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4. Technical Specifications

4.1  Resolution & Preset Modes

  Maximum Resolution

  1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 

  1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input)

  Recommended Resolution

  1920 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

72.81

37.50

640 x 480

75.00

37.88

800 x 600

60.32

46.88

800 x 600

75.00

48.36

1024 x 768

60.00

60.02

1024 x 768

75.03

63.89

1280 x 1024

60.02

79.98

1280 x 1024

75.03

55.94

1440 x 900

59.89

70.64

1440 x 900

74.98

65.29

1680 x 1050

59.95

67.50

1920 x 1080

60.00

  Note 

Please notice that your display works best at 

native resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz. For 

best display quality,please follow this resolution 

recommendation. 

Summary of Contents for 231S4LS

Page 1: ...www philips com welcome 231S4LS EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 27 Troubleshooting FAQs 32 ...

Page 2: ...mbly forVESA Mounting 7 3 Image Optimization 9 3 1 SmartImage 9 3 2 SmartContrast 10 3 3 Philips SmartControl Premium 10 4 Technical Specifications 17 4 1 Resolution Preset Modes 19 5 Power Management 20 6 Regulatory Information 21 7 Customer care and warranty 27 7 1 Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy 27 7 2 Customer Care Warranty 29 8 Troubleshooting FAQs 32 8 1 Troubleshooting 32 8 ...

Page 3: ...cable or DC power cord for normal operation Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time If your power cord is missing please contact with your local service center Please refer to Customer Care Consumer Information Center Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact conditions during operation Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation ...

Page 4: ...lease contact with your local service center please refer to the chapter of Consumer Information Center For transportation information please refer to Technical Specifications Do not leave your monitor in a car trunk under direct sun light Note Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally or you are not sure what procedure to take when the operating instructions given in t...

Page 5: ...ganization that serves your household or the store at which you purchased the product Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of All redundant packing material has been omitted We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separabl...

Page 6: ...ce 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 column until the three guiding pins rest into the position holes 2 Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base and secure the base to the column tightly 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...ur computer 4 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet 5 Turn on your computer and monitor If the monitor displays an image installation is complete 2 2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons 7 6 2 5 4 3 1 Switch monitor s power ON and OFF Access the OSD menu Confirm the OSD adjustment Adjust the OSD menu Select the SmartPower control level Adjus...

Page 8: ...D 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 Picture Format Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Transparency OSD Time Out Auto V Position Phase Clock Resolution Notification Reset Information Eng...

Page 9: ...ve resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD On Screen Display menu Physical Function Tilt 2 3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor 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 Use a flathead scre...

Page 10: ...8 2 Setting up the monitor 4 Remove the base assembly Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA Compliant mounting interface 100mm 100mm ...

Page 11: ...oggle among Office Photo Movie Game Economy and Off 3 The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can also press OK to make confirmation 4 When SmartImage is enabled the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically To use sRGB you need to disable SmartImage with the button at the front bezel of your monitor Except using key to scroll down you can also press buttons to choo...

Page 12: ...of your monitor How does it work When you activate SmartContrast it will analyse the content you are displaying in real time to adjust colors and control backlight intensity This function will dynamically enhance contrast for a great entertainment experience when viewing videos or playing games 3 3 Philips SmartControl Premium The new SmartControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control...

Page 13: ...esolution You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation Color menu Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB Black Level White Point Display Gamma Calibration SmartImage and SmartKolor You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment Refer to below table for sub menu item base on your input Example for Color Calibration ...

Page 14: ...ibration 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 unchecked does not allow for color calibration to happen dimes out start and quick view buttons 6 Must have patent info in calibration screen ...

Page 15: ...is set SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled Eco Power menu Options menu Options Preferences Will only be active when selecting Preferences from the drop down Options menu On a non supported display capable of DDC CI only the Help and Options tabs are available Displays current preference settings A checked box enables the feature The check box is a toggle Enable Context Menu on desktop is c...

Page 16: ...ontrol Premium is either from the desktop short cut or from the program file Any preset set to run at startup will not load when this box is unchecked Disabled Enable transparency mode Windows 7 Vista XP Default is 0 Opaque Options Audio Will only be active when selectingVolume from the drop down Options menu On a non supported display capable of DDC CI only the Help and Options tabs are available...

