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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 2.2 2.3 2.4 Installation ...........................................................4 Operating the monitor ...............................7 MultiView ........
1. Important Please use approved power cord provided by Philips all the time. If your power cord is missing, please contact with your local service center. (Please refer to Customer Care Consumer Information Center) 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 important information and notes regarding operating your monitor.
1. Important Temperature: 0-40°C 32-104°F 1.2 Notational Descriptions Humidity: 20-80% RH The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document. Important information for Burn-in/Ghost image Notes, Cautions and Warnings 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.
1. Important Taking back/Recycling Information for Customers 1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. Waste Electrical and Electronic EquipmentWEEE From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled.
2. Setting up the monitor Install base stand 2. Setting up the monitor 298P4: 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation Package contents 298P4: 2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the stand to the VESA mount area until the latch locks the stand. 298P4 (2) Gently attach the base to the stand.
2. Setting up the monitor 298X4: Connecting to your computer 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 298P4: 10 11 12 1 2 12 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 5 9 4 2 2. Hold the base with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand. ! located at the bottom of the base, and secure the base to the stand tightly.
2. Setting up the monitor 298X4: 1 2 Note 3 4 5 6 7 Depending on the capabilities of your graphic cards, you should be able to daisy chain multiple displays with various configurations. Your display configurations will depend on your graphic card capabilities. Please check with your graphic card vendor and always update your graphic card driver. We recommend AMD HD6850 or higher graphic cards, or it’s equivalent in other brand for daisy-chain function.
2. Setting up the monitor Customize your own “USER” key 2.2 Operating the monitor This hot key allows you to setup your favorite function key. Description of the control buttons 1. Press button on the front bezel to enter OSD Menu Screen. &RORU /DQJXDJH 26' 6HWWLQJV +RUL]RQWDO ,QSXW 9HUWLFDO $XGLR 6RXUFH 7UDQVSDUHQF\ 9ROXPH 26' 7LPH RXW 8VHU 6HWXS 3 7 6 5 4 2 5 Switch monitor’s power ON and OFF. Access the OSD menu. " #$* + < Adjust the OSD menu. User preference key.
2. Setting up the monitor For example, if you selected [Audio Source] as the hotkey, press the button on the front bezel, the [Audio Source] menu appears. In case you want to change it, you will have to go through the selection steps again to select your new preferred audio source as the default. $XGLR 6RXUFH Description of the On Screen Display 'LVSOD\3RUW +'0, What is On-Screen Display (OSD)? +'0, On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in all Philips monitors.
2. Setting up the monitor 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 Input This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 2560 × 1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 2560 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best results.
2. Setting up the monitor Pivot 2.3 MultiView What is it? Multiview enables active dual connect and view so that you can work with multiple devices like PC and Notebook side-by-side simultaneously, making complex multi-tasking work a breeze.
2. Setting up the monitor 2. The MultiView selection menu appears. > ? < [PiP]: Picture in Picture Open up a sub-window of another signal source. 0XOWL 9LHZ B A (main) 3L3 3E3 6ZDS When the sub source is not detected: 2II B A 3. Press and then exit automatically. (main) How to enable MultiView by OSD menu? Besides pressing the hotkey directly on the front bezel, the MultiView function can also be selected in OSD menu.
2. Setting up the monitor PiP Size: When PiP is activated, there are three sub-window sizes to choose: [Small], [Middle], [Large]. Off: Stop MultiView function. A (main) B Small Middle Large A (main) Note When you do the SWAP function, the video and its audio source will swap at the same time. (Refer to page 8 “Independent audio playback, regardless of video input” for more detail.) PiP Position: When PiP is activated, there are four sub-window positions to choose.
2. Setting up the monitor 298X4: 2.4 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Then lift the monitor stand. Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 298P4: 1. Extend the monitor base to its maximum height. 2.
3. Image Optimization 3. Image Optimization 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can < also press 3.1 SmartImage 4. When SmartImage is enabled, the sRGB scheme is disabled automatically. To use sRGB, you need to disable SmartImage with the button on the front bezel of your monitor. Except using key to scroll down, you can also press buttons to choose and press SmartImage OSD.
3. Image Optimization Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast moving objects on screen, enhance contrast ratio for bright and dark scheme, this profile delivers the best gaming experience for gamers. 3.3 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.
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, Focus, Position and Resolution. You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel installation.
3. Image Optimization Color menu Color Menu allows you to adjust RGB, Black Level, White Point, Display Gamma, Color Calibration, and SmartImage (Please refer to SmartImage section). You can follow the instruction and do the adjustment. Refer to below table for sub-menu item base on your input.
