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2. Setting up the monitor

2.2  Operating the monitor

  Front view product description

Press to switch power on. 
Press more than 3 seconds 
to switch power off.
Access the OSD menu.  
Confirm the OSD 
adjustment.

Adjust the speaker volume.

Adjust the OSD menu. 

User preference key. 
Customize your own 
preference function from 
OSD to become the “user 
key”.(2x6E8FJA)
Change the signal input 
source.(2x6E8FJS)

Adjust the OSD menu.
SmartImage. There are 
multiple selections : 
Standard, Internet, Game 
and 

LowBlue Mode.

Return to previous OSD 
level.

 

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. A user friendly on screen 
display interface is shown as below:

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Basic and simple instruction on the 
control keys

To access the OSD menu on this Philips 
Display simply use the single toggle 
button on the backside of the Display 
bezel. The single button operates like 
a joystick. To move the cursor, simply 
toggle the button in four directions. 
Press the button to select desired 
option.

Summary of Contents for 246E8

Page 1: ...www philips com welcome 246E8 276E8 EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 17 Troubleshooting FAQs 21 ...

Page 2: ...stallation 5 2 2 Operating the monitor 7 3 Image Optimization 9 3 1 SmartImage 9 3 2 SmartContrast 10 4 FreeSync 11 5 Technical Specifications 12 5 1 Resolution Preset Modes 15 6 Power Management 16 7 Customer care and warranty 17 7 1 Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy 17 7 2 Customer Care Warranty 20 8 Troubleshooting FAQs 21 8 1 Troubleshooting 21 8 2 General FAQs 22 ...

Page 3: ...itor make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible If turning off the monitor by detach ing the power cable or DC power cord wait for 6 seconds before attaching the power cable or DC power cord for normal operation Please use approved power cord provided by Philips at all times If your power cord is missing please contact your local service center Please refer to Service contact inform...

Page 4: ...itor gets wet wipe it with dry cloth as soon as possible If foreign substance or water gets in your monitor please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the power cord Then remove the for eign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to heat direct sunlight or extreme cold In order to maintain the best per formance of you...

Page 5: ...Notational Descriptions The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document Notes Cautions and Warnings Throughout this guide blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type These blocks contain notes cautions or warnings They are used as follows Note This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of your...

Page 6: ...been omitted We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor and packing from your sales representative Taking back Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization s ...

Page 7: ... Monitor drivers User s Manual User s Manual www philips com welcome 使用产品前请阅读使用说明 保留备用 Monitor CD AC DC Adapter VGA HDMI Audio Different according to region Note Use only the AC DC adapter model Philips ADPC1936 246E8FJS Philips ADPC2045 246E8FJA 276E8FJS Philips ADPC2065 276E8FJA Install base stand 1 Place the monitor face down on soft and smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damagin...

Page 8: ...input 4 VGA input 5 Audio input 6 Earphone jack 7 Kensington anti theft lock Connect to PC 1 Connect the power cord to the back of the monitor firmly 2 Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable 3 Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer 4 Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet 5 Turn on your computer and monito...

Page 9: ...lue Mode Return to previous OSD level 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 A user friendly on screen display interface is shown as below Basic and simple instruction on th...

Page 10: ... HDMI DisplayPort SmartResponse SmartContrast Gamma Over Scan Pixel Orbiting Wide Screen 4 3 1 1 0 100 0 100 Sharpness 0 100 0 100 0 100 Off 1 2 3 4 5s 10s 20s 30s 60s 0 100 On Off Yes No 0 100 0 100 0 100 6500K 9300K Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Off Fast Faster Fastest On Off 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 On Off On Off LowBlue Mode On Off 1 2 3 Audio Audio In HDMI DisplayPort Stand Alone 2x6E8FJA 0 100...

Page 11: ...screen enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers LowBlue Mode LowBlue Mode for easy on the eyes productivity 3 Image Optimization 3 1 SmartImage What is it SmartImage provides presets that optimize display for different types of content dynamically adjusting brightness contrast color and sharpness in real time Whether you re worki...

Page 12: ...r crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds Why do I need it You want the very best visual clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast and adjusts backlighting for clear crisp bright gaming and video images or displays clear readable text for office work By reducing your monitor s power ...

Page 13: ...g gamers with unbelievably smooth responsive tearing free games Followed by the graphic card that are compatible Operating system Window7 8 8 1 10 Graphic Card R9 290 Series R7 260 Series AMD Radeon RX 480 AMD Radeon RX 470 AMD Radeon RX 460 Radeon Pro Duo AMD Radeon R9 300 Series AMD Radeon R9 Fury X AMD Radeon R9 360 AMD Radeon R7 360 AMD Radeon R9 295X2 AMD Radeon R9 290X AMD Radeon R9 290 AMD ...

