Philips 247e3lsu User Manual

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247E3L
EN	 User	manual	1
	 Customer	care	and	warranty	 30
	 Troubleshooting	&	FAQs	 35	
   
						

							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	...............................6
2.3	 Remove	Base	Stand	......................................9
3. Image Optimization .............................10
3.1	 Smar tImage	Lite	...........................................10
3.2	 Smar tContrast
	..............................................11
3.3	 Philips	Smar tControl	Lite	.......................11
4. PowerSensor™ ....................................17
5. Technical Specifications ......................19
5.1	 Resolution	&	Preset	Modes................... 22
6. Power Management ............................23
7. Regulatory Information ......................24
8. Customer care and warranty ...........30
8.1	 Philips’	Flat	Panel	Monitors	Pixel	
Defect	Policy	..................................................30
8.2	 Customer	Care	&	Warranty	.................32
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................35
9.1	 Troubleshooting	...........................................35
9.2	 Smar tControl	Lite	FAQs	.........................36
9.3	 General	FAQs	...............................................37
 
						

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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	inst ructions	and	
upon	presentation	of	the	original	invo ice	or	cash	
receipt,	indicating	the	date	of	purchase,	dealer’s	
name	and	model	and	production	number	of	the	
product.
1.1 Safety precautions and mainte-
nance
 Warnings
Use	of	controls,	adjustments	or	procedures	
other	than	those	spec ified	in	this	docu mentation	
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
•	
Please	Keep	the	monitor	out	of	direct	
sunlight,	ver y	strong	bright	lights	and	
away	from	any	other	heat	source.	Leng thy	
exposure	to	this	type	of	environment	may	
result	in	discoloration	and	damage	to	the	
monitor.
•	
Remove	any	object	that	could	fall	into	
ventilation	holes	or	prev ent	prop er	cool ing	
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	ac-
cessible.
•	
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	LCD	panel.	When	moving	your	moni-
tor,	grasp	the	frame	to	lif t;	do	not	lif t	the	
monitor	by	placing	your	hand	or	f ingers	on	
the	LCD	panel.
•	Unplug	the	monitor	if	you	are	not	going	to	
use	it	for	an	ex tensive	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	clot h	when	the	powe r	
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	immedi-
ately	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	loca-
tions	exposed	to	heat,	direct	sunlight	or	
extreme	cold.
•	In	order	to	maintain	the	best	per formance	
of	your	monitor	and	use	it	for	a	longer	life-
time,	please	use	the	monitor	in	a	location	
that	falls	within	the	following	temperature	
and	humidity	ranges.
 
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•	Temperature:	0 -40°C	32-95°F
•	Humidity:	20-80%	RH
•	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	ex tended	
period	may	cause	“burn	in”,	also	known	as	
“af ter-imaging”	or	“ghost	imaging”,	on	your	
screen.	
"Burn-in",	"af ter-imaging",	or	"ghost	imag-
ing"	is	a	well-known	phenomenon	in	LCD	
panel	technology.	In	most	cases,	the	
“burned	in”	or	“af ter-imaging”	or	“ghost	
imaging”	will	disappear	gradually	over	a	
period	of	time	af ter	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	qualif ied	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	Specif ications".	
•	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	pack ing	
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.
 
1.	Important  
						

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2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
 Package contents
VGA
DVI (optional)
Audio cable (247E3LH)
Register your product and get support atwww.philips.com/welcome247E3
Quick
Star t
 Install base stand
1.	Place	the	monitor	face	down	on	soft	
and	smooth	surface	taking	care	to	avoid	
scratching	or	damaging	the	screen.
2.	Hold	the	base	stand	with	both	hands	and	
firmly	inser t	the	base	stand	into	the	base	
column.
(1)		Gently	attach	the	base	to	the	base	
column	until	the	latch	locks	the	base.
(2)		Use	your	fingers	to	tighten	the	screw	
located	at	the	bottom	of	the	base,	and	
secure	the	base	to	the	column	tightly.
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	Connecting to your PC
Model 247E3L: 
4
		AC	power	input
		VGA	input
		DVI-D	input	
			Kensington	anti-theft	lock
Model 247E3LH: 
4
5 5
6
		AC	power	input
		VGA	input
				HDMI	input	
		Audio	input
		Audio	output
		Kensington	anti-theft	lock
Model 247E3LPH: 
4
4
5
		AC	power	input
		VGA	input
			HDMI	input	
		HDMI	audio	output
		Kensington	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		
video	connector	on	the	back	of	your	
computer.
4.	
Plug	the	power	cord	of	your	computer	and	
your	monitor	into	a	nearby	outlet.
5.	Turn	on	your	computer	and	monitor.	If	the	
monitor	displays	an	image,		installation	is	
complete.
 
