interface is shown as below:
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Basic and simple instruction on the control keys
In the OSD shown above, you can press buttons at the front bezel of the
monitor to move the cursor, and press OK button to confirm the choice or
change.
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.
Main menu
Sub menu
PowerSensor
On
Off
LightSensor
On
LowBlue Mode Input
Picture
Off On Off VGA DVI HDMI 1.4 DisplayPort Adaptive Sync
Picture Format
Brightness
Audio Color
Contrast Sharpness SmartResponse
SmartContrast Gamma Pixel Orbiting Over Scan Volume Stand-Alone Mute Audio
Source Color Temperature
sRGB
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
On, Off Wide Screen, 4:3 0~100 0~100 0~100 Off, Fast, Faster, Fastest On, Off
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 On, Off On, Off 0~100 On, Off On, Off Audio In, HDMI,
DisplayPort Native, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 11500K
User Define
Red: 0~100 Green: 0~100
Language OSD Settings
Setup
Blue: 0~100
English, Deutsch, Español, , Français, Italiano, Maryar, Nederlands,
Português, Português do Brasil,
Polski , , Svenska, Suomi, Türkçe, Cestina, , , ,,
Horizontal
0~100
Vertical
0~100
Transparency
OSD Time Out Auto Power LED H.Position V.Position Phase Clock Resolution
Notification Reset Information
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 0~100 0~100 0~100 0~100 On, Off Yes, No
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2. Setting up the monitor 3 Resolution notification This monitor is designed
for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz. When
the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on
screen: Use 1920 x 1080 for best results. Display of the native resolution
alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
4 Physical Function
Tilt
35°
-5°
Height adjustment
Pivot
150mm
Swivel -180°
+180°
0°
0°
-90°
90°
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.
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2. Setting up the monitor
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.
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
2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen. Then lift the monitor stand.
3. While keeping the release button pressed, tilt the base and slide it out.
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.
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3. Image Optimization
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.
Why do I need it? You want a monitor that delivers optimized display all your
favorite types of content, SmartImage software dynamically adjust brightness,
contrast, color and sharpness in real time to enhance your monitor viewing
experience.
How does it work? SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips technology
that analyzes the content displayed on your screen. Based on a scenario you
select, SmartImage dynamically enhances the contrast, color saturation and
sharpness of images to enhance the contents being displayed – all in real time
with the press of a single button.
How to enable SmartImage?
1. Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display.
2. Keep pressing to toggle among EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie, Game,
Economy, LowBlue Mode, Off.
3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or
you can also press “OK” to make confirmation.
There are multiple selections: EasyRead, Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy,
LowBlue Mode, Off.
· 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. This mode significantly enhances readability and
productivity when you’re working with spreadsheets, PDF files, scanned
articles or other general office applications.
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3. Image Optimization
· Photo: This profile combines color saturation, dynamic contrast and
sharpness enhancement to display photos and other images with outstanding
clarity in vibrant colors all without artifacts and faded colors.
· Movie: Ramped up luminance, deepened color saturation, dynamic contrast and
razor sharpness displays every details in darker areas of your videos without
color 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.
· Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contrast are adjusted and
backlighting finetuned for just right display of everyday office applications
and lower power consumption.
· 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.
· Off: No optimization by SmartImage. Note
Philips LowBlue mode, mode 2 compliance with TUV Low Blue Light certification,
you can have this mode by simply press the hotkey , then press
to select LowBlue Mode, see above SmartImage selection steps.
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. SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast and adjusts backlighting
for clear, crisp, bright gaming and video images or displays clear, readable
text for office work. By reducing your monitor’s power consumption, you save
on energy costs and extend the lifetime of your monitor.
How does it work?
When you activate SmartContrast, it will analyse the content you are
displaying in real time to adjust colors and control backlight intensity. This
function will dynamically enhance contrast for a great entertainment
experience when viewing videos or playing games.
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4. Adaptive Sync
4. Adaptive Sync
Adaptive Sync
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.
The responsiveness of mouse input and overall frames per second are reduced
with v-sync, too. AMD Adaptive Sync technology eliminates all of these
problems by letting the GPU update the monitor the moment a new picture is
ready, leaving gamers with unbelievably smooth, responsive, tearing-free
games.
