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Troubleshooting & FAQs

 

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Summary of Contents for B Line 242B1/00

Page 1: ...www philips com welcome 241B8 B line 242B1 EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 25 Troubleshooting FAQs 29 ...

Page 2: ...1 2 4 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting 13 3 Image Optimization 14 3 1 SmartImage 14 3 2 SmartContrast 15 4 Adaptive Sync 16 5 PowerSensor 17 6 Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome CVS 19 7 Technical Specifications 20 7 1 Resolution Preset Modes 23 8 Power Management 24 9 Customer care and warranty 25 9 1 Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy 25 9 2 Customer Care Warranty...

Page 3: ...onment may result in discoloration and damage to the monitor Remove any object that could fall into ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of the monitor s electronics Do not block the ventilation holes on the cabinet When positioning the monitor make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable or DC power cord wait for 6 second...

Page 4: ...aver program when you leave your monitor unattended Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will display unchanging static content Uninterrupted 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...

Page 5: ...cal and Electronic Equipment WEEE This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that under European Directive 2012 19 EU governing used electrical and electronic appliances this product may not be disposed of with normal household waste You are responsible for disposal of this equipment through a designated waste electrical and electronic equipment collection To determine the locatio...

Page 6: ...e management primarily entails participation in national take back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible preferably in cooperation with competitors which recycle all materials products and related packaging material in accordance with all Environmental Laws and taking back program with the contractor company Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components whi...

Page 7: ...e used under license Contents 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 USB A B CD DVI VGA Audio cable Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome Quick Start 242B1 B line Different according to region Install the base 1 Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen 242B1H 242B1 2 H...

Page 8: ...t 7 Audio input 8 Earphone jack 9 USB UP 10 USB downstream 11 USB downstream USB fast charger 12 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 n...

Page 9: ...nce by the high speed signal of USB 3 2 devices which may result in a decreased efficiency of the radio transmission Should this happen please try the following methods to help reduce the effects of interference Try to keep USB2 0 receivers away from USB3 2 connection port Use a standard USB extension cable or USB hub to increase the space between your wireless receiver and the USB3 2 connection p...

Page 10: ...ct 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 the control keys In the OSD shown above you can press buttons at the front bezel of the monitor to move the cursor and press OK button to confirm the choice or change The OSD Menu Below is an overall view of the structure of the...

Page 11: ...t Gamma Over Scan Pixel Orbiting HDMI 1 4 Stand Alone Mute Audio Source Wide Screen 4 3 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 Off 1 2 3 4 5s 10s 20s 30s 60s On Off Yes No Native 5000K 6500K 7500K 8200K 9300K 11500K Red 0 100 Green 0 100 Blue 0 100 Off Fast Faster Fastest On Off On Off 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 0 100 On Off On Off Volume Audio In HDMI DisplayPort On Off 0 100 0 100 0 100 0 100 On Off Sharpness 0 100 L...

Page 12: ...10 2 Setting up the monitor Swivel 180 180 180 180 242B1H 242B1 Height adjustment 150mm 150mm 242B1H 242B1 Pivot 90 90 0 0 ...

Page 13: ...dows Hello setting in Windows10 is complete Refer to Windows official website for the settings https support microsoft com help 4028017 windows learn about windows hello and set it up Please note that Windows 10 system is required for setting up Windows Hello facial recognition with an edition lower than Windows 10 or Mac OS the webcam can work without the function of facial recognition With Windo...

Page 14: ...up under Windows Hello e Click on Get started The setting is complete Note 1 Please always go to Windows official website to access the latest information the information in EDFU is subject to change without further notice 2 Different regions have different voltages with inconsistent voltage setting may cause water ripple when using this webcam Please make the voltage setting same as the voltage o...

Page 15: ...maximum height 2 Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen Then lift the monitor stand 242B1H 242B1 3 While keeping the release button pressed tilt the base and slide it out 242B1H 242B1 Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA Compliant mounting interface VESA Mounting Screw M4 Always contact manufacturer for wall mount installation 10...

Page 16: ...and sharpness of images to enhance the contents being displayed all in real time with the press of a single button How to enable SmartImage 1 Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display 2 Keep pressing to toggle among EasyRead Office Photo Movie Game Economy LowBlue Mode Off 3 The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can also press OK to make confirmation Th...

Page 17: ...Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses a smart software technology to reduce harmful shortwave blue light Off No optimization by SmartImage Note Philips LowBlue mode mode 2 compliance with TUV Low Blue Light certification you can have this mode by simply press the hotkey then press to select LowBlue Mode see above SmartImage selection steps 3 2 SmartContrast What is it Unique technology that dynamicall...