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2.2 Operating the monitor
	Front view product description
Model 247E3L: 
5
6 234
7
Model 247E3L (1A model): 
5
6 234
7
Switch	monitor’s	powe r	ON	and	
OFF.	
Access	the	OSD	menu.	
Return	to	previous	OSD	level.	
Change	display	format.
Adjust	the	brightness	level.	
Adjust	the	OSD	menu.	
Change	the	signal	input	source.	
Change	display	format.
Smar tImage	Lite.	There	are	three	
modes	to	be	selected:	Standard,	
Internet	and	Game.	
Model 247E3LH: 
5
6 234
7
Switch	monitor’s	powe r	ON	and	
OFF.	
Access	the	OSD	menu.	
Return	to	previous	OSD	level.	
Adjust	the	speaker	volume.
Adjust	the	OSD	menu.	
Change	the	signal	input	source.	
Smar tImage	Lite.	There	are	three	
modes	to	be	selected:	Standard,	
Internet	and	Game.	
Model 247E3LPH: 
5
6 234
7
Switch	monitor’s	powe r	ON	and	
OFF.	
Access	the	OSD	menu.	
Return	to	previous	OSD	level.	
Set	the	sensor	level	for	backlight	
automatic	control.
Adjust	the	OSD	menu.	
Change	the	signal	input	source.	
Smar tImage	Lite.	There	are	three	
modes	to	be	selected:	Standard,	
Internet	and	Game.	

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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	LCD	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:
Model 247E3L: 

Model 247E3L (for 1A model): 

Model 247E3LH: 

Model 247E3LPH: 
 
Basic and simple instruction on the control 
keys
In	the	OSD	shown	above,	you	can	press		
	buttons	at	the	front	bezel	of	the	monitor	
to	move	the	cursor,	and	press	OK	button	to	
confirm	the	choice	or	change.
 
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor         
Color 
Picture 
DVI  
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor                   
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor         
Color 
Picture  
Language 
OSD	Settings      
Language 
Color 
OSD	Settings  
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor        
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor         
Color 
Picture  
Setup           
Picture		Format			 
Brightness															 
Contrast	 
SmartContrast 
Wide	Screen 
Off 
100 
50         
Audio 
Color 
Picture 
HDMI	1 
HDMI	2  
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor                   
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor         
Color 
Picture  
Language      
Picture 
Audio 
Input 
Off  
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor                  
2.	Setting	up	the	monitor         
Color 
Picture  
Color   
						

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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.
Main menu Sub menuPower Sensor
VGA
HDMI 1 (available for selective models)
HDMI 2 (available for selective models)
Picture
Wide Screen, 4:3
0~4
0~1000~100
DVI (available for selective models)
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
SmartResponse On, Off
 Off , Fast, Faster, FastestSmartContrast
OSD Settings
0~1000~100Off, 1, 2, 3, 45s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
Setup
0~100
On, OffYes, No
0~1000~100
0~100
H. Position Auto
V. PositionPhase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
LanguageEnglishEspañol, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português,  简体中文,Türkçe 
OnOff
Color 6500K, 9300K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
Audio0~100 (available for selective models)
On, Off
On, OffVolume
Stand-Alone
Mute
0, 1, 2, 3, 4
On, Off (available for selective models)Power LED
Over Scan
Input
(available for selective models)
	Resolution notification
This	monitor	is	designed	for	optimal	
performance	at	its	native	resolution,	
1920×1080@60Hz.	When	the	monitor	is	
powered	on	at	a	different	resolution,	an	aler t	is	
displayed	on	screen:	Use	1920×1080@60Hz	for	
best	results.
Display	of	the	native	resolution	aler t	can	be	
switched	off	from	Setup	in	the	OSD	(On	
Screen	Display)	menu.
 Physical Function
Tilt

2.	Setting	up	the	monitor