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Keep the display away from oil. Oil may damage the plastic cover of the display and void the warranty. This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips • Remove any object that could fall monitor. Take time to read this user into ventilation holes or prevent manual before you use your monitor.
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damage will not be covered under • Oil-based cleaning solutions may warranty. damage the plastic parts and void the warranty. • Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation and/or • Unplug the monitor if you are not transportation. going to use it for an extensive period.
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1.2 Notational Descriptions technology. In most cases, the “burn-in”, “after-imaging” or “ghost The following subsections describe the imaging” will disappear gradually notational conventions used in this over some time after the power has document. been switched off. Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Warning It is highly recommended that you Throughout this guide, blocks of text...
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From the planning, design, and production stages, Philips emphasizes the importance of making products that can easily be recycled. At Philips, end-of-life management primarily This marking on the product or its entails participation in national take-...
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Quick Start styrofoam firmly. Now you can pull 34M2C5501A out the styrofoam. When you pull Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome out the styrofoam, do not squeeze the panel . Power Warning: *HDMI...
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Connecting to your PC AC power input HDMI 1 input HDMI 2 input DisplayPort input Audio Out Fast Charger USB upstream HDMI 1 HDMI 2 USB UP AUDIO USB downstream USB downstream/USB fast charger Kensington anti-theft lock USB hub Connect to PC 1.
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2.2 Operating the monitor USB hub To comply with International energy Description of the control buttons standards, the USB hub/ports of this display are disabled during Standby and Off modes. Connected USB devices will not work in this state. To permanently put the USB function in the “ON”...
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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.
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Main menu Sub menu SmartImage Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie, Brightness 0~100 LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy, Contrast 0~100 SmartUniformity, Game1, Game2 SmartContrast On, O Gamma 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 Sharpness 0~100 On, O sRGB Color Temperature Native, Preset, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 11500K R.G.B.
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• Smart Crosshair through the Philips website. What Color of Crosshair is set by default. does Evnia Precision Center do? It is an When Smart Crosshair is on, the additional software that helps control...
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2.3 Remove the Base Assembly Physical Function for VESA Mounting Tilt Before you start disassembling the 20° Display base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible -5° damage or injury. 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface.
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* Display design may differ from those work a breeze. illustrated in this manual. Why do I need it? Warning With the ultra-high-resolution Philips • To avoid potential screen damage, MultiView display, you can comfortably such as panel peeling, ensure that...
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2. Toggle to the left or right to select When the sub source is main menu [System], then toggle to not detected. the down to confirm. (main) 3. Toggle to the up or down to select [PIP / PBP], then toggle to the right to confirm.
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Top-Left Top-Right (main) (main) Bottom-Left Bottom-Right (main) (main) • Swap: The main picture source and the sub-picture source are swapped on the display. Swap A and B source in [PIP] mode: ↔ (main) (main) Swap A and B source in [PBP] mode: ↔...
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Whether you're working SmartImage GAME with text applications, displaying images, Standard or watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great monitor performance. Racing Why do I need it? It is ideal to have a monitor that delivers Movie...
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LED displays can cause HDR Movie eye damage and affect vision over HDR Vivid time. Developed for well-being, the DisplayHDR 400 Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses smart software technology to reduce Personal harmful shortwave blue light. Off • EasyRead: Helps improve reading of text-based applications like PDF ebooks.
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Note To switch off the HDR function, please disable the Input device and its content. Inconsistent HDR settings between the input device and monitor may cause unsatisfying images. 3.2 SmartContrast What is it? It is a unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual clarity and viewing enjoyment.
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4. AMD FreeSync™ • AMD Radeon R9 290 Premium • 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 •...
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3-step brightness settings allow you to adjust the ambiance to your liking and available wall surface. Whether you are playing games or watching movies, Philips Ambiglow offers you a unique and immersive viewing experience. How does it work? It is recommended that you dim the lighting conditions in your room for maximum effect.
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Dynamic Lighting feature When you find Dynamic Lighting creates a complete and consistent settings, Make the selection based on RGB lighting ecosystem with Philips your personal preference. Evnia Ambiglow across all devices that • Use Dynamic Lighting on connected...
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Note • The function is only available for Windows-approved devices/apps. • The connected computer must equipped with a Windows 11 operation system or later.
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7. HDR HDR Settings in Windows11/10 system. Steps 1. Right-click on the desktop, and enter 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 Windows 11/10 edition is required.
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4. Choose a Philips monitor for viewing that is easy on the eyes. Follow the below instructions and use a Philips monitor to efficiently • Anti-glare screen: This feature...
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9. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight W-LED Panel Size 34" W (86.36 cm) Aspect Ratio 21:9 Pixel Pitch 0.23175(W) x 0.23175(H) Contrast Ratio (typ.) 4000:1 Recommended 3440 x 1440 @ 60 Hz Resolution 3440 x 1440 @ 100 Hz (HDMI) Maximum Resolution 3440 x 1440 @ 180 Hz (DP) Viewing Angle...
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Super Speed USB-A: USB 3.2 Gen1, 5 Gbps Convenience Built-in speaker 5W x 2 MultiView PIP/PBP mode, 2×devices English, German, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazil Portuguese, Polish, Russian, OSD Languages Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Czech, Ukranian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean Other Convenience VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), Kensington Lock Plug &...
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3. In order to update the monitor’s firmware to the latest version, Please download the Evnia Precision Center software from Philips website. It is necessary to be connected to a network when updating the firmware on Evnia Precision Center over-the-air (OTA).
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Please note that your display works best at the native resolution of 3440 x 1440. For best output performance, please always ensure that your graphic card is capable of achieving the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this Philips display.
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Display Input Format 422/420 444/RGB 422/420 444/RGB (HDMI2.0) (HDMI2.0) (DP1.4) (DP1.4) 3440 x 1440 @180Hz, 10bits 3440 x 1440 @180Hz, 8bits 3440 x 1440 @165Hz, 10bits 3440 x 1440 @165Hz, 8bits 3440 x 1440 @144Hz, 10bits 3440 x 1440 @144Hz, 8bits 3440 x 1440 @120Hz, 10bits 3440 x 1440 @120Hz, 8bits 3440 x 1440 @100Hz, 10bits...
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10. Power Management If you have a VESA DPM compliance display card or software installed on 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.
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Other Pixel Defect Policy combinations of 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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To qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty Black Dot Defects period, a TFT Monitor panel in a Philips Black dot defects appear as pixels or flat panel monitor must have pixel sub-pixels that are always dark or 'off'.
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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 5 or fewer 2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer...
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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.
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If the problem The Auto Function is not applicable in persists after you have tried these DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary. solutions, contact a Philips customer service representative. Visible signs of smoke or sparks •...
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Service contact information listed in • Eliminate the vertical bars using the Important information manual the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD and contact a Philips customer service Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA representative. mode. * Functionality is different according to display.
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Shut down your computer, and is protected from sharp or disconnect your old monitor, and blunt objects. When handling the reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. monitor, make sure that there is • Turn on your monitor and then turn no pressure or force applied to on your PC.
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Philips website support page. 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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12.3 Multiview FAQs Can I enlarge the PIP sub- window? Ans.: Yes, there are 3 sizes to select: [Small], [Middle], [Large]. You can press to enter the OSD menu. Select your preferred [PIP Size] option from the [PIP / PBP] main menu.
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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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