Philips Gioco 278G4 User Manual
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278G4
EN User manual 1
Customer care and warranty 31
Troubleshooting & FAQs 36
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
1.4 Important safety information .................4
2. Setting up the monitor .......................5
2.1 Installation .........................................................5
2.2 Operating the monitor ..............................7
3. Image Optimization ...........................10
3.1 SmartImage
game
.............................................10
3.2 SmartContrast .............................................11
3.3 Philips SmartControl ...............................11
4. Ambiglow .............................................18
5. View 3D by using TriDef 3D
software ...............................................19
5.1 PC System requirements ......................19
5.2 TriDef 3D software Installation
Guide ...............................................................19
6. TechnicalSpecications .....................21
6.1 Resolution & Preset Modes .................23
7. Power Management ...........................24
8. Regulatory Information .....................25
9. Customer care and warranty ..........31
9.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy .................................................31
9.2 Customer Care & Warranty ...............33
10. Troubleshooting & FAQs ..................36
10.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................36
10.2 SmartControl FAQs .................................37
10.3 Ambiglow FAQs ........................................38
10.4 General FAQs ..............................................39
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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 specied 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.
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1. Important
• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°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 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 specic 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 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 ofce, 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 nd 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, 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.
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1. Important
1.4 Important safety information
Optimal 3D viewing
For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we
recommend that you:
• Sit at a distance that is at least 55cm.
• Watch the monitor away from direct
sunlight as it may interfere with the 3D
experience.
3D health warning
• If you or your family has a history of
epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult
a medical professional before exposing
yourself to flashing light sources, rapid
image sequences or 3D viewing.
• To avoid discomfort such as dizziness,
headache or disorientation, we recommend
not watching 3D for extended periods
of time. If you experience any discomfort,
stop watching 3D and do not immediately
engage in any potentially hazardous activity
(for example driving a car) until your
symptoms have disappeared. If symptoms
persist, do not resume watching 3D
without consulting a medical professional
first.
• Parents should monitor their children
during 3D viewing and ensure they do not
experience any discomfort as mentioned
above. Watching 3D is not recommended
for children under six years of age as their
visual system is not fully developed yet.
• Do not user the 3D glasses for any
purpose other than watching 3D images.
Care for the glasses
• Do not expose the 3D glasses to direct
sunlight, heat, fire or water. This may result
in a product malfunction or fire.
• Do not drop, bend or apply force to the
lenses of the 3D glasses.
• Use a clean soft cloth (microfiber or
cotton flannel) to clean the lenses to avoid
scratching them. Never spray cleaner
directly on the 3D glasses.
• Do not use cleaning chemicals containing
alcohol, solvent, surfactant, or was,
benzene, thinner, mosquito repellant or
lubricant. Using these chemicals can cause
discoloration or cracks.
Ambiglow health warning
Avoid looking directly at the Ambiglow LED’s as
they are very bright, and may cause temporary
blurred vision.
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2. Setting up the monitor
2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
Package contents
VGA (optional)
HDMI (optional)
3D Glasses
AC/DC Adapter
278G4
Note
Use only the AC/DC adapter model:
Philips ADS-65LSI-19-1 19065G
Install base stand
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft
and smooth surface to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.
2. Hold the stand with both hands.
(1) Gently attach the stand to the VESA
mount area until the latch locks the
stand.
(2) Use your ngers to tighten the screw
located at the bottom of the base, and
secure the base to the stand tightly.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Connecting to your PC
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DC power input
2
VGA input
3
HDMI inputs (HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI3)
4
HDMI audio output
5
USB uptream
6
USB downstream
7
Kensington anti-theft lock
8
3D glasses
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Ambiglow LED lights
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back of
the monitor rmly.
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.
6. Put your “3D glasses” on, and press the 3D
hotkey on the front bezel. You are ready to
view 3D images.
Note
The 3D glasses are designed for 3D viewing
only. It is very important that you use the 3D
glasses bundled with the monitor.
