Table of Contents
1. Important ...................................... 1
1.1 Safety precautions and
maintenance ..................................1
1.2 Notational Descriptions ..............3
1.3 Disposal of product and packing
material ............................................4
2. Setting up the monitor .............. 5
2.1 Installation ......................................5
2.2 Operating the monitor ................7
2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for
VESA Mounting .......................... 11
2.4 MultiClient Integrated KVM ... 12
2.5 MultiView ..................................... 14
3. Image Optimization ................. 16
3.1 SmartImage ................................. 16
3.2 SmartContrast ............................. 18
4. Power Delivery and Smart
Power ........................................... 19
5. AMD FreeSync
TM
Premium ..... 20
6. Ambiglow ................................... 21
7. HDR ..............................................22
8. Screen maintenance ................. 23
9. Designs to prevent computer
vision syndrome (CVS) .............25
10.TechnicalSpecications ...........26
10.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ... 29
11. Power Management ................31
12. Customer care and warranty ..32
12.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy ................................ 32
12.2 Customer Care & Warranty ... 35
13. Troubleshooting & FAQs .........36
13.1 Troubleshooting ...................... 36
13.2 General FAQs ............................ 38
13.3 Multiview FAQs ........................ 40
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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 the operation of your
monitor.
The Philips guarantee applies
provided that the product is handled
for its intended use, by its operating
instructions, and accompanied by the
presentation of the original invoice or
cash receipt that indicates the date of
purchase, dealer’s name and model, and
production number of the product.
1.1 Safety precautions and
maintenance
Warnings
The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those specied
in this document may result in exposure
to shock, electrical hazards, and/or
mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when
connecting and using your monitor.
Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphones can
cause hearing loss. Adjustment of the
equalizer to maximum capacity increases
the earphones and headphones output
voltage; thereby increasing the sound
pressure level.
Operation
• Please keep the monitor out of
direct sunlight. Lengthy exposure to
this type of environment may result
in discoloration and damage to the
monitor.
• Keep the display away from oil. Oil
may damage the plastic cover of the
display and void the warranty.
• Remove any object that could fall
into ventilation holes or prevent
proper cooling of the monitor’s
electronics.
• Do not block the ventilation holes in
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 before returning to
normal operation.
• Please use the approved power
cord provided by Philips all the
times. If your power cord is missing,
please contact your local service
center. (Please refer to the Service
contact information located in the
Important information manual.)
• Operate under the specified power
supply. Use of incorrect voltage will
cause malfunction and may cause
fire or electric shock.
• Protect the cable. Do not pull or
bend the power cable and signal
cable. Do not place the monitor
or any other heavy objects on the
cables. If damaged, the cables may
cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not subject the monitor to severe
vibration or high-impact conditions
during operation.
• To avoid potential damage, like
the panel peeling from the bezel,
ensure that the monitor does not tilt
downward by more than -5 degrees.
If the -5 degree downward tilt angle
maximum is exceeded, the monitor
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damage will not be covered under
warranty.
• Do not knock or drop the
monitor during operation and/or
transportation.
• Excessive usage of the monitor
can cause eye discomfort. It’s
recommended to take shorter breaks
more often at your workstation
than longer breaks and less often.
For example, a 5-10 minute break
after 50-60-minute continuous
screen use is likely to be better than
a 15-minute break every two hours.
Prevent eye strain while using the
screen for a constant period by :
• Looking at something varying
distances after a long period of
focusing on the screen.
• Conscious Blinking while you
work.
• Gently closing and rolling your
eyes to relax.
• Reposition your screen to the ap-
propriate height and angle.
• Adjust the brightness and con-
trast to an appropriate level.
• Adjust the environment light-
ing similar to that of your screen
brightness. Avoid uorescent
lighting and surfaces that don’t
reect too much light.
• Seeing a doctor if your symptoms
worsen.
Maintenance
• To protect your monitor from
possible damage, do not put
excessive pressure on the OLED
panel. When moving your monitor,
grasp the frame to lift; do not lift
the monitor by placing your hand or
fingers on the OLED panel.
• Oil-based cleaning solutions may
damage the plastic parts and void
the warranty.
• Unplug the monitor if you are not
going to use it for an extensive
period.
• 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 solvents,
such as alcohol or ammonia-based
liquids.
• To avoid the risk of shock or
permanent damage to the set, do
not expose the monitor to dust, rain,
water, or excessive moisture.
• If your monitor gets wet, wipe it
with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
• If a foreign substance or water
gets in your monitor, please
turn the power off immediately
and disconnect the power cord.
Then, if damaged, send it to the
maintenance center.
• Do not store or use the monitor in
locations exposed to heat, direct
sunlight, or extreme cold.
• To maintain the best performance of
your monitor and use it for a longer
lifetime, please use the monitor
in a location that falls within the
following temperature and humidity
ranges:
• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-104°F
• Humidity: 20-80% RH
Important information for Burn-in/
Ghost image
• Please always turn on the Screen
Saver and Pixel Orbiting functions
from the On Screen Display (OSD)
menu.
For additional information, please
refer to Chapter 8 on Screen
Maintenance.
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• “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or
“ghost imaging” is a well-known
phenomenon in OLED panel
technology. In most cases, the
“burn-in”, “after-imaging” or “ghost
imaging” will disappear gradually
over some time after the power has
been switched off.
Warning
It is highly recommended that you
always turn on the Screen Saver and
Pixel Orbiting function from On Screen
Display (OSD) menu in order to best
protect the screen.
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 your local service
center. (You can refer to the service
contact information listed in the
important information manual.)
• For transportation information,
please refer to “Technical
Specifications”.
• Do not leave your monitor in a car
under direct sunlight.
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.
1.2 Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe the
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, and/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 the 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
mechanism.
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1.3 Disposal of product and
packing material
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment-WEEE
This marking on the product or its
packaging illustrates that, under
European Directive 2012/19/EU
governing used electrical and electronic
appliances, this product may not be
disposed with normal household waste.
You are responsible for the disposal of
this equipment through a designated
waste electrical and electronic
equipment collection. To determine the
locations for dropping o such waste,
contact your local government oce,
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 number of
reusable materials and 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
products, services, and activities.
From the planning, design, and
production stages, Philips emphasizes
the importance 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) following
all Environmental Laws and taking back
programs with the contractor company.
Your display is manufactured with high-
quality materials and components which
can be recycled and reused.
To learn more about our recycling
program please visit:
http://www.philips.com/a-w/about/
sustainability.html
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2. Setting up the
monitor
2.1 Installation
1
Package contents
Quick start
42M2N8900
Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome
*DP *HDMI
* USB A-B
*USB C-C/A
*USB C-C *USB C-A
Power
VESA Bracket
*Remote control
Batteries AAA R03 1.5V
Screw and screwdriver
M4 x 4
M5 x 2
*Dierent according to region
2
Install the base
1. To well protect this monitor and
avoid scratching or damaging of
the monitor, keep the monitor face
down in the cushion for the base
installation
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 a screwdriver to tighten the
assembly screws, and secure the
stand to the monitor tightly.
(3) Gently attach the base to the
stand.
