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  • Page 1 235PQ2 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Resolution & Preset Modes........29 Power Management ........30 Automatic PowerSaving .......... 30 Regulatory Information ......... 31 Customer care and warranty ...... 37 Philips' Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy .................. 37 Customer Care & Warranty ........ 39 Troubleshooting & FAQs ......42...

  • Page 3: Important

    DC power cord, wait for 6 ranges. seconds before attaching the power cable or Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F DC power cord for normal operation. Humidity: 20-80% RH • Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is...

  • Page 4: Notational Descriptions

    1. Important Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image 1.2 Notational Descriptions • Always activate a moving screen saver The following subsections describe notational program when you leave your monitor conventions used in this document. unattended. Always activate a periodic screen Notes, Cautions and Warnings refresh application if your monitor will display Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be unchanging static content.

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing Material

    Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment- and reused. WEEE To learn more about our recycling program please visit www.philips.com/about/sustainability/recycling. 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

    Register your product and get support at 235PQ2 www.philips.com/welcome Quick Start 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. Audio VGA (optional) DVI (optional)

  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Front view product description Kensington anti-thief lock AC power input DVI-D input (available for selective model) VGA input Display port USB upstream Access the OSD menu. Audio input Earphone jack Return to previous OSD level.
  • Page 8 On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference when you want to work your way around the On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips different adjustments later on. monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen...
  • Page 9 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Height adjustment 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.

  • Page 10: Remove The Base

    2. Setting up the monitor 2.3 Remove the Base Condition: For VESA standard mounting applications • Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid damage or injury. 1. Remove the 4 screw covers. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface.

  • Page 11: Image Optimization

    How does it work? Except using key to scroll down, you can also SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge Philips press buttons to choose and press “OK” to technology that analyzes the content displayed confirm selection and close the SmartImage OSD.

  • Page 12: Smartcontrast

    3. Image Optimization There are six modes to be selected: Office, Photo, 3.2 SmartContrast Movie, Game, Economy and Off. What is it? Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a 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...

  • Page 13: Smartsaturate

    3. Image Optimization 3.3 SmartSaturate 3.4 SmartSharpness What is it? What is it? Smart technology that controls color saturation, Smart technology that enhances sharpness when the degree to which one on screen color is you need it for ultimate display performance and blended in neighboring colors, to deliver rich and more entertainment fun when you are viewing vibrant images for more entertainment fun when...

  • Page 14: Philips Smartcontrol Premium

    3. Image Optimization First launch -Wizard 3.5 Philips SmartControl Premium • The first time after installation of SmartControl Premium, it will automatically go to Wizard for The new SmartControl Premium software first time launch. by Phillips allows you to control your monitor •...
  • Page 15 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 16 3. Image Optimization 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 17 3. Image Optimization 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.
  • Page 18 3. Image Optimization 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 19 3. Image Optimization Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Options>Audio - Will only be active when Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a selecting Volume from the drop-down Options non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, the Help and Options tabs are available.
  • Page 20 3. Image Optimization Help>User Manual - Will only be active when Context Sensitive menu selecting User Manual from the drop-down Help The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. menu. On a non-supported display capable of If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be available.
  • Page 21 3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Enabled Task Tray Menu Disabled The task tray menu can be displayed by right- When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference clicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To the task tray.

  • Page 22: Smartdesktop Guide

    3. Image Optimization 3.6 SmartDesktop Guide Drag and Drop Windows SmartDesktop Once the partitions are configured and Align to partition is selected a window can be dragged SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install into the region and it will automatically align. SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop When the window and mouse cursor are within from Options.
  • Page 23 3. Image Optimization 2. Desktop Partition – Desktop Partition shows Title Bar Options the current selected partition and allows the Desktop partition can be accessed from the title user to quickly change to any of the partitions bar of the active window. This provides a quick shown in the drop down.
  • Page 24 3. Image Optimization Task Tray Right Click Left Click Menu Left click on the Desktop Partition icon to quickly The task tray also contains most of the features supported in the title bar (with the exception of send the active window to any partition without automatically sending a window to any partition).
  • Page 25 3. Image Optimization SmartDesktop Partition Definitions Name Description Image 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 26 3. Image Optimization Name Description Image 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.

