Page 2 - Table of Contents; Disposal of product and packing; Technical Specifications; Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Table of Contents 1. Important ................................................ 1 1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...1 1.2 Notational Descriptions .............................2 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material ................................................................3 2. S...
Page 3 - 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 produ...
Page 4 - Notational Descriptions; Notes, Cautions and Warnings
2 1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-104°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 stat...
Page 5 - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-
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 pack-aging illustrates that, under European Direc-tive 2012/19/EU governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of...
Page 6 - Setting up the monitor; Package contents; Install base stand
4 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation Package contents 298P4: Dual-link DVI cable DP cable (Optional) Power cable Audio cable 298P4 20 13 使用 产 品前 请阅读 使用 说 明 保留备用 user s manual 298X4: Dual-link DVI cable Power cable Audio cable HDMI cable (Optional) 298X4 20 13 使用 产 品...
Page 7 - (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw
5 2. Setting up the monitor 298X4: 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2. Hold the base with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand. (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base, and secure...
Page 8 - Daisy-chain function
6 2. Setting up the monitor 298X4: 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 5 4 7 1 AC power switch 2 AC power input 3 DisplayPor t input 4 DVI input 5 HDMI1, HDMI2 input 6 DisplayPor t output 7 Audio input 8 Kensington anti-theft lock 9 Earphone jack Daisy-chain function Daisy-chain enables multiple monitor connectio...
Page 9 - Operating the monitor; Confirm the OSD adjustment.
7 2. Setting up the monitor 2.2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 1 Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF . 2 Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD adjustment. 3 Adjust the OSD menu. 4 User preference key. Customize your own preference function from OSD to become the ...
Page 10 - button
8 2. Setting up the monitor For example, if you selected [ Audio Source ] as the hotkey, press the button on the front bezel, the [ Audio Source ] menu appears. Independent audio playback, regardless of video input Your Philips monitor can play the audio...
Page 11 - The OSD Menu; Resolution notification
9 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 Picture OSD Settings Setup Language Color Input Audio PiP/PbP Hori...
Page 12 - Pivot
10 2. Setting up the monitor Pivot 90˚ 0˚ 298X4:Tilt 20˚ -5˚ 2.3 MultiView What is it? Multiview enables active dual connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like PC and Notebook side-by-side simultaneously, making complex multi-tasking work a breeze. Why do I need it? With the ul...
Page 13 - Note
11 2. Setting up the monitor 2. The MultiView selection menu appears. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select. 3. Press button to confirm your selection and then exit automatically. How to enable MultiView by OSD menu? Besides pressing the hotkey directly on the front bezel , the M...
Page 14 - The main picture source and the
12 2. Setting up the monitor • PiP Size : When PiP is activated, there are three sub-window sizes to choose: [ Small ], [ Middle ], [ Large ]. B A (main) Small Middle Large • PiP Position : When PiP is activated, there are four sub-window positions to choose. Top-Left Top-Right B A (main) B A (main)...
Page 15 - Remove the Base Assembly for; Before you star t disassembling the monitor
13 2. Setting up the monitor 2.4 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you star t disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injur y. 298P4: 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 2. Place the monitor face down on a smo...
Page 16 - Image Optimization; Why do I need it?
14 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 ...
Page 17 - Philips SmartControl Premium; through finetuning resolution, Color calibration,
15 3. Image Optimization • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving objects on screen, enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme, this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers. • Economy: Under this profile, brightness, contras...
Page 18 - Start with Standard pane
16 3. Image Optimization • The wizard will guide you through adjustment your monitor performance step by step. • You can go to Plug-in menu to launch wizard later on as well. • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. Start with Standard pane Adjust menu • Adjust Menu allows you ...
Page 19 - Color menu
17 3. Image Optimization Color menu • Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Display Gamma, Color Calibration, and Smar tImage (Please refer to Smar tImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your ...
Page 20 - If unchecked, does not allow for color
18 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 unchec...
Page 22 - On single input displays, this pane will not
20 3. Image Optimization available. All other Smar tControl Premium tabs are not available. • Display the Source instruction pane and current input source setting. • On single input displays, this pane will not be visible. Options>Theft Deterrence - Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when ...
Page 23 - Context Sensitive menu
21 3. Image Optimization DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Context Sensitive menu The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default.If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be visible. The Context Menu has four entries: • Smar ...
Page 24 - Task Tray Menu Disabled; SmartDesktop Guide; SmartDesktop
22 3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Disabled When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To completely remove Smar tControl Premium from the task tray, disable Run at Star tup in Options>Preferences. Note All the illustrations in this section...