(4) Use your ngers to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base, and secure the base to
the stand tightly.
4
1
3
2
3. After attaching the base, erect
the monitor with both hands
holding the monitor together with
styrofoam rmly. Now you can pull
out the styrofoam. When you pull
out the styrofoam, do not squeeze
the panel .
1
2
6
3
Connecting to your PC
Fast Charger
12
21 4 6 9
3 5
7
10
8
11
USB C-C
a-1
a-2
USBC
a
b
OR
USB Type-C
USB A-C
a-1
a-2
USB hub
USBC
a
b
USB Type-A
OR
2
USB A-B
1
1
AC power input
2
HDMI 1 input
3
HDMI 2 input
4
DisplayPort input
5
USBC
6
Audio Out
7
USB UP
8
USB downstream/USB fast charger
9
USB downstream
10
USB downstream/USB fast charger
11
USB downstream
12
Kensington anti-theft lock
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back
of the monitor rmly.
2. Turn o 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.
4
USB hub
To comply with International energy
standards, the USB hub/ports of this
display are disabled during Standby and
Off modes.
Connected USB devices will not work in
this state.
To permanently put the USB function in
the “ON” state, please go to OSD Menu,
then select “USB standby mode”, and
switch it to the “ON” state. Somehow
if your monitor resets to the factory
setting, ensure to select “USB standby
mode” to “ON” state in the OSD menu.
5
USB charging
This display has USB ports capable of
standard power output including some
with USB charging functions (identifiable
with power icon
USB
). You can use these
ports to charge your Smartphone or
power your external HDD, for example.
The display must be powered ON at all
times to be able to use this function.
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Some selected Philips displays may not
Power or Charge your device when it
enters “Sleep/Standby” mode (White
power LED blinking). In that case, please
enter to OSD Menu and select “USB
Standby Mode”, then, turn the function
to “ON” mode (default=OFF). This will
then keep the USB power and charging
functions active even when the monitor
is in sleep/standby mode.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
On
O
High Resolution
On
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
Warning
USB 2.4Ghz wireless devices, such
as wireless mice, keyboards, and
headphones, may result in decreased
eciency of radio transmission of USB
3.2 devices. Should this happen, please
try the following methods to help
reduce the eects:
• Try to keep USB 2.0 receivers away
from a USB 3.2 connection port.
• Use a standard USB extension cable
or USB hub to increase the space
between your wireless receiver and
the USB3.2 connection port.
2.2 Operating the monitor
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Description of the control buttons
Press to switch power on.
Press more than 3 seconds to
switch power o.
Access the OSD menu.
Conrm the OSD adjustment.
Adjust the Game Mode.
Adjust the OSD menu.
Change the signal input
source.
Adjust the OSD menu.
SmartImage Game menu.
There are multiple selections:
Console Mode, Standard, FPS,
Racing, RTS, Movie, LowBlue
Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game 1 and Game 2.
When the monitor receives
HDR signal, SmartImage will
show the HDR menu. There
are multiple selections in
this menu: HDR Game, HDR
Movie, HDR Vivid, Personal,
and O.
Return to previous OSD level
.
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2
Description of the On-Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips OLED 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 OSD interface is shown below:
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Console Mode
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
90
50
O
2.2
50
O
6500K
OK
Close
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
Basic and simple instructions on the control keys
To access the OSD menu on this Philips display, simply use the single toggle button
located on the rear side of the display. The single button operates like a joystick. To
move the cursor, simply toggle the button in four directions. Press the button to select
the desired option.
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 dierent adjustments later on.
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Main menu Sub menu
Input
Audio
Game Mode
SmartImage(HDR)
(HDR source)
SmartImage
System
Setup
Close
Ambiglow
Audio Mode
0~100
Volume
Sport & Racing
Mute
RPG & Adventure
Audio Source
Shooting & Action
Movie Watching
Music
O
Mute(On, O)
HDMI1, HDMI2, DisplayPort, USB C
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
EQ
100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz -8 ~ +8
DisplayPort
USB C
Auto
On, O
SharpShooter
SmartFrame
Crosshair
O, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Low Input Lag
Low Input Lag On, Low Input Lag O
O, On, Smart Crosshair On
Dynamic DarkBoost
O, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Adaptive Sync
Adaptive Sync On, Adaptive Sync O
HDR Vivid
O
Personal
HDR Movie
Light Enhance
HDR Game
SmartFrame O
Size
Brightness
SmartFrame On
Contrast
H. position
V. position
Console Mode( Xbox Mode/
Switch Mode/PS5 Mode ),
Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game1, Game2
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Reset
0~3
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
0~100
0~100
1~Max
1~Max
0~100
OSD Setting
HDMI Refresh Rate
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time out
0~100
0~100
O, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
PIP/ PBP
PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Input
Swap
O, PIP, PBP
HDMI1, HDMI 2, DP, USB C
PIP Size Small, Middle, Large
PIP Position Top-R, Top-L, Bottom-R, Bottom-L
Smart Size
Screen Size
1:1
Aspect
42"W, 27''W, 24''W, 23''W, 22''W, 21.5''W,
20''W, 19.5''W, 19''W, 19'', 18.5''W
USB Setting
USB-C Setting
Smart Power
Smart Power On,Smart Power O
Over Scan
Over Scan On, Over Scan O
USB Standby Mode
KVM
(High Resolution) USB 2.0, (High Data Speed) USB 3.2
On, O
Auto, USB C, USB Up
Language
0~4
Power LED
English, Deutsch, Español, Ελληνική, Français, Italiano, Magyar, Nederlands, Português, Português do Brazil,
Polski, Русский, Svenska, Suomi, Türkçe, Čeština, Українська, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어
Resolution Notice On, Resolution Notice O
Resolution Notice
Resolution Notice
CEC (On, O)
CEC
On, O
Screen Saver
On, O
Pixel Orbiting
Yes, No
Panel Refresh
Yes, No
Pixel Refresh
On, O
Auto Warning
OLED Panel Care
Model
SN
Information
Yes, No
Reset
Light Mode
Follow Video
Color Shift
Color Wave
Follow Audio
Color Breathing
Starry Night
Static Mode
Ambiglow Setting
Colors
Brightness
Speed
Reset
Ambiglow O
Yes, No
Light Position
Bright, Brighter, Brightest
Low, Normal, High
Rainbow, White, Red, Rose, Magenta, Violet, Blue,
Azure, Cyan, Aqua, Green, Pear, Yellow, Orange
All Zones, 3-sided, central
0~100
0~100
On, O
On, O
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
0~100
Native, Preset, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 11500K
Yes, No
Working Time
Time after Pixel Refresh
Panel Refresh Counts
Pixel Refresh Counts
OLED Information
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
120Hz, 138Hz
120Hz, 138Hz
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Note
• Please refer to Chapters 8 on Screen
Maintenance for details of OLED
Panel Care.
• This Philips monitor is certied with
AMD FreeSync™ Premium. The
technology is used to match the
refresh rate of the monitor to the
graphic cards. Providing the smooth-
est gaming experience by reducing
or eliminating judder, tearing, and
stuttering.
