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User manual 1
Customer care and warranty 23
Troubleshooting and FAQs 27
27M2C5201L
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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 .......................... 10
3. Image Optimization ................. 12
3.1 SmartImage ................................. 12
3.2 SmartContrast ............................. 14
4. Adaptive Sync ............................15
5. Ambiglow ................................... 16
6. HDR ..............................................17
7. TechnicalSpecications ...........18
7.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ..... 21
8. Power Management ................22
9. Customercareandwarranty..23
9.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy ................................ 23
9.2 Customer Care & Warranty ..... 26
10.Troubleshooting&FAQs .........27
10.1 Troubleshooting ....................... 27
10.2 General FAQs ............................. 28
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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 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.
• 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°C~40°C
32°F~104°F
• Humidity: 20% RH~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.
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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 LED 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
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 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
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Package contents
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Quick Start
*Dierent according to region
2
Install the base
1. Place the monitor face down on a
smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
2. Hold the stand with both hands.
(1) Attach/Slide the base colum with
the monitor until it clicks into
position.
(2) Gently attach the base to the
stand.
(3) Use your ngers to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base.
(4) Turn the TOP arrow up and 180
degrees left and right
.
(5) Insert VESA Cover diagonally into
rear cover.
(6) Press the VESA Cover to snap back
the rear cover.
2
4
5
6
1
180°
3
6
Caution
Place the monitor face down on a
smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
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Connecting to your PC
2
3
1
5
6
4
1
AC power input
2
HDMI 1 input
3
HDMI 2 input
4
DisplayPort input
5
Audio Out
6
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.
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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 Setting.
Adjust the OSD menu.
Change the signal input
source.
Adjust the OSD menu.
SmartImage Game menu.
There are multiple selections:
Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS,
Movie, LowBlue Mode,
EasyRead, Economy, Game1
and Game2 .
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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Description of the On-Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in
all Philips LED 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:
System Setup Close
SmartImage
Resolution
1920X1080 180Hz HDMI 1 On Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
40
50
Off
2.2
50
Off
6500K
Game Mode
OK
Close
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Input Audio
Ambiglow
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
Input
Audio
Game Mode
SmartImage(HDR)
(HDR source)
SmartImage
System
Setup
Close
Volume(0~100)
Volume
Mute
Mute On, Mute O
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DP
Auto
On, O
SmartFrame
Crosshair
Smart MBR
SmartResponse
O, Fast , Faster, Fastest
O, On, Smart Crosshair On
MBR Level
Shadow Boost O, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Adaptive Sync
Adaptive Sync On, Adaptive Sync O
O
HDR Game, HDR Movie, HDR Vivid,
Personal
SmartFrame O
Size
Brightness
SmartFrame On
Contrast
H. Position
V. Position
Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game1, Game2
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Reset
0~20
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
0~100
0~100
0~Max
0~Max
Bright, Brighter, Brightest
Low, Normal, High
0~100
OSD Setting
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
0~100
0~100
O, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Picture Format
Wide Screen
4:3
Pixel Orbiting
Pixel Orbiting On, Pixel Orbiting O
Over Scan
Over Scan On, Over Scan O
Ambiglow
Light Mode
Follow Video
Color Shift
Color Wave
Color Breathing
Starry Night
Static Mode
Ambiglow Setting
Colors
Brightness
Speed
Rainbow,White, Red, Rose, Magenta, Violet, Blue,
Azure, Cyan, Aqua, Green, Pear , Yellow, Orange
Reset
Yes, No
Ambiglow O
Language
Power LED 0~4Power LED
English, Deutsch, Español, Ελληνική, Français, Italiano, Magyar，Nederlands, Português, Português do Brasil，
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
Model
SN
Information
Yes, No
Reset
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
R.G.B. Settings
Red
Green
Blue
0~100
On, O
0~100
0~100
Yes, No
Brightness
Contrast
Light Enhancement
Color Enhancement
Reset
0~100
0~100
0~3
0~3
Yes, No
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Note
Game mode: This model is equipped
with new features in OSD which gives
you high-quality visual experience.
• Shadow Boost
This feature enhances dark scenes in
a linear fashion. The ShadowBoost
feature has three selectable levels
that enhance overall brightness and
ultimately provide beautiful picture
quality with high contrast.
• Smart MBR
In an effort to reduce motion
blur, this monitor's LED backlight
will work simultaneously with the
refresh rate to control brightness
levels for the best picture clarity.
