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...
1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F • Humidity: 20-80% RH • 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”...
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.
1. Important 1.4 Important safety information before viewing 3D Optimal 3D viewing For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we recommend that you: • Sit at a distance that is at least 55cm • Watch the monitor away from direct sunlight as it may interfere with the 3D experience.
Install base stand 1. Place the monitor face down on a soft and smooth surface to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. Register your product and get support at 273G3D www.philips.com/welcome Quick Start 2. Hold the monitor base stand with both hands and firmly insert the base stand into the base column.
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5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays an image, installation is complete. Connecting your 3D Glasses Kit to 273G3D monitor How to use your wireless 3D glasses: LED Indicator Power Switch Micro USB Port (charging) 1.
2. Setting up the monitor Before viewing 3D: Emitter Connection 3D Glasses Charging USB Cable Connect emitter to monitor. Charge your 3D glasses before using. 3D glasses LED indicator: 1. Red light blinks every 2 sec: Battery is running out of power. 2.
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2. Setting up the monitor 3D hot key: 1. 3D(AUTO) : user can select for below two applications: • Game console/Blu-ray player: the ones support HDMI 1.4a 3D • PC Game/Video: by using TriDef 3D Note FULL SCREEN is an essential setting when viewing 3D images.
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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.
2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best results.
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2. Setting up the monitor Remove the base Application condition: For standard mounting . 1. Place the monitor face down on a soft and smooth surface to avoid scratching or damaging the screen. 2. Remove 3 screws and then remove the base from the monitor.
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,...
3.3 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.
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3. Image Optimization • 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 Bright- ness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Reso- lution.
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3. Image Optimization Color menu • Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Color Calibra- tion, 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.
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3. Image Optimization 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.
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3. Image Optimization Options menu 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.
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3. Image Optimization 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>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu.
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3. Image Optimization Help menu 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.
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3. Image Optimization • Technical Support - displays the tech sup- port page. • Check for Update - takes the user to PDI Landing and checks the user’s version against the most current available. • About - Displays detailed reference infor- mation: product version, release informa- tion, and product name.
4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4.1 PC System requirements Minimum requirements: • Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core CPU or better • 1GB RAM • AMD Radeon™ HD5000-series or HD6000-series graphics card • 500MB free disk space • Windows Vista (32 bit only) or Windows 7...
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4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 4. There is icon shown on Windows OS desktop. 5. Click “TriDef 3D” icon, you will see below picture on screen, select the frequency for your local system (By pressing A or B button).
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4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D software 12. The hot key combinations for “Play 3D Games” are illustrated below. Please refer to the "TriDef User Guide" to learn more. Hot key Function combination Alt + Shift + F1 Show List of Hotkeys Alt + Shift + - 3D On/Off Alt + Shift + [ Decrease scene depth Alt + Shift + ] Increase scene depth Alt + Shift +...
5. Technical Specifications 5. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast Ratio (typ.) Response Time (typ.) SmartResponse Time (typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Display Colors Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency sRGB Connectivity Signal Input Input Signal...
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Color Finish Note 1. EPEAT Gold or 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.
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.
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...
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7. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration (www.energystar.gov) As an ENERGY STAR have determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Note We recommend you switch off the monitor when it is not in use for a long time. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S.
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7. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence 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 corriger la situation en prenant les mesures...
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7. Regulatory Infomation 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 AC E R I N G E N F O R , AT NETLEDNINGENS STIK OG STIKKONTAKT ER NEMT TILGÆNGELIGE.
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7. Regulatory Infomation 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 Monitor which are produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
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 the different types of pixel defects and defines acceptable defect levels for each type.
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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.
8.2 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:...
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8. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center Belarus Bulgaria Croatia Estonia Latvia Lithuania Romania Serbia & Montenegro Slovenia Ukraine Russia Slovakia Turkey Czech Rep. Hungary Contact Information for LATIN AMERICA region: Country Call center Brazil...
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Visible signs of smoke or sparks • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps • Disconnect the monitor from mains power source immediately for safety • Contact with Philips customer service representative immediately. Imaging Problems Image is not centered • Adjust the image position using the “Auto”...
• 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. 9.2 SmartControl Premium FAQs I change the monitor on a PC to a...
Theft mode enabled 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. 9.3 General FAQs...
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6504K. 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.
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9. Troubleshooting & FAQs may cause "burn in", also known as "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "after-imaging", or "ghost imaging" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD panel technology. In most cases, the "burned in" or "atter-imaging" or "ghost imaging" will disappear gradually over a period of time after the power has been switched off.
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