· AMD Radeon R9 290 · AMD Radeon R9 285 · AMD Radeon R7 260X · AMD Radeon R7
260 Processor A-Series Desktop and Mobility APUs
· AMD A10-7890K · AMD A10-7870K · AMD A10-7850K · AMD A10-7800 · AMD A10-7700K
· AMD A8-7670K · AMD A8-7650K · AMD A8-7600 · AMD A6-7400K
Followed by the graphic card that are compatible.
Operating system · Windows 10/8.1/8/7
Graphic Card: R9 290/300 Series & R7 260 Series · AMD Radeon R9 300 Series ·
AMD Radeon R9 Fury X · AMD Radeon R9 360 · AMD Radeon R7 360 · AMD Radeon R9
295X2 · AMD Radeon R9 290X
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5. PowerSensorTM
5. PowerSensorTM
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.
brightness, contrast, color, etc · Assuming that the monitor was set to 100%
of brightness for example, when the user leaves his seat and is no longer in
front of the monitor, the monitor automatically reduces the power consumption
upto 70%.
User present in front User not present
detection signal for distances up to 120 cm or 47 inches. (Setting 4)
· Since some dark colored clothing tends to absorb infrared signals even when
the user is within 100 cm or 40 inches of the display, step up signal strength
when wearing black or other dark clothes.
Hot key
Sensor distance
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Landscape/Portrait mode
Watt
ATTENTION PowerSensor off
ATTENTION PowerSensor off
Power consumption as illustrated above is for reference purpose only
Setting
Default settings PowerSensor is designed to detect the presence of the user
located between 30 and 100 cm (12 and 40 inches) from the display and within
five degrees left or right of the monitor.
Custom settings
If you prefer to be in a position outside the perimeters listed above, choose
a higher strength signal for optimal detection efficiency: The higher the
setting, the stronger the detection signal. For maximum PowerSensor efficiency
and proper detection, please position yourself directly in front of your
monitor.
· If you choose to position yourself more than 100 cm or 40 inches from the
monitor use the maximum
Above illustrations are for reference purpose only, may not
reflect the exact display of this model.
How to adjust settings
If PowerSensor is not operating correctly inside or outside the default range,
here’s how to fine-tune detection: · Press the PowerSensor hot key. · You will
find the adjustment bar. · Adjust the PowerSensor detection
adjustment to Setting 4 and press OK. · Test the new setup to see if
PowerSensor properly detects you in your current position. · PowerSensor
function is designed to work in Landscape mode (horizontal position) only.
After PowerSensor turn on it, it will automatically turn Off if the monitor is
used in Portrait mode (90 degree/vertical position); it will automatically
turn ON if monitor is returned to its default Landscape position.
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5. PowerSensorTM 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 .
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6. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome
6. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome (CVS)
Philips monitor is designed to prevent eye strain caused by prolonged computer
use.
Follow below instructions and use Philips monitor to efficiently reduce
fatigue and maximum working productivity.
1. Appropriate environment lighting:
· Adjusting the environment lighting similar to that of your screen
brightness, avoid the fluorescent lighting, and surfaces that don’t reflect
too much light.
· Adjusting the brightness and contrast to appropriate level.
2. Good working habits:
· Excessive usage of monitor can cause eye discomfort, it’s better to take
shorter breaks more often at your workstation than longer breaks and less
often; for example a 5-10 minute break after 50-60-minute continuous screen
use is likely to be better than a 15-minute break every two hours.
· Looking at something varying distances after a long period focusing on the
screen.
· Gently closing and rolling your eyes to relax.
· Conscious blinking often while working.
· Gently stretch your neck, and slowly tilt your head forward, backward, side
for pain relief.
3. Ideal working posture
· Reposition your screen to appropriate height and angle according to your
height.
4. Choose Philips monitor for easy-oneyes.
· Anti-glare screen: Anti-glare screen efficiently reduces annoying and
distracting reflections that caused eye fatigue.
· Flicker-free technology designs to regulate brightness and reduce flicker
for more comfortable viewing.
· LowBlue mode: Blue light may cause eye strains. Philips LowBlue mode allows
you to set different blue light filter levels for variety working situation.
· EasyRead mode for a paperlike reading experience, giving a more comfortable
viewing experience while dealing with long documents on the screen.