Enabling Adaptive-Sync from the
On-Screen Display menu will auto-
matically activate the appropriate
technology depending on the graph-
ics card installed in your computer:
• If using an AMD Radeon graphics
card, FreeSync will be enabled.
• Go to www.philips.com/support to
download the latest version of leaet
to get more information on FreeSync
certication.
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Resolution notication
This monitor is designed for
optimal performance at its native
resolution:3840 x 2160.
When the monitor is powered on at a
dierent resolution, an alert is displayed
on the screen as follows: Use 3840 x
2160 for best results.
Display of the native resolution alert can
be switched o from Setup in the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu.
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Firmware
The over-the-air (OTA) rmware update
is through the SmartControl software
and is easily downloadable through the
Philips website. What does SmartControl
do? It is an additional software that
helps control the photo, audio, and the
other on-screen graphic settings of the
monitor.
In the “Setup” section, you can check
which rmware version you currently
have and if you need to upgrade or not.
In addition, it is important to note that
the rmware upgrades must be done
through the SmartControl software.
It is necessary to be connected to a
network when updating the rmware
on SmartControl over-the-air (OTA).
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Physical Function
Tilt
15°
-5°
Swivel
-20°
+20°
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Height adjustment
120mm
Warning
• To avoid potential screen damage,
such as panel peeling, ensure that
the monitor does not tilt downward
by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Grasp only the bezel.
2.3 Remove the Base Assembly
for VESA Mounting
Before you start disassembling the
Display 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. Loosen the assembly screws, then
detach the neck from the monitor.
2
1
3. Gently attach the latch to the VESA
until the latch locks the VESA.
2
1
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Note
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
VESA Mounting Screw M4. Always
contact the manufacturer for wall-
mount installation.
-5°
0° 90°
* Display design may dier from those
illustrated in this manual.
Warning
• To avoid potential screen damage,
such as panel peeling, ensure that
the monitor does not tilt downward
by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Grasp only the bezel.
2.4 MultiClient Integrated KVM
1
What is it?
With MultiClient Integrated KVM switch,
you can control two separate PCs with
one monitor-keyboard-mouse set up.
2
How to enable MultiClient Integrated
KVM
With the built-in MultiClient Integrated
KVM, Philips monitor allows to quickly
switch your peripherals back and forth
between in two devices through the OSD
menu setting.
Use USB-C and HDMI or DP as input,
then use USB-C/USB-B as USB upstream.
Please follow the steps for the settings.
1. Connect the USB upstream cable
from your dual devices to the “USB
C” and “USB UP” port of this monitor
at the same time.
Source USB Upstream
HDMI/DP USB UP
USB C USB C
2. Connect peripherals to the USB
downstream port of this monitor.
PC1 PC2
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
USB UP
USBC
USB USB
PC1/PC2
1
1
2
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3. Enter to OSD menu. Go to KVM
layer and select “Auto”, “USB C”
or “USB Up” to switch the control
of peripherals from one device to
another. Simply repeat this step for
switching the control system using
one set of peripheral.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
Auto
USB C
USB Up
High Resolution
O
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
Use DP and HDMI as input then use
USB-B/USB-C as USB upstream.
Please follow the steps for the settings.
1. Connect the USB upstream cable
from your dual devices to the “USB
C” and “USB UP” port of this monitor
at the same time.
PC1: USB UP as upstream and HDMI or DP
cable for both video and audio transfer.
PC2: USB-C as upstream (USB C-A) and DP
or HDMI for both video and audio transfer.
Source USB Upstream
HDMI or DP USB UP
DP or HDMI USB C
2. Connect peripherals to the USB
downstream port of this monitor.
PC1
PC2
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
USB UP
USBC
USB USB
PC1/PC2
1
1
2
3. Enter to OSD menu. Go to KVM
layer and select “Auto”, “USB C”
or “USB Up” to switch the control
of peripherals from one device to
another. Simply repeat this step for
switching the control system using
one set of peripheral.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
Auto
USB C
USB Up
High Resolution
O
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
Note
You can also adopt “MultiClient
Integrated KVM” in PBP mode, when
you enable PBP, you can see two
dierent sources projected to this
monitor side by side simultaneously.
“MultiClient Integrated KVM” enhances
your operation by using one set of
peripherals to control between in two
systems through the OSD menu setting.
Follow step3 as mentioned above.
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2.5 MultiView
What is it?
Multiview enables active variety to
connect and view so that you can
work with multiple devices like PC and
Notebook side-by-side simultaneously,
thereby making complex multitasking
work a breeze.
Why do I need it?
With the ultra-high-resolution Philips
MultiView display, you can comfortably
experience a world of connectivity in the
oce or at home. With this display, you
can conveniently enjoy multiple content
sources on one screen. For example, You
may want to keep an eye on the live
news video feed with audio in the small
window, while working on your latest
blog... or you may want to edit an Excel
le from your Ultrabook, while logged
into a secured company intranet to
access les from a desktop.
How to enable MultiView by OSD
menu?
SmartImage
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Input
PIP Size
PIP Position
Swap
O
PIP
PBP
O
HDMI 2
Small
Top-R
Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
OK
Back
Ambiglow
1. Toggle to the right to enter OSD
Menu Screen.
2. Toggle to the up or down to select
main menu [PIP / PBP], then toggle
to the right to conrm.
3. Toggle to the up or down to select
[PIP / PBP Mode], then toggle to the
right.
4. Toggle to the up or down to select
[PIP], [PBP], then toggle to the right
to conrm your selection
.
5. Now you can move backward to set
the [PIP / PBP Input], [PIP Size], [PIP
Position] or [Swap].
Toggle to the right to conrm your
selection.
MultiView in OSD menu
• PIP / PBP Mode: There are two
modes for MultiView: [PIP] and
[PBP].
[PIP]: Picture in Picture
Open up a sub-window
of another signal source.
B
A (main)
When the sub source is
not detected:
B
A (main)
[PBP]: Picture by Picture
Open up a sub-window
side-by-side of other
signal sources.
BA (main)
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When the sub source is
not detected.
A (main)
Note
The black strip located on the top
and the bottom of the screen is for
measuring the correct aspect ratio when
in the PBP mode. If you expect to see full-
screen, adjust your device's resolutions
to pop-up attention resolution and you
will able to see 2 devices' source screen
project to this display without black
strips. It is important to note that the
analog signal is not supported on full
screen in PIP mode. No support both
main source and sub source above the
4K 100Hz at the same time.
• PIP / PBP Input: There are different
video inputs to choose from as the
sub-display source: [HDMI 1], [HDMI
2], [DP], [USB C].
Please refer to the table below for
compatibility of the main/sub-input
source.
SUB SOURCE POSSIBILITY (xl)
Inputs
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
DisplayPort
USBC
MAIN
SOURCE
(xl)
HDMI 1
● ● ● ●
HDMI 2
● ● ● ●
DisplayPort
● ● ● ●
USBC
● ● ● ●
PIP Size: When PIP is activated, there are
three sub-window sizes to choose from
[Small], [Middle], and [Large].
B
A (main)
Small
Middle
Large
• PIP Position: When PIP is activated,
there are four sub-window positions
to choose from.