Page 26 - Left Click Menu
24 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 27 - SmartDesktop Partition Definitions
25 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 28 - Name
26 3. Image Optimization Name Description Image Horizontal Split Bottom Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the bottom region is single, the top region is spilt into two evenly sized regionsFor 90 Par tition 1&2 on right side Ver tical...
Page 29 - Technical Specifications; Connectivity
27 4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type AH-IPS Backlight W-LED system Panel Size 29" W (73 cm) Aspect Ratio 21:9 Pixel Pitch 0.2628 x 0.2628 mm Brightness 300 cd/m² Smar tContrast 20,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1,000:1 Response Time (typ....
Page 31 - Specific Substances; EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where
29 4. Technical Specifications Sleep (Standby) 1.024 BTU/hr 1.024 BTU/hr 1.024 BTU/hr Off 1.024 BTU/hr 1.024 BTU/hr 1.024 BTU/hr Off (AC Switch) 0 BTU/hr 0 BTU/hr 0 BTU/hr Power LED Indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Power Supply Built-in, 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz Dimensions...
Page 32 - Maximum Resolution
30 4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 2560 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 35.00 640 x 480 66.67 37.86 640 x 480...
Page 34 - Regulatory Infomation; Regulatory Information; TCO Certified Edge
32 6. Regulatory Infomation 6. Regulatory Information 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 di...
Page 35 - TCO Certified
33 6. Regulatory Infomation TCO Certified Congratulations! This product is designed for both you and the planet! TCO Development works for sustainable IT - manufacture, use and recycling of IT products reflecting environmental, social and economic responsibility. TCO Cer tified is a third par ty ver...
Page 36 - EPEAT
34 6. Regulatory Infomation EPEAT (www.epeat.net) The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process suppor ted by US EPA.EPEAT system ...
Page 37 - guidelines for energy efficiency.
35 6. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration(298P4QJEB,298X4QJAB) (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 tim...
Page 38 - Toutes modifications n'ayant pas reçu
36 6. Regulatory Infomation la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis en le remettant en fonction, l'utilisateur pourrait essayer de corriger la situation en prenant les mesures suivantes: • Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de réception...
Page 39 - Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich
37 6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information(298P4QJEB,298X4QJAB) 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 , A...
Page 40 - the energy efficiency class of this product.; 环保使用期限
38 6. Regulatory Infomation EU Energy Label(298P4QJEB,298X4QJAB) The European Energy Label informs you on the energy efficiency class of this product. The greener the energy efficiency class of this product is the lower the energy it consumes. On the label, you can find the energy efficiency class, ...
Page 41 - Customer care and warranty; Types of Pixel Defects; Customer care and; used in flat panel monitors are sometimes; subpixel; Pixels and Sub pixels
39 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 43 - Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:
41 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 44 - Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region:
42 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center CSP Consumer care number Belarus N/A IBA +375 17 217 3386 +375 17 217 3389 Bulgaria N/A LAN Ser vice +359 2 960 2360 Croatia N/A MR Ser vice Ltd +385 (01) 640 1111 Czech Rep. N/A Asuppor t...
Page 45 - Contact Information for China:; Country; Contact Information for APMEA region:
43 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for China: Country Call center Consumer care number China PCCW Limited 4008 800 008 Contact Information for NORTH AMERICA : Country Call center Consumer care number U.S.A. EPI - e-center (877) 835-1838 Canada EPI - e-center (800)479-6696 Contact I...
Page 46 - Ho Chi Minh City; フィリップスモニター
44 7. Customer care and warranty Vietnam FPT Ser vice Informatic Company Ltd. - Ho Chi Minh City Branch +84 8 38248007 Ho Chi Minh City +84 5113.562666 Danang City +84 5113.562666 Can tho Province Mon.~Fri. 8:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30 Sat. 8:00-12:00 Philippines EA Global Supply Chain Solutions ,Inc. (0...
Page 47 - AUTO button doesn't function
45 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 48 - SmartControl Premium FAQs; Restar t your PC and see if
46 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 49 - ask for legitimate identification and
47 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Ans.: If the following actions were executed, the monitor driver may need to be re- installed. • Changed video graphic adapter to another one • Updated video driver • Activities on OS, such as ser vice pack or patch • Run Windows Update and updated monitor and/or vid...
Page 52 - Daisy Chain FAQs
50 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 8.4 Daisy Chain FAQs Q1: Which graphic cards can support Daisy Chain? Ans.: With Daisy chain function, AMD graphic card HD6850 or above is required. For other brand graphic cards, please check your graphics card vendor for the latest DisplayPor t daisy chain driver s...