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2. Setting up the monitor

 

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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In the OSD shown above, you can press   

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The OSD 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

Audio

Audio In

DP

Input

Power Sensor

Picture Format

Brightness

Contrast

Horizontal

Vertical

Transparency

OSD Time Out

Auto

V.Position

Phase

Clock

Resolution Notification

Reset

Information

Color Temperature

sRGB

User Define

VGA

DVI

DisplayPort

On

Off

SmartContrast

Gamma

OverScan

H.Position

Power LED

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Audio Source

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Summary of Contents for Brilliance 241B4

Page 1: ...www philips com welcome 241B4 EN User manual 1 Customer care and warranty 34 Troubleshooting FAQs 39 ...

Page 2: ... 9 3 Image Optimization 10 3 1 SmartImage 10 3 2 SmartContrast 11 3 3 Philips SmartControl Premium 11 3 4 SmartDesktop Guide 18 4 PowerSensor 23 7HFKQLFDO 6SHFLÀFDWLRQV 24 5 1 Resolution Preset Modes 27 6 Power Management 28 7 Regulatory Information 29 8 Customer care and warranty 35 8 1 Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy 35 8 2 Customer Care Warranty 37 9 Troubleshooting FAQs 41 9 1 ...

Page 3: ...able 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 M...

Page 4: ...ir or integration please 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 inst...

Page 5: ...r utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials 3OHDVH ÀQG RXW DERXW WKH ORFDO UHJXODWLRQV RQ 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 product service and activitie...

Page 6: ...nitor 2 1 Installation Package contents VGA Optional DVI Optional 241B4L 保留备用 使用 前请阅读使用说明 Install the base 1 Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen 2 Snap in the base in the VESA mount area ...

Page 7: ...he base with both hands 1 Gently attach the base to the column until the three guiding pins rest into the position holes 8VH RXU ÀQJHUV WR WLJKWHQ WKH VFUHZ located at the bottom of the base and secure the base to the column tightly 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...nnect 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 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 RQÀUP WKH 26 DGMX...

Page 9: ...his 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 Audio Audio In DP Input Power Sensor Picture Format Brightness Contrast Horizontal Vertical Transparency OSD Time Out Auto V Position Phase Clock Resolution Notification Reset Information Color Temperature sRGB User Define VGA DVI DisplayPort On O...

Page 10: ...on 1920 x 1080 60 Hz When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution an alert is displayed on screen Use 1920 x 1080 60 Hz for best results Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD On Screen Display menu Physical Function Tilt 20 Swivel 65 Height adjustment 110mm Pivot 0 90 ...

Page 11: ...s 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 Remove the screws from hinge cover 1 2 3 While keeping the release button pressed tilt the base and slide it out 1 2 Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA Compliant mounting interface 100mm 100mm ...

Page 12: ...Image on screen display 2 Keep pressing to toggle among 2IÀFH Photo Movie Game Economy and Off 3 The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can DOVR SUHVV 2 WR PDNH FRQÀUPDWLRQ 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 7KHUH DUH VL PRGHV WR VHO...

Page 13: ... 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 Philips allows you to control...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ... 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 HOS 8VHU 0DQXDO Will only be active when selecting User M...

Page 19: ...lp Access to User Manual file Open User Manual file using the default browser window v 7HFKQLFDO 6XSSRUW Displays the tech support page v ChecN IRU 8SGDWH Takes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user s version against the most current available v About Displays detailed reference information product version release information and product name v Exit Close SmartControl Premium To run SmartCon...

Page 20: ...tomatically align When the window and mouse cursor are within the region the region will become highlighted Note If the outline of the region is not visible when dragging the window Show windows contents while dragging is disabled To enable 1 In Control Panel click System 2 Click Advanced system settings For Vista Win7 OS this is located on the left sidebar 3 In Performance section click Settings ...

Page 21: ...ly change to any of the partitions shown in the drop down Note If more than one display is attached the user can select the targeted display to change the partition The highlighted icon represents the current active partition GHQWLI 3DUWLWLRQ Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current parti tion OLJQ 2Q OLJQ 2II Enables disables the drag and drop auto align feature Exit Closes Deskto...

Page 22: ... move the selected window to the forefront HVNWRS 3DUWLWLRQ Desktop Partition shows the current selected partition and allows the user to quickly change to any of the partitions shown in the drop down GHQWLI 3DUWLWLRQ Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current parti tion OLJQ 2Q OLJQ 2II Enables disables the drag and drop auto align feature ...

