Philips 242E1GAJ/67 User Manual

Philips 242E1GAJ/67 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Gaming monitor 242E1 www.philips.com/welcome User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5. Technical Specifications ... 15 5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ..18 6. Power Management ....19 7. Customer care and warranty ..20 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy .....20 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ..23 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ..24 8.1 Troubleshooting ......
  • Page 3: Important

    • Please use approved power cord presentation of the original invoice provided by Philips at all times. If or cash receipt, indicating the date of your power cord is missing, please purchase, dealer’s name and model and contact your local service center.
  • Page 4 1. Important • Oil-based cleaning solutions may monitor damage will not be covered under warranty. damage the plastic parts and void the warranty. • Do not knock or drop the monitor • Unplug the monitor if you are not during operation or transportation. going to use it for an extensive pe- • Excessive usage of monitor can riod of time.
  • Page 5: Notational Descriptions

    1. Important static images over an extended 1.2 Notational Descriptions period may cause “burn-in”, also The following subsections describe known as “after-imaging” or “ghost notational conventions used in this imaging”, on your screen. document. • “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or “ghost imaging” is a well-known Notes, Cautions and Warnings phenomenon in LCD panel Throughout this guide, blocks of text...
  • Page 6: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, This marking on the product or on end-of-life management primarily its packaging illustrates that, under...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Monitor

    Quick Start Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome AC/DC Adapter * DP * HDMI * Different according to region. Note 242E1GSJ Use only the AC/DC adapter model: Philips ADPC1938EX. 242E1GAJ Use only the AC/DC adapter model: Philips ADPC1945EX.
  • Page 8 2. Setting up the monitor 242E1GAJ Connecting to your PC 1. Place the monitor face down on soft 242E1GSJ and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2. (1) Hold the base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base 242E1GAJ stand into the base column.
  • Page 9: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 242E1GSJ 242E1GAJ Switch monitor’s power Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF. ON and OFF. Access the OSD menu. Access the OSD menu. Confirm the OSD Confirm the OSD adjustment.
  • Page 10 HDMI 1.4 On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in DisplayPort MPRT Picture On, O all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end MPRT Level 0~20 user to adjust screen performance or Picture Format Wide Screen, 4:3 select functions of the monitors directly...
  • Page 11: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa Mounting

    2. Setting up the monitor • Do not press the screen while Resolution notification adjusting the angle of the monitor. This monitor is designed for optimal Grasp only the bezel. performance at its native resolution, 1920x1080. When the monitor is 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use...
  • Page 12 2. Setting up the monitor 242E1GAJ 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the arm, and then detach the arm/stand from the monitor. 2.
  • Page 13 2. Setting up the monitor 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the * Display design may differ from those screws on the arm, and then detach illustrated. the arm/stand from the monitor. Warning • To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.
  • Page 14: Image Optimization

    Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. 242E1GAJ Why do I need it?
  • Page 15: Smartcontrast

    Developed for wellbeing, videos or playing games. Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses a smart software technology to reduce harmful shortwave blue light. • EasyRead: Helps improve reading...
  • Page 16: Amd Freesync Premium

    4. AMD FreeSync Premium • AMD Radeon R9 290X 4. AMD FreeSync • AMD Radeon R9 290 Premium • AMD Radeon R9 285 • AMD Radeon R7 260X • AMD Radeon R7 260 ■ ■ Processor A-Series Desktop and Mobility APUs •...
  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    5. Technical Specifications 5. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight W-LED system Panel Size 23.8” W (60.5 cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.2745 x 0.2745 mm Contrast Ratio 3,500:1 (typ.) Optimum 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Resolution Viewing Angle 178°...
  • Page 18 5. Technical Specifications Stand Tilt -5° / +20° Power (242E1GSJ) AC Input AC Input AC Input Consumption Voltage at Voltage at Voltage at 100VAC , 50Hz 115VAC , 60Hz 230VAC , 50Hz Normal Operation 22.7 W (typ.) 22.7 W (typ.) 22.7 W (typ.) Sleep (Standby mode) 0.3 W...
  • Page 19 500 to 1060hPa (Non-operation) Environmental ROHS Packaging 100% recyclable Specific Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing Cabinet Color Black Finish Texture Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet.
  • Page 20: Resolution & Preset Modes

    5. Technical Specifications Note 5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Please notice that your display works Maximum Resolution best at native resolution of 1920x1080. For best display quality, 1920x1080@144Hz please follow this resolution Recommended Resolution recommendation. 1920x1080@60Hz H. freq Resolution V. freq (Hz) (kHz) 31.47 720 x 400...
  • Page 21: Power Management

    6. Power Management 6. 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 22: Customer Care And Warranty

    Other combinations Pixel Defect Policy of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the Types of Pixel Defects industry's most advanced manufacturing...
  • Page 23 A red or blue bright dot must be the warranty period, a TFT Monitor more than 50 percent brighter than panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects neighboring dots while a green exceeding the tolerances listed in the bright dot is 30 percent brighter than following tables.
  • Page 24 7. Customer care and warranty BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects* >10mm Total bright dot defects of all types BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer...
  • Page 25: Customer Care & Warranty

    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.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    • Contact with Philips customer • First, ensure that the power button service representative immediately. on the front of the monitor is in the...
  • Page 27: General Faqs

    • Uninterrupted display of still or Service contact information listed in static images over an extended Important information manual and period may cause “burn-in”, also contact Philips customer service known as “after-imaging” or “ghost representative. imaging”, on your screen. “Burn-in”, * Functionality different according to “after-imaging”, or “ghost imaging”...
  • Page 28 • Shut down your computer, disconnect How should I clean the LCD your old monitor and reconnect your surface? Philips LCD monitor. Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean, • Turn on your monitor and then turn on soft cloth. For extensive cleaning, your PC.
  • Page 29 Can I connect my LCD monitor damage mentioned above is not covered to any PC, workstation or Mac? under your warranty. Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are Q12: Why is my Display not showing fully compatible with standard sharp text, and is displaying PCs, Macs and workstations.
  • Page 30 This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the responsibility of Top Victory Investments Ltd., and Top Victory Investments Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are regis- tered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license.

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