Top-Left Top-Right
B
A (main)
B
A (main)
Bottom-Left Bottom-Right
B
A
(main)
A (main)
B
• Swap: The main picture source and
the sub-picture source are
swapped on the display.
Swap A and B source in [PIP] mode:
B
A (main)
↔
B (main)
A
Swap A and B source in [PBP] mode:
A (main) B
↔
B (main) A
• Off: Stop MultiView function.
A (main)
Note
When you activate the SWAP function,
the video and its audio source will swap
at the same time.
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3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
1
What is it?
SmartImage provides presets that
optimize display for dierent 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 monitor performance.
2
Why do I need it?
It is ideal to have a monitor that delivers
an optimized display of all your favorite
types of content. Our SmartImage
software dynamically adjusts brightness,
contrast, color, and sharpness in real-
time to enhance your monitor viewing
experience.
3
How does it work?
SmartImage is an exclusive, leading-edge
Philips technology that analyzes the
content displayed on your screen. Based
on the scenario you select, SmartImage
dynamically enhances the contrast, color
saturation, and sharpness of images to
enhance the contents being displayed
- all in real time by the press of a single
button.
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How to enable SmartImage?
1. Toggle to the left to launch the
SmartImage on-screen display.
2. Toggle the up or down to select
between the SmartImage modes.
3. The SmartImage on-screen display
will remain on screen for 8 seconds,
or you can also toggle to the left to
make conrmation.
There are multiple selections: Console
Mode, Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game 1 and Game 2
SmartImage
GAME
OK
Console Mode
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Economy
Game1
Game2
• Console Mode: Play on different
consoles, this mode can recognize
different consoles and change the
title name of the mode. Example:
Xbox Mode, PS5 Mode……
• Standard: Enhances text and
dampens brightness to increase
readability and reduce eye strain.
This mode significantly enhances
readability and productivity when
working with spreadsheets, PDF files,
scanned articles, or other similar
office applications.
• FPS: For playing FPS (First Person
Shooters) games. Improves dark
theme black level details.
• Racing: For playing Racing games.
Provides the fastest response time
and high color saturation.
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• 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.
• Movie: Ramped up luminance,
deepened color saturation, dynamic
contrast, and razor sharpness displays
every detail in darker areas of your
videos without experiencing color
washout.
• LowBlue Mode: LowBlue Mode
for easy-on-the-eyes productivity.
Studies have shown that just as ultra-
violet rays can cause eye damage,
shortwave length blue light rays
from LED displays can cause eye
damage and affect vision over time.
Developed for well-being, the Philips
LowBlue Mode setting uses smart
software technology to reduce
harmful shortwave blue light.
• EasyRead: Helps improve reading
of text-based applications like PDF
ebooks. By using a special algorithm
that increases the contrast and
boundary sharpness of text content.
The display is optimized for a
stress-free reading by adjusting
the brightness, contrast, and color
temperature of the monitor.
• Economy:Under this profile,
brightness and contrast are adjusted
and backlighting is fine-tuned to
produce the right display for everyday
office applications.
• Game 1: User’s preference settings
saved as Game 1.
• Game 2: User’s preference settings
saved as Game 2.
When this display receives an HDR signal
from the connected device, select a
picture mode that best ts your needs.
There are multiple selections:HDR Game,
HDR Movie, HDR Vivid, HDR True Black,
Personal, and O.
SmartImage
HDR
OK
HDR
HDR Game
HDR Movie
HDR Vivid
Personal
O
• HDR Game: Ideal setting to optimize
for playing video games. With
brighter white and darker black, the
gaming scene is vivid and reveals
more details, easily spotting enemies
hiding in the dark corner and
shadows.
• HDR Movie: Ideal setting for
watching HDR movies. Deliver better
contrast and brightness for a more
realistic and immersing viewing
experience.
• HDR Vivid: Enhancing red, green,
and blue for true-to-life visuals.
• Personal: Customize available
settings in the picture menu.
• Off: No optimization by SmartImage
HDR.
Note
To switch o the HDR function, please
disable the Input device and its content.
Inconsistent HDR settings between the
input device and monitor may cause
unsatisfying images.
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3.2 SmartContrast
1
What is it?
It is a unique technology that
dynamically analyzes displayed content
and automatically optimizes a monitor's
contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity
and viewing enjoyment.
2
Why do I need it?
Because SmartContrast oers the best
visual clarity and viewing comfort for
every type of content. It dynamically
controls contrast and adjusts
backlighting for bright gaming and
video imagery. In addition, by reducing
your monitor's power consumption, you
save on energy costs and extend the
lifetime of your monitor.
3
How does it work?
When you activate SmartContrast, it will
analyze the content you are displaying
in real time to adjust colors and control
backlight intensity. This function will
dynamically enhance contrast for a great
entertainment experience when viewing
videos or playing games.
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4. Power Delivery and
Smart Power
You can power your compatible device
with up to 90 Watts of power from this
monitor.
1
What is it?
Smart Power is an exclusive Philips
technology that provides exible power
delivery options for various devices.
This is useful for recharging high
performance laptops with only one
cable.
With Smart Power, the monitor makes it
possible to deliver up to 90W of power
through the USBC port, compared to the
standard 65W.
To prevent damaging the device, Smart
Power enables protections to limit
current draw.
2
How to enable Smart Power?
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz USB C Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
Smart Power On
Smart Power O
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
1. Toggle to the right to enter OSD
Menu Screen.
2. Toggle to the up or down to select
main menu [Setup], then toggle to
the right to conrm.
3. Toggle to the up or down to turn on
or o the [Smart Power].
3
Power through USBC port:
1. Connect the device to the USBC port.
2. Turn on [Smart Power].
3. If [Smart Power] is on, and USBC
is used for power, then maximum
power delivery depends on the
brightness value of the monitor.
You may adjust the brightness value
manually to increase power delivery
from this monitor.
There are 2 power delivery levels:
Brightness
value
Power Delivery
from USBC
Level 1 0~70 90W
Level 2 71~100 65W
Note
• If [Smart Power] is on, and DFP
(Downstream Facing Port) is using
more than 5W, then USBC can only
deliver up to 65W.
• If [Smart Power] is off, then USBC
can only deliver up to 65W.
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5. AMD FreeSync
TM
Premium
PC gaming has long had an imperfect
experience because GPUs and monitors
update at dierent rates. Sometimes
a GPU can render many new pictures
during a single update of the monitor
and the monitor will show pieces of each
picture as a single image. This is called
“tearing.” Gamers can x tearing with
a feature called “v-sync,” but the image
can become jerky as the GPU waits on
the monitor to call for an update before
delivering new pictures.
The responsiveness of mouse input and
overall frames per second is reduced
with v-sync, too. AMD FreeSync
TM
Premium technology eliminates all
of these problems by letting the GPU
update the monitor the moment a new
picture is ready. Therefore, this feature
leaves gamers with unbelievably smooth,
responsive, tearing-free gaming.
Followed by the graphic card that are
compatible.
