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Summary of Contents for Philips 231S2CB/00
- Page 1 User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs 231S2...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SmartContrast ... 11 SmartSaturate ... 12 SmartSharpness ... 12 Philips SmartControl Premium ... 13 SmartDesktop Guide ... 21 Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ... 26 Technical Specifications ... 28 Resolution & Preset Modes... 31 Automatic PowerSaving ... 31 Regulatory Information ... -
Page 3: Important
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) •... -
Page 4: Notational Descriptions
• IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen saver 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”... -
Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material
Recycling Information for Customers Your display is manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused. To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling. -
Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor
Quick start guide Attach the monitor base stand to the base column then fasten base stand. 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. -
Page 7: Operating The Monitor
Connecting to your PC Kensington anti-thief lock AC power input DVI-D input (available for selecting model) VGA input Connect to PC Connect the power cord to the back of the montior firmly. Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable. Connect the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the back of your computer. -
Page 8: The Osd Menu
Description of the On Screen Display What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen performance or select functions of the monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. - Page 9 Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920x1080@60Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920x1080@60Hz for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
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Page 10: Remove Base Stand And Base
2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base Remove the Base Stand Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid damage or injury. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 2. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface, taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. -
Page 11: Remove Base
Remove the Base Condition: • For VESA standard mounting applications Remove the 4 screw covers. Remove the 4 screws and then remove the base from the monitor. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. -
Page 12: Product Information
How does it work? SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips technology that analyzes the content displayed on your screen. Based on a scenario you select, SmartImage dynamically enhances the contrast,... -
Page 13: Smartcontrast
There are six modes to be selected: Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off. • Office: Enhances text and dampens brightness to increase readability and reduce eye strain. This mode significantly enhances readability and productivity when you're working with spreadsheets, PDF files, scanned articles or other general office applications. -
Page 14: Smartsaturate
3.3 SmartSaturate What is it? Smart technology that controls color saturation, the degree to which one on screen color is blended in neighboring colors, to deliver rich and vibrant images for more entertainment fun when you are viewing videos. Why do I need it? You want rich, vibrant images for more entertainment fun when viewing photos or videos. -
Page 15: Philips Smartcontrol Premium
3.5 Philips SmartControl Premium The new SmartControl Premium software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. Complicated adjustments are a thing of the past as this user friendly software guides you through... - Page 16 Start with Standard pane: Adjust menu: • Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
- Page 17 Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
- Page 18 First color Calibration Screen: • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File>Presets pane. • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page. SmartImage Allows user to change setting for better display setting based on content.
- Page 19 To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the following screen: • User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only. • After entering PIN, Accept button takes user to the pop-up dialog box on the following page.
- Page 20 Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other SmartControl Premium tabs are not available. • Display the Source instruction pane and current input source setting.
- Page 21 Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
- Page 22 Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application. The task tray has five entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open User Manual file using the default browser window.
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Page 23: Smartdesktop Guide
3.6 SmartDesktop Guide SmartDesktop SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop from Options. • Align to partition check box will enable automatic alignment for the window when dragged into the defined partition. • Select the desired partition by clicking on the icon. - Page 24 Title Bar Options Desktop partition can be accessed from the title bar of the active window. This provides a quick and easy way to manage the desktop as well as sending any window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Move the cursor into the active window’s title bar to access the drop down menu.
- Page 25 Left Click Menu Left click on the Desktop Partition icon to quickly send the active window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Releasing the mouse will send the window to the highlighted partition. Task Tray Right Click The task tray also contains most of the features supported in the title bar (with the exception of automatically sending a window to any partition).
- Page 26 SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Full Desktop Applies all settings to the entire desktop. Vertical Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized vertical regions. For 90/270 maintain vertical configuration. Horizontal Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions.
- Page 27 Name Description Horizontal Split Top Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the top region is single, the bottom region is spilt into two evenly sized regions For 90 Partition 1 on right side Vertical Partition 2&3 on left side Vertical.
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Page 28: Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect
TFT 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. - Page 29 In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT monitor panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
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Page 30: Technical Specifications
4 Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor panel type Backlight Panel size Aspect ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast ratio (typical) Response time (typical) Optimum Resolution Viewing angle Picture Enhancement Display colors Vertical refresh rate Horizontal Frequency sRGB Connectivity Signal input Input Signal Convenience User Convenience OSD Languages... - Page 31 Power On mode On mode (ECO mode) (typical) Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) Normal Operation (typical) Sleep (typical) Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep (typical) Power LED indicator Power Supply Dimension Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand (WxHxD) Box dimension (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product without stand...
- Page 32 1. EPEAT Silver is valid only where Philips registers the product. Please visit www.epeat.net for registration status in your country. 2. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet. Silver (www.epeat.net) 100% recyclable CE Mark, Energy Star 5.0, FCC Class B, SEMKO, TCO5.0,...
