Philips 235pl2e User Manual

							EN User manual 1
  Customer care and warranty  38
  Troubleshooting & FAQs  50
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235PL2
235P2
 
						

							Table of Contents
1. Important .............................................................. 1
1.1  Safety precautions and maintenance ..................... 1
1.2 Notational Descriptions ............................................... 2
1.3  Disposal of product and packing material.......... 3
2.  Setting up the monitor ....................................... 4
2.1 Installation ........................................................................\
..... 4
2.2  Operating the monitor ................................................. 5
2.3  Remove the Base ............................................................. 8
3. Product information ........................................... 9
3.1 Smar tImage  ........................................................................\
.. 9
3.2 Smar tContrast .................................................................10
3.3 Smar tSaturate ..................................................................11
3.4 Smar tSharpness ..............................................................11
3.5  Philips Smar tControl Premium ..............................12
3.6 Smar tDesktop Guide  ...................................................20
3.7 PowerSensor .....................................................................25
3.8  Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect 
 Policy  ........................................................................\
..............26
4 Technical Specifications .................................... 28
4.1  Resolution & Preset Modes......................................31
4.2 Automatic PowerSaving  ..............................................31
5 Regulatory Information .................................... 32
6  Customer care and warranty ......................... 38
7  Troubleshooting & FAQs ................................. 50
7.1 Troubleshooting ..............................................................50
7.2  Smar tControl Premium FAQs ................................52
7.3 General FAQs ..................................................................54
 
						

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1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended for anyone 
who uses the Philips monitor. Take time to read 
this user manual before you use your monitor. 
It contains impor tant information and notes 
regarding operating your monitor.
The Philips guarantee applies provided the 
product is handled properly for its intended use, 
in accordance with its operating instructions and 
upon presentation of the original invoice or cash 
receipt, indicating the date of purchase, dealer’s 
name and model and production number of the 
product.
1.1  Safety precautions and maintenance
 Warnings
Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other 
than those specified in this documentation may 
result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards and/
or mechanical hazards. 
Read and follow these instructions when 
connecting and using your computer monitor.
Operation
•   Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight and 
away from stoves or any other heat source.
•   Remove any object that could fall into 
ventilation holes or prevent proper cooling of 
the monitor’s electronics. 
•   Do not block the ventilation holes on the 
cabinet.
•   When positioning the monitor, make sure the 
power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
•   If turning off the monitor by detaching the 
power cable or DC power cord, wait for 6 
seconds before attaching the power cable or 
DC power cord for normal operation.
•   Please use approved power cord provided 
by Philips all the time. If your power cord is 
missing, please contact with your local ser vice 
center. (Please refer to Customer Care 
Consumer Information Center) •  
Do not subject the monitor to severe 
vibration or high impact conditions during 
operation.
•   Do not knock or drop the monitor during 
operation or transpor tation.
Maintenance
•   To protect your monitor from possible 
damage, do not put excessive pressure on the 
monitor panel. When moving your monitor, 
grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the monitor 
by placing your hand or fingers on the monitor 
panel..
•   Unplug the monitor if you are not going to 
use it for an extensive period of time.
•   Unplug the monitor if you need to clean it 
with a slightly damp cloth. The screen may be 
wiped with a dr y cloth when the power is off. 
However, never use organic solvent, such as, 
alcohol, or ammonia-based liquids to clean 
your monitor.
•   To avoid the risk of shock or permanent 
damage to the set, do not expose the monitor 
to dust, rain, water, or excessive moisture 
environment.
•   If your monitor gets wet, wipe it with dr y cloth 
as soon as possible. 
•   If foreign substance or water gets in your 
monitor, please turn the power off immediately 
and disconnect the power cord.  
Then, remove the foreign substance or water, 
and send it to the maintenance center.
•   Do not store or use the monitor in locations 
exposed to heat, direct sunlight or extreme 
cold.
•   In order to maintain the best performance of 
your monitor and use it for a longer lifetime, 
please use the monitor in a location that falls 
within the following temperature and humidity 
ranges. 
  
o  Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
  o  Humidity: 20-80% RH
 
						