■ Operating system
• Windows 11/10/8.1/8
■ Graphic Card: R9 290/300 Series &
R7 260 Series
• AMD Radeon R9 300 Series
• AMD Radeon R9 Fury X
• AMD Radeon R9 360
• AMD Radeon R7 360
• AMD Radeon R9 295X2
• AMD Radeon R9 290X
• AMD Radeon R9 290
• AMD Radeon R9 285
• AMD Radeon R7 260X
• AMD Radeon R7 260
■ Processor A-Series Desktop and
Mobility APUs
• AMD A10-7890K
• AMD A10-7870K
• AMD A10-7850K
• AMD A10-7800
• AMD A10-7700K
• AMD A8-7670K
• AMD A8-7650K
• AMD A8-7600
• AMD A6-7400K
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6. Ambiglow
Ambiglow
Ambiglow
What is it?
Ambiglow adds a new dimension to
your viewing experience. The innovative
and exclusive Ambiglow processor
continuously adjusts the overall
color and brightness of the gamer's
surroundings to match the on-screen
image. User options like Auto mode and
3-step brightness settings allow you to
adjust the ambiance to your liking and
available wall surface. Whether you
are playing games or watching movies,
Philips Ambiglow oers you a unique
and immersive viewing experience.
How does it work?
It is recommended that you dim the
lighting conditions in your room for
maximum eect. Ensure that Ambiglow
is set to “on” mode. Start a movie or
play a game from your computer. The
monitor will react with appropriate
colors creating a halo eect and will
match the image on the screen. You can
also manually select Bright, Brighter,
Brightest mode, or o mode. depending
on your preference.
How to enable Ambiglow
The Ambiglow function can be selected
through the OSD menu by pressing the
right button to choose and pressing
the right button again to conrm the
selection:
1. Press right button.
2. To switch Ambiglow o or select
dierent modes, you can choose
from: [Follow Video], [Follow Audio],
[Color Shift], [Color Wave], [Color
Breathing], [Starry Night], [Static
Mode], [Colors], [Light Position],
[Brightness], [Speed], [O].
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Light Mode
Ambiglow Setting
Reset
Ambiglow O
Follow Video
Follow Audio
Color Shift
Color Wave
Color Breathing
Starry Night
Static Mode
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
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7. HDR
HDR Settings in Windows11/10 system.
Steps
1. Right-click on the desktop, and enter
Display settings.
2. Select the display/monitor.
3. Select an HDR-capable display under
Rearrange your displays.
4. Select Windows HD Color settings.
5. Adjust Brightness for SDR content.
Note
Windows 10 edition is required. Always
upgrade to the most updated version.
The link below is for further information
from the Microsoft ocial website.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-
au/help/4040263/windows-10-hdr-
advanced-color-settings
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 5
Note
To switch o the HDR function, please
disable it from an Input device and
its content. Inconsistent HDR settings
between the input device and monitor
may cause unsatisfying images.
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8. Screen maintenance
Following the characteristics of
OLED displays, there are automatic
mechanisms used to protect the screen
and reduce image sticking which may
request an opportunity to run the refresh
process. These mechanism settings may
be adjusted in the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu under OLED Panel Care.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Power LED
Language
Resolution Notice
CEC
OLED Panel Care
Information
Reset
Screen Saver
Pixel Orbiting
Pixel Refresh
Panel Refresh
Auto Warning
On
On
No
No
On
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
On
O
• Screen Saver
When a static image is detected for a
certain period of time, the screen saver
function will dim the screen to protect
the panel from sticking. When a moving
image is detected, the monitor will
recover luminance to previous working
status. Default setting is On and would
highly recommend that you always set
it as On to protect the screen. It is also
recommended that you also set your
device to use a screen saver.
• Pixel Orbiting
Pixel shift moves the image a couple
of pixels at regular intervals to avoid
potential sticking. This is not noticeable
in normal circumstances. Default setting
is On and would highly recommend that
you always set it as On to protect the
screen.
• Pixel Refresh
Pixel Refresh is activated when the
screen has passed accumulative usage
of over 4 hours. This is an eort to avoid
the image sticking on the monitor.
Before self-activating Pixel Refresh,
a pop-up message will appear after
the 4 hour time limit and the user can
choose to activate or skip the refreshing
process. If the user chooses to skip the
initial Pixel refresh, then a reminder
will appear every two hours. When the
cumulative usage time reaches 16 hours,
the screen will automatically refresh.
In addition, six countdown warning
messages will appear before reaching
the 16 hour time limit and will be
presented in the sequence of 10, 5 , 4, 3,
2, and 1 minute(s). it will automatically
refresh. You cannot skip the Pixel
Refresh process.
When Pixel refresh is activated, the
screen will go into standby mode for a
total of 6 minutes while it completes
the entire process and the LED indicator
will begin to blink on and o. After
the 6 minutes of standby mode is done
and the Pixel Refresh has nished, the
LED indicator will stop blinking. When
it is apparent that the Pixel Refresh has
nished, turn the monitor back on and
resume activity.
Please note that if it is not possible to
activate the Pixel Refresh upon receiving
the reminder, then it is possible to
program Pixel Refresh on the OSD menu
at a time that works best.
A reminder message that pops up after 4 hours of
continuous use, and will then appear every 2 hours
after.
To maintain the panel quality, Pixel Refresh will automatically
run after in use for a periods of time.
Pixel Refresh will take few minutes and Power LED will blink until
it is nished.
Please do not unplug the power cable during the process.
Accumulative usage: 4HOURS
Do you want to activate Pixel Refresh now?
Yes No
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Compulsory execution message
To maintain the panel quality, Pixel Refresh will automatically
run after in use for a periods of time.
Pixel Refresh will take few minutes and Power LED will blink until
it is nished.
Please do not unplug the power cable during the process.
Accumulative usage: 16HOURS
Proceed
• Panel Refresh
After cumulative usage over 500 hours,
Panel Refresh will run automatically
to adjust the uniformity of OLED to
prevent image retention caused by static
content. When it is activated, screen
will be in Standby mode for 30 seconds
to nish the process. Also, you cannot
skip Panel Refresh process but it could
be nished simultaneously while the
monitor goes into standby mode for
over 2 hours or while you turn o the
monitor.
Compulsory execution message
To reduce the risk of image retention, Panel Refresh will
automatically run after in use for a long periods of time.
Panel Refresh will take few seconds and power LED will blink
until it is nished.
Please do not unplug the power cable during the process.
Proceed
• Auto Warning
Default setting is On to provide
messages as reminders of Pixel Refresh
and Panel Refresh automatically. You
can go to OSD menu > Setup > OLED
Panel Care > Auto Warning to turn o
Auto Warning messages. If you turn o
Auto Warning, the messages will not
appear, yet the calculation of cumulative
usage hours continues. If Auto Warning
is set to O, the cumulative usage
exceeds 16 hours, Pixel Refresh will be
activated automatically when you press
the power button or the monitor goes
into Standby mode.
A reminder message that pops up after 4 hours of
continuous use, and will then appear every 2 hours
after.
To maintain the panel quality, Pixel Refresh will automatically
run after in use for a periods of time.