Page 18: ...rames per second are reduced with v sync too AMD Adaptive Sync technology eliminates all of these problems by letting the GPU update the monitor the moment a new picture is ready leaving gamers with unbelievably smooth responsive tearing free games Followed by the graphic card that are compatible Operating system Windows 10 8 1 8 7 Graphic Card R9 290 300 Series R7 260 Series AMD Radeon R9 300 Ser...

Page 19: ...nd proper detection please position yourself directly in front of your monitor If you choose to position yourself more than 100 cm or 40 inches from the monitor use the maximum detection signal for distances up to 120 cm or 47 inches Setting 4 Since some dark colored clothing tends to absorb infrared signals even when the user is within 100 cm or 40 inches of the display step up signal strength wh...

Page 20: ...ntil it is readjusted or the default mode is recalled If you find that the PowerSensor is excessively sensitive to nearby motion for some reason please adjust to a lower signal strength Keep sensor lens clean if the sensor lens is dirty wipe it with alcohol to avoid reducing of distance detection ...

Page 21: ...een use is likely to be better than a 15 minute break every two hours Looking at something varying distances after a long period focusing on the screen Gently closing and rolling your eyes to relax Conscious blinking often while working Gently stretch your neck and slowly tilt your head forward backward side for pain relief 3 Ideal working posture Reposition your screen to appropriate height and a...

Page 22: ...put Output HDMI 1 4 x 1 DisplayPort 1 2 x 1 DVI x 1 VGA x 1 USB USB UP x 1 upstream 242B1H USB3 2 x 3 downstream with x 1 fast charge B C 1 2 242B1 USB3 2 x 4 downstream with x 1 fast charge B C 1 2 Input Signal Separate Sync Sync on Green Audio In Out PC audio in headphone out Convenience Built in speaker 2 W x 2 User Convenience OSD Languages English German Spanish Greek French Italian Hungarian...

Page 23: ...andby 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr Off 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr 1 02 BTU hr Off AC switch 0 BTU hr 0 BTU hr 0 BTU hr On Mode ECO mode 242B1 10 4 W typ 242B1H 10 9 W typ PowerSensor 4 W typ Power LED indicator On mode White Standby Sleep mode White blinking Power Supply Built in 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Dimensions Product with stand WxHxD 540 x 501 x 205 mm Product without stand WxHxD 540 x 323 x ...

Page 24: ...y Non operation 10 to 90 Atmospheric pressure Non operation 500 to 1060hPa Environmental and energy ROHS YES Packaging 100 recyclable Specific Substances 100 PVC BFR free housing Cabinet Color Black Finish Texture Note 1 This data is subject to change without notice Go to www philips com support to download the latest version of leaflet ...

Page 25: ...00 x 600 56 25 37 88 800 x 600 60 32 46 88 800 x 600 75 00 48 08 800 x 600 72 19 47 73 832 x 624 74 55 48 36 1024 x 768 60 00 56 48 1024 x 768 70 07 60 02 1024 x 768 75 03 44 77 1280 x 720 59 86 60 1280 x 960 60 63 89 1280 x 1024 60 02 79 98 1280 x 1024 75 03 55 94 1440 x 900 59 89 65 29 1680 x 1050 59 95 67 50 1920 x 1080 60 00 83 89 1920 x 1080 74 97 HDMI DP Note Please notice that your display ...

Page 26: ...ng 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 20 5 W typ 62 W max White Sleep Standby OFF No No 0 3 W typ White blink Switch Off OFF 0 W typ OFF The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor Native resolution 1920 x 1080 Contrast 50...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ... in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables Three adjacent lit sub pixels one white pixel Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighboring dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than neighboring dots Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels t...

Page 29: ...tal 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 1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects 1 dot def...

Page 30: ...air and return service however the user will be responsible for all costs accrued If the Certified Service Partner cannot perform the 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 c...

Page 31: ...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 smoke or sparks Do not perform any tr...

Page 32: ... ghost imaging 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 screen The remaining dots are normal characteristic of the liquid cry...

Page 33: ...mine 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 button then select Setup 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 panel surface is not subjec...

Page 34: ... Ans Uninterrupted 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 burn in or after imaging or ghost imaging will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off Always act...

Page 35: ...33 10 Troubleshooting FAQs Q14 Where can I find Important Information manual mentioned in EDFU Ans Important Information manual can be download on the Philips website support page ...

Page 36: ... 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 Specifications are subject to change without notice Version M10242BE1T ...

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