  • Page 27: Powersensor Tm

    3. Image Optimization is within 100 cm or 40 inches of the display, 3.7 PowerSensor step up signal strength when wearing black or other dark clothes. How does it work? • You can return to the default mode at any •...

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical Specification 4 Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor panel type IPS LCD Backlight Panel size 23'' W (58.4 cm) Aspect ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.266 x 0.266 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² SmartContrast 20,000,000:1 Contrast ratio (typical) 1000:1 Response time (typical) 14 ms SmartResponse time (typical) Optimum Resolution...
  • Page 29 4. Technical Specification Power (235PQ2) On mode 33.3W (typ.), 44.1W (max.) On mode (ECO mode) (typical) 18.3W Energy Consumption AC Input Voltage at AC Input Voltage at AC Input Voltage at (EnergyStar 5.0 test method) 100VAC +/-5VAC, 115VAC +/-5VAC, 230VAC +/-5VAC, 50Hz +/- 3Hz 60Hz +/- 3Hz 50Hz +/ -3Hz...
  • Page 30 Texture 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...

  • Page 31: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4. Technical Specification 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (analog input) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V.

  • Page 32: Power Management

    5. Power Management Note 5. Power Management This data is subject to change without notice. 5.1 Automatic PowerSaving 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.

  • Page 33: Regulatory Information

    Some of the Environmental features of the TCO substances in electrical and electronic equipment Certified for displays: have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. • The brand owner demonstrates corporate...
  • Page 34 6. Regulatory Information EPEAT • 2005/32/EC (EuP Directive, EC No. 1275/2008 (www.epeat.net) mplementing Directive for Standby and Off mode power consumption) and is produced “The EPEAT (Electronic Product by a manufacturing organization on ISO9000 Environmental Assessment Tool) level. program evaluates computer The product also comply with the following desktops, laptops, and monitors standards...
  • Page 35 6. Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FCC Declaration of Conformity Notice (U.S. Only) Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, 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 United States Only Rules.
  • Page 36 6. Regulatory Information EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) 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...
  • Page 37 6. Regulatory Information Polish Center for Testing and Certification North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Notice Placering/Ventilation The equipment should draw power from a socket VARNING: with an attached protection circuit (a three- FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE prong socket). All equipment that works together OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU (computer, monitor, printer, and so on) should STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
  • Page 38 6. Regulatory Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den regulation called "Management Methods for in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information durch Röntgenstrahlen"...

  • Page 39: Customer Care And Warranty

    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 40 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 41: Customer Care & Warranty

    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 42 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 Czech Rep. Asupport 800 100 697 Estonia FUJITSU...
  • Page 43 (9221) 2737411-16 (02) 633-4533 to 34, Philippines Glee Electronics, Inc. (02) 637-6559 to 60 Philips Electronics Singapore Singapore Pte Ltd (Philips Consumer Care (65) 6882 3999 Center) South Africa Sylvara Technologies Pty Ltd 086 0000 888 South Korea PCS One Korea Ltd.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    The Auto Function is not applicable in corrected by a user. If the problem still persists DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary. after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative. Visible signs of smoke or sparks •...
  • Page 45 For further assistance, refer to the Consumer • Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost Information Centers list and contact Philips image” symptoms will not disappear and customer service representative. cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.
  • Page 46 If it is still not working, we are sorry that the graphic adaptor is not supported. Please Ans.: If the following actions were executed, the visit Philips website and check if an updated monitor driver may need to be SmartControl Premium driver is available.
  • Page 47 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 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.
  • Page 48 Control Panel with the "Display 1920x1080@60Hz. properties". • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips Q5: What if I get lost when I am making monitor. monitor adjustments via OSD? • Turn on your monitor and then turn on your Ans.: Simply press the OK button, then select...
  • Page 49 Do not use other solvents such as workstation or Mac? ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, etc. Ans.: Yes. All Philips monitors are fully compatible Q8: Can I change the color setting of my with standard PCs, Macs and workstations.
  • Page 50 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Q13: Why is my Display not showing sharp text, and is displaying jagged characters? Ans.: Your monitor works best at its native resolution of 1920x1080@60Hz. For best display please use this resolution.
  • Page 51 2011 © 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.

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