Pixel Refresh will take few minutes and Power LED will blink until
it is nished.
Please do not unplug the power cable during the process.
Accumulative usage: 4HOURS
Do you want to activate Pixel Refresh now?
Yes No
Note
1. Pixel Refresh and Panel Refresh
can be run whenever you detect a
luminance gap or image sticking.
2. When the monitor is in standby
mode for over two hours, Refresh
will recognize this and run
automatically. Also, if the user
turns off the monitor, Refresh will
run automatically. This ensures
your display has the best possible
performance while minimizing the
amount of interruptions.
LED Indicator
Status LED Color
Power On White
Standby White (breathing)
Pixel Refresh White (blinking)
Panel Refresh Amber (blinking)
Panel Error Amber
Power O No LED
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9. Designs to prevent
computer vision
syndrome (CVS)
Philips monitor is designed to prevent
eye strain caused by prolonged
computer use.
Follow the below instructions and
use a Philips monitor to efficiently
reduce fatigue and maximize working
productivity.
1. Appropriate environment lighting:
• Adjust the environment lighting
similar to that of your screen
brightness, avoid fluorescent
lighting, and surfaces that don’t
reflect too much light.
• Adjust the brightness and contrast
to the appropriate level.
2. Good working habits:
• Excessive usage of the monitor
can cause eye discomfort, it’s
better to take shorter breaks more
often at your workstation than
longer breaks and less often; for
example a 5-10 minute break after
50-60-minute continuous screen
use is likely to be better than a
15-minute break every two hours.
• Looking at something varying
distances after a long period of
focusing on the screen.
• Gently closing and rolling your
eyes to relax.
• Conscious blinking often while
working.
• Gently stretch your neck, and
slowly tilt your head forward,
backward, and side for pain relief.
3. Ideal working posture:
• Reposition your screen to
the appropriate measurment
according to your own height.
4. Choose a Philips monitor for viewing
that is easy on the eyes:
• Anti-glare screen: This feature
efficiently reduces annoying and
distracting reflections that is
associated with eye fatigue.
• Flicker-free technology is designed
to regulate brightness and reduce
flicker for more comfortable
viewing.
• LowBlue mode: Blue light may
cause eye strains. This feature
allows you to set different blue
light filter levels for a variety of
working situations.
• EasyRead mode for a paper-like
reading experience, giving a more
comfortable viewing experience
while dealing with long
documents on the screen.
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10. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display
Monitor Panel Type OLED
Panel Size 41.54" W (105.5 cm)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.2395 (H) mm x 0.2395 (V) mm
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1.5M:1
Recommended
Resolution
3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Resolution 3840 x 2160 @ 138 Hz
Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > 10000 (typ.)
Picture Enhancement SmartImage Game /SmartImage HDR
Vertical Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 138 Hz
Horizontal Frequency 30 KHz - 255 KHz
sRGB YES
Flicker Free YES
LowBlue Mode YES
Monitor Colors 1.07 B (10 bits)
AMD FreeSync
TM
Premium
YES
EasyRead YES
Delta E YES
HDR ready YES
Ambiglow YES
Over-the-air rmware
update
Yes
Connectivity
Signal Input source HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt mode)
Connectors
1 x USB-C (upstream, HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3)
2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3)
1 x Audio out
1 x USB-B (upstream)
4 x USB-A (downstream with x2 fast charge BC 1.2)
Sync input Separate Sync
USB
USB Ports
USB UP x1 (upstream)
USB-C x1 (upstream, DP Alt mode)
USB-A x4 (downstream with x2 fast charge B.C 1.2)
Power Delivery
USB-C: USB PD version 3.0, up to 90W (5V/3A, 7V/3A, 9V/3A,
10V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/4.5A)
USB-A: x2 fast charge B.C 1.2, up to 7.5W (5V/1.5A)
Super Speed USB-C/USB-A: USB 3.2 Gen1, 5 Gbps
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Convenience
Built-in Speakers 10 W x 2 with DTS sound
MultiView PIP/PBP mode, 2×devices
OSD Languages
English, German, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, Hungarian,
Dutch, Portuguese, Brasil Portuguese, Polish, Russian,
Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Czech, Ukranian, Simplied
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Other Convenience VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), Kensington Lock
Plug & Play
Compatibility
DDC/CI, sRGB, Windows 11/10/8.1/8, Mac OS X
Stand
Tilt -5 / +15 degree
Swivel -20° / +20°
Height adjustment 120 mm
Power
Consumption
AC Input Voltage
at 100VAC ,
60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 115VAC ,
60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC, 50Hz
Normal Operation 69.6 W (typ.) 69.6 W (typ.) 70.7 W (typ.)
Sleep (Standby mode) 0.5 W (typ.) 0.5 W (typ.) 0.5 W (typ.)
O mode 0.3 W (typ.) 0.3 W (typ.) 0.3 W (typ.)
Heat Dissipation*
AC Input Voltage
at 100VAC ,
60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 115VAC ,
60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC ,
50Hz
Normal Operation
237.5 BTU/hr
(typ.)
237.5 BTU/hr
(typ.)
241.3 BTU/hr
(typ.)
Sleep (Standby mode)
1.71 BTU/hr
(typ.)
1.71 BTU/hr
(typ.)
1.71 BTU/hr
(typ.)
O mode
1.02 BTU/hr
(typ.)
1.02 BTU/hr
(typ.)
1.02 BTU/hr
(typ.)
Power LED indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking)
Power Supply Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions
Product with stand (WxHxD) 932 x 689 x 359 mm
Product without stand
(WxHxD)
932 x 535 x 79 mm
Product with packaging
(WxHxD)
1070 x 635 x 188 mm
Weight
Product with stand 17.30 kg
Product without stand 13.84 kg
Product with packaging 21.01 kg
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Operating Condition
Temperature range
(operation)
0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity
(operation)
20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressure
(operation)
700 to 1060hPa
Altitude
(operation)
0~ 5000 m (0~ 16404ft )
Temperature range
(Non-operation)
-20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity
(Non-operation)
10% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
(Non-operation)
500 to 1060hPa
Altitude
(Non-operation)
0~ 12192m (0~ 40000ft )
Environmental and energy
ROHS YES
Packaging 100% recyclable
Specic Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing
Cabinet
Color White
Finish Texture
Note
1. The data mentioned in this section is subject to change without notice. Go to www.
philips.com/support to download the latest version of the leaet.
2. In order to update the monitor’s firmware to the latest version, Please download
the SmartControl software from Philips website. It is necessary to be connected to a
network when updating the firmware on SmartControl over-the-air (OTA).
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10.1 Resolution & Preset Modes
H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz)
31.47 720 x 400 70.09
31.47 640 x 480 59.94
35.00 640 x 480 66.67
37.86 640 x 480 72.81
37.50 640 x 480 75.00
37.88 800 x 600 60.32
46.88 800 x 600 75.00
48.36 1024 x 768 60.00
60.02 1024 x 768 75.03
44.77 1280x 720 59.86
63.89 1280 x 1024 60.02
79.98 1280 x 1024 75.03
67.50 1920 x 1080 60.00
135.00 1920 x 1080 120.00
133.29 1920x2160 (PBP) 59.98
183.00 2560x1440 120.00
67.50 3840 x 2160 30.00
112.50 3840 x 2160 50.00
135.00 3840 x 2160 60.00
266.65 3840 x 2160 120.00
311.89 3840 x 2160 (HDMI/DP) 138.00
Note
Please note that your display works best at the native resolution of 3840 x 2160. For
best output performance, please always ensure that your graphic card is capable of
achieving the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this Philips display.