Please note that SmartMBR is a
type of gaming mode, requires a
minimum refresh rate of 75Hz, and it
is recommended to turn the function
off when not gaming as it may cause
screen-flickering.
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Resolution notication
This monitor is designed for
optimal performance at its native
resolution:1920 x 1080.
When the monitor is powered on at a
dierent resolution, an alert is displayed
on the screen as follows: Use 1920 x
1080 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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Physical Function
Tilt
20°
-5°
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.
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2.3 Remove the Base Assembly
for VESA Mounting
Before you start disassembling the
monitor base, please follow the
instructions below to avoid any possible
damage or injury.
1. Place the monitor face down on a
smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
2. While keeping the release button
pressed, tilt the base and slide it out.
3. Press both corners of the VESA Cover
and the other side of the cover will
pop out.
4. Remove the VESA Cover
Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
VESA Mounting Screw M4. Always
contact manufacturer for wall-mount
installation.
100mm
100mm
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-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.
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3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
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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.
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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.
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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 5 seconds,
or you can also toggle to the left to
make conrmation.
There are multiple selections: Standard,
FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie, LowBlue Mode,
EasyRead, Economy, Gamer1 and
Gamer2.
SmartImage
GAME
OK
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Economy
Game1
Game2
• 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.
• Gamer1: User’s preference settings
saved as Gamer1.
• Gamer2: User’s preference settings
saved as Gamer2.
When this display receives an HDR signal
from the connected device, select a
picture mode that best ts your needs.
There are 5 modes to select: HDR Game,
HDR Movie, HDR Vivid, Personal, and
O.
SmartImage
HDR
OK
HDR
HDR Game
HDR Movie
HDR Vivid
Personal
Off
• 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. Adaptive Sync
Adaptive Sync
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 Adaptive Sync
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
■ 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
• AMD RX 6500 XT
• AMD RX 6600 XT
• AMD RX 6700 XT
• AMD RX 6750 XT
• AMD RX 6800
• AMD RX 6800 XT
• AMD RX 6900 XT
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5. 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], [Color Shift],
[Color Wave], [Color Breathing],
[Starry Night], [Static Mode].
SmartImage
Resolution
1920X1080 180Hz HDMI 1 On Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Game Mode
OK
Back
Light Mode
Ambiglow Setting
Reset
Ambiglow Off
Follow Video
Color Shift
Color Wave
Color Breathing
Starry Night
Static Mode
Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
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6. HDR
HDR Settings in Windows10 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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7. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display
Monitor Panel Type VA Technology
Backlight W-LED
Panel Size 27" W (68.5 cm)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.3114 (H) mm x 0.3114 (V) mm
Contrast Ratio(typ.) 3000:1
Recommended
Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 180 Hz (HDMI)
1920 x 1080 @ 180 Hz (DP)
Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > 10 (typ.)
Display Colors 16.7 M
Flicker Free Yes
Picture Enhancement SmartImage Game /SmartImage HDR
Vertical Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 180 Hz (HDMI)
48 Hz - 180 Hz (DP)
Horizontal Frequency
30 KHz - 200 KHz (HDMI)
30 KHz - 200 KHz (DP)
sRGB YES
LowBlue Mode YES
EasyRead YES
HDR YES
Ambiglow YES
Adaptive Sync YES
Connectivity
Signal Input source HDMI, DisplayPort
Connectors
2 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 1.4 / HDCP 2.2)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 / HDCP 2.2)
1 x Audio out
Sync input Separate Sync
Convenience
OSD Languages
English, German, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, Hungarian,
Dutch, Portuguese, Brazil 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, Mac OS X
Stand
Tilt -5 / +20 degree
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Power
Consumption
AC Input Voltage
at 100VAC , 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 115VAC , 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC, 50Hz
Normal Operation 20.8 W (typ.) 20.8 W (typ.) 20.6 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
70.99 BTU/hr
(typ.)
70.99 BTU/hr
(typ.)
