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  • Page 1 Gaming monitor 242E1 www.philips.com/welcome User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ..17 6. Power Management ....18 7. Customer care and warranty ... 19 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ......19 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ..22 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ..23 8.1 Troubleshooting ......
  • Page 3: Important

    • Please use approved power cord provided by Philips at all times. If The Philips guarantee applies provided your power cord is missing, please the product is handled properly for contact your local service center.
  • Page 4 1. Important • Excessive usage of monitor can The screen may be wiped with a cause eye discomfort, it’s better to dry cloth when the power is off. take shorter breaks more often at However, never use organic solvent, your workstation than longer breaks such as, alcohol, or ammonia-based and less often;...
  • Page 5: Notational Descriptions

    1. Important known as “after-imaging” or “ghost 1.2 Notational Descriptions imaging”, on your screen. The following subsections describe • “Burn-in”, “after-imaging”, or notational conventions used in this “ghost imaging” is a well-known document. phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the Notes, Cautions and Warnings “burn-in”...
  • Page 6: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, This marking on the product or on end-of-life management primarily its packaging illustrates that, under...
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Monitor

    Top Victory Investments Ltd., and Top Victory Investments Ltd. is the warrantor in relation to this product. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license.
  • Page 8: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description 242E1GEZ AC/DC power input HDMI input DisplayPort input Audio out Kensington anti-theft lock Connect to PC Switch monitor’s power 1. Connect the power cord to the back ON and OFF.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Main menu Sub menu LowBlue Mode 1, 2, 3,4 This monitor is designed for optimal Input HDMI 1.4 performance at its native resolution, DisplayPort 1920x1080. When the monitor is MPRT Picture On, O MPRT Level powered on at a different resolution, 0~20...
  • Page 11: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa Mounting

    2. Setting up the monitor 4. Use a screwdriver to remove the 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly screws on the arm, and then detach for VESA Mounting the arm/stand from the monitor. Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury.
  • Page 12 2. Setting up the monitor 0° 90° -5° * Display design may differ from those illustrated. Warning • To avoid potential screen damage, such as panel peeling, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. • Do not press the screen while adjusting the angle of the monitor.
  • Page 13: Image Optimization

    Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. 242E1GAEZ Why do I need it?
  • Page 14: Smartcontrast

    This function will time. Developed for wellbeing, dynamically enhance contrast for a great Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses a entertainment experience when viewing smart software technology to reduce videos or playing games.
  • Page 15: Adaptive Sync

    4. Adaptive Sync • AMD Radeon R9 285 4. Adaptive Sync • AMD Radeon R7 260X • AMD Radeon R7 260 ■ ■ Processor A-Series Desktop and Adaptive Sync Mobility APUs • AMD A10-7890K PC gaming has long been an imperfect •...
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    5. Technical Specifications 5. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight W-LED system Panel Size 23.8” W (60.5 cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.2745 x 0.2745 mm Contrast Ratio 3,500:1 (typ.) Optimum 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Resolution Viewing Angle 178°...
  • Page 17 5. Technical Specifications Plug & Play DDC/CI, Mac OSX, sRGB, Windows 10/8.1/8/7 Compatibility Stand Tilt -5° / +20° Height adjustment 100 mm Power (242E1GEZ) AC Input AC Input AC Input Consumption Voltage at Voltage at Voltage at 100VAC , 50Hz 115VAC , 60Hz 230VAC , 50Hz Normal Operation...
  • Page 18 500 to 1060hPa (Non-operation) Environmental ROHS 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 19: Resolution & Preset Modes

    5. Technical Specifications 5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes H. freq Resolution V. freq (Hz) (kHz) Maximum Resolution 158.11 1920 x 1080 144.00 242E1GEZ: 183.15 1920 x 1080 165.00 1920x1080@144Hz (HDMI) (242E1GEZ) 1920x1080@165Hz (DP) 242E1GAEZ: Note 1920x1080@144Hz (HDMI/DP) Please notice that your display works Recommended Resolution best at native resolution of 1920x1080.
  • Page 20: Power Management

    6. Power Management 6. Power Management If you have VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. If an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will 'wake up' automatically.
  • Page 21: Customer Care And Warranty

    Other combinations Pixel Defect Policy of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the Types of Pixel Defects industry's most advanced manufacturing...
  • Page 22 A red or blue bright dot must be the warranty period, a TFT Monitor more than 50 percent brighter than panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects neighboring dots while a green exceeding the tolerances listed in the bright dot is 30 percent brighter than following tables.
  • Page 23 7. Customer care and warranty BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects* >10mm Total bright dot defects of all types BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer...
  • Page 24: Customer Care & Warranty

    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.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    • Contact with Philips customer • First, ensure that the power button service representative immediately. on the front of the monitor is in the...
  • Page 26: General Faqs

    • Uninterrupted display of still or Service contact information listed in static images over an extended Important information manual and period may cause “burn-in”, also contact Philips customer service known as “after-imaging” or “ghost representative. imaging”, on your screen. “Burn-in”, * Functionality different according to “after-imaging”, or “ghost imaging”...
  • Page 27 Philips LCD monitor. the panel surface side. This may • Turn on your monitor and then turn on affect your warranty conditions.
  • Page 28 Can I connect my LCD monitor damage mentioned above is not covered to any PC, workstation or Mac? under your warranty. Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are Q12: Why is my Display not showing fully compatible with standard sharp text, and is displaying PCs, Macs and workstations.
  • Page 29 This product has been manufactured by and is sold under the 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.

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