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Display Input Format
422/420 444/RGB 422/420 444/RGB 422/420 444/RGB
(HDMI2.1) (HDMI2.1) (DP1.4) (DP1.4)
USBC@
USB3.2
USBC@
USB2.0
USBC@
USB3.2
USBC@
USB2.0
UHD 138Hz 10bits
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
Lower resolution
8bits/10 bits
OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK
Note
In order for the monitor to function properly, your PC’s graphics card must support
the following: HDMI 2.1 FRL with a bandwidth of up to 48 Gbps (Fixed Rate Link),
DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), and USB-C HBR3 (DisplayPort
High Bit Rate 3, 8.10 Gbps).
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11. Power Management
If you have a VESA DPM compliance
display card or software installed on
your PC, the monitor can automatically
reduce its power consumption when
not in use. If an input from a keyboard,
mouse, or other input device is detected,
the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
The following table shows the power
consumption and signaling of this
automatic power saving feature:
Power Management Denition
VESA Mode Video H-sync V-sync
Power
Used
LED
Color
Active ON Yes Yes
69.6 W
(typ.)
292.2 W
(max.)
White
Sleep
(Standby
mode)
OFF No No
0.5 W
(typ.)
White
(blink)
O mode OFF - -
0.3 W
(typ.)
OFF
The following setup is used to measure
power consumption on this monitor.
• Native resolution: 3840 x 2160
• Contrast: 50%
• Brightness: 90%
• Color temperature: 6500k with full
white pattern
Note
This data is subject to change without
notice.
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together form an image. When all the
sub-pixels of a pixel are lit, the three
colored sub-pixels together appear as
a single white pixel. When all are dark,
the three colored sub-pixels together
appear as a single black pixel. Other
combinations of lit and dark sub-pixels
appear as single pixels of other colors.
Types of Pixel Defects
Pixel and sub-pixel defects appear on
the screen in dierent 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'.
Meaning, a bright dot is a sub-pixel
that stands out on the screen when the
monitor displays a dark pattern. There
are three types of bright dot defects:
One lit red, green, or blue sub-pixel.
One lit red, green or blue sub pixel.
Two adjacent lit sub-pixels:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
12. Customer care and
warranty
12.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors
Pixel Defect Policy
Philips strives to deliver the highest
quality products. We use some of the
industry's most advanced manufacturing
processes and practice stringent quality
control. However, pixel or sub-pixel
defects on the TFT Monitor panels used
in at panel monitors are sometimes
unavoidable. No manufacturer can
guarantee that all panels will be free
from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees
that any monitor with an unacceptable
number of defects will be repaired
and/or replaced under warranty. This
notice explains the dierent types of
pixel defects and denes acceptable
defect levels for each type. To qualify
for repair or replacement under
warranty, the number of pixel defects
on a TFT Monitor panel must exceed
these acceptable levels. For example,
no more than 0.0004% of the sub-
pixels on a monitor may be defective.
Furthermore, Philips sets even higher
quality standards for certain types or
combinations of pixel defects that are
more noticeable than others. This policy
is valid worldwide.
Sub pixels
Pixels
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
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Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white
pixel).
Note
A red or bright blue dot must be
more than 50 percent brighter than
neighboring dots, while a bright
green dot is 30 percent brighter than
neighboring dots.
Black Dot Defects
Black dot defects appear as pixels or
sub-pixels that are always dark or 'o'.
Meaning, a dark dot is a sub-pixel that
stands out on the screen when the
monitor displays a light pattern. These
are the types of black dot defects.
Proximity of Pixel Defects
Because pixel and sub pixels defects
of the same type that are near to one
another may be more noticeable,
Philips also species tolerances for the
proximity of pixel defects.
Pixel Defect Tolerances
To qualify for repair or replacement due
to pixel defects during the warranty
period, a TFT Monitor panel in a Philips
at panel monitor must have pixel
or sub-pixel defects exceeding the
tolerances listed in the following tables.
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BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 lit subpixel 0
2 adjacent lit subpixels 0
3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) 0
Distance between two bright dot defects* 0
Total bright dot defects of all types 0
BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 dark subpixel 35 or fewer
2 adjacent dark subpixels 15 or fewer
3 adjacent dark subpixels 0 or fewer
Distance between two black dot defects*
≥
20mm
Total black dot defects of all types 35 or fewer
TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
Total bright or black dot defects of all types 35 or fewer
Note
1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
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12.2 Customer Care & Warranty
For warranty coverage information and additional support requirements valid for your
region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details or contact your local
Philips Customer Care Center.
For an extended warranty, if you would like to extend your general warranty period, an
Out of Warranty service package is oered via our Certied Service Center.
For the Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in the Important
information manual.
If you wish to make use of this service, please be sure to purchase the service within 30
calendar days of your original purchase date. During the extended warranty period, the
service includes pickup, repair, and return service, however, the user will be responsible
for all costs accrued.
If the Certied Service Partner cannot perform the required repairs under the oered
extended warranty package, we will nd alternative solutions for you, if possible, up to
the extended warranty period you have purchased.
Please contact our Philips Customer Service Representative or local contact center (by
Consumer care number) for more details.
Philips Customer Care Center number listed below.
• Local Standard
Warranty Period
• Extended Warranty
Period
• Total Warranty Period
• Depend on
dierent Regions
• + 1 Year • Local Standard warranty period
+1
• + 2 Years • Local Standard warranty period
+2
• + 3 Years • Local Standard warranty period
+3
**Proof of original purchase and extended warranty purchase required.
Note
Please refer to the Important information manual for the regional service hotline,
which is available on the Philips website support page.
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13. Troubleshooting &
FAQs
13.1 Troubleshooting
This page deals with problems that can
be corrected by a user. If the problem
persists after you have tried these
solutions, contact a Philips customer
service representative.
1
Common Problems
No Picture (Power LED not lit)
• Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the power outlet and
the back of the monitor.
• First, ensure that the power button
on the rear of the monitor is in the
OFF position, then press it to the ON
position.
No Picture (Power LED is White)
• Make sure the computer is turned
on.
• Make sure the signal cable is
properly connected to your
computer.
• Make sure the monitor cable has no
bent pins on the connecting side. If
yes, repair or replace the cable.
• The Energy Saving feature may be
activated Screen says.
Screen says
• Make sure the monitor cable
is properly connected to your
computer. (Also refer to the Quick
Start Guide).
• Check to see if the monitor cable has
bent pins.
• Make sure the computer is turned
on.
The AUTO button doesn't function
• The auto function is applicable only
in VGA-Analog mode. If the result
is not satisfactory, you can make
manual adjustments via the OSD
menu.
