Philips 242G5DJEB User Manual

242G5

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EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 29 Troubleshooting & FAQs 34

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

2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA

Mounting .............................................................8

2.4 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link)

introduction .......................................................8

3. Image Optimization .............................10

3.1 SmartImage

3.2 SmartContrast ..............................................12

3.3 Philips SmartControl .................................12

GAME ...............................................................................10

4. Technical Specifications ......................19

4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................21

5. Power Management ............................22

6. Regulatory Information ......................23

7. Customer care and warranty ...........29

7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel

Defect Policy ..................................................29

7.2 Customer Care & Warranty .................31

8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................34

8.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................34

8.2 SmartControl FAQs ..................................35

8.3 General FAQs ...............................................36

8.4 MHL FAQs ......................................................38

8.5 Gaming FAQs ................................................39

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.

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.

• 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 Customer Care Consumer Information Center)

• Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation.

• Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

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.

• 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.

1. Important

• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F

• Humidity: 20-80% RH

• 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. 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 “burned 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 “after-image” 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 the chapter of "Consumer Information Center")

• 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.

1. Important

1.3 Disposal of product and packing material

Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentWEEE

This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/EC 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.

From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of 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.

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/sites/philipsglobal/ about/sustainability/ourenvironment/ productrecyclingservices.page

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.

2. Setting up the monitor

VGA

Power

Dual-link DVI (optional)

USB cable

242G5

SmartKeypad

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2.1 Installation

Package contents

Install base stand

1. Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.

2. Snap in the base in the VESA mount area.

2. Setting up the monitor

Connecting to your PC

SmartKeypad

113 6

SmartKeypad input DisplayPort VGA input DVI input HDMI or MHL input HDMI input

HDMI audio output

Kensington anti-theft lock

USBupstream

USBdownstream

USB fast charger

Zero power Switch

AC power input

Note

1. The SmartKeypad is functional for Philips 242G5DJEB, do not connect to other devices.

2. The SmartKeypad port on rear of the the 242G5DJEB display is design for SmartKeypad only.

2.2 Operating the monitor

Front view product description

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.

Connect the SmartKeypad to your

monitor

Connect SmartKeypad to the SmartKeypad port which is on the rear of the display.

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Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF.

Access the OSD menu

Adjust the OSD menu. SmartSize : Change display

format. Change the signal input source.

Return to previous OSD level.

Smartimage

modes to select: FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, and Off.

GAME

: There are six

2. Setting up the monitor

Description of the SmartKeypad

Audio

Color

icture

DVI

HDMI

MHL-HDMI

DisplayPort

SmartSize

Main menu Sub menu

Information

You are engaged in immersive gaming. You need quick access to your favorite settings without having to take your eyes off the screen. The Philips SmartKeypad enables you to do just that. With its 2x preset buttons, it enables you to customize and save your favorite settings for gaming. It also conveniently allows you to control the menu for quick OSD access and quick select various settings.

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.

GAME

/ Gamer 1 mode.

GAME

/ Gamer 2 mode.

Smartimage

Return to previous OSD level. Adjust the OSD menu. Access the OSD menu / Confirm

the OSD adjustment.

Note

refer to page11 “Customize Smartimage Gamer1/ Gamer2 mode” to set Gamer1/ Gamer2 mode ’’

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:

VGA

Input

GAME

Input

Picture

SmartSize

Audio

Color

Language

OSD Settings

Setup

VGA

DVI

HDMI

MHL-HDMI

DisplayPort

Brightness

Contrast

Sharpness

SmartResponse

SmartContrast

SmartFrame

Gamma

Over Scan

Panel Size

1:1

Aspect

Volume

Mute

Color Temperature

sRGB

User Define

English, Deutsch, Español, Ελληνική, Français, Italiano, Maryar, Nederlands, Português, Português do Brazil, Polski, Русский, Svenska, Suomi, Türkçe, Čeština, Українська,

Horizontal

Vertical

Transparency

OSD Time Out

Auto

H.Position

V.Position

Phase

Clock

Resolution Notification

Reset

0~100

Off, Fast, Faster, Fastest

On, Off

Size, Brightness,Contrast, H.Position,V.Position

1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6

On, Off

17”[5:4], 19”[5:4], 19”W[16:10], 22”W[16:10], 18.5”W[16:9],

19.5”W[16:9], 20”W[16:9],

21.5”W[16:9], 23”W[16:9], 24”W[16:9]

0~100

On, Off

5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K,11500K

Red: 0~100

Green: 0~100

Blue: 0~100

简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語,

0~100

Off, 1, 2, 3, 4

5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s

0~100

On, Off

Yes, No

한국어

2. Setting up the monitor

Resolution notification

This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920×1080@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 1920×1080@60Hz for best results.

Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.

