Image Optimization; Smartcontrast; Philips Smartcontrol Premium - Philips 17S4L User Manual

3. Image Optimization

3. Image Optimization

3.1 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.
Why do I need it?
You want the very best visual clarity and
viewing comfort for every type of content.
SmartContrast dynamically controls contrast
and adjusts backlighting for clear, crisp, bright
gaming and video images or displays clear,
monitor's power consumption, you save on
energy costs and extend the lifetime of your
monitor.
How does it work?
When you activate SmartContrast, it will analyse
the content you are displaying in real time to
adjust colors and control backlight intensity. This
function will dynamically enhance contrast for a
great entertainment experience when viewing
videos or playing games.

3.2 Philips SmartControl Premium

The new SmartControl Premium software
by Philips allows you to control your monitor
via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface.
Complicated adjustments are a thing of the
past as this user friendly software guides you
through
Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point
adjustment, etc.
Equipped with latest technology in core
algorithm for fast processing and response, this
Windows 7 compliant eye catching animated
Icon based software is ready to enhance your
experience with Philips monitors!
Installation
Follow the instruction and complete the
installation.
You can launch after installation is
completed.
If you want to launch later, you can either
click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.
First launch -Wizard
The first time after installation of
SmartControl Premium, it will automatically
go to Wizard for first time launch.
The wizard will guide you through
adjustment your monitor performance step
by step.
You can go to Plug-in menu to launch
wizard later on as well.
You can adjust more options without
wizard by Standard pane.
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