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8.3 General FAQs ...............................................29
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1. Important
1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended for
anyone who uses the Philips Display. Take time
to read this user manual before you use your
Display. It contains important information and
notes regarding operating your Display.
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 Display.
Operation
• Please Keep the Display 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
Display.
• Remove any object that could fall into
ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling
of the Display’s electronics.
• Do not block the ventilation holes on the
cabinet.
• When positioning the Display, make sure
the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
• If turning off the Display 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 Display to severe
vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
• Do not knock or drop the Display during
operation or transportation.
Maintenance
• To protect your Display from possible
damage, do not put excessive pressure
on the LCD panel. When moving your
Display, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift
the Display by placing your hand or fingers
on the LCD panel.
• Unplug the Display if you are not going to
use it for an extensive period of time.
• Unplug the Display 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 Display.
• To avoid the risk of shock or permanent
damage to the set, do not expose the
Display to dust, rain, water, or excessive
moisture environment.
• If your Display gets wet, wipe it with dry
cloth as soon as possible.
• If foreign substance or water gets in your
Display, 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 Display in locations
exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme
cold.
• In order to maintain the best performance
of your Display and use it for a longer lifetime, please use the Display in a location
that falls within the following temperature
and humidity ranges.
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• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
• Humidity: 20-80% RH
• IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving
screen saver program when you leave
your Display unattended. Always activate
a periodic screen refresh application if
your Display will display unchanging static
content. Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended period
may cause “burn in”, also known as “afterimaging” or “ghost imaging”, on your
screen.
• "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imag-
ing" 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 ser vice center. (please refer to
the chapter of "Consumer Information
Center")
• For transportation information, please
refer to "Technical Specifications".
• Do not leave your Display in a car/trunk
under direct sun light.
Note
Consult a service technician if the Display 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 EquipmentWEEE
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 Display 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 Display 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
Philips establishes technically and economically
viable objectives to optimize the environmental
performance of the organization's product,
service and activities.
On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all
Philips LCD Displays. It allows an end user to
adjust screen performance or select functions
of the Displays directly through an on-screen
instruction window. A user friendly on screen
display interface is shown as below:
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.
Basic and simple instruction on the control
keys
To access the OSD menu on this Philips
Display simply use the single toggle button
on the underside of the Display bezel. The
single button operates like a joystick. To move
the cursor, simply toggle the button in four
directions. Press the button to select desired
option.
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2. Setting up the Display
Resolution notification
This Display is designed for optimal performance
at its native resolution, 1920×1080@60Hz.
When the Display is powered on at a different
resolution, an alert 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.
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3. Image Optimization
3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
3. The Smar tImage on screen display will remain
on screen for 5 seconds or you can also press
button to the left to make confirmation.
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 Display performance.
Why do I need it?
You want a Display 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 Display 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. Toggle to the left to launch the SmartImage
on screen display;
2. Toggle to the rear or front to select between
Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy mode
and Off.
• 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.
• 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 ar tifacts 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.
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• Economy: Under this profile, brightness,
contrast are adjusted and backlighting
finetuned for just right display of everyday
office applications and lower power
consumption.
• Off: No optimization by Smar tImage.
3.2 SmartContrast
What is it?
Unique technology that dynamically analyzes
displayed content and automatically optimizes
a LCD Display'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
Display's power consumption, you save on
energy costs and extend the lifetime of your
Display.
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.
3.3 Philips SmartControl Lite
The new SmartControl Lite software by Philips
allows you to control your Display via an easy to
use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated
adjustments are a thing of the past as this user
friendly software guides you through finetuning resolution, Color calibration, 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 Displays!
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Installation
• Follow the instruction and complete the
installation.
• You can launch after installation is
completed.
• If you want to launch later, you can either
click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.
First launch -Wizard
• The first time after installation of
SmartControl Lite, it will automatically go
to Wizard for first time launch.
• The wizard will guide you through
adjustment your Display performance step
by step.
• You can go to Plug-in menu to launch
wizard later on as well.
• You can adjust more options without
wizard by Standard pane.
Start with Standard pane:
Adjust menu:
• Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness,
Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution.
• You can follow the instruction and do the
adjustment.
• Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel
installation.
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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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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.
1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial.
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First color Calibration Screen:
• Previous button is disabled until the second
color screen.