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7. LightSensor
7. LightSensor
What is it? Light Sensor is a unique and intelligent way of optimizing picture
quality by measuring and analyzing the incoming signal to automatically adjust
picture quality settings. Light Sensor uses a sensor to adjust the picture
brightness depending on the room light conditions.
How to enable LightSensor?
1. Press button on the front bezel to enter OSD menu screen.
2. Press or button to select main menu [LightSensor], then press button OK.
3. Press or button to turn on or off the LightSensor.
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8. Technical Specifications
8. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel
Pitch Contrast Ratio(typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Display Colors
Flicker Free Picture Enhancement Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency
sRGB LowBlue Mode EasyRead Adaptive Sync Connectivity Signal Input/Output
USB
Input Signal Audio In/Out Convenience Built-in speaker User Convenience
OSD Languages
Other Convenience Plug & Play Compatibility Stand Tilt Swivel Height
adjustment Pivot
IPS Technology W-LED 23.8″ W (60.5 cm) 16:9 0.2745 (H) mm x 0.2745 (V) mm
1000:1 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > 10 (typ.) 16.7M (6-bit,
Hi-FRC) YES SmartImage 48 Hz – 75 Hz 30 kHz – 85 kHz YES YES YES YES
HDMI 1.4 x 1, DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, DVI x 1, VGA x 1 USB UP x 1 (upstream)
USB3.2 x 4 (downstream with x 1 fast charge B.C 1.2) Separate Sync, Sync on
Green PC audio-in, audio out
2 W x 2
English, German, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch,
Portuguese, Brazil Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish,
Czech, Ukranian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), Kensington Lock DDC/CI, sRGB, Windows 10/8.1/8/7,
Mac OS X
-5 / +35 degree -180 / +180 degree 150 mm -90 / +90 degree
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8. Technical Specifications Power
Consumption
Normal Operation Sleep (Standby mode) Off mode Off mode (AC switch)
Heat Dissipation*
Normal Operation
Sleep (Standby mode)
Off mode
Off mode (AC switch) On Mode (ECO mode) PowerSensor
Power LED indicator
Power Supply Dimensions Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand
(WxHxD) Product with packaging (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product
without stand Product with packaging Operating Condition Temperature range
(operation) Relative humidity (operation) Atmospheric pressure (operation)
Temperature range (Non-operation) Relative humidity (Non-operation)
AC Input
AC Input
AC Input
Voltage at
Voltage at
Voltage at
100VAC , 60Hz 115VAC , 60Hz 230VAC, 50Hz
15.2 W (typ.)
15.1 W (typ.)
15.1 W (typ.)
0.35 W (typ.)
0.35 W (typ.)
0.35 W (typ.)
0.3 W (typ.)
0.3 W (typ.)
0.3 W (typ.)
0 W
0 W
0 W
AC Input
AC Input
AC Input
Voltage at
Voltage at
Voltage at
100VAC , 60Hz 115VAC , 60Hz 230VAC , 50Hz
51.88 BTU/hr
51.54 BTU/hr
51.54 BTU/hr
(typ.)
(typ.)
(typ.)
1.19 BTU/hr
1.19 BTU/hr
1.19 BTU/hr
(typ.)
(typ.)
(typ.)
1.02 BTU/hr
1.02 BTU/hr
1.02 BTU/hr
(typ.)
(typ.)
(typ.)
0 BTU/hr
0 BTU/hr
0 BTU/hr
8.6 W (typ.)
3 W (typ.)
On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White
(blinking)
Built-in, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
540 x 501 x 205 mm
540 x 323 x 47 mm
730 x 450 x 139 mm
4.92 kg 3.32 kg 7.61 kg
0°C to 40 °C 20% to 80% 700 to 1060hPa -20°C to 60°C 10% to 90%
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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.
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8. Technical Specifications
8.1 Resolution & Preset Modes
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (VGA/DVI) 1920 x 1080 @ 75 Hz (HDMI/DP)
Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
H. freq (kHz) 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.86 37.50 35.16 37.88 46.88 48.08 47.73
48.36 56.48 60.02 44.77
60 63.89 79.98 55.94 65.29 67.50 83.89
Resolution V. freq (Hz)
720 x 400 70.09
640 x 480 59.94
640 x 480 66.67
640 x 480
72.81
640 x 480 75.00
800 x 600 56.25
800 x 600 60.32
800 x 600 75.00
800 x 600
72.19
832 x 624
74.55
1024 x 768 60.00
1024 x 768 70.07
1024 x 768 75.03
1280 x 720 59.86
1280 x 960
60
1280 x 1024 60.02
1280 x 1024 75.03
1440 x 900 59.89
1680 x 1050 59.95
1920 x 1080 60.00
1920 x 1080 74.97 (HDMI/DP)
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.
