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  • Page 1 EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs 226C2 226CL2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SmartImage ... 6 SmartContrast ... 8 SmartSaturate ... 8 SmartSharpness ... 9 Philips SmartControl Premium ... 9 Philips Pixel Defect Policy ... 17 Technical Specifications ... Resolution & Preset Modes... 23 Automatic PowerSaving ... 23 Regulatory Information ... Customer care and warranty ... 29 Troubleshooting &...

  • Page 3: Important

    1. Important This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read this user manual before you use your monitor. It contains important information and notes regarding operating your monitor. The Philips guarantee applies provided the...

  • 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

    1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- WEEE This marking on the product or on its packaging illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/ EC governing used electrical and electronic appliances, this product may not be disposed of with normal household waste.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor 2.1 Installation 226C2/226CL2 Package contents 226C2/226CL2 Monitor Base Stand Quick start guide VGA signal cable AC/DC adapter Note Use only the AC/DC adapter model LITEON-PA-1041-0/ FSP-FSP040-DGAA1 Install base stand 226C2/226CL2 1. Place the monitor face down a smooth surface taking care to avoid scratching or damaging the screen.
  • Page 7 Economy,Off/To adjust 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 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 8: Remove Base Stand And Base

    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 9 How to enable SmartImage ? Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display; 2. Keep pressing to toggle between Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off; The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds or you can also press”OK” to make confirmation.

  • Page 10: Smartcontrast

    3.2 SmartContrast What is it? Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a LCD monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter images or dimming backlighting for clear display of images on dark backgrounds. Why do I need it? You want the very best visual clarity and viewing comfort for every type of content.

  • Page 11: Smartsharpness

    Economy mode to reduce power consumptions. 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.
  • Page 12 First launch -Wizard • The first time after installation of SmartControl Premium, it will automatically go to Wizard for first time launch. • The wizard will guide you through adjustment your monitor performance step by step. • You can go to Plug-in menu to launch wizard later on as well. • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. 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.
  • Page 13 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. • Example for Color Calibration...
  • Page 14 "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. Quick View loads the before/after images. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. Enable color calibration - by default is on. If unchecked, does not allow for color calibration to happen, dimes out start and quick view buttons.
  • Page 15 Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the drop- down Plug Ins menu. 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.
  • Page 16 • Displays current preference settings. • A checked box enables the feature. The check box is a toggle. • Enable Context Menu on desktop is checked (On) by default. Enable Context menu displays SmartControl Premium selections for Select Preset and Tune Display in the desktop right-click context menu.
  • Page 17 Options>Audio - Will only be active when selecting Volume from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Option>Auto Pivot 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.
  • Page 18 Context Sensitive menu The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be visible. The Context Menu has four entries: • SmartControl Premium - When selected the About Screen is displayed. • Select Preset - Provides a hierarchical menu of saved presets for immediate use.

  • Page 19: Philips Pixel Defect Policy

    TFT LCD 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 20 Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects and several types of sub pixel defects within each category. Bright Dot Defects Bright dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always lit or 'on'.
  • Page 21 In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a TFT LCD panel in a Philips flat panel monitor must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    4 Technical Specifications 226C2/226CL2 Picture/Display LCD panel type Backlight Panel size Aspect ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness 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 Other convenience Plug &...
  • Page 23 Power (226C2) On mode Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) Normal Operation (typcial) Sleep Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep Power (226CL2) On mode Energy Consumption (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) Normal Operation (typcial) Sleep Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep Power LED indicator...
  • Page 24 Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals Cabinet Color Finish Note This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to download the latest version of leaflet. 515 x399 x198mm 515x327x43mm 562x467x109mm 3.31kg(226C2) / 2.96kg(226CL2) 3.16Kg(226C2) / 2.81Kg(226CL2) 4.85kg(226C2) / 4.5kg(226CL2) 0°C to 35 °C...

