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- Page 1 231P4 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
6.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ....31 7. Power Management ......32 8. Regulatory Information .....33 9. Customer care and warranty ..39 9.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ..........39 9.2 Customer Care & Warranty ....41 10. Troubleshooting & FAQs ....44 10.1 Troubleshooting ..........44... -
Page 3: Important
1. Important • Please use approved power cord provided 1. Important by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local This electronic user’s guide is intended for service center. (Please refer to Customer anyone who uses the Philips monitor. -
Page 4: Notational Descriptions
1. Important • Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F 1.2 Notational Descriptions • Humidity: 20-80% RH The following subsections describe notational Important information for Burn-in/Ghost conventions used in this document. image Notes, Cautions and Warnings • Always activate a moving screen saver Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be program when you leave your monitor accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or unattended. -
Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing
WEEE performance of the organization‘s product, service and activities. 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 entails participation in national take-back initiatives and recycling programs whenever possible,... -
Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor
2. Setting up the monitor Install the base 2. Setting up the monitor 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents 2. Snap in the base in the VESA mount area. Power cable VGA Optional DVI (Optional) -
Page 7: Operating The Monitor
2. Setting up the monitor 2.2 Operating the monitor Connecting to your computer Description of the control buttons 2 3 4 Kensington anti-theft lock VGA input Ethernet Audio output AC power input Zero power Switch USB downstream USB upstream Switch monitor’s power ON and Connect to computer OFF. -
Page 8: The Osd Menu
On-Screen Display. You can use this as a On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all reference when you want to work your way Philips LCD monitors. It allows an end user to around the different adjustments later on. adjust screen performance or select functions... - Page 9 2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification Height adjustment 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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Page 10: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa Mounting
2. Setting up the monitor Note 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA Mounting VESA-Compliant mounting interface. Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 100mm 1. -
Page 11: Usb Docking Display Introduction
3. USB docking display Introduction 3. USB docking display Introduction If you are among the majority of the Notebook users who do not have the convenience of a docking station, then this USB docking display is your best choice. This USB docking display combines the power of super speed USB 3.0 and standard USB 2.0 hub, along with ethernet connection and stereo speakers. - Page 12 3. USB docking display Introduction Controlling the display Windows Vista, Windows XP When devices are attached, an icon appears in the taskbar. This gives you access to the DisplayLink manager menu. To use the DisplayLink Manager Menu 1. From the taskbar, click the “Show hidden icons arrow”...
- Page 13 DisplayLink devicesl Options to In this section of the menu, a list of connected configure Philips DisplayLink devices will appear. Each of these devices 231P4U device has its own sub-configuration menu. These Submenu options are covered in the table below.
- Page 14 3. USB docking display Introduction Menu Option Sub-menu Option Description Mirror Copies what is on the main display and reproduces it on this display. Note: The resolution of this display and the primary must be the same in mirror mode. This may be lower than the preferred resolution of the display.
- Page 15 3. USB docking display Introduction Setting USB docking Ethernet 3. Right click on the 231P4U USB Ethernet icon and click “Enable”, now you can surf the internet. 1. Open “Network Connections” window On Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, type “ncpa.cpl”...
- Page 16 3. USB docking display Introduction 2. Right click on 231P4U USB Audio, then click upstream/downstream ports between display Enable and laptop. Note Please visit DisplayLink website http://www. displaylink.com/support/downloads/.php for more detailed DisplayLink software updated information. 3. 231P4U USB Audio becomes Default Communications Device, right click on the 231P4U USB Audio again and click “Set as Default Device”, now, you can listen your music...
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Page 17: Image Optimization
experience. 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, color saturation and sharpness of images to ... -
Page 18: Smartcontrast
4. Image Optimization washout in brighter areas maintaining a 4.3 Philips SmartControl Premium dynamic natural values for the ultimate The new SmartControl Premium software video display. by Phillips allows you to control your monitor • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. - Page 19 4. Image Optimization • You can adjust more options without wizard by Standard pane. Start with Standard pane Adjust menu • Adjust Menu allows you to adjust Brightness, Contrast, and Resolution. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment.
- Page 20 4. Image Optimization 1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. 2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. 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.
- Page 21 4. Image Optimization First Color Calibration Screen Eco Power menu • Previous button is disabled until the second color screen. • Next goes to the succeeding target (6-targets). • Final next goes File > Presets pane. Options menu • Cancel closes the UI and returns to the plug in page.
- Page 22 4. Image Optimization Option>Auto Pivot. menu. Disabled removes SmartControl Premium from the right click context menu. • Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by default. Enable context menu shows the task tray menu for SmartControl Premium. A right click on the task tray icon displays the menu options for Help, Technical Support.
