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  • Page 1 17S4 www.philips.com/welcome EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting & FAQs...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ....25 5. Power Management ......26 6. Regulatory Information .....27 7. Customer care and warranty ..32 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy ..........32 7.2 Customer Care & Warranty ....34 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ....38 8.1 Troubleshooting ..........38...
  • 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 17S4 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth 2.1 Installation surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Package contents 17S4 使用 前请阅读使用说明...
  • Page 7 2. Setting up the monitor 17S4C 3. Hold the base with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the column 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth until the three guiding pins rest into the surface. Pay attention not to scratch or position holes.
  • Page 8: Operating The Monitor

    2. Setting up the monitor Connecting to your PC 2.2 Operating the monitor 17S4 Description of the control buttons 17S4C 17S4C/17S4 17S4A AC power input DVI input (for selective model) VGA input Kensington anti-theft lock Audio input (17S4A) Switch monitor’s power ON and Earphone jack (17S4A) OFF.
  • Page 9: 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 10 Use 1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz for best results. 110mm Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. (17S4C) Physical Function Pivot Tilt 90° 0° (17S4C) (17S4/17S4A/17S4C) Swivel (17S4C)
  • Page 11: Remove The Base Assembly For Vesa Mounting

    VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 17S4/17S4A 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen.
  • Page 12 2. Setting up the monitor 2. Remove the screws from hinge cover. Note This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm mounting interface. 100mm 100mm 3. While keeping the release button pressed,tilt the base and slide it out.
  • Page 13: Image Optimization

    3.2 Philips SmartControl Premium wizard by Standard pane. 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...
  • Page 14 3. Image Optimization 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 •...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 3. Image Optimization Context Sensitive menu The Context Sensitive menu is Enabled by default. If Enable Context Menu has been checked in the Options>Preferences pane, then the menu will be visible. The task tray has five entries: The Context Menu has four entries: • Help - Access to User Manual file: Open User Manual file using the default browser • SmartControl Premium - When selected...
  • Page 20: Smartdesktop Guide

    3. Image Optimization from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in Options>Preferences. Note All the illustrations in this section are for reference only. SmartControl software version might be changed without notification. Please always check official Portrait website www. portrait.com/dtune/phl/enu/index to download the latest version of SmartControl software.
  • Page 21 3. Image Optimization Title Bar Options • Identify Partition – Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current parti- Desktop partition can be accessed from the tion. title bar of the active window. This provides a • quick and easy way to manage the desktop as Align On/Align Off –...
  • Page 22 3. Image Optimization • Find Windows – In some cases, the user may have sent multiple windows to the same partition. Find Windows will show all open windows and move the selected window to the forefront. • Desktop Partition – Desktop Partition shows the current selected partition and allows the user to quickly change to any of the partitions shown in the drop down.
  • Page 23 3. 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 24 3. 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.
  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    56 Hz - 75 Hz Horizontal Frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz sRGB Connectivity Signal Input DVI(Digital), VGA( Analog) Input Signal (17S4/17S4C) Separate Sync, Sync on Green Audio In/Out (17S4A) PC audio-in, headphone out Convenience Built-in speakers (17S4A) 1.5Wx2 (17S4C/17S4)
  • Page 26 CE Mark, FCC Class B, SEMKO, ETL, BSMI, CU, VCCI, TUV-GS, Regulatory Approvals TUV-ERGO, PSB, C-TICK, UKRAINIAN Cabinet Color Black/Silver 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.
  • Page 27: Resolution & Preset Modes

    4. Technical Specifications 4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (analog input) 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (digital input) Recommended Resolution 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz (digital input) H. freq (kHz) Resolution V.
  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29: Regulatory Information

    RoHs directive mandating restrictions on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment have been adhered to in order to make Philips monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle. CE Declaration of Conformity This product is in conformity with the following standards •...
  • Page 30 6. Regulatory Infomation Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Changes or modifications not expressly Notice (U.S. Only) approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority This equipment has been tested and found to operate the equipment. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Use only RF shielded cable that was supplied Rules.
  • Page 31 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...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 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...
  • Page 34: 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 35 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.
  • Page 36: Customer Care & 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:...
  • Page 37 Estonia FUJITSU +372 6519972(workshop) Georgia Esabi +995 322 91 34 71 +36 1 814 8080(General) Hungary Profi Service +36 1814 8565(For AOC&Philips only) Kazakhstan Classic Service I.I.c. +7 727 3097515 +371 67460399 Latvia ServiceNet LV +371 27260399 +370 37 400160(general)
  • Page 38 Mon.~Fri. 9:00am-6:00pm Macau Technology Ltd. Macau: Sat. 9:00am-1:00pm Tel: (853)-0800-987 REDINGTON INDIA Tel: 1 800 425 6396 India Mon.~Fri. 9:00am-5:30pm SMS: PHILIPS to 56677 +62-21-4080-9086 PT. CORMIC Mon.~Thu. 08:30-12:00; 13:00- (Customer Hotline) Indonesia SERVISINDO 17:30 +62-8888-01-9086 PERKASA Fri. 08:30-11:30; 13:00-17:30"...
  • Page 39 7 Customer care and warranty EA Global Supply Philippines (02) 655-7777; 6359456 Mon.~Fri. 8:30am~5:30pm Chain Solutions ,Inc. Armenia Azerbaijan Georgia Firebird service centre +97 14 8837911 Sun.~Thu. 09:00 - 18:00 Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Soniko Plus Private Uzbekistan +99871 2784650 Mon.~Fri. 09:00 - 18:00 Enterprise Ltd Technostar Service Turkmenistan...
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting & Faqs

    Disconnect the monitor from mains power after you have tried these solutions, contact source immediately for safety Philips customer service representative. • Contact with Philips customer service representative immediately. Common Problems Imaging Problems No Picture (Power LED not lit) Image is not centered •...
  • Page 41: Smartcontrol Premium Faqs

    8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark For further assistance, refer to the Consumer Information Centers list and contact Philips • Adjust the contrast and brightness on customer service representative. On-Screen Display. An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image"...
  • Page 42: General Faqs

    These 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...
  • Page 43 Can I connect my LCD monitor to any panel surface side. This may affect your PC, workstation or Mac? warranty conditions. Yes. All Philips LCD monitors are fully Ans.: How should I clean the LCD surface? compatible with standard PCs, Macs and workstations.
  • Page 44 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 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.
  • Page 45 © 2013 Koninklijke Philips N.V. All rights reserved. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Version: M417SE1T...

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