27M1N5500Z 27M1N5500ZA EN User manual Customer care and warranty Troubleshooting and FAQs Register your product and get support at www.philips.
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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 important information and notes regarding operating your monitor.
• • • To avoid potential damage, for example the panel peeling from the bezel, ensure that the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees. If the -5 degree downward tilt angle maximum is exceeded, the monitor damage will not be covered under warranty. • • Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.
Ghost image • • Note Consult a service 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. 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.
1.3 Disposal of product and packing material Taking back/Recycling Information for Customers Philips establishes technically and economically viable objectives to optimize the environmental performance of the organization's product, service and activities. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE From the planning, design and production stages, Philips emphasizes the important of making products that can easily be recycled.
2. Setting up the monitor 2 Install the base 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. 2.1 Installation 1 Package contents Quick start 27M1N5500Z 27M1N5500ZA 2. Hold the stand with both hands. (1) Gently attach the base to the stand. Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome (2) Use your fingers to tighten the screw located at the bottom of the base.
3 Connecting to your PC 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 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. Fast Charger USB hub 5. Turn on your computer and monitor. If the monitor displays an image, installation is complete.
2.2 Operating the monitor 5 USB charging This display has USB ports capable of standard power output including some with USB Charging function (identifiable with power icon USB ). You can use these ports to charge your Smart phone or power your external HDD, for example. The display must be powered ON at all times to be able to use this function. 1 Description of the control buttons Note If you Turn OFF your monitor via the power switch at any given time, all the USB ports will power OFF.
2 Description of the On Screen Display Main menu Game Setting 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.
Note (27M1N5500Z) • • • • • • Note (27M1N5500ZA) MPRT: To reduce motion blur, LED backlight will strobe synchronously with screen refresh, which may cause noticeable brightness change. • 75Hz refresh rate or higher is required for MPRT. • AMD FreeSync™ Premium and MPRT cannot be enabled simultaneously. • MPRT is to adjust brightness for blur reduction, so cannot adjust brightness while MPRT is turned on. • MPRT is gaming-optimized mode. Turn on MPRT may cause noticeable screen flickering.
Height adjustment 3 Resolution notification This monitor is designed for optimal performance at its native resolution, 2560 x 1440. When the monitor is powered on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed on screen: Use 2560 x 1440 for best results. Display of the native resolution alert can be switched off from Setup in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for VESA Mounting Before you start disassembling the monitor base, please follow the instructions below to avoid any possible damage or injury. 0° 1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface. Pay attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Then lift the monitor stand. 90° -5° * Display design may differ from those illustrated. • 2. While keeping the release button pressed, tilt the base and slide it out.
3. Image Optimization 2. Toggle to the up or down to select between the smartImage modes. 3. The SmartImage on screen display will remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can also toggle to the left to make confirmation. There are multiple selections: FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, SmartUniformity and Off. 3.
• • • • • Gamer 2: User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 2. When this display receives HDR signal from the connected device, select a picture mode that best fits your needs. LowBlue Mode: LowBlue Mode for easy on-the-eyes productivity Studies have shown that just as ultraviolet rays can cause eye damage, shortwave length blue light rays from LED displays can cause eye damage and affect vision over time.
3.2 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.
4. AMD FreeSyncTM Premium • • • • AMD Radeon R9 290 AMD Radeon R9 285 AMD Radeon R7 260X AMD Radeon R7 260 ■■ Processor A-Series Desktop and Mobility APUs • • • • • • • • • PC gaming has long been an imperfect experience because GPUs and monitors update at different rates. Sometimes a GPU can render many new pictures during a single update of the monitor, and the monitor will show pieces of each picture as a single image. This is called “tearing.
5. NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible (27M1N5500ZA) When playing intense games with high refresh rates, screen tearing may appear without optimal graphics synchronization. Certified as NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible, variable refresh rate (VRR) reducing screen tearing and syncing your monitor’s refresh rate with your graphic card’s output for a smoother gaming experience. Scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper, and gameplay is smooth, giving you a stunning visual experience and a serious competitive edge.
6. HDR HDR Settings in Windows10 system. Steps 1. Right click on the desktop, enter to Display settings. 2. Select the display/monitor. STEP 5 3. Adjust resolution to 2560 x 1440 Turn the “HDR and WCG” to on mode. 4. Adjust Brightness for SDR content. Note Windows10 edition is required; always upgrade to the most updated version. Note To switch off HDR function, please disable from Input device and its content. Inconsistent HDR settings between input device and monitor may cause unsatisfying images.
