Philips 27M2N8500/01 - Manuals

4 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...

5 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation 1 Package contents DP HDMI USB A-B Screw M4 x 4 VESA Bracket Power Quick Start 27M2N8500 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome *Different according to region 2 Install the base 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface....

6 3 Connecting to your PC Headphone hook USB hub Fast Charger HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO OUT USB UP USB USB UP USB USB A-B 1 2 1 3 2 5 4 7 6 8 9 1 AC power input 2 USB downstream/USB fast charger 3 USB downstream 4 USB UP 5 HDMI 1 input 6 HDMI 2 input 7 DisplayPort input 8 Audio Out 9 Kensington anti-theft...

7 4 USB hub To comply with International energy standards, the USB hub/ports of this display are disabled during Standby and Off modes. Connected USB devices will not work in this state.To permanently put the USB function in the “ON” state, please go to OSD Menu, then select “USB standby mode”, and ...

8 2.2 Operating the monitor 1 Description of the control buttons Press to switch power on. Press more than 3 seconds to switch power off. Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment. Adjust the Game Setting.Adjust the OSD menu. Change the signal input source.Adjust the OSD menu.SmartImage Game m...

10 Note Game mode: This model is equipped with new features in OSD which gives you high-quality visual experience. • Stark Shadow Boost This feature enhances dark scenes without overexposing lightened areas. The Stark Shadow Boost feature has three selectable levels that offer texturized images with...

11 3 Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution:2560 x 1440.When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on the screen as follows: Use 2560 x 1440 for best results.Display of the native resolution alert can be ...

12 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 r...

13 2.4 MultiView What is it? Multiview enables active variety to connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like PC and Notebook side-by-side simultaneously, thereby making complex multitasking work a breeze. Why do I need it? With the ultra-high-resolution Philips MultiView display...

15 3. Image Optimization 3.1 SmartImage 1 What is it? SmartImage 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, or watching a video...

16 • 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 display...

17 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 offers the best visual clarity and viewing comfo...

18 4. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro PC gaming has long been an imperfect experience because GPUs and monitors update at different 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 “...

19 5. NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible When playing intense games with high refresh rates, screen tearing may appear without optimal graphics synchronization. Certified as NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, variable refresh rate (VRR) reducing screen tearing and syncing your monitor’s refresh rate with your grap...

20 6. Ambiglow Ambiglow Ambiglow What is it? Ambiglow adds a new dimension to your viewing experience. The innovative and exclusive Ambiglow processor continuously adjusts the overall color and brightness of the gamer's surroundings to match the on-screen image. User options like Auto mode and 3-ste...

21 7. Windows Dynamic Lighting This monitor is equipped with Microsoft Windows Dynamic Lighting feature, which enables users with Windows 11 or later to synchronize and manage the RGB lighting of all their monitors and peripherals from one menu. By doing this, the Dynamic Lighting feature creates a ...

24 9. Screen maintenance Following the characteristics of QD OLED displays, there are automatic mechanisms used to protect the screen and reduce image sticking which may request an opportunity to run the refresh process. These mechanism settings may be adjusted in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu un...

25 the initial Pixel Refresh, a reminder will appear every two hours. Once cumulative usage reaches 16 hours, the screen will refresh automatically. A reminder message that pops up after 4 hours of continuous use, and will then appear every 2 hours after. To maintain the panel quality, Pixel Refresh...

26 • Taskbar Dimmer The Taskbar Dimmer technology will dim the brightness of the taskbar area on the screen. No brightness changes will be noticeable in the areas other than in the taskbar.

27 • Thermal Protection When the temperature of the monitor is over 60 degrees Celsius, the Thermal Protection feature will automatically dim the brightness of the screen in order to ensure heat dissipation properly. It is recommended that you turn on the feature for the monitor. Note Please note th...

28 10. 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: •...

