25M2N3200U
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User manual
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
3. Image Optimization ................. 12
3.1 SmartImage ................................. 12
3.2 SmartContrast ............................. 14
4. Adaptive Sync ............................15
5. HDR ..............................................16
6. Designs to prevent computer
vision syndrome (CVS) .............17
7. TechnicalSpecications ...........18
7.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ..... 21
8. Power Management ................22
9. Customer care and warranty ..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.
Uninterrupted display of still or static
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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 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 have been followed.
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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25M2N3200U
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Power
*Dierent according to region
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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) Gently attach the base to the
stand.
(2) Use your ngers to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base.
(3) Gently attach the stand to the
VESA mount area until the latch
locks the stand.
1
3
2
Caution
Place the monitor face down on a
smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
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3
Connecting to your PC
or
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1
6
5
Headphone hook
1
AC power input
2
DisplayPort input
3
HDMI 1 input
4
HDMI 2 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.
Note
The headphone holder is securely
integrated with the monitor stand and
is specically designed for headset
storage. Please note that excessive
pulling/dragging on the hook, which
eectively goes beyond its intended use,
may result in damage.
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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 Mode.
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,
SmartUniformity, Game1 and
Game2.
When the monitor receives
HDR signal, SmartImage
will show HDR menu. There
are multiple selections: HDR
Game, HDR Movie, HDR Vivid,
DisplayHDR 400, 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 LCD monitors. It allows an end
user to adjust screen performance or
select functions of the monitors directly
through an on-screen instruction
window. A user-friendly OSD interface is
shown below:
Input Audio Language System Setup Close
SmartImage
Resolution
1920x1080 60Hz HDMI 1 On Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
70
50
Off
2.2
50
Off
6500K
Game Mode
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Select
OK
Close
Basic and simple instructions on the
control keys
To access the OSD menu on this Philips
display simply use the single toggle
button 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 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
Input
Volume(0~100)
Volume
Mute
Mute On, Mute O
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
DisplayPort
Auto
Brightness
Contrast
Light Enhancement
Color Enhancement
Reset
On, O
On, O
Game Mode
SmartResponse
Crosshair
Low Input Lag
SmartFrame
Overclock
O, On, Smart Crosshair On
Stark ShadowBoost O, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Low Input Lag On, Low Input Lag O
Smart MBR MBR Level
Smart MBR Sync Smart MBR Sync On, Smart MBR Sync O
Adaptive Sync
Adaptive Sync On, Adaptive Sync O
SmartImage
Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
SmartUniformity, Game1, Game2
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Reset
0~20
O, Fast , Faster, Fastest
0~100
System
OSD Setting Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
0~100
Power LED
0~4
0~100
O, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
25''W, 24''W, 23''W, 22''W, 21.5''W, 20''W,
19.5''W, 19''W, 19'', 18.5''W, 17''
Smart Size
Screen Size
4:3
1:1
Pixel Orbiting
Pixel Orbiting On, Pixel Orbiting O
Over Scan
Over Scan On, Over Scan O
Setup
Close
Language
Language
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
0~3
0~100
0~100
0~3
Yes, No
Brightness
Contrast
Light Enhancement
Color Enhancement
Reset
0~3
0~100
0~100
0~3
Yes, No
SmartImage
(HDR)
DisplayHDR 400
O
Personal
HDR Game, HDR Movie, HDR Vivid
SmartFrame O
Size
Brightness
SmartFrame On
Contrast
H. Position
V. Position
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
0~100
0~100
0~Max
0~Max
Note
Game mode: This model is equipped with
new features in OSD which gives you high-
quality visual experience.
• Stark ShadowBoost
This feature enhances dark scenes
without overexposing lightened
areas. The Stark Shadowboost feature
has three selectable levels that offer
texturized images with better color
saturation with higher contrast so you
can see better in both light and dark
environments. In addition, this feature
helps you fine-tune your sight so that
enemies get exposed more quickly
when gaming.
• Smart Crosshair
Color of Crosshair is set by default.
When Smart Crosshair is on, the color
will change as complementary color to
the background color. Smart Crosshair
enhances the accuracy of aiming so
you can spot the enemies more easily.
• 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 Smart
MBR is a type of gaming mode and it
is recommended to turn the function
off when not gaming as it may cause
screen-flickering.
• Smart MBR Sync
This feature pairs Smart MBR together
with Adaptive Sync technology; which
effectively eliminates motion blur and
ghosting on screen. Sharp and speedy
gaming visuals are guaranteed, even
at high frame rates. Please note that
Smart MBR Sync is a type of gaming
mode.
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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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OverClock Your Monitor
The OverClock function increases the
native refresh rate, however, it does
have some associated risks along with it.
Please follow the instructions below to
activate the OverClock feature on your
monitor:
1. First, check your PC’s graphics card
and make sure it is capable of
achieving the maximum resolution
and refresh rate of this monitor.