Physical Function

Height adjustment

130mm

Tilt

Swivel

-65

Pivot

+65

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. Place the monitor face down on a smooth

surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen.

2. Remove the screws from hinge cover.

Note

This monitor accepts a 100mm × 100mm mounting interface.

100mm

2.4 MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) introduction

What is it?

Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) is a mobile audio/video interface for directly connecting mobile phones and other portable devices to high-definition displays.

An optional MHL cable allows you to simply connect your MHL capable mobile device to this large Philips MHL display, and watch your HD videos come to life with full digital sound. Now not only you can enjoy your mobile games, photos, movies, or other apps on its big screen, you can simultaneously charge your mobile device so you never run out of power half way.

How do I use the MHL function?

To use the MHL function, you need an MHLCertified mobile device. To find a list of MHLcertified devices, visit the official MHL website (http://www.mhlconsortium.org)

You also need a optional MHL certified special cable in order to use this function.

How does it work? (how do I connect?)

Connect the Optional MHL cable to the mini USB port on the mobile device side, and the [MHL-HDMI] marked port on the monitor side. You are now ready to view the images on your big screen display and operate all function on you the mobile device such as internet surfing, game playing, photo browsing…etc. if your monitor has speaker function, then you will be able to hear accompanying sound too. When the MHL cable is disconnected or the mobile device is turned off, the MHL function will be automatically disabled.

2. Setting up the monitor

MHL-HDMI

MHL

Note

1. The port marked [MHL-HDMI] is the only port on the monitor that supports the MHL function when the MHL cable is used. Note that the MHL certified cable is different than a standard HDMI cable.

2. A mobile device with MHL certification must be purchased separately.

3. You may have to manually switch the monitor to MHL-HDMI mode in order to activate the monitor, if you have other devices already working and connected to available inputs.

4. Standby/Off energy saving of ErP is not applicable for the MHL charging functionality.

5. Requires optional MHL certified mobile device and MHL cable. (not included) please check with your MHL device vendor for compatibility.

3. Image Optimization

Racing

RTS

Gamer 1

Gamer 2

Off

3. Image Optimization

3.1 SmartImage

What is it?

SmartImage display for different types of gaming content, dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time. Philips SmartImage performance.

Why do I need it?

You want a monitor that delivers optimized display all your favorite types of gaming content, SmartImage brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time to enhance your monitor viewing experience.

GAME

provides presets that optimize

GAME

delivers great optimized gaming

GAME

software dynamically adjust

3. The SmartImage

GAME

on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can also press "OK" to make confirmation.

4. When SmartImage

GAME

is enabled, the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically. To use sRGB, you need to disable SmartImage

GAME

with the button at the

front bezel of your monitor.

Except using key to scroll down, you can also press buttons to choose and press “OK” to confirm selection and close the SmartImage

GAME

OSD.

There are six modes to select: FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, and Off.

GAME

SmartImage



How does it work?

SmartImage

GAME

is an exclusive, leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the gaming content displayed on your screen. Based on a scenario you select, SmartImage

GAME

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

GAME

screen display.

2. Keep pressing to toggle among FPS,

Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, or Off.

• FPS: For playing FPS (First Person Shooters)

games. Improves dark theme black level details.

• Racing: For playing Racing games. Provides fastest response time and high color saturation.

• RTS: For playing RTS (Real Time Strategy) games, a user-selected portion can be highlighted for RTS games (through SmartFrame). The picture quality can be adjusted for the highlighted portion.

• Gamer1: User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 1.

• Gamer2: User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 2.

• Off:No optimization by SmartImage

GAME

3. Image Optimization

Customize Smartimage

GAME

Gamer1/

Gamer2 mode.

This will allow you to create and select your own preference settings.

1. You have to select Gamer1 or Gamer2 first. There are two ways :

• Click the icon “ ” or “ ” on the SmartKeypad, Smartimage

GAME

menu will pop up on the screen and remain on Gamer1 or Gamer2 which you selected.

• select from the hot key on the front bezel by pressing Smartimage

GAME

and keep

pressing “ ”to select.

2. Click “Ok” on SmartKeypad or by pressing hot key on the front bezel.

3. Go to OSD menu by clicking on SmartKeypad or pressing hot key on the front bezel to adjust your preferred mode. Once you finish the adjustment, your preferred mode setting is done ane saved automatically after exiting the OSD menu.

Note

Gamer mode customization items are:

Picture

1. Brightness

2. Contrast

3. Sharpness

4. SmartResponse

5. SmartContrast

6. SmartFrame

7. Over Scan (HDMI source only)

SmartSize

1. Panel Size

2. 1:1

3. Aspect

Audio

1. Volume

2. Mute

3. Audio Source

Color

1. Color Temperature

2. sRGB

3. User Define

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