29 11. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type QD OLED Panel Size 26.5" W (67.3 cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.2292 (H) mm x 0.2292 (V) mm Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1.5M:1 Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 360 Hz Viewing Angle 178° (...

34 12. 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 fo...

35 13. Customer care and warranty 13.1 Philips’ 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 Monit...

39 14. Troubleshooting & FAQs 14.1 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 powe...

42 • Press the button to show the OSD (On Screen Display) menu • Press the button to select the option [Color Temperature] 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,...

43 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 find the Important informat...

Precision Center 6 Start the Precision Center From the Start menu: Go to Start → Evnia Precision Center → Precision Center. OPTION 1 From the desktop shortcut: Double-click the Precision Center desktop shortcut. OPTION 2 Precision Center There are two ways to start the Precision Center application: ...

Precision Center 7 Connect Evnia Devices to the Computer Precision Center Connect the product to your computer, which should be running the Precision Center application. Note - For a better and faster user experience, if the monitor supports a USB connection, it is recommended to connect the monitor...

Precision Center 8 Set the administrator rights Precision Center To fully support some games or applications that run with administrator rights, it is recommended to grant administrator privileges to the Precision Center application. Follow these steps to do so: A. Right-click the Precision Center d...

Precision Center 9 Uninstall the Precision Center Precision Center You can uninstall the Precision Center application by following the steps for your Windows version: Go to Settings → Apps → Installed apps. Select Evnia Precision Center, then click Uninstall. Windows 11 Go to Settings → Apps → Apps ...

Precision Center 10 3. Navigating the Precision Center Home Page Precision Center Note - This page displays connected devices. If only one device is connected, only that device will be shown. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 After starting the Precision Center application, you will enter the h...

Precision Center 14 11:31 2024/12/28 ENG US Precision Center Rescan Check for Updates Feedback Settings Exit 4. The Evnia Precision Center Icon Menu Precision Center Right-clicking the Precision Center icon in the system tray will open a menu with the following options: Precision Center – Clicking t...

Precision Center 20 Profile Management - Navigation Precision Center 1 The right column of the Profile Management page is used to manage profiles within application scenarios. 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Profile Management BACK TO INDEX

Precision Center 24 Precision Center settings - About Evnia Precision Center Precision Center Here, you can view the current version of the Precision Center software, manage software updates, and review the End-User License Agreement and Privacy Policy. Enable automatic updates: The Precision Center...

Precision Center 25 Precision Center settings - About Device Precision Center View key attributes of all connected devices for the profile currently in use,organized by device type. Precision Center settings BACK TO INDEX

Precision Center 26 Precision Center settings - Firmware update Precision Center This section shows the current firmware version number for all connected devices.Precision Center automatically checks for firmware updates for these devices.If available, you can select the appropriate device to update...

Precision Center 29 SmartImage Precision Center Users can select the best SmartImage mode based on their current activity to optimize visual performance. Monitor settings BACK TO INDEX

Precision Center 30 Precision Center Optimizes display settings for gaming consoles, improving the gaming experience. Console Mode Optimizes contrast and color brightness for watching movies and videos. Movie The default mode, suitable for general use. Standard Optimized modes for enhanced gaming ex...

Precision Center 31 SmartImage HDR Precision Center When HDR is enabled in the system settings, you can configure SmartImage HDR for optimal display performance. Optimizes settings for HDR gaming content (default mode). HDR Game Optimizes settings for HDR movie content. HDR Movie Optimizes settings ...

Precision Center 32 Game Mode Precision Center Game Mode optimizes the display settings to enhance your gaming experience. Synchronizes the display’s refresh rate with the frame rate of the graphics processor. This reduces tearing, lowers latency, and improves the smoothness of gaming and video cont...

Precision Center 33 Precision Center Reduces image blur and ghosting by using fast pixel switching, improving the clarity and smoothness of fast-moving visuals. MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) This feature pairs Smart MBR together with Adaptive Sync technology; which effectively eliminates motion blur a...

