Philips 273P3LPHEB-27 User Manual

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Customer care and warranty 35 Troubleshooting & FAQs 40

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 ...............................4

2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base.................7

3. Image Optimization...............................8

3.1 SmartImage........................................................8

3.2 SmartContrast.................................................9

3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium ...........10

3.4 SmartDesktop Guide................................17

4. Power Sensor™ ..................................22

5. Technical Specifications......................24

5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................27

6. Power Management............................28

7. Regulatory Information......................29

8. Customer care and warranty ...........35

8.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel

Defect Policy..................................................35

8.2 Customer Care & Warranty.................37

9. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................40

9.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................40

9.2 SmartControl Premium FAQs.............42

9.3 General FAQs...............................................42

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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

 Risk of electric shock or fire!  Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight

and away from stoves or any other heat source.

 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 Monitor panel. When moving your monitor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers

on the Monitor 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.

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 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 32-95°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 Monitor 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

Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image” symptoms 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.

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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 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.

Recycling Information for Customers

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 www.philips.com/about/sustainability/

recycling.

2. Setting up the monito

2. Setting up the monitor

2.1 Installation

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Connect to PC

1. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cord.

2. Connect the VGA or DVI or HDMI signal cable for video connection.

3. Connect the Audio cable for audio connection.

4. Connect the USB upstream port on

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the monitor and the USB port on your computer with a USB cable. The USB downstream port is now ready for any USB device to plug in.

5. Plug the power cord into a nearby AC power outlet.

6. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays images, the installation is done.

2.2 Operating the monitor

VGA (optional)DVI (optional)

Connecting to your PC

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Kensington anti-thief lock AC power input HDMI input DVI-D input VGA input Audio input & Earphone jack USB upstream USB downstream

To access the OSD menu Return to previous OSD level.

Power sensor

To switch monitor’s power ON

and OFF To adjust the OSD menu.

To adjust volume of the display.

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2. Setting up the monito

SmartImage. There are 6 modes to be selected: Office, Photo,

Movie, Game, Economy, Off.

Description of the On Screen Display

What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?

On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips 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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Main menu Sub menu

Power Sensor

Input

Picture

Audio

Color

Language

On Off

VGA DVI HDMI

Picture Format

Brightness

Contrast

SmartResponse

SmartContrast

Gamma

Stand Alone Mute

Color Temperature

sRGB

User Define

English

Português,

0, 1, 2, 3, 4

Wide Screen, 4:3

0~100

On, Off

1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6

On, Off On, Off

5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K,

9300K, 11500K

Red: 0~100

Green: 0~100

Blue: 0~100

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Basic and simple instruction on the control keys

In the OSD shown above, users can press buttons at the front bezel of the monitor to move the cursor, or press OK to confirm the choice or adjustment.

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.

OSD Settings

Setup

Horizontal

Vertical

Transparency

OSD Time out

Auto

Over Scan

H. Position

V. Position

Phase

Clock

Resolution Notification

Reset

Information

0~100

Off, 1, 2, 3, 4

5, 10, 20, 30, 60

On, Off

0~100

On, Off

Yes, No

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Resolution notification

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

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

Physical Function

Tilt

Swivel

Pivot

90°

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Height adjustment

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2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base

Remove the Base

Condition:

For VESA standard mounting applications.

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1. Remove the 4 screws.

2. Remove the base from the monitor.

Note

This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface.

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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 Smar tImage 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 between Office,

Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off.

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

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

There are six modes to select: Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off.

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v 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.

v 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.

v 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.

v 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.

v Economy: Under this profile, brightness,

contrast are adjusted and backlighting finetuned for just right display of everyday office applications and lower power consumption.

v Off: No optimization by SmartImage.

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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3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium

The new SmartControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you

fine-tuning resolution, Color calibration,

through

Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point adjustment, etc.

Equipped with latest technology in core algorithm for fast processing and response, this Windows 7 compliant eye catching animated Icon based software is ready to enhance your experience with Philips monitors!

Installation

v Follow the instruction and complete the

installation.

v You can launch after installation is

completed.

v If you want to launch later, you can either

click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.

 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 Bright-

ness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution.

 You can follow the instruction and do the

adjustment.

 Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel

installation.

First launch -Wizard

 The first time after installation of Smar t-

Control Premium, it will automatically go to Wizard for first time launch.

 The wizard will guide you through adjust-

ment your monitor performance step by step.

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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.

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1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial.

2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration

sequence.

3. Quick View loads the before/after images.

4. To return to Color home pane, click the

Cancel button.

5. Enable color calibration - by default is on.

If unchecked, does not allow for color calibration to happen, dimes out start and quick view buttons.

6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.

First color Calibration Screen

 Previous button is disabled until the sec-

ond color screen.

 Next goes to the succeeding target

(6-targets).

 Finally go to File > Presets pane.  Cancel closes the UI and returns to the

plug in page.

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SmartImage

Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content.

When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled.

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To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the following screen:

 User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits

numbers only.

 After entering PIN, Accept button takes

user to the pop-up dialog box on the following page.

 Minimum minutes set to 5. Slider set to 5

by default.

 Does not require the display be attached

to a different host to go into Theft Deterrence mode.

Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop-down Plug Ins menu.

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