Philips Brilliance 242G5 User Manual

Philips Brilliance 242G5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 242G5 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes....21 5. Power Management ......22 6. Regulatory Information ......23 7. Customer care and warranty ...29 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ..........29 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ....31 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ....34 8.1 Troubleshooting ...........34 8.2 SmartControl FAQs ........35...
  • Page 3: Important

    1. Important • Please use approved power cord provided 1. Important by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local This electronic user’s guide is intended for service center. (Please refer to Customer anyone who uses the Philips monitor.
  • Page 4: Notational Descriptions

    1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F 1.2 Notational Descriptions • Humidity: 20-80% RH The following subsections describe notational • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving conventions used in this document. screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate Notes, Cautions and Warnings a periodic screen refresh application Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be...
  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing

    1. Important From the planning, design and production 1.3 Disposal of product and packing stages, Philips emphasizes the important of material making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- participation in national take-back initiatives...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    1. Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents 242G5 2. Snap in the base in the VESA mount area. user s manual 使用产品前请阅读使用说明 保留备用...
  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC Note 1. The SmartKeypad is functional for Philips 242G5DJEB, do not connect to other devices. 2. The SmartKeypad port on rear of the the 242G5DJEB display is design for SmartKeypad only.
  • Page 8: The Osd Menu

    Maryar, Nederlands, Português, Português do Brazil, On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Polski, Русский, Svenska, Suomi, Türkçe, Čeština, Українська, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어 Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to 0~100 OSD Settings Horizontal adjust screen performance or select functions...
  • Page 9 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Height adjustment This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920×1080@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920×1080@60Hz for best results.
  • Page 10: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa Mounting

    An optional MHL cable allows you to simply connect your MHL capable mobile device to this large Philips MHL display, and watch your HD videos come to life with full digital sound. Now not only you can enjoy your mobile...
  • Page 11 2. Setting up the monitor MHL-HDMI Note 1. The port marked [MHL-HDMI] is the only port on the monitor that supports the MHL function when the MHL cable is used. Note that the MHL certified cable is different than a standard HDMI cable. 2.
  • Page 12: Image Optimization

    Except using key to scroll down, you can dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, also press buttons to choose and press color and sharpness in real time. Philips “OK” to confirm selection and close the GAME SmartImage delivers great optimized gaming GAME SmartImage OSD.
  • Page 13 3. Image Optimization GAME Customize Smartimage Gamer1/ SmartSize Gamer2 mode. 1. Panel Size This will allow you to create and select your 2. 1:1 own preference settings. 3. Aspect 1. You have to select Gamer1 or Gamer2 first. Audio There are two ways : 1.
  • Page 14: Smartcontrast

    3.3 Philips SmartControl • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. The new SmartControl software by Philips 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...
  • Page 15 3. Image Optimization Start with Standard pane Adjust menu • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
  • Page 16 3. Image Optimization Color menu • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
  • Page 17 3. Image Optimization ECO menu • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Finally go to File > Presets pane. • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page.
  • Page 18 3. Image Optimization • Minimum minutes set to 5. Slider set to 5 • Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by by default. default. Enable context menu shows the task tray menu for SmartControl. A right • Does not require the display be attached click on the task tray icon displays the to a different host to go into Theft menu options for Help, Technical Support.
  • Page 19 3. Image Optimization On a non-supported display capable of DDC/ CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of Option>Auto Pivot DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
  • Page 20 3. Image Optimization • Check for Update - Takes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user’s version against the most current available. • About - Displays detailed reference information: product version, release Racing information, and product name. Gamer1 • Exit - Close SmartControl. Gamer2 To run SmartControl again, either select SmartControl from Program menu, double-click...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    4 Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type TN LCD Backlight Panel Size 24" W (61cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.277 x 0.277 mm Brightness 350 cd/m² SmartContrast 80,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response Time (typ.) SmartResponse Maximum Resolution 1920x1080@ 144Hz(Dual-link DVI) Optimum Resolution...
  • Page 22 Finish Texture Note 1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www.epeat.net for registration status in your country. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the...
  • Page 23: Resolution & Preset Modes