Precision Center 34 Precision Center Ambiglow If the monitor and computer are connected via a USB/cable,Precision Center enables the light settings for a USB/USB-Cconnection. If not connected via USB/USB-C, light settings undera non-USB connection are available. Note - To use the Ambiglow feature, e...

Precision Center 35 Precision Center Light Settings Under a USB connection 3 1 6 2 7 4 8 5 9 10 11 12 13 Monitor settings BACK TO INDEX

Precision Center 38 Precision Center Input source This section allows you to switch between different input sources supported by the display. A A Input Source List Displays supported input sources like HDMI, USB, DisplayPort, VGA, etc. B B Switch Options Allows switching between different input sour...

Precision Center 39 Precision Center Audio Adjust the volume between 0 and 100. Volume Enable or disable mute. Mute Select the current audio input source from a dropdown list. Audio Source Adjust the sound frequency and gain to suit your preferences. Equalizer (EQ) Choose an audio mode suited to you...

Precision Center 40 Precision Center System Settings - HDMI Refresh Rate Set the HDMI refresh rate to adjust how many times the display refreshes per second. In the system settings, you can adjust HDMI refresh rate, OSD preferences, PIP/PBP settings, and more. Monitor settings BACK TO INDEX

Precision Center 41 Precision Center A. Horizontal/Vertical Position: Adjust the position of the OSD menu using a slider. B. Transparency: Set the transparency level of the OSD menu. C. OSD Timeout: Set the OSD menu’s exit time. OSD Settings System Settings - OSD Settings Monitor settings BACK TO IN...

Precision Center 43 Precision Center Select the display size using the drop-down menu. Available sizes range from 34 inches to 17 inches, with a default of 34 inches. Screen Size 1) 1:1 - The display shows the content in its original scale, with each pixel occupying one pixel space on the display. 2...

Precision Center 44 Precision Center 1) High Resolution (USB 2.0) When the USB-C interface is connected to a device that supports high-resolution output, the USB 2.0 standard is used by default to support high-resolution display. 2) High Data Speed (USB 3.2) When the USB-C interface is connected to ...

Precision Center 45 Precision Center Smart Power Smart Power is an intelligent energy-saving function that optimizes the display’s energy efficiency. Local Dimming Select the appropriate local dimming mode to improve display quality and enhance the visual experience. A. Local Dimming Mode Choose dif...

Precision Center 46 Precision Center Smart Desktop A. Download Smart Desktop. (You can use the Smart Desktop feature after downloading it). Smart Desktop allows you to easily arrange open windows in predefined layouts by dragging them into specific areas. B. Complete Smart Desktop Installation. C. E...

Precision Center 48 Precision Center 1) Set Up and Manage Layouts I. Click “Editor” to start the Zone Editor. II. Choose a layout. III. The Zone Editor displays a list of layouts that can be adjusted according to the number of windows on the display. Selecting a layout shows a preview. The selected ...

Precision Center 49 Precision Center 3) Create a Custom Layout I. The Regional Editor allows you to create custom layouts. Click “+ Create a New Layout.” II. Create a Custom Layout. Grid layout starts with a three-column grid and allows zones to be created by splitting and merging zones and adjustin...

Precision Center 51 Precision Center Setup - OLED Panel Care Enable pixel orbiting to help prevent pixel aging and maintain uniformity on the OLED screen. Pixel Orbiting Enable automatic detection of pixel aging or other issues. The monitor will alert you when needed. Auto Warning Monitor settings E...

Precision Center 52 Precision Center Setup - Firmware Update The interface displays that: A. The current firmware version for the display and its associated components. B. Firmware upgrades require a network connection. C. When you access the interface, it will automatically detect the firmware vers...

Precision Center 53 Precision Center Sync Click the [Sync] icon at the bottom left to automatically sync the current OSD settings with the Precision Center configuration file. Monitor settings BACK TO INDEX