2. If needed, install the latest version of
graphics card driver.
3. Ensure the OverClock signal port is
available (Please refer to the chapter
Resolution & Preset Modes in the
dedicated user manual).
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4. Modify the refresh rate in the On
Screen Display (OSD) settings.
To enable the OverClock feature, you
will need to go to OSD menu > Game
Mode > OverClock.
Input Audio Language System Setup Close
SmartImage
Resolution
1920x1080 60Hz DisplayPort On Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Game Mode
OK
Back
SmartFrame
Overclock On
Off
Note
Please note that the default setting
for OverClock is o as it can cause
irreversible damage to your monitor.
If the screen is displayed abnormally
after rebooting, please switch o
the OverClock setting located in the
monitor's OSD menu. Alternatively, you
can unplug the power cable. Then, press
and hold the left button of the menu
toggle on the monitor while plugging
the power cable back in. Keep holding
the button until the screen turns on.
This will turn o the Overclock function,
and the monitor will return to its default
refresh rate.
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Physical Function
Tilt
20°
-5°
Swivel
-30°
+30°
Height adjustment
130mm
Pivot
-90°
0°
90°
0°
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
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. While keeping the release button
pressed, tilt the stand and slide it
out.
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
-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 to 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: Standard,
FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie, LowBlue Mode,
EasyRead, Economy, SmartUniformity,
Game1 and Game2.
SmartImage
GAME
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Economy
SmartUniformity
Game1
OK
• Standard: Enhances text and
dampens brightness to increase
readability and reduce eye strain.
This mode significantly enhances
readability and productivity when
you're working with spreadsheets,
PDF files, scanned articles or other
general office applications.
• FPS: For playing FPS (First Person
Shooters) games. Improves dark
theme black level details.
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• Racing: For playing Racing games.
Provides fastest response time and
high color saturation.
• RTS: For playing RTS (Real Time
Strategy) games, a user-selected
portion can be highlighted for RTS
games (through SmartFrame). The
picture quality can be adjusted for
the highlighted portion.
• Movie: Ramped up luminance,
deepened color saturation, dynamic
contrast and razor sharpness displays
every details in darker areas of
your videos without color washout
in brighter areas maintaining a
dynamic natural values for the
ultimate video display.
• 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 wellbeing, Philips
LowBlue Mode setting uses a smart
software technology to reduce
harmful shortwave blue light.
• EasyRead: Helps improve reading
of text based application like PDF
ebooks. By using a special algorithm
which 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, contrast are adjusted
and backlighting finetuned for
just right display of everyday office
applications and lower power
consumption.
• SmartUniformity: Fluctuations in
brightness on different parts of a
screen are a common phenomenon
among LCD displays. Typical
uniformity is measured around
75-80%. By enabling Philips
SmartUniformity feature, display
uniformity is increased to above
95%. This produces more consistent
and true images.
• Game1: User’s preference settings
saved as Game1.
• Game2: User’s preference settings
saved as Game2.
When this display receives 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, DisplayHDR 400,
Personal and O.
SmartImage
HDR
HDR
HDR Game
HDR Movie
HDR Vivid
DisplayHDR 400
Personal
Off
OK
• HDR Game: Ideal setting to optimize
for playing video games. With
brighter white and darker black, the
gaming scene is vivid and revealing
more details, easily spot enemies
hiding in the dark corner and
shadows.
• HDR Movie: Ideal setting for
watching HDR movie. Deliver better
contrast and brightness for more
realistic and immerse viewing
experience.
• HDR Vivid: Enhancing red, green,
and blue for true-to-life visuals.
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• DisplayHDR 400: Meet VESA
DisplayHDR 400 standard.
• Personal: Customize available
settings in picture menu.
• Off: No optimization by SmartImage
HDR.
Note
To switch o HDR function, please
disable from Input device and its
content.
Inconsistent HDR settings between
input device and monitor may cause
unsatisfying images.
3.2 SmartContrast
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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.
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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.
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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 been 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 are 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, leaving gamers with unbelievably
smooth, responsive, tearing-free games.
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. HDR
HDR Settings in Windows11 system.
Steps
1. Right click on the desktop, enter to
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
Windows11 edition is required; always
upgrade to the most updated version.
Below linkage is for the further more
information from 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 HDR function, please
disable from Input device and its
content. Inconsistent HDR settings
between input device and monitor may
cause unsatisfying images.
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6. 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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7. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display
Monitor Panel Type IPS
Backlight W-LED
Panel Size 24.5" W (62.2 cm)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Pitch 0.2829 (H) mm x 0.2802 (V) mm
Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1
Recommended
Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 240 Hz (HDMI)
1920 x 1080 @ 310 Hz (DP)
Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > = 10 (typ.)
