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  • Page 1 233E4 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes....21 5. Power Management ......22 6. Regulatory Information ......23 7. Customer care and warranty ...29 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ..........29 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ....31 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ....34 8.1 Troubleshooting ...........34 8.2 SmartControl Lite FAQs ......35...
  • Page 3: Important

    1. Important • Please use approved power cord provided 1. Important by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local This electronic user’s guide is intended for service center. (Please refer to Customer anyone who uses the Philips monitor.
  • Page 4: Notational Descriptions

    1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F 1.2 Notational Descriptions • Humidity: 20-80% RH The following subsections describe notational • IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving conventions used in this document. screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate Notes, Cautions and Warnings a periodic screen refresh application Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be...
  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing

    1. Important From the planning, design and production 1.3 Disposal of product and packing stages, Philips emphasizes the important of material making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily entails Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- participation in national take-back initiatives...
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base, and secure the base to the column tightly. AC/DC Adapter MHL (optional) VGA (optional) DVI (optional) Note Use only the AC/DC adapter model: Philips ADS-65LSI-19-1 19065G (233E4 QSD/ QHSD)
  • Page 7 2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC Connect to PC 1. Connect the power cord to the back of Model 233E4QSD: 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.
  • Page 8: Operating The Monitor

    Front view product description On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Model 233E4QSD, 233E4QHSD: 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...
  • Page 9 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Main menu Sub menu Input This monitor is designed for optimal DVI (available for selective models) performance at its native resolution, HDMI (available for selective models) 1920×1080@60Hz. When the monitor is MHL-HDMI (available for selective models) powered on at a different resolution, an alert is Picture Picture Format...
  • Page 10: Mhl (Mobile High-Definition Link) Introduction

    An optional MHL cable allows you to simply connect your MHL capable mobile device to Note this large Philips MHL display, and watch your • The port marked [MHL-HDMI] is the HD videos come to life with full digital sound.
  • Page 11: Image Optimization

    OK button to confirm selection and close the or watching a video, Philips SmartImage Lite SmartImage Lite OSD. delivers great optimized monitor performance. There are three modes to be selected: Standard, Why do I need it? Internet, Game.
  • Page 12: Smartcontrast

    • You can go to Plug-in menu to launch wizard later on as well. • You can adjust more options without 3.3 Philips SmartControl Lite wizard by Standard pane. The new SmartControl Lite software by Phillips allows you to control your monitor via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface.
  • Page 13 3. Image Optimization 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 14 3. Image Optimization Color menu: • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibration, and SmartImage Lite (Please refer to SmartImage Lite section). • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. • Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
  • Page 15 3. Image Optimization First color Calibration Screen: • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Displays current preference settings. • Final next goes File>Presets pane. • A checked box enables the feature. The • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the check box is a toggle.
  • Page 16 3. Image Optimization Options>Input - Will only be active when Help>User Manual - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options selecting User Manual from the drop-down menu. On a non-supported display capable of Help menu. On a non-supported display DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options available.
  • Page 17 3. Image Optimization Context Sensitive menu • Technical Support - displays the tech support page. The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. If Enable Context Menu has been • Check for Update - takes the user to PDI checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then Landing and checks the user’s version the menu will be visible.
  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications 233E4QSD, 233E4QHSD: Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type IPS LCD Backlight Panel Size 23" W (58.42cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.265 x 0.265 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² SmartContrast 20,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response Time (typ.) 14ms SmartResponse (available for selected models)
  • Page 19 4. Technical Specifications Sleep (typ.) 0.5W Off (typ.) 0.3W Power LED indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Power Supply External, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz 233E4QHSD: Power On Mode 33.3W(typ.), Sleep (typ.) 0.5W Off (typ.) 0.3W Power LED indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking) Power Supply External, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz Dimension...
  • Page 20: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4. Technical Specifications Note 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes 1. EPEAT Gold or Silver is valid only where Maximum Resolution Philips registers the product. Please visit 1920x1080@60Hz (analog input) www.epeat.net for registration status in 1920x1080@60Hz (digital input) your country. Recommended Resolution 2.
  • Page 21: Power Management

    4. Technical Specifications 5. 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 22: Regulatory Information

    • The brand owner offers take-back options in order to make Philips monitors safe to use Corporate Social Responsibility throughout its life cycle. • The brand owner demonstrates the...
  • Page 23 6. Regulatory Infomation EPEAT CE Declaration of Conformity (www.epeat.net) This product is in conformity with the following standards The EPEAT (Electronic • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1: Product Environmental 2010+A12:2011 (Safety requirement of Assessment Tool) program Information Technology Equipment). evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 • EN55022:2010(Radio Disturbance environmental criteria developed through requirement of Information Technology...
  • Page 24 6. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for (www.energystar.gov) compliance could void the user's authority ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we to operate the equipment. have determined that this product Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied ®...
  • Page 25 6. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière. Si cet appareil est la cause d'interférences nuisibles pour la réception des signaux de radio ou de télévision, ce qui peut être décelé en fermant l'équipement, puis en le remettant en fonction, l'utilisateur pourrait essayer de Polish Center for Testing and Certification...
  • Page 26 6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht Placering/Ventilation den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor VARNING: Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE Vorschriften. OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
  • Page 27 6. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS EU Energy Label The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products including CRT and Monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
  • Page 28: Customer Care And Warranty

    No manufacturer can guarantee the types of bright dot defects. 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 the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
  • 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.
  • Page 30: Customer Care & Warranty

    7.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirement valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details. You may also contact your local Philips Customer Care Center number listed below. Contact Information for WESTERN EUROPE region:...
  • Page 31 7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center Consumer care number Belarus +375 17 217 3386 Bulgaria LAN Service +359 2 960 2360 Croatia Renoprom +385 1 333 0974 Estonia FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia “ServiceNet LV”...
  • Page 32 080-600-6600 After Market Solutions (CE) Malaysia 603 7953 3370 Sdn Bhd Pakistan Philips Consumer Service (9221) 2737411-16 Philips Electronics Singapore Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care (65) 6882 3999 Center) PCCW Taiwan Teleservices FETEC.CO 0800-231-099 Taiwan Thailand Axis Computer System Co., Ltd. (662) 934-5498...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    Philips customer service representative. • Disconnect the monitor from mains power source immediately for safety Common Problems • Contact with Philips customer service No Picture (Power LED not lit) representative immediately. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into...
  • Page 34: Smartcontrol Lite Faqs

    LED Setup in OSD main Controls. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark For further assistance, refer to the Consumer • Adjust the contrast and brightness on Information Centers list and contact Philips On-Screen Display. customer service representative. An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image"...
  • Page 35: General Faqs

    60Hz, In case of any Function. What can I do? disturbance on screen, you can set it Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to ask for up to 75Hz to see if that removes the legitimate identification and authorization, disturbance.
  • Page 36 When handling the monitor, PC, workstation or Mac? make sure that there is no pressure or Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully force applied to the panel surface side. compatible with standard PCs, Macs This may affect your warranty conditions.
  • Page 37: Mhl Faqs

    8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Always activate a moving screen saver then you will see a notification message on program when you leave your monitor the display. Once the mobile device wakes up, the monitor’s display will wake and unattended. show the images. You may need to make Always activate a periodic screen refresh sure that the correct input is selected if in application if your LCD monitor will...
  • Page 38 © 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. 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. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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