7. Technical Specifications Picture/Display Monitor Panel Type Backlight Panel Size Aspect Ratio Pixel Pitch Contrast Ratio(typ.) Optimum Resolution Viewing Angle Monitor Colors Flicker Free Picture Enhancement Vertical Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency SmartUniformity Delta E sRGB Color Gamut LowBlue Mode HDR EasyRead AMD FreeSyncTM Premium NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible Connectivity Connectors Sync input Convenience Built-in speakers OSD Languages Other Convenience IPS Technology W-LED 27" W (68.
Plug & Play Compatibility Stand Tilt Swivel Height adjustment Pivot Power (27M1N5500Z) Consumption Normal Operation Sleep (Standby mode) Off mode Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep (Standby mode) Off mode Power LED indicator Power Supply Power (27M1N5500ZA) Consumption Normal Operation Sleep (Standby mode) Off mode Heat Dissipation* Normal Operation Sleep (Standby mode) Off mode Power LED indicator DDC/CI, sRGB, Windows 10/8.
Power Supply Dimensions Product with stand (WxHxD) Product without stand (WxHxD) Product with packaging (WxHxD) Weight Product with stand Product without stand Product with packaging Operating Condition Temperature range (operation) Relative humidity (operation) Atmospheric pressure (operation) Temperature range (Non-operation) Relative humidity (Non-operation) Atmospheric pressure (Non-operation) Environmental and energy ROHS Packaging Specific Substances Cabinet Color Finish External, 100-240V AC, 50-60
7.1 Resolution & Preset Modes Maximum Resolution 2560 × 1440 @ 144 Hz (HDMI) 2560 × 1440 @ 170 Hz (DP) Recommended Resolution 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz H. freq (kHz) Resolution 31.469 640x480 59.94 35 640x480 66.667 37.861 640x480 72.809 37.5 640x480 75 640x480 99.769 61.91 640x480 119.518 31.469 720x400 70.087 29.855 720x480 59.710 31.25 720x576 50 35.156 800x600 56.25 37.879 800x600 60.317 48.077 800x600 72.188 46.875 800x600 75 63.684 800x600 99.662 76.
8. Power Management The following setup is used to measure power consumption on this monitor. 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. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature: Active ON Yes Yes 31.3 W (typ.) White 84.
9. Customer care and warranty pixels of a pixel are lit, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single white pixel. When all are dark, the three colored sub pixels together appear as a single black pixel. Other combinations of lit and dark sub pixels appear as single pixels of other colors. 9.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products.
Proximity of Pixel Defects Because pixel and sub pixels defects of the same type that are near to one another may be more noticeable, Philips also specifies tolerances for the proximity of pixel defects. Three adjacent lit sub pixels (one white pixel). 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.
BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects* Total bright dot defects of all types ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 2 1 0 >15mm 2 BLACK DOT DEFECTS 1 dark subpixel 2 adjacent dark subpixels 3 adjacent dark subpixels Distance between two black dot defects* Total black dot defects of all types ACCEPTABLE LEVEL 4 or fewer 2 or fewer 0 >15mm 4 or fewer TOTAL DOT DEFECTS Total bright or black dot defects of all types ACCEPTABL
9.2 Customer Care & Warranty For warranty coverage information and additional support requirements valid for your region, please visit www.philips.com/support website for details or contact your local Philips Customer Care Center. For extended warranty, if you would like to extend your general warranty period, an Out of Warranty service package is offered via our Certified Service Center. For Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in Regulation & Service Information Manual.
10. Troubleshooting & FAQs 10.1 AUTO button doesn't function • Troubleshooting Note The Auto Function is not applicable in DVI-Digital mode as it is not necessary. 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. Visible signs of smoke or sparks • Common Problems • No Picture (Power LED not lit) • • The auto function is applicable only in VGA-Analog mode.
• • Adjust the image using the “Auto” function in OSD Main Controls. Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots appears on the screen Eliminate the vertical bars using the Phase/Clock of Setup in OSD Main Controls. It is valid only in VGA mode. • Image appears blurred, indistinct or too dark • * The "power on" light is too strong and is disturbing Adjust the contrast and brightness on On-Screen Display. • An "after-image", "burn-in" or "ghost image" remains after the power has been turned off.
• • Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor and reconnect your Philips LCD monitor. blunt objects. When handling the monitor, make sure that there is no pressure or force applied to the panel surface side. This may affect your warranty conditions. Turn on your monitor and then turn on your PC. Q2: What is the recommended refresh rate for LCD monitor? Q7: How should I clean the LCD surface? Ans.
radiated by an object while it is being heated. This measurement is expressed in terms of absolute scale, (degrees Kelvin). Lower Kevin temperatures such as 2004K are red; higher temperatures such as 9300K are blue. Neutral temperature is white, at 6504K. monitor will display unchanging static content. Warning Failure to activate a screen saver, or a periodic screen refresh application may result in severe “burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost image” symptoms that will not disappear and cannot be repaired.
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