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Philips 231S4LS User Manual

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  • Page 1 231S4LS www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting ............7 3. Image Optimization ......9 3.1 SmartImage ............9 3.2 SmartContrast ..........10 3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium ..10 4. Technical Specifications .....17 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ....19 5. Power Management ......20 6. Regulatory Information .....21 7. Customer care and warranty ..27 7.1 Philips’...

  • 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. Take time Care Consumer Information Center) to read this user manual before you use your • Do not subject the monitor to severe monitor. It contains important information and vibration or high impact conditions during notes regarding operating your monitor. operation. The Philips guarantee applies provided the • Do not knock or drop the monitor during product is handled properly for its intended use, operation or transportation. in accordance with its operating instructions and upon presentation of the original invoice or cash Maintenance receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s • To protect your monitor from possible...

  • 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: Always activate a moving conventions used in this document. screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate Notes, Cautions and Warnings a periodic screen refresh application if Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be your monitor will display unchanging static accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or content. Uninterrupted display of still or italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions static images over an extended period or warnings.

  • Page 5: Disposal Of Product And Packing

    You are responsible for disposal of this equipment through a designated waste electrical and electronic equipment collection. To determine the locations for dropping off such waste electrical and electronic, contact your local government office, the waste disposal organization that serves your household or the store at which you purchased the product. Your new monitor contains materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and to minimize the amount to be disposed of. All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to make the packaging easily separable into mono materials. Please find out about the local regulations on how to dispose of your old monitor and packing from your sales representative. 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.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Install the base 2. Setting up the monitor 1. P lace the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents 231S4LS 2. Hold the base with both hands. (1) G ently attach the base to the column until the three guiding pins rest into the position holes. (2) U se your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base, and VGA (Optional) DVI (Optional) secure the base to the column tightly.

  • Page 7: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor Description of the control buttons A C power input D VI input V GA input K ensington anti-theft lock 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 Switch monitor’s power ON and video connector on the back of your OFF.

  • Page 8: The Osd Menu

    2. Setting up the monitor Description of the On Screen Display The OSD Menu Below is an overall view of the structure of What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? the 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 of the monitors directly through an on-screen Main menu Sub menu instruction window. A user friendly on screen Input display interface is shown as below:...

  • Page 9: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa

    2. Setting up the monitor Resolution notification 2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for This monitor is designed for optimal VESA Mounting performance at its native resolution, 1920 × Before you start disassembling the monitor 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered base, please follow the instructions below to on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed avoid any possible damage or injury. on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best results. 1. P lace the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or Display of the native resolution alert can be damage the screen.
  • Page 10 2. Setting up the monitor 4. Remove the base assembly. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-Compliant mounting interface. 100mm 100mm...

  • Page 11: Image Optimization

    you can adjusting brightness, contrast, color and also press buttons to choose and press sharpness in real time. Whether you're working “OK” to confirm selection and close the with text applications, displaying images or SmartImage OSD. watching a video, Philips SmartImage delivers great optimized monitor performance. There are six modes to select: Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and Off. Why do I need it? You want a monitor that delivers optimized ...