Page 23: ... top Partition 2 horizontal center Partition 3 horizontal bottom For 270 Partition 3 horizontal top Partition 2 horizontal center Partition 1 horizontal bottom Vertical Split Left Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two vertical regions the left hand side is a single region the right hand side is split into two evenly sized regions For 90 Partition 1 on top Partition 2 3 on...

Page 24: ...r 270 Partition 1 on left sideVertical Partition 2 3 on right sideVertical Horizontal Split Bottom Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions the bottom region is single the top region is spilt into two evenly sized regionsFor 90 Partition 1 2 on right sideVertical Partition 3 on left sideVertical For 270 Partition 1 2 on left sideVertical Parti...

Page 25: ...on 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 when wearing black or other dark clothes You can return to the default mode at any time Setting 3 Hot ke...

Page 26: ...io In Out PC audio in headphone out Convenience Built in speakers 1 5W x 2 USB Connector USB2 0 x 2 User Convenience OSD Languages English German Spanish Greek French Italian Hungarian Dutch Portuguese Brazil Portuguese Polish Russian Swedish Finnish 7XUNLVK HFK 8NUDQLDQ 6LPSOLÀHG KLQHVH 7UDGLWLRQDO KLQHVH Japanese Korean Other Convenience Kensington Lock Plug Play Compatibility DDC CI sRGB Window...

Page 27: ...tand 3 38 kg Product with packaging 7 1 kg Operating Condition Temperature range operation 0 C to 40 C Temperature range Non operation 20 C to 60 C Relative humidity 20 to 80 MTBF 30 000hrs Environmental ROHS YES EPEAT Gold www epeat net Packaging 100 recyclable 6SHFLÀF 6XEVWDQFHV 100 PVC BFR free housing EnergyStar YES Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals CE Mark FCC Class B SEMKO cETLus...

Page 28: ...0 640 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 44 77 1280x 720 59 86 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 ...

Page 29: ...g table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature 3RZHU 0DQDJHPHQW HÀQLWLRQ VESA Mode Video H sync V sync Power Used LED Color Active ON Yes Yes 18 5W typ 31W max White Sleep Standby OFF No No 0 1W 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 Brigh...

Page 30: ... and luminance uniformity color rendition and image stability Product have been tested according to rigorous safety standards at an impartial laboratory Electric and magnetic fields emissions as low as normal household background levels Low acoustic noise emissions Some of the Environmental features of the 7 2 HUWLÀHG IRU GLVSOD V The brand owner demonstrates corporate social responsibility and ha...

Page 31: ...ste EPEAT S requirement that all registered products meet 1 5 67 5 V HQHUJ HIÀFLHQF VSHFLÀFDWLRQV 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 A1 20 10 A12 2011 Safety requirement of Information Technology Equipment EN55022 2010 Radio Disturbance requirement o...

Page 32: ...s connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help KDQJHV RU PRGLÀFDWLRQV QRW H SUHVVO 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 7R SUHYHQW GDPDJH ZKLFK PD UHVXOW LQ ÀUH RU shock hazard do not expo...

Page 33: ...ésent 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 3ROLVK HQWHU IRU 7HVWLQJ DQG HUWLÀFDWLRQ Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit a ...

Page 34: ...n festgelegten Vorschriften XI GHU 5 FNZDQG GHV HUlWHV EHÀQGHW VLFK ein Aufkleber der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist da dieVorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage ʔ EV GHU 5 QWJHQYHURUGQXQJ HUI OOW VLQG Damit Ihr Monitor immer den in der Zulassung geforderten Werten entspricht ist darauf zu achten daß 1 Reparaturen nur durch Fachpersonal durchgeführt werden...

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Page 36: ... However pixel or sub pixel defects on theTFT Monitor panels XVHG LQ ÁDW SDQHO PRQLWRUV DUH VRPHWLPHV 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 WKH GLIIHUHQW W SHV RI SL HO GHIHFWV DQG GHÀQHV acceptable defec...

Page 37: ...O 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 BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2...

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Page 40: ...213 6030100 Sun Thu 10 00am 6 00pm Singapore Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd Philips Consumer Care Center 65 6882 3966 Mon Fri 9 00am 6 00pm Sat 9 00am 1 00pm Taiwan FETEC CO 0800 231 099 Mon Fri 09 00 18 00 Thailand Axis Computer System Co Ltd 662 934 5498 Mon Fri 8 30am 05 30pm South Africa Computer RepairTechnologies 011 262 3586 Mon Fri 8 00am 05 00pm Israel Eastronics LTD 1 800 567000 S...

Page 41: ...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 troubleshooting steps Disconne...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...to establish ownership of the monitor 9 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 ...

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