3. Image Optimization 1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial. SmartImage 2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration sequence. Allow users to change setting for better display setting based on content. 3. Quick View loads the before/after images. When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and SmartResponse are enabled. 4. To return to Color home pane, click the Cancel button. 5. Enable color calibration - by default is on.
3. Image Optimization Options menu set to run at startup will not load when this box is unchecked (Disabled). Options>Preferences - Will only be active when selecting Preferences from the dropdown Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. Enable transparency mode (Windows 7, Vista, XP). Default is 0% Opaque. Options>Audio - Will only be active when selecting Volume from the drop-down Options menu.
3. Image Optimization Options>Input - Will only be active when selecting Input from the drop-down Options menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. All other SmartControl Premium tabs are not available. To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the following screen: User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits numbers only.
3. Image Optimization Help>Version - Will only be active when selecting Version from the drop- down Help menu. On a non-supported display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available. SmartImage - Check current settings, Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy, Off. Task Tray Menu Enabled The task tray menu can be displayed by rightclicking on the SmartControl Premium icon from the task tray. Left Click will launch the application.
3. Image Optimization Task Tray Menu Disabled 3.4 SmartDesktop Guide When the Task Tray is disabled in the preference folder, only the EXIT selection is available. To completely remove SmartControl Premium from the task tray, disable Run at Startup in Options>Preferences. SmartDesktop is in SmartControl Premium. Install SmartControl Premium and select SmartDesktop from Options. SmartDesktop Note All the illustrations in this section are for reference only.
3. Image Optimization Right Click Menu Note Right click on the Desktop Partition icon to view the drop down menu. If the outline of the region is not visible when dragging the window, “Show windows contents while dragging” is disabled. To enable: 1. In Control Panel, click System. 2. Click Advanced system settings (For Vista & Win7 OS, this is located on the left sidebar) 3. In Performance section, click Settings. 4. In the box, check Show window contents while dragging, and click OK. 1.
3. Image Optimization Left Click Menu allows the user to quickly change to any of the partitions shown in the drop down. Left click on the Desktop Partition icon to quickly send the active window to any partition without having to drag and drop. Releasing the mouse will send the window to the highlighted partition. Identify Partition – Displays the outline grid on the desktop for the current partition. Align On/Align Off – Enables/disables the drag and drop auto align feature.
3. Image Optimization 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. ! < Horizontal Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions.
3. Image Optimization Name Description Image Horizontal Split Bottom Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into two evenly sized horizontal regions, the bottom region is single, the top region is spilt into two evenly sized regions For 90 Partition 1&2 on right side Vertical Partition 3 on left side Vertical. For 270 Partition 1&2 on left side Vertical Partition 3 on right side Vertical. Even Split Assesses the screen resolution and divides the display into four evenly sized regions.
4. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Brightness SmartContrast Contrast Ratio (typ.) Response Time (typ.
Sleep (Standby) (typ.) Off Off (AC Switch) Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep (Standby) Off Off (AC Switch) Power LED Indicator Power Supply Power(298X4) On Mode Energy Consumption (EnergyStar test method) Normal Operation (typ.) Sleep (Standby) (typ.) Off Off (AC Switch) Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep (Standby) Off Off (AC Switch) Power LED Indicator Power Supply 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.
$ $ EnergyStar Compliance and standards Regulatory Approvals Cabinet Color Finish 100% PVC BFR free housing YES {$ "Z ^ "" " { #$` $Z# `"# " Z (298P4), UL/cUL, TUV-GS (298P4), ISO 9241-307 (298X4), ` Z ! `"# " Black 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.
4.1 Resolution & Preset Modes 4.2 Crystalclear This latest Philips display delivers Crystalclear, 2560x1080 images. Utilizing high performance panels with high density pixel count, 178/178 wide viewing angles, enabled by high bandwidth sources like Displayport, HDMI, or Dual link DVI, this new display will make your images and graphics come alive.
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.
6. Regulatory Infomation and luminance uniformity, color rendition and image stability 6. Regulatory Information Product have been tested according to rigorous safety standards at an impartial laboratory Lead-free Product Lead free display promotes environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment.
6. Regulatory Infomation headsets) Acoustic performance – protection against sound spikes (headsets) and fan noise (projectors, computers) Ergonomically designed keyboard (notebooks) Congratulations! ` `"# " $ IT Electrical Safety, minimal electro-magnetic Emissions Third Party Testing in an independent, accredited laboratory.