  • Page 25: Resolution & Preset Modes

    60.00 Note 59.88 This data is subject to change without notice. 59.95 59.93 59.95 60.00 H-sync V-sync Power Used LED color 226C2< 25 W (typ.) 226CL2< 23 W (typ.) < 0.5 W (typ.) < 0.5 W (typ.) White White (blink)

  • Page 26: 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. EPEAT (www.epeat.net) “The EPEAT (Electronic Product...
  • Page 27 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly Power Consumption 226C2< 25 W (typ.) approved by the party responsible for 226CL2< 23 W (typ.) compliance could void the user's authority < 0.5 W (typ.) to operate the equipment.
  • Page 28 CET appareil produit, utilise et peut émettre des hyperfréquences qui, si l'appareil n'est pas installé et utilisé selon les consignes données, peuvent causer des interférences nuisibles aux communications radio. Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière.
  • Page 29 North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Placering/Ventilation ADVARSEL: S Ø R G V E D P L A C E R I N G E N F O R , AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE.
  • Page 30 China RoHS 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 LCD monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request. 环保使用期限...

  • Page 31: Customer Care And Warranty

    Philips helpdesk directly to benefit from your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. This two-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? The Philips F1rst Choice Warranty applies within...
  • Page 32 • Note that products that are not originally designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized for usage within the Philips F1rst Choice countries, do not apply to the Philips F1rst Choice Warranty. In these cases the Philips global warranty terms are valid. Just a click away In case of any problems, we advise you to read the operating instructions carefully or go to the www.philips.com/support website for additional...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 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 & Montenegro / Singapore / Slovakia / Slovenia / South Africa / South Korea / Taiwan / Philippines / Thailand / Turkey / Ukraine / Vietnam Eastern Europe BELARUS Technic al Center of JV IBA M. Bogdanovich str. 155 BY - 220040 Minsk Tel: +375 17 217 33 86 BELARUS Service.BY Petrus Brovky st.
  • Page 36 Mishina str. 3, Kiev Ukraine-03151 Tel: +38 044 245 73 31 Latin America ARGENTINA Azopardo 1480. (C1107ADZ) Cdad. de Buenos Aires Tel: 0800 3330 856 Email: CIC.monitores@Philips.com BRASIL Alameda Raja Gabaglia, 188 - 10°Andar - V. Olímpia - S. Paulo/SP - CEP 04551-090 - Brasil Tel: 0800-7254101 Email: CIC.monitores@Philips.com Pacific AUSTRALIA...

  • Page 37: New Zealand

    Fax: 021-7510982 E-mail: gepta@cbn.net.id Service hours: Mon.~Fri. 8:30am~4:30pm; Sat. 8:30am~2:00pm Additional service points: 1. Philips Building Jl. Buncit Raya Kav 99. Jakarta Selatan. Phone: 021-7940040, ext 1722/1724, 98249295, 70980942 2. Jl. Tanah Abang 1 no 12S. Jakarta Pusat. Phone: 021-3455150, 34835453 3.
  • Page 38 Singapore Company: Philips Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care Center) Address: 620A Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, TP4 Building Level 1, Singapore 319762 Tel: (65) 6882 3999 Fax: (65) 62508037 E-mail: consumer.care.sg@philips.com Service hours: Mon.~Fri. 9:00am~6:00pm; Sat. 9:00am~1:00pm Taiwan Company: FETEC.CO Address: 3F, No.6, Lane 205, Sec. 1, Chang Hsing Rd, Lu Chu Hs, Taoyuan, Taiwan R.O.C 33800...
  • Page 39 Fax: 972-3-6458759 E-mail: eastronics@eastronics.co.il Service hours: Sun.~Thurs. 08:00 - 18:00 Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty(USA) Thank you for purchasing this Philips monitor. All Philips monitors are designed and manufactured to high standards and deliver high-quality performance, ease of use and ease of installation. Should...
  • Page 40 Philips Consumer Electronics. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 41 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. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: 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) • Make sure the power cord is plugged into...
  • Page 44 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, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips customer service representative.

  • Page 45: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    Remove SmartControl Premium and re-install it once more. Q5. I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Function. How 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.
  • Page 46 Q6. In a monitor with the Smartlmage feature, the sRGB scheme of color temperature function in SmartControl Premium is not responding, why? Ans.: When Smartlmage is enabled, the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically. To use sRGB, you need to disable Smartlmage with button at the front bezel of your monitor.

  • Page 47: General Faqs

    2 and 3 to verify that your PC is set at 1920 x 1080@60Hz (21.5"). • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC.
  • Page 48 Q9: Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations. You may need a cable adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your Philips sales representative for more information. Q10: Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and- Play? Ans.: Yes, the monitors are Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows 7 .
  • Page 49 Q12: What is Image Sticking, or Image Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost Image in LCD 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 50 2010 © 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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