  • Page 12: Smartcontrast

    3. Image Optimization • Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best 3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast The new SmartControl Premium software moving objects on screen, enhance contrast by Phillips allows you to control your monitor ratio for bright and dark scheme, this via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface. profile delivers the best gaming experience Complicated adjustments are a thing of the for gamers. past as this user friendly software guides you • Economy: Under this profile, brightness, through fine-tuning resolution, Color calibration, contrast are adjusted and backlighting Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point finetuned for just right display of everyday adjustment, etc.
  • Page 13 3. 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. • Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation. Color menu • Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Display Gamma, Calibration, SmartImage, and SmartKolor. • You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment.
  • Page 14 3. 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. 6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.
  • Page 15 3. 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. Options>Preferences - Will only be active when selecting Preferences from the drop- SmartImage down Options menu. On a non-supported Allow users to change setting for better display display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and setting based on content. Options tabs are available. When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled. • Displays current preference settings. • A checked box enables the feature.
  • Page 16 3. 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. Check for Update, About, and Exit. When Enable task tray menu is disabled, the task tray icon will only display Exit. • Run at Startup is checked (On) by default. When disabled, SmartControl Premium will not launch at start or be in the task tray. The only way to launch SmartControl Premium is either from the desktop short cut or from the program file. Any preset Options>Input - Will only be active when set to run at startup will not load when selecting Input from the drop-down Options...
  • Page 17 3. 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. To enable Theft Deterrence, click on On button to bring up the following screen: Help>Version - Will only be active when • User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits selecting Version from the drop- down Help numbers only. menu. On a non-supported display capable of • After entering PIN, Accept button takes DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are user to the pop-up dialog box on the available. following page. • Minimum minutes set to 5.
  • Page 18 3. 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. the menu will be visible. • Technical Support - Displays the tech support 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 information: product version, release information, and product name. • Exit - Close SmartControl Premium. The Context Menu has four entries: To run SmartControl Premium again, either select SmartControl Premium from Program...

  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical Specifications 4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight LED 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 (typ.) Optimum Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Viewing Angle 170° (H) / 160° (V) @ C/R > 10 Display Colors 16.7M Vertical Refresh Rate 56 Hz - 76 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz sRGB Connectivity Signal Input DVI(Digital), VGA( Analog) Input Signal Separate Sync, Sync on Green Convenience User Convenience...
  • Page 20 100% recyclable Specific Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing EnergyStar Compliance and standards CE Mark, FCC Class B, SEMKO, UL/cUL, BSMI, GOST, Regulatory Approvals ISO 9241-307, TCO Certificate Cabinet Color Black/Silver 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 latest version of leaflet.

  • Page 21: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4. Technical Specifications 4.1 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. freq (Hz) 31.47 720 x 400 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 59.94 35.00 640 x 480 66.67 37.86 640 x 480 72.81 37.50 640 x 480 75.00 37.88 800 x 600 60.32 46.88 800 x 600 75.00...

  • Page 22: Power Management

    5. Power Management 5. 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. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: Power Management Definition VESA Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED Color Mode Active 26.2W (typ.) White Sleep White 0.1W (typ.) (Standby) (blink) Switch Off 0.1W (typ.) The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor.

  • Page 23: Regulatory Information

    6. Regulatory Infomation • Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated 6. Regulatory Information flame retardants, plasticizers, plastics and heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury Congratulations! and lead (RoHS compliance). This display is designed for both you and the • Both product and product packaging is planet. prepared for recycling. The display you have just purchased • The brand owner offers take-back options. carries the TCO Certified label. The requirements can be downloaded from our This ensures that your display is web site. The requirements included in this label designed, manufactured and tested according to have been developed by TCO Development in some of the strictest quality and environmental co-operation with scientists, experts, users as requirements in the world.
  • Page 24 This product is in conformity with the following environmentally sound recovery standards and disposal of waste from electrical • EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009 (Safety and electronic equipment. Toxic requirement of Information Technology substances like Lead has been eliminated Equipment). and compliance with European community’s • EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 (Radio stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions Disturbance requirement of Information on hazardous substances in electrical and Technology Equipment). electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use • EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 throughout its life cycle. (Immunity requirement of Information Technology Equipment). EPEAT • EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 (www.epeat.net) (Limits for Harmonic Current Emission). • EN 61000-3-3:2008 (Limitation of Voltage The EPEAT (Electronic Fluctuation and Flicker) following provisions Product Environmental of directives applicable. Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer • 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive).
  • Page 25 6. 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 ® meets the ENERGY STAR with the monitor when connecting this monitor guidelines for energy efficiency. to a computer device. Note To prevent damage which may result in fire or We recommend you switch off the monitor shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to when it is not in use for a long time. rain or excessive moisture. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS Notice (U.S. Only) ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE-CAUSING EQUIPMENT This equipment has been tested and found REGULATIONS.
  • Page 26 6. 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 corriger la situation en prenant les mesures Notice suivantes: The equipment should draw power from a • Réorienter ou déplacer l’antenne de socket with an attached protection circuit (a réception.
  • Page 27 6. 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. Auf der Rückwand des Gerätes befindet sich ein Aufkleber, der auf die Unbedenklichkeit der Placering/Ventilation Inbetriebnahme hinweist, da die Vorschriften ADVARSEL: über die Bauart von Störstrahlern nach Anlage S Ø R G V E D P L AC E R I N G E N F O R , AT III ¤ 5 Abs.
  • Page 28 6. 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 market have to meet China RoHS request. 使用该电子信息产品不会对环境造成严重 污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害的期 中国电子信息产品污染控制标识要求(中国 限。 RoHS法规标示要求)产品中有毒有害物质或 元素的名称及含量 有毒有害物质或元素 部件名称 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr6+) (PBB) (PBDE) 外壳 液晶显示屏/灯管 电路板组件 电源适配线...