Note
The Auto Function is not applicable in
DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary.
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
• Do not perform any troubleshooting
steps
• Disconnect the monitor from the
mains power source immediately for
safety
• Contact Philips customer service
representative immediately.
2
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 icker appears
• Adjust the image using the “Auto”
function in OSD Main Controls.
• Eliminate the vertical bars using
the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD
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Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA
mode.
Horizontal icker appears
• Adjust the image using the “Auto”
function in OSD Main Controls.
• Eliminate the vertical bars using
the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD
Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA
mode.
The 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 o.
• 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
OLED panel technology. In most
cases, the "burn-in" "after-imaging"
or "ghost imaging" will disappear
gradually over some time after the
power has been switched off.
• Please always turn on the Screen
Saver and Pixel Orbiting functions
from the On Screen Display (OSD)
menu.
For additional information, please
refer to Chapter 8 on Screen
Maintenance.
• Failure to activate a screen saver, or
a periodic screen refresh application
may result in severe “burn-in”
“after-imaging” or “ghost imaging”
symptoms that will not disappear
and cannot be repaired. The damage
mentioned above is not covered
under your warranty.
The image appears distorted or the text
is fuzzy or blurred.
• Set the PC’s display resolution to
the same mode as the monitor’s
recommended screen native
resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots
appear on the screen
• The remaining dots are a normal
characteristic of the liquid crystal
used in today’s technology, Please
refer to the pixel policy for more
detail.
* The "power on" light is too strong and
is disturbing
• You can adjust the “power on” light
using the power LED Setup in OSD
Main Controls.
For further assistance, refer to the
Service contact information listed in
the Important information manual
and contact a Philips customer service
representative.
* Functionality is dierent according to
display.
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13.2 General FAQs
Q1: When I install my monitor what
should I do if the screen shows
'Cannot display this video mode'?
Ans.: Recommended resolution for this
monitor: 3840 x 2160.
• Unplug all cables, then connect your
PC to the monitor that you used
previously.
• In the Windows Start Menu, select
Settings/Control Panel. In the
Control Panel Window, select the
Display icon. Inside the Display
Control Panel, select the 'Settings'
tab. Under the setting tab, in the
box labeled 'desktop area', move the
sidebar to 3840 x 2160 pixels.
• Open 'Advanced Properties' and set
the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click
OK.
• Restart your computer and repeat
steps 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is
set at 3840 x 2160.
• Shut down your computer,
disconnect your old monitor,
and reconnect your Philips OLED
monitor.
• Turn on your monitor and then turn
on your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended refresh
rate for an OLED monitor?
Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in
OLED monitors is 60 Hz, In case
of any disturbance on the screen,
you can set it up to 100 Hz to see
if that removes the disturbance.
Q3: What are the .inf and .icm les?
How do I install the drivers (.inf
and .icm)?
Ans.: These are the driver les for
your monitor. Your computer
may ask you for monitor drivers
(.inf and .icm les) when you
rst install your monitor. Follow
the instructions in your user
manual, and monitor drivers (.inf
and .icm les) will be installed
automatically.
Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?
Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver
and monitor together determine
the available resolutions. You
can select the desired resolution
under Windows
®
Control Panel
with the "Display properties".
Q5: What if I get lost when I am
making monitor adjustments via
OSD?
Ans.: Simply press the
button, then
select [Reset] to recall all the
original factory settings.
Q6: Is the OLED screen resistant to
scratches?
Ans.: In general it is recommended
that the panel surface is not
subjected to excessive shocks
and is protected from sharp or
blunt objects. When handling the
monitor, make sure that there is
no pressure or force applied to
the panel surface side. This may
aect your warranty conditions.
Q7: How should I clean the OLED
surface?
Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean,
soft cloth. For extensive cleaning,
please use isopropyl alcohol. Do
not use other solvents such as
ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone,
hexane, etc.
Q8: Can I change the color setting of
my monitor?
Ans.: Yes, you can change your color
setting through OSD control as
per the following procedures.
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• Press the button to show the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu
• Press the
button to select the
option [Color] then press the
button to enter the color setting,
there are three settings as below.
1. Color Temperature: The settings
are as follows. Native, 5000K,
6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K,
and 11500K. With settings in
the 5000K range the panel
appears "warm, with a red-white
color tone", while a 11500K
temperature yields "cool, blue-
white toning".
2. sRGB: This is a standard setting for
ensuring the correct exchange of
colors between dierent devices
(e.g. digital cameras, monitors,
printers, scanners, etc).
3. User Dene: The user can choose
his/her preferred color setting
by adjusting red, green, and blue
colors.
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. The neutral
temperature is white, at 6504K.
Q9: Can I connect my OLED monitor
to any PC, workstation, or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips OLED monitors are
fully compatible with standard
PCs, Macs, and workstations.
You may need a cable adapter
to connect the monitor to your
Mac system. Please contact your
Philips sales representative for
more information.
Q10: Are Philips OLED monitors Plug-
and- Play?
Ans.: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-
Play compatible with Windows
11/10/8.1/8, Mac OSX.
Q11: What is Image Sticking, Image
Burn-in, After Image, or Ghost
Image in OLED panels?
Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended
period may cause "burn-in", also
known as "after-imaging" or
"ghost imaging", on your screen.
"Burn-in", "after-imaging", or
"ghost imaging" is a well-known
phenomenon in OLED panel
technology.
Please always turn on the Screen
Saver and Pixel Orbiting functions
from the On Screen Display (OSD)
menu.
For additional information, please
refer to Chapter 8 on Screen
Maintenance.
Warning
Failure to activate a screen saver, or a
periodic screen refresh application may
result in severe “burn-in” “after-image”
or “ghost image” symptoms that 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 OLED monitor works best
at its native resolution of 3840 x
2160. For the best display, please
use this resolution.
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Q13: How to unlock/lock my hotkey?
Ans.: Please press
for 10 seconds
to unlock/lock the hotkey, by
doing so, your display pops out
“Attention” to show the unlock/
lock status as shown below
illustrators.
Q14: Where can I nd the Important
information manual mentioned
in EDFU?
Ans.: Important information manual
can be downloaded on the Philips
website support page.
13.3 Multiview FAQs
Q1: Can I enlarge the PIP sub-
window?
Ans.: Yes, there are 3 sizes to select:
[Small], [Middle], [Large]. You can
press
to enter the OSD menu.
Select your preferred [PIP Size]
option from the [PIP / PBP] main
menu.
Q2: How to listen to Audio,
independent of a video?
Ans.: Normally the audio source is
linked to the main picture source.
If you want to change audio-
source input, you can press
enter in the OSD menu. Select
your preferred [Audio Source]
option from the [Audio] main
menu.
Please note that the next time
you turn on your display, the
display will by default select the
audio source you chose last time.
In case you want to change it
again, you need to go through
the above steps to select your
new preferred audio source,
which then will become the
“default” mode.
Q3: Why do the sub-windows icker
when I enable PIP/PBP?
Ans: It’s because the sub-windows
video source is interlace timing
(i-timing), please change the
sub-window signal source to
progressive timing (P-timing).
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