This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips monitor� • Remove any object that could fall Take time to read this user manual into ventilation holes or prevent before you use your monitor�...
bezel, ensure that the monitor does monitor by placing your hand or not tilt downward by more than -5 fingers on the LCD panel� degrees� If the -5 degree downward • Oil-based cleaning solutions may tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the damage the plastic parts and void monitor damage will not be covered the warranty�...
1�2 Notational Descriptions activate a periodic screen refresh application if your monitor will The following subsections describe display unchanging static content� notational conventions used in this Uninterrupted display of still or document� static images over an extended period may cause “burn-in”, also Notes, Cautions and Warnings known as “after-imaging”...
From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled� At Philips, end-of-life management primarily This marking on the product or on entails participation in national take-...
Package contents Quick start 2� Hold the stand with both hands� 27M1N5500Z4 (1) Gently attach the base to the Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome stand� (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base� (3) Gently attach the stand to the...
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Connecting to your PC Connect to PC 1� Connect the power cord to the back of 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� 4� Plug the power cord of your computer and your monitor into a nearby outlet�...
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What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? Description of the control buttons 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�...
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1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 Gamma gaming function. On, O Pixel Orbiting Over Scan On, O • This Philips monitor is certified with SmartSize Panel Size 17'' (5:4) 19'' (5:4) AMD FreeSync™. The technology is 19''W (16:10) 22''W (16:10) used to match the refresh rate of the 18.5W'' (16:9)
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Resolution notification Height adjustment This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 2560 x 1440� When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 2560 x 1440 for best results� Display of the native resolution alert can 130mm be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu�...
2�3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury� 0° 90° 1� Place the monitor face down on a -5° smooth surface� Pay attention not to * Display design may differ from those scratch or damage the screen�...
Off. in real time� Whether you're working with text applications, displaying images or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance� Why do I need it? You want a monitor that delivers ...
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LCD displays� Typical uniformity is measured • HDR Movie: Ideal setting for around 75-80%� By enabling Philips watching HDR movie� Deliver better SmartUniformity feature, display contrast and brightness for more uniformity is increased to above realistic and immerse viewing 95%�...
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3�2 SmartContrast 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 backgrounds�...
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4. AMD FreeSync Pre- AMD Radeon R9 290X • AMD Radeon R9 290 mium • AMD Radeon R9 285 • AMD Radeon R7 260X • AMD Radeon R7 260 • ■ Processor A-Series Desktop and Mobility APUs AMD A10-7890K • PC gaming has long been an imperfect AMD A10-7870K experience because GPUs and monitors...
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5. HDR HDR Settings in Windows10 system. Steps 1. Right click on the desktop, enter to Display settings. 2. Select the display/monitor. 3. Select an HDR-capable display under Rearrange your displays. 4. Select Windows HD Color settings. 5. Adjust Brightness for SDR content. Note Windows10 edition is required;...
6. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type IPS Technology Backlight W-LED Panel Size 27" W (68.5 cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.2331 (H) mm x 0.2331 (V) mm Contrast Ratio(typ.) 1000:1 Recommend Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz (HDMI) Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 170 Hz (DP)
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Swivel -45 / +45 degree Height adjustment 130 mm Pivot -90 / +90 degree Power AC Input Voltage AC Input Voltage AC Input Voltage Consumption at 100VAC , at 115VAC , at 230VAC, 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz Normal Operation 32.1 W (typ.) 32.1 W (typ.) 31.7 W (typ.) Sleep (Standby mode)
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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. 2� SmartUniformity and Delta E information sheets are included in the box�...
640x480 59.94 For best output performance, please 640x480 66.667 always ensure that your graphic card is capable of achieving the maximum 37.861 640x480 72.809 resolution and refresh rate of this Philips 37.5 640x480 display� 51.08 640x480 99.769 61.91 640x480 119.518 31.469...
7. 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�...
Other combinations of Pixel Defect Policy 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...
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Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects� Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel)� Note A red or blue bright dot must be...
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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* >15mm Total bright dot defects of all types BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 1 dark subpixel 3 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer...
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If the Certified Service Partner cannot perform the required repairs under the offered extended warranty package, we will find alternative solutions for you, if possible, up to the extended warranty period you have purchased� 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� Local Standard...
• Disconnect the monitor from mains This page deals with problems that can power source immediately for safety be corrected by a user� If the problem • Contact with Philips customer service still persists after you have tried these representative immediately� solutions, contact Philips customer service representative�...
Service contact information listed step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is in Important information manual set at 2560 x 1440� and contact Philips customer service • Shut down your computer, representative� disconnect your old monitor and * Functionality different according to reconnect your Philips LCD monitor�...
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Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files? Can I change the color setting of How do I install the drivers (�inf my monitor? and �icm)? Ans�: Yes, you can change your color Ans.: These are the driver files for your setting through OSD control as monitor� Your computer may the following procedures� ask you for monitor drivers (�inf • Press button to show the OSD...
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PC, workstation or Mac? repaired� The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty� Ans�: Yes� All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard Q12: Why is my Display not showing PCs, Macs and workstations�...
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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 registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
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