- Page 23 4. Image Optimization Help menu Options>Theft Deterrence - Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when selecting Theft Help>User Manual - Will only be active when Deterrence Mode from the drop-down Plug-in selecting User Manual from the drop-down menu. Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
- Page 24 4. Image Optimization Context Sensitive menu The task tray has five entries: The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open default. If Enable Context Menu has been User Manual file using the default browser checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then window.
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Page 25: Smartdesktop Guide
4. Image Optimization Drag and Drop Windows 4.4 SmartDesktop Guide Once the partitions are configured and Align to SmartDesktop partition is selected a window can be dragged into the region and it will automatically align. SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. When the window and mouse cursor are within Install SmartControl Premium and select the region, the region will become highlighted. - Page 26 4. Image Optimization Title Bar Options 2. Desktop Partition – Desktop Partition shows the current selected partition and allows the Desktop partition can be accessed from the user to quickly change to any of the partitions title bar of the active window. This provides a shown in the drop down.
- Page 27 4. Image Optimization Task Tray Right ClickThe task tray also contains most of the features supported in the title bar (with the exception of automatically sending a window to any partition). • Find Windows – In some cases, the user may have sent multiple windows to the same partition.
- Page 28 4. 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 29 4. 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.
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Page 30: Powersensor
5. PowerSensor™ is within 100 cm or 40 inches of the display, 5. 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 time (Setting 3). •... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
6. Technical Specifications 6. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type TFT-LCD Backlight Panel Size 23" W (58.4cm) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Pixel Pitch 0.265 x 0.265 mm Brightness 250 cd/m² SmartContrast 20,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1 Response Time Optimum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Viewing Angle 170°... - Page 32 Finish 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...
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Page 33: Resolution & Preset Modes
6. Technical Specifications 6.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V. -
Page 34: Power Management
7. Power Management 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. -
Page 35: Regulatory Information
8. Regulatory Infomation Some of the Environmental features of the 8. Regulatory Information TCO Certified for displays: • The brand owner demonstrates corporate TCO Certified Edge social responsibility and has a certified Congratulations, environmental management system (EMAS Your display is designed for both or ISO 14001) you and the planet! •... - Page 36 RoHs directive mandating restrictions requirement of Information Technology on hazardous substances in electrical and Equipment). electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use • EN55024:2010 (Immunity requirement of throughout its life cycle. Information Technology Equipment).
- Page 37 8. Regulatory Infomation Energy Star Declaration Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for (www.energystar.gov) compliance could void the user's authority ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we to operate the equipment. have determined that this product Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied ®...
- Page 38 8. Regulatory Infomation EN 55022 Compliance (Czech Republic Only) 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 Polish Center for Testing and Certification...
- Page 39 8. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht Placering/Ventilation den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor VARNING: Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE Vorschriften. OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS.
- Page 40 8. Regulatory Infomation China RoHS 环保使用期限 The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information 此标识指期限(十年),电子信息产品中含有 Products" or commonly referred to as China 的有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件 RoHS. All products produced and sold for China 下不会发生外泄或突变,电子信息产品用户...
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Page 41: Customer Care And Warranty
No manufacturer can guarantee the types of bright dot defects. 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. - Page 42 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.
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Page 43: Customer Care & Warranty
9.2 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:... - Page 44 9. 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 Estonia FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia “ServiceNet LV”...
- Page 45 Hong Kong:Tel: +852 2619 9639 Smart Pixels Technology Ltd. Macau Macau:Tel: (853)-0800-987 Tel: 1 800 425 6396 India REDINGTON INDIA LTD SMS: PHILIPS to 56677 PT. Gadingsari elektronika Tel: 62 21 75909053, 75909056, Indonesia Prima 7511530 South Korea PCS One Korea Ltd.
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Page 46: Troubleshooting & Faqs
Philips customer service representative. • Disconnect the monitor from mains power source immediately for safety Common Problems • Contact with Philips customer service No Picture (Power LED not lit) representative immediately. • Make sure the power cord is plugged into Imaging Problems the power outlet and into the back of the monitor. -
Page 47: Usb Docking Display Faqs
Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark For further assistance, refer to the Consumer • Adjust the contrast and brightness on Information Centers list and contact Philips On-Screen Display. customer service representative. An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off. -
Page 48: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs
To find out, please right click My Computer Function. How can I do? and click on Properties->Hardware-> Device Manager. Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to • If you see “Plug and Play Monitor” shows ask for legitimate identification and under Monitor, then you need to re-install. - Page 49 1080 @ 60 Hz. the monitor, make sure that there is • Shut down your computer, disconnect your no pressure or force applied to the old monitor and reconnect your Philips panel surface side. This may affect your LCD monitor. warranty conditions. •...
- Page 50 PC, workstation or Mac? Ans.: Your LCD monitor works best at its Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully native resolution of 1920 x 1080 @ Ans.: compatible with standard PCs, Macs 60 Hz. For best display, please use this and workstations.
- Page 51 © 2013 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. Version: M4231PUE1T...