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9. Power Management
9. 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. The following table shows the power consumption
and signaling of this automatic power saving feature:
Power Management Definition
VESA Mode
Video H-sync V-sync
Power Used
LED Color
15.1 W
Active
ON
Yes
Yes
(typ.) 47.7 W
White
(max.)
Sleep (Standby OFF No
mode)
No
0.35 W White (typ.) (blink)
Off mode (AC switch)
OFF
–
– 0 W (typ.) OFF
The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor. ·
Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 · Contrast: 50% · Brightness: 80% · Color
temperature: 6500k with full white
pattern
Note This data is subject to change without notice.
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10. Customer care and warranty
10. Customer care and warranty
10.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy
Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the
industry’s most advanced manufacturing processes and practice stringent
quality control. However, pixel or sub pixel defects on the TFT Monitor panels
used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can
guarantee that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips
guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be
repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types
of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type. In order
to qualify for repair or replacement under warranty, the number of pixel
defects on a TFT Monitor panel must exceed these acceptable levels. For
example, no more than 0.0004% of the sub pixels on a monitor may be defective.
Furthermore, Philips sets even higher quality standards for certain types or
combinations of pixel defects that are more noticeable than others. This
policy is valid worldwide.
subpixel
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.
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.
Bright Dot Defects Bright dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are
always lit or ‘on’. That is, a bright dot is a sub-pixel that stands out on
the screen when the monitor displays a dark pattern. There are the types of
bright dot defects.
One lit red, green or blue sub pixel.
pixel
Pixels and Sub pixels A pixel, or picture element, is composed of three sub
pixels in the primary colors
Two adjacent lit sub pixels: – Red + Blue = Purple – Red + Green = Yellow – Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
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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. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub
pixels that are always dark or ‘off’. That is, a dark dot is a sub-pixel that
stands out on the screen when the monitor displays a light pattern. These are
the types of black dot defects.
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.
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.
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BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit
subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects Total
bright dot defects of all types
BLACK DOT DEFECTS 1 dark subpixel 2 adjacent dark subpixels 3 adjacent dark
subpixels Distance between two black dot defects Total black dot defects of
all types
TOTAL DOT DEFECTS Total bright or black dot defects of all types
Note 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 2 1 0
15mm 3
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 5 or fewer 2 or fewer 0 >15mm 5 or fewer
ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 5 or fewer
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10.2 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.
For Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in Regulation & Service Information Manual.
If you wish to make use of this service, please be sure to purchase the service within 30 calendar days of your original purchase date. During the extended warranty period, the service includes pickup, repair and return service, however the user will be responsible for all costs accrued.
If the Certified Service Partner cannot perform the required repairs under the offered extended warranty package, we will find alternative solutions for you, if possible, up to the extended warranty period you have purchased.
Please contact our Philips Customer Service Representative or local contact center (by Consumer care number) for more details.
Philips Customer Care Center number listed below.
· Local Standard · Extended Warranty · Total Warranty Period
Warranty Period
Period
· Depend on
· + 1 Year
· Local Standard warranty period
different Regions
+1
· + 2 Years
· Local Standard warranty period
+2
· + 3 Years
· Local Standard warranty period
+3
**Proof of original purchase and extended warranty purchase required.
Note Please refer to Regulation & Service Information Manual for regional service hotline, which is available on the Philips website support page.
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11. Troubleshooting & FAQs
11. Troubleshooting & FAQs
11.1 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.
Common Problems
No Picture (Power LED not lit) · Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the power outlet and into the back of the monitor. · First,
ensure that the power button on the front of the monitor is in the OFF
position, then press it to the ON position.
No Picture (Power LED is White) · Make sure the computer is turned
on. · Make sure the signal cable is
properly connected to your computer. · Make sure the monitor cable has no bent
pins on the connect side. If yes, repair or replace the cable. · The Energy
Saving feature may be activated
Screen says
· Make sure the computer is turned on.