• Next goes to the succeeding target
(6-targets).
• Final next goes File>Presets pane.
• Cancel closes the UI and returns to the
plug in page.
SmartImage
Allows user to change setting for better display
setting based on content.
When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and
SmartResponse are enabled.
Options>Preferences - Will only be active
when selecting Preferences from the dropdown Options menu. On a non-supported
display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and
Options tabs are available.
• Displays current preference settings.
• A checked box enables the feature. The
check box is a toggle.
• Enable Context Menu on desktop is
checked (On) by default. Enable Context
menu displays SmartControl Lite selections
for Select Preset and Tune Display in the
desktop right-click context menu. Disabled
removes SmartControl Lite from the right
click context menu.
• Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by
default. Enable context menu shows the
task tray menu for SmartControl Lite. A
right click on the task tray icon displays the
menu options for Help, Technical Support,
Check for Update, About, and Exit. When
Enable task tray menu is disabled, the task
tray icon will only display EXIT.
• Run at Startup is checked (On) by default.
When disabled, SmartControl Lite will not
launch at start or be in the task tray. The
only way to launch SmartControl Lite is
either from the desktop short cut or from
the program file. Any preset set to run
at startup will not load when this box is
unchecked (Disabled).
Options>Input - Will only be active when
selecting Input from the drop-down Options
menu. On a non-supported display capable of
DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are
available. All other SmartControl Lite tabs are
not available.
• Display the Source instruction pane and
current input source setting.
• On single input displays, this pane will not
be visible.
Options>Audio - Will only be active when
selecting Audio from the drop-down Options
menu.
On a non-supported display capable of DDC/
CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
Help>User Manual - Will only be active when
selecting User Manual from the drop-down
Help menu. On a non-supported display
capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options
tabs are available.
Help>Version - Will only be active when
selecting Version from the drop- down Help
menu. On a non-supported display capable of
DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are
available.
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Context Sensitive menu
The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by
default. If Enable Context Menu has been
checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then
the menu will be visible.
The Context Menu has four entries:
• SmartControl Lite - When selected the
About Screen is displayed.
• Select Preset - Provides a hierarchical
menu of saved presets for immediate use.
A check mark shows the currently selected
preset. Factory Preset can also be called
from the drop down menu.
• Tune Display - Opens the SmartControl
Lite control panel.
• SmartImage - Check current settings,
Standard, Internet, Game.
Task Tray Menu Enabled
The task tray menu can be displayed by rightclicking on the SmartControl Lite icon from the
task tray. Left Click will launch the application.
• Technical Support - displays the tech
support page.
• Check for Update - takes the user to PDI
Landing and checks the user’s version
against the most current available.
• About - Displays detailed reference
information: product version, release
information, and product name.
• Exit - Close SmartControl Lite.
To run SmartControl Lite again either select
SmartControl Lite from Program menu, doubleclick the desktop PC icon or restart the system.
Task Tray Menu Disabled
When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference
folder, only the EXIT selection is available.
To completely remove SmartControl Lite
from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in
Options>Preferences.
Note
All the illustrations in this section are for
reference only. SmartControl software version
might be changed without notification. Please
always check official Portrait website
www.portrait.com/dtune/phl/enu/index
to download the latest version of SmartControl
software.
The task tray has five entries:
• Help - Access to User Manual file: Open
User Manual file using the default browser
window.
Please notice that your display works best at
native resolution of 1920x1080@60Hz. For
best display quality, please follow this resolution
recommendation.
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5. Power Management
5. Power Management
If you have VESA DPM compliance display card
or software installed in your PC, the Display can
automatically reduce its power consumption
when not in use. If an input from a keyboard,
mouse or other input device is detected,
the Display will 'wake up' automatically. The
following table shows the power consumption
and signaling of this automatic power saving
feature:
Power Management Definition
VESA
Video H-sync V-sync Power Used
Mode
Active ON Ye sYe s
Sleep OFFNoNo0.5 W (typ.)
Switch
OFF--0.3 W (typ.)OFF
Off
43.11W (typ.)
44.16W(max)
The following setup is used to measure power
consumption on this Display.
• Native resolution: 1920x1080
• Contrast: 50%
• Brightness: 300 nits;
• Color temperature: 6500k with full white
pattern
LED
Color
White
White
(blink)
Note
This data is subject to change without notice.