If you sit outside of the specied 3D viewing
angle or distance when viewing 3D images, the
3D images may look overlapped or not shown
properly.
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2. Setting up the monitor
2.2 Operating the monitor
Front view product description
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Switch monitor’s power ON and
OFF.
Access the OSD menu
.
Conrm the OSD adjustment.
Adjust the OSD menu.
3D hot key.
Ambiglow hot key.
Return to previous OSD level.
SmartImage
hot key
.
There are 6 modes to select:
FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1,
Gamer2, and Off.
3D hot key:
1. 2D to 3D: You can view 3D image for 2D
content if “2D to 3D” function is on.
2. 3D [AUTO]: user can select for below two
applications:
• Game console / Blu-ray player /
Graphic card: the ones support HDMI
1.4a 3D
• PC Game: by using TriDef 3D
Note
FULL SCREEN is an essential setting when
viewing 3D images. FOR AUTO 3D VIEWING,
HDMI 1.4a IS REQUIRED. 3D can also be
activated by selecting manually as shown below
with 3D hot keys in the OSD menu:
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2. Setting up the monitor
Video formats as below:
3. L-R(side by side):
Left
image
Right
image
4. R-L(side by side):
Right
image
Left
image
5. Top-Bottom:
Bottom image
Top image
6. Bottom-Top:
Top image
Bottom image
7. Off: 3D function off.
When 3D turn on, 3D mark will show on the
screen of the upper right corner for 5 seconds.
VGA (D-sub) for 3D application: please select
“SetupAuto (auto adjustment)” function in
OSD menu, to make sure correct operation for
3D function. It will encounter picture icking if
you do not execute “Auto”.
Note
The 3D mark will not be shown on the screen
when the 3D function is used for TriDef gaming,
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:
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
conrm the choice or change.
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2. Setting up the monitor
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
Picture
OSD Settings
Setup
Language
Color
Audio
Input
3D
Ambiglow
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
H.Position
Auto
V.Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português, Русский, 简体中文
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
Volume
Mute
VGA
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
SmartResponse
SmartContrast
Gamma
Over Scan
Pixel Orbiting
2D to 3D
3D [Auto]
L-R [side by side]
R-L [side by side]
Top-Bottom
Bottom-Top
Off
Auto
SmartBiasLight
SmartFrame
Wide Screen, 4:3
0~100
0~100
0~100
0~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
5000K, 6500K, 7500K,
8200K, 9300K, 11500K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
0~100
On, Off
Off, Fast, Faster, Fastest
On, Off
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
On, Off
On, Off
Depth
Separation
Size
Brightness
Contrast
H.Position
V.Position
Resolutionnotication
This monitor is designed for optimal
performance at its native resolution, 1920 ×
1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered
on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed
on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 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
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3. Image Optimization
3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
game
What is it?
SmartImage
game
provides presets that optimize
display for different types of gaming content,
dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast,
color and sharpness in real time. Philips
SmartImage
game
delivers great optimized gaming
performance.
Why do I need it?
You want a monitor that delivers optimized
display all your favorite types of gaming content,
SmartImage
game
software dynamically adjust
brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in
real time to enhance your monitor viewing
experience.
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
game
?
1. Press to launch the SmartImage
game
on
screen display.
2. Keep pressing
to toggle among FPS,
Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, or Off.
3. The SmartImage
game
on screen display will
remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can
also press "OK" to make conrmation.
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 conrm selection and close the
SmartImage
game
OSD.
There are six modes to select: FPS, Racing, RTS,
Gamer1, Gamer2, and 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
.
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3. Image Optimization
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 ofce 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.
3.3 Philips SmartControl
The new SmartControl 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 through ne-
tuning 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 monitors!
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, it will automatically go to
Wizard for first time launch.
• The wizard will guide you through
adjustment your monitor 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.
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3. Image Optimization
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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