Page 14: ...ignal Input VGA Analog HDMI 1 4 Digital DisplayPort 1 2 Digital Audio In Out 2x6E8FJS audio out 2x6E8FJA PC audio in earphone jack Input Signal Separate Sync Sync on Green Convenience Built in speaker 3 W x 2 2x6E8FJA OSD Languages English German Spanish Greek French Italian Hungarian Dutch Portuguese Brazil Portuguese Polish Russian Swedish Finnish Turkish Czech Ukranian Simplified Chinese Tradit...

Page 15: ...nput Voltage at 115VAC 50Hz AC Input Voltage at 230VAC 50Hz Normal Operation 140 8 BTU hr typ 139 7 BTU hr typ 142 3 BTU hr typ Sleep Standby 0 717 BTU hr 0 785 BTU hr 0 956 BTU hr Off 0 683 BTU hr 0 751 BTU hr 0 922 BTU hr Power LED indicator On mode White Standby Sleep mode White blinking Power Supply External 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Dimension Product with stand WxHxD 541 x 421 x 176 mm 246E8 613 x ...

Page 16: ...lable Specific Substances 100 PVC BFR free housing Energy Star YES Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals CE Mark FCC Class B RCM CU EPA WEEE TCO Certified CCC CECP Cabinet Color Black White Finish Glossy Note 1 This data is subject to change without notice Go to www philips com support to download the latest version of leaflet 2 CIE 1931 NTSC 95 sRGB 133 ...

Page 17: ...00 35 16 800x600 56 25 37 88 800x600 60 32 48 08 800x600 72 19 46 88 800x600 75 00 47 73 832x624 74 55 48 36 1024x768 60 00 56 48 1024x768 70 07 60 02 1024x768 75 03 44 77 1280x720 59 86 60 00 1280x960 60 00 63 89 1280x1024 60 02 79 98 1280x1024 75 03 55 94 1440x900 59 89 65 29 1680x1050 59 95 67 50 1920x1080 60 00 88 79 2560x1440 60 00 59 95 2560x1440 60 00 Note Please notice that your display wo...

Page 18: ...wer Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED Color Active ON Yes Yes 32 07 W typ 38 68 W Max White Sleep OFF No No 0 5 W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 3 W typ OFF 276E8FJS 276E8FJA Power Management Definition VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED Color Active ON Yes Yes 42 W typ 52 W Max White Sleep OFF No No 0 5 W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 3 W typ OFF Th...

Page 19: ... higher quality standards for certain types or combinations of pixel defects that are more noticeable than others This policy is valid worldwide subpixel pixel Pixels and Sub pixels A pixel or picture element is composed of three sub pixels in the primary colors of red green and blue Many pixels together form an image When all sub pixels of a pixel are lit the three colored sub pixels together app...

Page 20: ... stands out on the screen when the monitor displays a light pattern These are the types of black dot defects Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defect...

Page 21: ...otal bright dot defects of all types 3 BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer 3 adjacent dark subpixels 0 Distance between two black dot defects 15mm Total black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL Total bright or black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer Note 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects 1 dot defe...

Page 22: ... required repairs under the offered extended warranty package we will find alternative solutions for you if possible up to the extended warranty period you have purchased 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 Local Standard Warranty Period Extended Warranty Period ...

Page 23: ...our computer Also refer to the Quick Start Guide Check to see if the 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 ...

Page 24: ...reen 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 Image appears distorted Text is fuzzy or blurred Set the PC s display resolution to the same mode as monitor s recommended screen native resolution Green red blue dark and white dots appears on the ...

Page 25: ...nd monitor together determine the available resolutions You can select the desired resolution under Windows Control Panel with the Display properties Q5 What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments via OSD Ans Simply press the button then select Reset to recall all of the original factory settings Q6 Is the LCD screen resistant to scratches Ans In general it is recommended that the pane...

Page 26: ...ninterrupted display of still or static images over an extended period may cause burn in also known as after imaging or ghost imaging on your screen Burn in after imaging or ghost imaging is a well known phenomenon in LCD panel technology In most cases the burned in or atter imaging or ghost imaging will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off Always activat...

Page 27: ...l rights reserved Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N V and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips N V Specifications are subject to change without notice Version M82x6EF1T ...

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