Page 17: ... go into Theft Deterrence mode After creating PIN theTheft Deterrence pane will indicateTheft Deterrence Enabled and provide PIN Options button Theft Deterrence Enabled is displayed Disable Theft Deterrence Mode opens pane screen on next page PIN Options button only available after user creates PIN button opens secure PIN web site Help menu Help User Manual Will only be active when selecting User ...

Page 18: ...lp Access to User Manual file Open User Manual file using the default browser window Technical Support Displays the tech support page 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 information and product name Exit Close SmartControl Premium To run SmartControl Pre...

Page 19: ...ish French German Spanish Italian Russian Simplified Chinese Portuguese Other Convenience Kensington Lock Plug Play Compatibility DDC CI sRGB Windows 7 Vista XP Mac OSX Linux Stand Tilt 5 20 Power On Mode 26 2W typ Energy Consumption EnergyStar 5 0 test method AC InputVoltage at 100VAC 5VAC 50Hz 3Hz AC InputVoltage at 115VAC 5VAC 60Hz 3Hz AC InputVoltage at 230VAC 5VAC 50Hz 3Hz Normal Operation ty...

Page 20: ...midity 20 to 80 Altitude Operation 6 500ft 1 981m Non operation 40 000ft 12 192m MTBF 30 000hrs Environmental ROHS YES EPEAT Gold www epeat net Packaging 100 recyclable Specific Substances 100 PVC BFR free housing EnergyStar YES Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals CE Mark FCC Class B SEMKO UL cUL BSMI GOST ISO 9241 307 TCO Certificate Cabinet Color Black Silver Finish Texture Note 1 EPEA...

Page 21: ...0 59 94 35 00 640 x 480 66 67 37 86 640 x 480 72 81 37 50 640 x 480 75 00 37 88 800 x 600 60 32 46 88 800 x 600 75 00 48 36 1024 x 768 60 00 60 02 1024 x 768 75 03 63 89 1280 x 1024 60 02 79 98 1280 x 1024 75 03 55 94 1440 x 900 59 89 70 64 1440 x 900 74 98 65 29 1680 x 1050 59 95 67 50 1920 x 1080 60 00 Note Please notice that your display works best at native resolution of 1920 x 1080 60Hz For b...

Page 22: ...wing table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED Color Active ON Yes Yes 26 2W typ White Sleep Standby OFF No No 0 1W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 1W typ OFF The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor Native resolution 1920 x 1080 Contrast 50 Brightn...

Page 23: ...ectric and magnetic fields emissions as low as normal household background levels Low acoustic noise emissions when applicable Some of the Environmental features of the TCO Certified for displays The brand owner demonstrates corporate social responsibility and has a certified environmental management system EMAS or ISO 14001 Very low energy consumption both in on and standby mode minimize climate ...

Page 24: ...rimary materials Reduce use of toxic materials Avoid the disposal of hazardous waste EPEAT S requirement that all registered products meet ENERGY STAR s energy efficiency specifications means that these products will consume less energy throughout their life CE Declaration of Conformity This product is in conformity with the following standards EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 Safety requirement of Informa...

Page 25: ... connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied with the monitor when connecting this monitor to a computer device To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not ...

Page 26: ...t équipement N utiliser que des câbles RF armés pour les connections avec des ordinateurs ou périphériques CET APPAREIL NUMERIQUE DE LA CLASSE B RESPECTETOUTES LES EXIGENCES DU REGLEMENT SUR LE MATERIEL BROUILLEUR DU CANADA EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit a t...

Page 27: ... festgelegten Vorschriften Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist da dieVorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III 5 Abs 4 der Röntgenverordnung erfüllt sind Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht ist darauf zu achten daß 1 Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgefüh...