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6. Regulatory Infomation
6. Regulatory Information
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes
environmentally sound recovery
and disposal of waste from electrical
and electronic equipment. Toxic
substances like Lead has been eliminated
and compliance with European community’s
stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions
on hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment have been adhered to
in order to make Philips Displays safe to use
throughout its life cycle.
China RoHS
The People's Republic of China released a
regulation called "Management Methods for
Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information
Products" or commonly referred to as China
RoHS. All products including CRT and Display
which are produced and sold for China market
have to meet China RoHS request.
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 Display panels
used in flat panel Displays are sometimes
unavoidable. No manufacturer can guarantee
that all panels will be free from pixel defects,
but Philips guarantees that any Display 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
Display panel must exceed these acceptable
levels. For example, no more than 0.0004% of
the sub pixels on a Display 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.
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 Display displays a dark pattern. There are
the types of bright dot defects.
One lit red, green or blue sub pixel.
Pixels and Sub pixels
A pixel, or picture element, is composed of
three sub pixels in the primary colors 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
Two adjacent lit sub pixels:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel).
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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.
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.
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 Display displays a light pattern. These are the
types of black dot defects.
Pixel Defect Tolerances
In order to qualify for repair or replacement due
to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT
Display panel in a Philips flat panel Display must have
pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances
listed in the following tables.
BRIGHT DOT DEFECTSACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 lit subpixel3
2 adjacent lit subpixels1
3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel)0
Distance between two bright dot defects*>15mm
Total bright dot defects of all types3
BLACK DOT DEFECTSACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 dark subpixel5 or fewer
2 adjacent dark subpixels2 or fewer
3 adjacent dark subpixels0
Distance between two black dot defects*>15mm
Total black dot defects of all types5 or fewer
TOTAL DOT DEFECTSACCEPTABLE LEVEL
Total bright or black dot defects of all types5 or fewer
Note
1. 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
2. This Display is ISO9241-307 compliant (ISO9241-307: Ergonomic requirement, analysis and
compliance test methods for electronic visual displays)
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7.2 Customer Care & Warranty
For warranty coverage information and additional suppor t requirement valid for your region, please visit
www.philips.com/support website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care
Center number listed below.
Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:
CountryCSPHotline NumberPriceOpening Hours
AustriaRTS+43 0810 000206
Belgium Ecare+32 078 250851
CyprusAlman800 92 256Free of charge Mon to Fri : 9am - 6pm
+84 8 38248007 Ho Chi
Minh City
+84 5113.562666 Danang
City
+84 5113.562666 Can tho
Province
Mon.~Fri. 8:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30
Sat. 8:00-12:00
Vietnam
FPT Service
Informatic
Company Ltd. Ho Chi Minh City
Branch
フィリップスモ
Japan
ニター・サポー
0120-060-530Mon.~Fri. 10:00 - 17:00
トセンター
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8.Troubleshooting & FAQs
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs
8.1 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
Display.
• First, ensure that the power button on the
front of the Display 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 Display 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
satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments
via the OSD menu.
Note
The Auto Function is not applicable in DVIDigital mode as it is not necessary.
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
• Do not perform any troubleshooting steps
• Disconnect the Display 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
Attention
Check cable connection
• Make sure the Display cable is properly
connected to your computer. (Also refer to
the Quick Start Guide).
• Check to see if the Display cable has bent
pins.
• 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
• 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.
Horizontal flicker appears
• Adjust the image using the “Auto” function
in OSD Main Controls.
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• 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. "Burnin", "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.
• Always activate a moving screen saver
program when you leave your Display
unattended.
• Always activate a periodic screen refresh
application if your LCD Display 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-image”
or “ghost image” 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 Display’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 Consumer
Information Centers list and contact Philips
customer service representative.
8.2 SmartControl Lite FAQs
Q1. I change the Display on a PC to a
different one and the SmartControl Lite
becomes un-usable, what do I do?
Ans.: Restart your PC and see if SmartControl
Lite can work. Otherwise, you will need
to remove and re-install SmartControl
Lite to ensure proper driver is installed.
Q2. The SmartControl Lite functions worked
well before, but it does not work
anymore, what can I do?
Ans.: If the following actions were executed, the
Display driver may need to be re-installed.