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•  
IMPORTANT: Always activate a moving screen 
saver program when you leave your monitor 
unattended. Always activate a periodic screen 
refresh application if your monitor will display 
unchanging static content. Uninterrupted 
display of still or static images over an 
extended period 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 monitor panel technology. In most cases, 
the “burned in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost 
imaging” will disappear gradually over a period 
of time after the power has been switched off. 
 Warning
Severe ”burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image” 
symptoms will not disappear and cannot be 
repaired. The damage mentioned above is not 
covered under your warranty.
Service
•   The casing cover should be opened only by 
qualified ser vice personnel.
•   If there is any need for any document for 
repair or integration, please contact with 
your local ser vice center. (please refer to the 
chapter of Consumer Information Center) 
•   For transpor tation information, please refer to 
Technical Specifications. 
•   Do not leave your monitor in a car/trunk 
under direct sun light.
 Note
Consult a ser vice technician if the monitor does 
not operate normally, or you are not sure what 
procedure to take when the operating instructions 
given in this manual have been followed.
1.2 Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational 
conventions used in this document. 
Notes, Cautions and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be 
accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or 
italic type. These blocks contain notes, cautions or 
warnings. They are used as follows:
  Note
This icon indicates impor tant information and tips 
that help you make better use of your computer 
system.
  Caution
This icon indicates information that tells you how 
to avoid either potential damage to hardware or 
loss of data.
  Warning
This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm 
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats 
and may not be accompanied by an icon. In such 
cases, the specific presentation of the warning is 
mandated by the relevant regulator y authority.
 
						

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1.3  Disposal of product and packing material
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-
WEEE
This marking on the product or on its packaging 
illustrates that, under European Directive 2002/96/
EC governing used electrical and electronic 
appliances, this product may not be disposed 
of with normal household waste. 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 ser ves 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.
 
						

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2.  Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
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Audio cable EDFU CD
Power cord
VGA signal cable (optional) 
DVI cable (optional)
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2.2  Operating the monitor
 Front view product description
  :  To access OSD menu.
  :   Return to previous OSD level.
  :  PowerSensor.
  :  To switch monitor’s power on and 
off.
  :  To adjust the OSD menu.  
:  To adjust volume of the display.
  :   Smar tImage. There are 6 modes to 
be selected: Office, Photo, Movie, 
Game, Economy and Off.
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  Connecting to your PC
   Kensington anti-thief lock
  AC power input
  DVI-D input (available for selecting 
model)
  VGA input
  USB upstream and downstream
  Audio input
 Earphone jack
Connect to PC
1.    Connect the power cord to the back of 
the montior firmly.
2.     Turn off your computer and unplug its 
power cable.
3.     Connect the monitor signal cable to the 
video connector on the back of your 
computer.
4.     Connect the PC audio cable to the audio 
connector on the back of your computer.
5.     Plug the power cord of your computer 
and your monitor into a nearby outlet.
6.     Connect the USB upstream por t on 
the monitor and the USB por t on your 
computer with a USB cable. The USB 
downstream por t is now ready for any 
USB device to plug in.
7.     Turn on your computer and monitor. 
If the monitor displays an image, 
installation is complete.
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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 
monitors. It allows an end user to adjust screen 
performance or select functions of the monitors 
directly through an on-screen instruction window. 
A user friendly on screen display interface is 
shown as below:
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys
In the OSD shown above users can press 
  
buttons at the front bezel of the monitor to move 
the cursor,  OK to confirm the choice or change.
Main menu
PowerSensor Auto Sub menu
On
Off
Input VGA
DVI (available for selective models)
SmartImage Office
Photo
Picture Movie
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (available for selective models)
Wide screen,4:3
0~100
0~100
On, Off
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Game
Economy
Off
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
OSD Setting
0~1000~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5, 10, 20, 30, 60
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time out
Setup 0, 1, 2, 3, 4On, Off
On, Off
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
Power LED
Pixel Orbiting
Over Scan
H. Position
V. Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
LanguageEnglish
5\5PEspañol, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português,  Русский
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簡体中文
Audio 0~100On, Off
On, Off
Volume
Stand Alone
Mute
Color5000K,6500K,7500K,8200K,9300K,11500K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temp.
sRGB
User Define
The OSD Menu
Below is an overall view of the structure of the 
On-Screen Display. You can use this as a reference 
when you want to work your way around the 
different adjustments later on.
 
						

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 Physical Function
Tilt
Swivel 
  Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal performance 
at its native resolution, 1920x1080@60Hz. 
When the monitor is powered on at a different 
resolution, an aler t is displayed on screen: Use 
1920x1080@60Hz for best results.
Display of the native resolution aler t can be  
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen 
Display) menu. Height adjustment 
Pivot
20˚
-5˚
+65˚
-65˚
130mm
90˚
 
						

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2.  
Remove the 4 screws and then remove the 
base from the monitor.
100mm
100mm
2.3  Remove the Base
Condition: 
•   
For VESA standard mounting applications
Before you star t disassembling the monitor base, 
please follow the instructions below to avoid 
damage or injur y.
1.   Remove the 4 screw covers.
 Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm 
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.