70.31 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)
611 x 468 x 197 mm
Product without stand
(WxHxD)
611 x 369 x 90 mm
Product with packaging
(WxHxD)
730 x 445 x 161 mm
Weight
Product with stand 4.81 kg
Product without stand 4.22 kg
Product with packaging 7.72 kg
Operating Condition
Temperature range
(operation)
0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity
(operation)
20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressure
(operation)
700hPa to 1060hPa
Temperature range
(Non-operation)
-20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity
(Non-operation)
10% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
(Non-operation)
500hPa to 1060hPa
Environmental and energy
ROHS YES
Packaging 100% recyclable
Specic Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing
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Cabinet
Color White
Finish Texture
Note
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.
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7.1 Resolution & Preset Modes
H. freq
(kHz)
Resolution V. freq (Hz)
31.47 720 x 400 70.00
31.47 640 x 480 60.00
35.00 640 x 480 67.00
37.86 640 x 480 72.00
37.50 640 x 480 75.00
35.16 800 x 600 56.00
37.88 800 x 600 60.00
46.88 800 x 600 75.00
47.73 832 x 624 75.00
48.36 1024 x 768 60.00
56.48 1024 x 768 70.00
60.02 1024 x 768 75.00
79.98 1280 x 1024 75.00
67.50 1920 x 1080 60.00
137.283 1920 x 1080 120.00
159.844 1920 x 1080 144.00
199.803 1920 x 1080 180.00
Note
Please note that your display works best
at the native resolution of 1920 x 1080.
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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8. 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
20.8
W
(typ.)
45.7
W
(max.)
White
Sleep
(Standby
mode)
OFF No No 0.5 W
White
(blink)
O mode OFF - - 0.3 W OFF
The following setup is used to measure
power consumption on this monitor.
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Contrast: 50%
• Brightness: 40%
• Color temperature: 7500k with full
white pattern
Note
This data is subject to change without
notice.
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9. Customercareand
warranty
9.1 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
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.
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Two adjacent lit sub-pixels:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
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 2
2 adjacent lit subpixels 1
3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) 0
Distance between two bright dot defects* >15mm
Total bright dot defects of all types 2
BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 dark subpixel 3 or fewer
2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer
3 adjacent dark subpixels 0
Distance between two black dot defects* >15mm
Total black dot defects of all types 3 or fewer
TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
Total bright or black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer
Note
1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
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9.2 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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10. Troubleshooting&
FAQs
10.1 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.
• 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.
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
• Do not perform any troubleshooting
steps
• Disconnect the monitor from mains
power source immediately for safety
• Contact with Philips customer service
representative immediately.
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Imaging Problems
Image vibrates on the screen
• Check that the signal cable is
properly securely connected to the
graphics board or PC.
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 LED
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.
• Always activate a moving screen
saver program when you leave your
monitor unattended.
• Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your LCD
monitor will display unchanging
static content.
• 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
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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.
10.2 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: 1920 x 1080.
• 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 1920 x 1080 pixels.
• Open 'Advanced Properties' and set
the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click
OK.
• Restart your computer and repeat
Restart your computer and repeat
steps 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is
set at 1920 x 1080.
• Shut down your computer,
disconnect your old monitor, and
reconnect your Philips LED monitor.
• Turn on your monitor and then turn
on your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended refresh
rate for an LED monitor?
Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in LED
monitors is 60 Hz, In case of any
disturbance on the screen, you
can set it up to 75 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
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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 LCD screen resistant to
scratches?
Ans.: In general it is recommended
that the panel surface is not
subjected to excessive shocks
and is protected from sharp or
blunt objects. When handling the
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 LCD
surface?
Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean,
soft cloth. For extensive cleaning,
please use isopropyl alcohol. Do
not use other solvents such as
ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone,
hexane, etc.
Q8: Can I change the color setting of
my monitor?
Ans.: Yes, you can change your color
setting through OSD control as
per the following procedures.
• Press the button to show the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu
• Press the button to select the
option [SmartImage] 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 LED monitor to
any PC, workstation, or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips LED 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.
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Q10: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-
and- Play?
Ans.: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-
Play compatible with Windows
11/10, Mac OSX.
Q11:
What is Image Sticking, Image
Burn-in, After Image, or Ghost
Image in
LCD panels?
Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended
period may cause "burn-in", also
known as "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
"burn-in" or "after-imaging" or
"ghost imaging" will disappear
gradually over a period of
time after the power has been
switched o.
Always activate a moving screen
saver program when you leave
your monitor unattended.
Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your LCD
monitor will display unchanging
static content.
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 LCD monitor monitor works
best at its native resolution of
1920 x 1080. For the best display,
please use this resolution.
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.
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