    158.11 1920x1080 144.00 Note 1. This Philips display is capable of achieving upto 144Hz refresh rates thru its Dual-link DVI connector only. Please ensure your graphics card is capable of 144Hz refresh rates and updated with the latest driver. 2. For any questions related to 144Hz performance please refer to your card vendor directly.
  • Page 24: Power Management

    5. Power Management 5. Power Management If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in 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.
  • Page 25: Regulatory Information

    Ergonomic, User-centered design electronic equipment have been adhered to Visual ergonomics in products with a display. in order to make Philips monitors safe to use Adjustability for user comfort (displays, throughout its life cycle. headsets) Acoustic performance – protection...
  • Page 26 6. Regulatory Infomation EPEAT CE Declaration of Conformity (www.epeat.net) This product is in conformity with the following standards The EPEAT (Electronic • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1: Product Environmental 2010+A12:2011 (Safety requirement of Assessment Tool) program Information Technology Equipment). evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 • EN55022:2010(Radio Disturbance environmental criteria developed through requirement of Information Technology...
  • Page 27 6. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for (www.energystar.gov) compliance could void the user's authority ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we to operate the equipment. have determined that this product Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied ®...
  • Page 28 6. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière. 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 en le remettant en fonction, l'utilisateur pourrait essayer de Polish Center for Testing and Certification...
  • Page 29 6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht Placering/Ventilation den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor VARNING: Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE Vorschriften. OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
  • Page 30 6. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS EU Energy Label 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 including CRT and Monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
  • Page 31: Customer Care And Warranty

    No manufacturer can guarantee the types of bright dot defects. that all panels will be free from pixel defects, but Philips guarantees that any monitor with an unacceptable number of defects will be repaired or replaced under warranty. This notice explains the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
  • Page 32 In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT Monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
  • Page 33: Customer Care & Warranty

    7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:...
  • Page 34 Estonia FUJITSU +372 6519972(workshop) Georgia Esabi +995 322 91 34 71 +36 1 814 8080(General) Hungary Profi Service +36 1814 8565(For AOC&Philips only) Kazakhstan Classic Service I.I.c. +7 727 3097515 +371 67460399 Latvia ServiceNet LV +371 27260399 +370 37 400160(general)
  • Page 35 Macau Technology Ltd. Macau: Sat. 9:00am-1:00pm Tel: (853)-0800-987 REDINGTON INDIA Tel: 1 800 425 6396 India Mon.~Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm SMS: PHILIPS to 56677 Mon.~Thu. 08:30-12:00; PT. CORMIC +62-21-4080-9086 (Customer Hotline) 13:00-17:30 Indonesia SERVISINDO PERKASA +62-8888-01-9086 (Customer Hotline) Fri. 08:30-11:30; 13:00- 17:30 Mon.~Fri.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    Philips customer service representative. • Disconnect the monitor from mains power source immediately for safety Common Problems • Contact with Philips customer service No Picture (Power LED not lit) representative immediately. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into...
  • Page 37: Smartcontrol Faqs

    8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips • Adjust the contrast and brightness on customer service representative. On-Screen Display. An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image"...
  • Page 38: General Faqs

    Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence LCD monitor. Function. What can I do? • Turn on your monitor and then turn on Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for your PC. legitimate identification and authorization, Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate...
  • Page 39 When handling the monitor, PC, workstation or Mac? make sure that there is no pressure or Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully force applied to the panel surface side. compatible with standard PCs, Macs This may affect your warranty conditions.
  • Page 40: Mhl Faqs

    8. Troubleshooting & FAQs program when you leave your monitor the display. Once the mobile device wakes unattended. up, the monitor’s display will wake and show the images. You may need to make Always activate a periodic screen refresh sure that the correct input is selected if in application if your LCD monitor will between you have used or connected any display unchanging static content.
  • Page 41: Gaming Faqs

    A: The SmartKeypad port on rear is designed for SmartKeypad only. Other devices cannot be connected to it. 8. Can I connect my SmartKeypad with any other display or equipment? A: No, the SmartKeypad is a dedicated device for this Philips display only.
  • Page 42 2013 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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