• 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.
1. Important your monitor unattended. Always 1.2 Notational Descriptions activate a periodic screen refresh The following subsections describe application if your monitor will notational conventions used in this display unchanging static content. document. Uninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended Notes, Cautions and Warnings period may cause “burn-in”, also Throughout this guide, blocks of text...
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...
(2) Use a screwdriver to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base, and secure the base to the column tightly. AC/DC Adapter * DP * HDMI * Different according to region. Note Use only the AC/DC adapter model: Philips ADPC1945EX.
2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 242E1GEZ AC/DC power input HDMI input DisplayPort input Audio out Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC Switch monitor’s power ON 1. Connect the power cord to the back and OFF.
Page 9
Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window.
Page 10
2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Main menu Sub menu LowBlue Mode 1, 2, 3,4 This monitor is designed for optimal Input HDMI 1.4 performance at its native resolution, DisplayPort 1920x1080. When the monitor is MPRT Picture On, O MPRT Level powered on at a different resolution, 0~20...
2. Setting up the monitor 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the • Do not press the screen while screws on the arm, and then detach adjusting the angle of the monitor. the arm/stand from the monitor. Grasp only the bezel. 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the...
Page 12
2. Setting up the monitor 0° 90° -5° * Display design may differ from those illustrated. Warning • To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. • Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. 242E1GAEZ Why do I need it?
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...
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 17
5. Technical Specifications Plug & Play DDC/CI, Mac OSX, sRGB, Windows 10/8.1/8/7 Compatibility Stand Tilt -5° / +20° Height adjustment 100 mm Power (242E1GAEZ) AC Input AC Input AC Input Consumption Voltage at Voltage at Voltage at 100VAC , 50Hz 115VAC , 60Hz 230VAC , 50Hz Normal Operation...
Page 18
500 to 1060hPa (Non-opation) Environmenal 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.
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.
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 22
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 23
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...
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.
• 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 27
• 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 28
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 29
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.