Page 28: ...毒有害物质或元素 铅 Pb 汞 Hg 镉 Cd 六价铬 Cr6 多溴联苯 PBB 多溴二苯醚 PBDE 外壳 O O O O O O 液晶显示屏 灯管 X O O O O O 电路板组件 X O O O O O 电源适配线 X O O O O O 电源线 连接线 X O O O O O 电路板组件包括印刷电路板及其构成的零部件 如电阻 电容 集成电 路 连接器等 O 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 电子信息产品 中有毒有害物质的限量要求标准 规定的限量要求以下 X 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 电子信 息产品中有毒有害物质的限量要求标准 规定的限量要求 但是上表中打 X 的部件 符合欧盟RoHS法规要求 属于豁免的部分 环保使用期限 此标识指期限 十年 电子信息产品中含有 的有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件 下不会发生外泄或突变 电子信息产...

Page 29: ...However pixel or sub pixel defects on theTFT Monitor panels used in flat panel monitors are sometimes unavoidable No manufacturer can guarantee 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 defe...

Page 30: ...due to pixel defects during the warranty period aTFT Monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 lit subpixel 3 2 adjacent lit subpixels 1 3 adjacent lit subpixels one white pixel 0 Distance between two bright dot defects 15mm Total bright dot defects of all types 3 ...

Page 31: ... 353 01 601 1161 Local call tariff Spain Eatsa Spain 34 902 888 785 0 10 Finland A novo 358 09 2290 1908 Local call tariff France A novo 33 082161 1658 0 09 Greece Allman Hellas 30 00800 3122 1223 Free of charge Italy A novo 39 840 320 041 0 08 Netherlands E Care 31 0900 0400 063 0 10 Denmark A novo 45 3525 8761 Local call tariff Norway A novo 47 2270 8250 Local call tariff Sweden A novo 46 08 632...

Page 32: ...ine NA Comel 380 562320045 NA Topaz Service Company 38 044 245 73 31 Russia NA CPS 7 495 645 6746 for repair NA CEEE Partners 7 495 645 3010 for sales Slovakia NA Datalan Service 421 2 49207155 Turkey NA Techpro 90 212 444 4 832 Czech Rep NA Asupport 800 100 697 Hungary NA Serware 36 1 2426331 NA Profi Service 36 1 814 8080 Contact Information for LATIN AMERICA region Country Call center Consumer ...

Page 33: ...gapore Pte Ltd Philips Consumer Care Center 65 6882 3999 Taiwan PCCW Teleservices Taiwan FETEC CO 0800 231 099 Thailand NA Axis Computer System Co Ltd 662 934 5498 South Africa NA SylvaraTechnologies Pty Ltd 086 0000 888 United Arab Emirates NA AL SHAHD COMPUTER L L C 00971 4 2276525 Israel NA Eastronics LTD 1 800 567000 Vietnam NA FPT Service Informatic Company Ltd 84 8 38248007 Ho Chi Minh City ...

Page 34: ...he monitor cable has bent pins Make sure the computer is turned on AUTO button doesn t function The auto function is applicable only in VGA Analog mode If the result is not satisfactory you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVI Digital mode as it is not necessary Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Disconnec...

Page 35: ... as monitor s recommended screen native resolution Green red blue dark and white dots appears on the screen The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today s technology Please refer the pixel policy for more detail The power on light is too strong and is disturbing You can adjust power on light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls For further assistance r...

Page 36: ...stablish ownership of the monitor 8 3 General FAQs Q1 When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows Cannot display this video mode Ans Recommended resolution for this monitor 1920 x 1080 60 Hz Unplug all cables then connect your PC to the monitor that you used previously In the Windows Start Menu select Settings Control Panel In the Control Panel Window select the Display icon Ins...

Page 37: ...e option Color then press OK to enter color setting there are three settings as below 1 ColorTemperature The six settings are 5000K 6500K 7500K 8200K 9300K and 11500K With settings in the 5000K range the panel appears warm with a red white color tone while a 11500K temperature yields cool bluewhite toning 2 sRGB This is a standard setting for ensuring correct exchange of colors between different d...

Page 38: ...e your monitor unattended Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content Warning Failure to activate a screen saver or a periodic screen refresh application may result in severe burn in or after image or ghost image symptoms that will not disappear and cannot be repaired The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty ...

Page 39: ...s 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 Version M4231SE1T ...

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