6. Regulatory Infomation EPEAT EN61000-3-3:2008 (Limitation of Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker) following provisions of directives applicable. (www.epeat.net) The EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) program evaluates computer desktops, laptops, and monitors based on 51 environmental criteria developed through an extensive stakeholder consensus process supported by US EPA. 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive). 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive). 2009/125/EC (ErP Directive, EC No.
6. Regulatory Infomation Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice (U.S. Only) " \ approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
6. Regulatory Infomation Cependant, rien ne peut garantir l'absence d'interférences dans le cadre d'une installation particulière.
6. Regulatory Infomation North Europe (Nordic Countries) Information Ergonomie Hinweis (nur Deutschland) Placering/Ventilation VARNING: FÖRSÄKRA DIG OM ATT HUVUDBRYTARE OCH UTTAG ÄR LÄTÅTKOMLIGA, NÄR DU STÄLLER DIN UTRUSTNING PÅPLATS. Der von uns gelieferte Farbmonitor entspricht den in der "Verordnung über den Schutz vor Schäden durch Röntgenstrahlen" festgelegten Vorschriften.
6. Regulatory Infomation EU Energy Label China RoHS The People's Republic of China released a regulation called "Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products" or commonly referred to as China RoHS. All products produced and sold for China market have to meet China RoHS request.
7. Customer care and warranty black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 7. Customer care and warranty Types of Pixel Defects Pixel and sub pixel defects appear on the screen in different ways. There are two categories of pixel defects and several types of sub pixel defects within each category. 7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products.
7. Customer care and warranty Proximity of Pixel Defects Note A red or blue bright dot must be more than 50 percent brighter than neighboring dots while a green bright dot is 30 percent brighter than neighboring dots. Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be for the proximity of pixel defects. Black Dot Defects Black dot defects appear as pixels or sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'.
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 ASC Consumer care number Price Germany Siemens I&S +49 01803 386 853 € 0.
7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Belarus NA IBA +375 17 217 3386 Bulgaria NA LAN Service +359 2 960 2360 Croatia NA Renoprom +385 1 333 0974 Estonia NA FUJITSU +372 6519900 Latvia NA “ServiceNet LV” Ltd. +371 7460399 Lithuania NA UAB "Servicenet" +370 7400088 Romania NA Blue Ridge Intl. +40 21 2101969 Serbia & Montenegro NA Kim Tec d.o.o.
7. Customer care and warranty Contact Information for APMEA region: Country Call center ASC Consumer care number Australia NA AGOS NETWORK PTY LTD 1300 360 386 New Zealand NA Visual Group Ltd. 0800 657447 Hong Kong / Macau NA Smart Pixels Technology Ltd. Hong Kong:Tel: +852 2619 9639 Macau:Tel: (853)-0800-987 India NA REDINGTON INDIA LTD Tel: 1 800 425 6396 SMS: PHILIPS to 56677 Indonesia NA PT.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs satisfactory, you can do manual adjustments via the OSD menu. 8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVIDigital mode as it is not necessary. 8.1 Troubleshooting This page deals with problems that can be corrected by a user. If the problem still persists after you have tried these solutions, contact Philips customer service representative.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/ Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing You can adjust “power on” light using the power LED Setup in OSD main Controls. Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. Audio problem No sound An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Ans.: If the following actions were executed, the monitor driver may need to be reinstalled. the most updated graphic adaptor driver from corresponding companies’ web site. Install the driver. Remove SmartControl Premium and re-install it once more.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs package. Monitor drivers (.inf and .icm < 8.3 General FAQs Q1: Ans.: When I install my monitor what should I do if the screen shows 'Cannot display this video mode'? Q4: How do I adjust the resolution? Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver and monitor together determine the available resolutions. You can select the desired resolution under Windows® Control Panel with the "Display properties".
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs 1. Color Temperature: The six settings are 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K and 11500K. With settings in the 5000K range the panel appears "warm, with a red-white color tone", while a 11500K temperature yields "cool, bluewhite toning". "after-imaging" or "ghost imaging", on your screen. "Burn-in", "afterimaging", or "ghost imaging" is a wellknown phenomenon in monitor panel technology.
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs Ans.: 8.4 Daisy Chain FAQs Q1: Which graphic cards can support Daisy Chain? Ans.: With Daisy chain function, AMD graphic card HD6850 or above is required. For other brand graphic cards, please check your graphics card vendor for the latest DisplayPort daisy chain driver support. Q2: Does DP cable have to be v1.2 instead of v1.1? Ans.: For daisy chaining, the DisplayPort 1.2 cable must be used for better data transmission.
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