AUTO button doesn’t function · The auto function is applicable only
in VGA-Analog mode. If the result is not satisfactory, you can do manual
adjustments via the OSD menu.
Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVI-Digital mode as it is not
necessary.
Visible signs of smoke or sparks · Do not perform any troubleshooting
steps · Disconnect the monitor from mains
power source immediately for safety · Contact with Philips customer
service representative immediately.
Imaging Problems
Image is not centered · Adjust the image position using
the “Auto” function in OSD Main Controls. · Adjust the image position using
the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode.
Image vibrates on the screen · Check that the signal cable is
properly securely connected to the graphics board or PC.
Vertical flicker appears
Check cable connection
· Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your computer. (Also
refer to the Quick Start Guide).
· Check to see if the monitor cable has bent pins.
· 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.
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Horizontal flicker appears
· 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.
Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark · 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. · 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. “Burn-in”, “after-
imaging”, or “ghost imaging” is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel
technology. In most cases, the “burn-in” or “afterimaging” 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. · Always activate a periodic screen refresh
application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content. ·
Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic screen refresh application
may result in severe “burn-in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging” symptoms
that will not disappear and cannot be repaired. The
damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.
Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy or blurred. · Set the PC’s display
resolution
to the same mode as monitor’s recommended screen native resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots appears on the screen · The remaining
dots are normal
characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology, Please refer
the pixel policy for more detail.
- The “power on” light is too strong and is disturbing · You can adjust “power on” light using
the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls.
For further assistance, refer to the Service contact information listed in Regulation & Service Information Manual and contact Philips customer service representative. - Functionality different according to display.
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11.2 General FAQs
Q1: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows ‘Cannot
display this video mode’?
Ans.: Recommended resolution for this monitor: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
· Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to the monitor that you used
previously.
· In the Windows Start Menu, select Settings/Control Panel. In the Control
Panel Window, select the Display icon. Inside the Display Control Panel,
select the ‘Settings’ tab. Under the setting tab, in box labelled ‘desktop
area’, move the sidebar to 1920 x 1080 pixels.
· Open ‘Advanced Properties’ and set the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click OK.
· Restart your computer and repeat step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set
at 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz.
· Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your
Philips LCD monitor.
· Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor?
Ans.:
Recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors is 60 Hz, In case of any disturbance on screen, you can set it up to 75 Hz to see if that removes the disturbance.
Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files on the CD-ROM? How do I install the
drivers (.inf and .icm)?
Ans.: These are the driver files for your monitor. Follow the instructions in
your user manual to install the
drivers. Your computer may ask you for monitor 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.
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.: Simply press
button, then
select `Setup’ >’Reset’ to recall all
of the original factory settings.
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.
Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface?
Ans.:
For normal cleaning, use a clean, soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, please use isopropyl alcohol. Do not use other solvents such as ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc.
Q8: Can I change the color setting of my monitor?
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Ans.: Yes, you can change your color setting through OSD control as the
following procedures.
· Press “OK” to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu
· 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 red-white color tone”, while a 11500K temperature yields “cool,
bluewhite toning”.
2. sRGB: This is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of colors
between different device (e.g. digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners,
etc).
3. User Define: The user can choose his/her preference color setting by
adjusting red, green, blue color.
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). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher
temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K.
Q9: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs,
Macs and workstations.
You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information.
Q10: Are Philips LCD monitors Plugand- Play?
Ans.: Yes, the monitors are Plug-andPlay compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7,
Mac OSX.
Q11: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD panels?
Ans.:
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. “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or “ghost imaging” is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the “burn-in” or “after- 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. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content.
Warning Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic screen refresh application may result in severe “burn-in” or “afterimage” or “ghost image” symptoms that will not disappear and cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.
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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 1080 @ 60 Hz. For best display, please use this resolution.
Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key?
Ans.:
To lock the OSD, press and
hold the
button while the
monitor is off and then press
button to turn the monitor on.
To un-lock the OSD, press and
hold the
button while the
monitor is off and then press
button to turn the monitor on.
Q14: Where can I find Important Information manual mentioned in EDFU?
Ans.: Important Information manual can be download on the Philips website
support page.
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