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Page 33: Resolution & Preset Modes
4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 231S2 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (analog input) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 231S2 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution 31.47 640x480 37.88 800x600... -
Page 34: Regulatory Information
Lead has been eliminated and compliance with European community’s stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. TCO Displays 5.0 Information Congratulations,... - Page 35 Benefits of EPEAT Reduce use of primary 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...
- Page 36 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 37 Commission Federale de la Communication (FCC Declaration) Cet équipement a été testé et déclaré conforme auxlimites des appareils numériques de class B,aux termes de l'article 15 Des règles de la FCC. Ces limites sont conçues de façon à fourir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cadre d'une installation résidentielle.
- Page 38 Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit (a three- prong socket). All equipment that works together (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should have the same power supply source. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a...
- Page 39 Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften. Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage III ¤...
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Page 40: Customer Care And Warranty
Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site if your monitor turns out to be faulty or defective. Philips aims at a swap within 48 hours of your call being received. What is covered? - Page 41 The Philips F1rst Choice Warranty may not apply • The documents have been altered in any way or made illegible;...
- Page 42 F1rst Choice Contact Information Country Code Austria Belgium Denmark Finland +358 Luxembourg +352 The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal +351 Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Telephone number Tariff €0.07 0810 000206 €0.06 078 250851 3525 8761 Local call tariff €0.08 840 320 041 26 84 30 00 Local call tariff €0.10...
- Page 43 Information Centers In case your Philips product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your Philips dealer or directly the Philips Service and Consumer Information Centers...
- Page 44 Consumer Information Centers Argentina / Australia / Brasil / Canada / New Zealand / Belarus / Bulgaria / Croatia / Czech Republic / Estonia / United Arab Emirates / Hong Kong / Hungary / India / Indonesia / Israel / Latvia / Lithuania / Malaysia / Middle East + North Africa / New Zealand / Pakistan / Romania / Russia / Serbia &...
- Page 45 123290 Moscow Russia Tel. +7(495)797 3434 Profservice: 14A -3, 2Karacharovskaya str, 109202, Moscow , Russia Tel. +7(095)170-5401 TURKEY Türk Philips Ticaret A.S. Yukari Dudullu Org.San.Bolgesi 2.Cadde No:22 34776-Umraniye/Istanbul Tel: (0800)-261 33 02 UKRAINE Comel Shevchenko street 32 UA - 49030 Dnepropetrovsk Tel: +380 562320045 www.csp-comel.com LLC Topaz Company...
- Page 46 NEW ZEALAND Company: Visual Group Ltd. Address: 28 Walls Rd Penrose Auckland Phone: 0800 657447 Fax: 09 5809607 E-mail: vai.ravindran@visualgroup.co.nz Service Hours: Mon.~Fri. 8:30am~5:30pm Asia HONG KONG Company: Smart Pixels Technology Ltd. Address: 9/F Wilson Logistics Center 24-28 Kung Kip Street Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong. Tel: +852 2619 9639 Fax: +852 2148 3123 E-mail: service@smartpixels.com.hk...
- Page 47 Pakistan: Philips Consumer Service Address: Mubarak manzil, 39, Garden Road, Saddar, Karachi-74400 Tel: (9221) 2737411-16 Fax: (9221) 2721167 E-mail: care@philips.com Service hours: Mon.~Sat. 09:30am~1:00pm & 2:00pm~5:30pm Vietnam: 1. Ho Chi Minh City : Company: FPT Service Informatic Company Ltd. -...
- Page 48 Should you encounter any difficulties while installing or using this product, please contact Philips directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This three-year service warranty entitles you to a swap model on-site within 48 hours of your call being received within the first year of purchase.
- Page 49 Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
- Page 50 Please contact Philips at: (800) 479-6696 Three years free parts and three years free labor will be provided at Philips Canada depot or any one of its authorized service centers. (In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties.
- Page 51 In the event you require service whilst in another country a dealer address can be given to you by the Philips Consumer Help Desk in that country, the telephone and fax number of which can be found in the relevant part of this booklet.
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Page 52: Troubleshooting & Faqs
7 Troubleshooting & FAQs 7.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Common Problems No Picture (Power LED not lit) •... - Page 53 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, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.
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Page 54: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs
Premium, and re-install it once more.If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please visit Philips website and check if an updated SmartControl Premium driver is available. Q4. When I click on Product Information,... - Page 55 Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function. What can I do? Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for legitimate identification and authorization, in order to establish ownership of the monitor. Please note that the anti-theft deterrence function is provided as a convenient free option.
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Page 56: General Faqs
2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920x1080@60Hz (23"). • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips monitor. • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your Q2: What does the recommended refresh rate for monitor? Ans.:... - Page 57 (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K. Q9: Can the Philips monitor be mounted on the wall? Ans.: Yes. Philips monitors have this optional feature.
- Page 58 Q13: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in monitor panels? 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"...
- Page 59 2010 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trade marks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.