• Changed video graphic adapter to another
one
• Updated video driver
• Activities on OS, such as service pack or
patch
• Run Windows Update and updated Display
and/or video driver
• Windows was booted with the Display
power off or disconnected.
• To find out, please right click My Computer
and click on Properties->Hardware->
Device Manager.
• If you see "Plug and Play Display" shows
under Display, then you need to re-install.
Simply remove SmartControl Lite and
re-install it.
Q3. After installing SmartControl Lite,
when clicking on SmartControl Lite
tab, nothing shows up after a while or a
failure message shows, what happened?
Ans.: It might be your graphic adaptor is not
compatible with the SmartControl Lite. If
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your graphic adaptor is one of the above
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Theft Deterrence is Enabled
mentioned brands, try to download the
most updated graphic adaptor driver from
corresponding companies’ web site.
Install the driver. Remove SmartControl
Lite, and re-install it once more.
If it is still not working, we are sorry that
the graphic adaptor is not supported.
Please visit Philips website and check if
an updated SmartControl Lite driver is
available.
Q4. When I click on Product Information,
only partial information is shown, what
happened?
Ans.: It might be your graphic card adaptor
driver is not the most updated version
which fully supporting DDC/CI interface.
Please try to download the most
updated graphic adaptor driver from
corresponding companies’ web site. Install
the driver. Remove SmartControl Lite and
re-install it once more.
Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence
Function. What can I do?
Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for
legitimate identification and authorization,
in order to establish ownership of the
Display.
Please note that the anti-theft deterrence
function is provided as a convenient free
option. Managing PIN numbers is the
sole responsibility of the individual user or
the organization who sets it. In case the
PIN number is forgotten, Philips service
center can re-set it for you at a nominal
charge after verification of ownership.
Please note that this activity is not
covered by standard warranty terms.
8.3 General FAQs
Q1: When I install my Display what should I
do if the screen shows 'Cannot display
this video mode'?
Ans.: Recommended resolution for this Display:
1920x1080@60Hz.
• Unplug all cables, then connect your PC to
the Display 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
1920x1080 pixels.
• Open 'Advanced Properties' and set the
Refresh Rate to 60Hz, then click OK.
• Restart your computer and repeat step
2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at
1920x1080@60Hz.
• Shut down your computer, disconnect your
old Display and reconnect your Philips LCD
Display.
• Turn on your Display and then turn on
your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate
for LCD Display?
Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in LCD
Displays is 60Hz, In case of any
disturbance on screen, you can set it
up to 75Hz 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
Display. Follow the instructions in your
user manual to install the drivers. Your
computer may ask you for Display drivers
(.inf and .icm files) or a driver disk when
you first install your Display. Follow the
instructions to inser t the ( companion
CD-ROM) included in this package.
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Display drivers (.inf and .icm files) will be
installed automatically.
Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?
Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver and
Display 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
Display adjustments via OSD?
Ans.: Simply press the OK button, then select
'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 Display,
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
Display?
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; With settings in the
6500K range the panel appears "warm,
with a red-white color tone", while a
9300K 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, Displays, 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 Display to any
PC, workstation or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD Displays are fully
compatible with standard PCs, Macs
and workstations. You may need a cable
adapter to connect the Display to your
Mac system. Please contact your Philips
sales representative for more information.
Q10: Are Philips LCD Displays Plug-and- Play?
Ans.: Yes, the Displays are Plug-and-Play
compatible with Windows 8/7, Mac OSX,
Linux
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 "afterimaging" or "ghost imaging", on your
screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost
imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in
LCD panel technology. In most cases, the
"burned in" or "atter-imaging" or "ghost
imaging" will disappear gradually over a
period of time after the power has been
switched off.
Always activate a moving screen saver
program when you leave your Display
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unattended.
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Display control unlocked
Attention
Display control locked
Always activate a periodic screen refresh
application if your LCD Display will display
unchanging static content.
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.
Q12: Why is my Display not showing sharp
text, and is displaying jagged characters?
Ans.: Your LCD Display works best at its native
resolution of 1920x1080@60Hz. For best
display, please use this resolution.
Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key?
Ans.: Please press button to the right for 10
seconds to unlock/lock the hot key, by
doing so, your Display pops out “Attention”
to show the unlock/lock status as shown
below illustrators.