Page 2 - Table of Contents; Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Table of Contents 1. Important ................................................ 1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...11.2 Notational Descriptions .............................21.3 Disposal of product and packing material ................................................................3 2. Set...
Page 3 - nance; Warnings
1 1. Important 1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains impor tant information and notes regarding operating your monitor. The Philips guarantee applies provided the prod...
Page 4 - Notational Descriptions; Notes, Cautions and Warnings
2 1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F • Humidity: 20-80% RH Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image • Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging stati...
Page 5 - Recycling Information for Customers
3 1. Important 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/EC governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of wi...
Page 6 - Setting up the monitor; Package contents; Star t
4 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation Package contents VGA (optional) DVI (optional) HDMI (optional) AC/DC Adapter Note Use only the AC/DC adapter model: Philips ADPC1245 Installation 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or...
Page 7 - Connecting to your PC
5 2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC Model 239C4QH: 1 4 4 3 2 3 2 3 5 1 1 AC/DC power input 2 VGA input 3 HDMI inputs (HDMI1 and HDMI2) 4 HDMI audio output 5 Kensington anti-theft lock Model 239C4Q: 1 2 3 3 2 4 1 1 AC/DC power input 2 VGA input 3 DVI input 4 Kensington anti-theft lock C...
Page 8 - Operating the monitor; Description of the control buttons
6 2. Setting up the monitor 2.2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons 5 6 4 2 3 7 Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment.Return to previous OSD level. Use the Turbo function.Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF . Adjust the OSD menu. Change the signal input source. Smar tIma...
Page 9 - The OSD Menu; Resolution notification
7 2. Setting up the monitor The OSD Menu Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the different adjustments later on. Main menu Sub menu Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal perfo...
Page 10 - Image Optimization; How to enable SmartImage?
8 3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartImage What is it? Smar tImage provides presets that optimize display for different types of content, dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color and sharpness in real time. Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images o...
Page 11 - Turn on over drive circuit for best
9 3. Image Optimization razor sharpness displays ever y details in darker areas of your videos without color washout in brighter areas maintaining a dynamic natural values for the ultimate video display. • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving ob...
Page 12 - Philips SmartControl Premium; Installation
10 3. Image Optimization 3.5 Philips SmartControl Premium The new Smar tControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through fine-tunin...
Page 13 - Color menu
11 3. Image Optimization Color menu • Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Display Gamma, Calibration, Smar tImage, and Smar tKolor. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input. • Example for Color Cali...
Page 14 - Cancel
12 3. Image Optimization 1. "Show Me" star ts color calibration tutorial. 2. Star t - star ts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. 4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on. If unche...
Page 15 - Eco Power menu
13 3. Image Optimization Eco Power menu Options menu Options>Preferences - Will only be active when selecting Preferences from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-suppor ted display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. • Displays current preference settings. • A check...
Page 16 - - Will only be active when
14 3. Image Optimization Option>Auto Pivot. Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-suppor ted display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other Smar tControl Premium tabs are not available. • Display t...
Page 17 - Help menu
15 3. Image Optimization Help menu Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help menu. On a non-suppor ted display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the dro...
Page 18 - The task tray has five entries:; SmartDesktop Guide; SmartDesktop
16 3. Image Optimization The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual f ile: Open User Manual f ile using the default browser window. • Technical Support - Displays the tech suppor t page. • Check for Update - Takes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user’s version against the ...
Page 19 - Note
17 3. Image Optimization Note If the outline of the region is not visible when dragging the window, “Show windows contents while dragging” is disabled. To enable: 1. In Control Panel, click System.2. Click Advanced system settings (For Vista & Win7 OS, this is located on the left sidebar) 3. In ...
Page 20 - Left Click Menu
18 3. Image Optimization Left Click Menu Left click on the Desktop Par tition icon to quickly send the active window to any par tition without having to drag and drop. Releasing the mouse will send the window to the highlighted par tition. Task Tray Right Click The task tray also contains most of th...
Page 21 - SmartDesktop Partition Definitions
19 3. Image Optimization SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Image Full Desktop Applies all settings to the entire desktop. Ver tical Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized ver tical regions. For 90/270 maintain ver tical configuration. Horizonta...
Page 22 - Name
20 3. Image Optimization Name Description Image Horizontal Split Top Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions For 90 Par tition 1 on right side Ver tical Par tit...
Page 23 - Technical Specifications; Connectivity
21 4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type IPS-LCD Backlight LED Panel Size 23" W (58.42cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.265 x 0.265 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² Smar tContrast 20,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response Time (typ.) 14 ms S...
Page 25 - Maximum Resolution
23 4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. freq (Hz) 31.47 720 x 400 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 59.94 35.0...
Page 27 - Regulatory Infomation; Regulatory Information
25 6. Regulatory Infomation 6. Regulatory Information Congratulations! This display is designed for both you and the planet. The display you have just purchased carries the TCO Cer tified label. This ensures that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest qu...
Page 28 - EPEAT
26 6. Regulatory Infomation Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recover y and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. Toxic substances like Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrict...
Page 29 - Energy Star Declaration
27 6. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration (www.energystar.gov) As an ENERGY STAR ® Par tner, we have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Note We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. Federal Communicat...
Page 30 - EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only)
28 6. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation par ticulière. Si cet appareil est la cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis...
Page 31 - North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information
29 6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: S Ø R G V E D P L A C E R I N G E N F O R , AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK ...
Page 32 - China RoHS; 环保使用期限
30 6. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS ...
Page 33 - Customer care and warranty; Types of Pixel Defects; Customer care and; subpixel; Pixels and Sub pixels
31 7. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects and several types of sub pixel def...
Page 35 - Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:
33 7. Customer care and warranty 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional suppor t requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/suppor t website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. ...
Page 36 - Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region:; Country
34 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Belarus NA IBA +375 17 217 3386 Bulgaria NA LAN Ser vice +359 2 960 2360 Croatia NA Renoprom +385 1 333 0974 Estonia NA FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia NA “Ser viceNet...
Page 37 - Contact Information for APMEA region:
35 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Australia NA AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / Macau NA Smar t Pixels Technology Ltd. Hong Kong:Tel: +852 2619 9639 Macau:Tel: ...
Page 38 - Common Problems
36 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer ser vice representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LE...
Page 39 - Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark; SmartControl Premium FAQs; Restar t your PC and see if
37 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs • Eliminate the ver tical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark • Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. An "after-image", "burn-in" or ...
Page 40 - Recommended resolution for this
38 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Q3. After installing SmartControl Premium, when clicking on SmartControl Premium tab, nothing shows up after a while or a failure message shows, what happened? Ans.: It might be your graphic adaptor is not compatible with the Smar tControl Premium. If your graphic ad...