Picture Enhancement SmartImage Game / SmartImage HDR
Vertical Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 240 Hz (HDMI)
48 Hz - 310 Hz (DP)
Horizontal Frequency
30 KHz - 280 KHz (HDMI)
30 KHz - 350 KHz (DP)
sRGB YES
Flicker Free YES
SoftBlue technology YES
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Monitor Colors 16.7M
Adaptive Sync YES
EasyRead YES
SmartUniformity YES
Delta E YES
HDR VESA Certied DisplayHDR™ 400
Connectivity
Signal Input source HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort
Connectors
2 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.3)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, HDCP 2.3)
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
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Stand
Tilt -5 / +20 degree
Swivel -30° / +30°
Height adjustment 130 mm
Pivot -90 / +90 degree
Power
Consumption
AC Input Voltage
at 100VAC, 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 115VAC, 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC, 50Hz
Normal Operation 21.6 W (typ.) 21.5 W (typ.) 21.6 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.)
Consumption
AC Input Voltage
at 100VAC, 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 115VAC, 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC, 50Hz
Normal Operation
73.72 BTU/hr
(typ.)
73.38 BTU/hr
(typ.)
73.72 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)
557 x 508 x 239 mm
Product without stand
(WxHxD)
557 x 331 x 64 mm
Product with packaging
(WxHxD)
690 x 392 x 139 mm
Weight
Product with stand 5.03 kg
Product without stand 3.33 kg
Product with packaging 7.56 kg
Operating Condition
Temperature range
(operation)
0°C to 40°C
Relative humidity
(operation)
20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressure
(operation)
700 to 1060hPa
Temperature range
(Non-operation)
-20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity
(Non-operation)
10% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
(Non-operation)
500 to 1060hPa
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Environmental and energy
ROHS YES
Packaging 100% recyclable
Specic Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing
Cabinet
Color Charcoal
Finish Texture
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This monitor features SoftBlue technology. This integrated feature oers increased
visual comfort and protection against adverse health eects caused by prolonged
exposure to blue light. With the low blue-light panel, the ratio of display emission
light in the range from 415-455 nm to the display emission of 400-500nm shall be
less than 50%. This monitor provides optimal visual comfort, minimizes eye strain, and
supports sustained focus.
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. SmartUniformity and Delta E information sheets are included in the box.
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7.1 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
35.16 800 x 600 56.25
37.88 800 x 600 60.32
46.88 800 x 600 75.00
48.08 800 x 600 72.19
47.73 832 x 624 74.55
48.36 1024 x 768 60.00
56.48 1024 x 768 70.07
60.02 1024 x 768 75.03
44.77 1280 x 720 59.86
60 1280 x 960 60
63.89 1280 x 1024 60.02
79.98 1280 x 1024 75.03
67.50 1920 x 1080 60.00
137.28 1920 x 1080 120.00
162.00 1920 x 1080 144.00
274.56 1920 x 1080 240.00
299.70 1920 x 1080 270.00
333.00 1920 x 1080 300.00
(DP)
344.10 1920 x 1080 310.00
(DP OverClock)
Note
Please notice that your display works
best at 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 Ye s
21.5 W
(typ.)
40.1 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: 1920 x 1080
• Contrast: 50%
• Brightness: 70%
• 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)
9. Customer care and
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
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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 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 the Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in the Important
information manual.
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.
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
into 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 the
mains power source immediately for
safety
• Contact 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 LCD
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
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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.
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 box
labelled '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
step 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 LCD monitor.
• Turn on your monitor and then turn
on your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended refresh
rate for LCD monitor?
Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in
LCD monitors is 60 Hz, In case of
any disturbance on 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 rst
install your monitor. Follow the
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instructions in your user manual,
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
the following procedures.
• Press button to show the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu
• Press button to select the option
[Color] then press button to
enter color setting, there are three
settings as below.
1. Color Temperature: The settings
are 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,
bluewhite toning".
2. sRGB: This is a standard setting
for ensuring correct exchange of
colors between dierent device
(e.g. digital cameras, monitors,
printers, scanners, etc).
3. User Dene: The user can choose
his/her preference color setting
by adjusting red, green, blue
color.
Note
A measurement of the color of light
radiated by an object while it is being
heated. This measurement is expressed
in terms of absolute scale, (degrees
Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such
as 2004K are red; higher temperatures
such as 9300K are blue. Neutral
temperature is white, at 6504K.
Q9: Can I connect my LCD monitor to
any PC, workstation or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD 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, or Image
Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost
Image in LCD panels?
Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended
period may cause "burn-in", also
known as "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” 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.
Q12: Why is my Display not showing
sharp text, and is displaying
jagged characters?
Ans.: Your LCD monitor works best at
its native resolution of 1920 x
1080. For best display, please use
this resolution.
Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key?
Ans.: Please press for 10 seconds
to unlock/lock the hot key, by
doing so, your display pops out
“Attention” to show the unlock/
lock status as shown below
illustrators.
Q14: Where can I nd Important
information manual mentioned
in EDFU?
Ans.: Important information manual
can be download on the Philips
website support page.
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