  • Page 29: Customer Care And Warranty

    7. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark 7. Customer care and sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. warranty Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel pixel defects and several types of sub pixel Defect Policy defects within each category. Philips strives to deliver the highest quality Bright Dot Defects products. We use some of the industry's most advanced manufacturing processes and practice Bright dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels stringent quality control.
  • Page 30 7. Customer care and warranty Proximity of Pixel Defects Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the percent brighter than neighboring dots while same type that are near to one another may be a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances neighboring dots. for the proximity of pixel defects. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'. That is, a dark dot is a sub-pixel that stands out on the screen when the monitor displays a light pattern. These are the types of black dot defects. Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period,...

  • Page 31: Customer Care & Warranty

    7. Customer care and warranty 7.2 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: Country Consumer care number Price Germany Siemens I&S +49 01803 386 853 € 0.09 United Kingdom Invec Scotland +44 0207 949 0069 Local call tariff Ireland Invec Scotland +353 01 601 1161 Local call tariff...
  • Page 32 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 Estonia FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia “ServiceNet LV” Ltd. +371 7460399 Lithuania UAB "Servicenet" +370 7400088 Romania Blue Ridge Intl. +40 21 2101969 Serbia & Kim Tec d.o.o.
  • Page 33 AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / 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. 080-600-6600 After Market Solutions (CE) Malaysia 603 7953 3370...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    If the problem still persists Visible signs of smoke or sparks after you have tried these solutions, contact • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps 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. Image is not centered • First, ensure that the power button on the • Adjust the image position using the “Auto”...

  • Page 35: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. • You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls. 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. 8.2 SmartControl Premium FAQs • Uninterrupted display of still or static...

  • Page 36: General Faqs

    CD-ROM? How do I install the drivers (.inf and .icm)? I forgot my PIN for Theft Deterrence Ans.: T hese are the driver files for your Function. How can I do? monitor. Follow the instructions in your Ans.: Philips Service center has a right to user manual to install the drivers. Your ask for legitimate identification and computer may ask you for monitor authorization, in order to establish drivers (.inf and .icm files) or a driver ownership of the monitor.
  • Page 37 Can I connect my LCD monitor to any warranty conditions. PC, workstation or Mac? How should I clean the LCD surface? Ans.: Y es. All Philips LCD monitors are fully compatible with standard PCs, Macs Ans.: F or normal cleaning, use a clean, soft and workstations. You may need a cable cloth.
  • Page 38 8. 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. Always activate a moving screen saver program when you leave your monitor unattended. Always activate a periodic screen refresh application if your LCD monitor will display unchanging static content. Warning Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic screen refresh application may result in severe “burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image” symptoms that will not disappear and cannot be repaired. The damage mentioned above is not covered under your warranty.
  • Page 39 2012 © 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.

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