Philips EVNIA 42M2N8900/00 User manual

42M2N8900
EN
User manual 1
Customer care and warranty 30
Troubleshooting and FAQs 34
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Table of Contents
1. Important ...................................... 1
1.1 Safety precautions and
maintenance ..................................1
1.2 Notational Descriptions ..............3
1.3 Disposal of product and packing
material ............................................4
2. Setting up the monitor .............. 5
2.1 Installation ......................................5
2.2 Operating the monitor ................7
2.3 Remove the Base Assembly for
VESA Mounting .......................... 10
2.4 MultiClient Integrated KVM ... 11
2.5 MultiView ..................................... 12
3. Image Optimization .................15
3.1 SmartImage ................................. 15
3.2 SmartContrast ............................. 17
4. Power Delivery and Smart
Power ...........................................18
5. Adaptive Sync ............................19
6. Ambiglow ...................................20
7. HDR ..............................................21
8. Screen maintenance .................22
9. Designs to prevent computer
vision syndrome (CVS) .............24
10.TechnicalSpecications...........25
10.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ... 28
11. Power Management ................29
12. Customer care and warranty ..30
12.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy ................................ 30
12.2 Customer Care & Warranty ... 33
13. Troubleshooting & FAQs .........34
13.1 Troubleshooting ...................... 34
13.2 General FAQs ............................ 36
13.3 Multiview FAQs ........................ 38

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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.
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 specied
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.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing
loss. Adjustment of the equalizer to
maximum increases the earphones
and headphones output voltage and
therefore the sound pressure level.
Operation
• Please Keep the monitor out of
direct sunlight, very strong bright
lights and away from any other heat
source. Lengthy exposure to this
type of environment may result in
discoloration and damage to the
monitor.
• Keep the display away from oil. Oil
may damage the plastic cover of the
display and void the warranty.
• 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 service
center. (Please refer to Service
contact information listed in
Regulation & Service Information
Manual.)
• Operate under the specified power
supply. Be sure to operate the
monitor only with the specified
power supply. Use of an incorrect
voltage will cause malfunction and
may cause fire or electric shock.
• Protect the cable. Do not pull or
bend the power cable and signal
cable. Do not place the monitor
or any other heavy objects on the
cables, if damaged, the cables may
cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not subject the monitor to severe
vibration or high impact conditions
during operation.
• 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

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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.
• Excessive usage of monitor can cause
eye discomfort, it’s better to take
shorter breaks more often at your
workstation than longer breaks
and less often; for example a 5-10
minute break after 50-60-minute
continuous screen use is likely to
be better than a 15-minute break
every two hours. Try to keep your
eyes from eye strain while using the
screen for a constant period of time
by :
• Looking at something varying
distances after a long period
focusing on the screen.
• Conscious Blinking often while
you work.
• Gently closing and rolling your
eyes to relax.
• Reposition your screen to appro-
priate height and angle accord-
ing to your height.
• Adjusting the brightness and
contrast to appropriate level.
• Adjusting the environment light-
ing similar to that of your screen
brightness, avoid the uorescent
lighting, and surfaces that don’t
reect too much light.
• Seeing a doctor if your symp-
toms.
Maintenance
• To protect your monitor from
possible damage, do not put
excessive pressure on the OLED
panel. When moving your monitor,
grasp the frame to lift; do not lift
the monitor by placing your hand or
fingers on the OLED panel.
• Oil-based cleaning solutions may
damage the plastic parts and void
the warranty.
• 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
dry 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 dry 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.
• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-104°F
• Humidity: 20-80% RH
Important information for Burn-in/
Ghost image
• 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.

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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 OLED panel
technology. In most cases, the “burn-
in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost
imaging” will disappear gradually
over a period of time after the
power has been switched off.
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. The damage mentioned above
is not covered under your warranty.
Service
• The casing cover should be opened
only by qualified service personnel.
• If there is any need for any
document for repair or integration,
please contact with your local
service center. (Please refer to
Service contact information listed
in Regulation & Service Information
Manual.)
• For transportation information,
please refer to “Technical
Specifications”.
• Do not leave your monitor in a car/
trunk under direct sun light.
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.
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 important
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 specic
presentation of the warning is
mandated by the relevant regulatory
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 2012/19/EU
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 o such waste
electrical and electronic, contact your
local government oce, the waste
disposal organization that serves 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 nd out about the local
regulations on how to dispose of your
old monitor and packing from your sales
representative.
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.
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, preferably in
cooperation with competitors,
which recycle all materials (products
and related packaging material) in
accordance with all Environmental
Laws and taking back program with the
contractor company.
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
http://www.philips.com/a-w/about/
sustainability.html

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2. Setting up the
monitor
2.1 Installation
1Package contents
Quick start
42M2N8900
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*DP*HDMI
* USB A-B
*USB C-C/A
*USB C-C *USB C-A
Power
VESA Bracket *Remote control
Batteries AAA R03 1.5V
Screw and screwdriver
M4-10 x 4
M5-20 x 2
*Dierent according to region
2Install the base
1. In order to well protect this monitor
and avoid scratching or damaging of
the monitor, keep the monitor face
down in the cushion for the base
installation.
2. Hold the stand with both hands.
(1) Gently attach the stand to the
VESA mount area until the latch
locks the stand.
(2) Use a screwdriver to tighten the
assembly screws, and secure the
stand to the monitor tightly.
(3) Gently attach the base to the
stand.
(4) Use your ngers to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base, and secure the base to
the stand tightly.
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1
3
2
3. After attaching the base, erect
the monitor with both hands on
holding the monitor together with
styrofoam rmly. Now you can pull
out the styrofoam. When you pull
out the styrofoam, do not squeeze
the panel to avoid broken panel.
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3Connecting to your PC
Fast Charger
12
21 4 6 9
3 5 710
811
USB C-C
a-1
a-2
USBC
ab
OR
USB Type-C
USB A-C
a-1
a-2
USB hub
USBC
ab
USB Type-A
OR
2
USB A-B
1
1AC power input
2HDMI 1 input
3HDMI 2 input
4DisplayPort input
5USBC
6Audio Out
7USB UP
8USB downstream/USB fast charger
9USB downstream
10 USB downstream/USB fast charger
11 USB downstream
12 Kensington anti-theft lock
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back
of the monitor rmly.
2. Turn o 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.
4USB hub
To comply with International energy
standards, the USB hub/ports of this
display are disabled during Standby and
Off modes.
Connected USB devices will not work in
this state.
To permanently put the USB function in
“ON” state, please go to OSD Menu, then
select “USB standby mode”, and switch it
to “ON” state. Somehow if your monitor
reset to factory setting, ensure to select
“USB standby mode” to “ON” state in
OSD menu.
5USB 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.

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Some selected Philips displays may not
Power or Charge your device when it
enters to “Sleep/Standby” mode (White
power LED blinking). In that case, please
enter to OSD Menu and select “USB
Standby Mode”, then, turn the function
to “ON” mode (default=OFF). This will
then keep the USB power and charging
functions active even when the monitor
is in sleep/standby mode.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
On
Off
High Resolution
On
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
Warning
USB 2.4Ghz wireless devices, such
as, wireless mouse, keyboard, and
headphones, maybe have interference
by the high-speed signal of USB3.2
devices, which may result in a decreased
eciency of the radio transmission.
Should this happen, please try the
following methods to help reduce the
eects of interference.
• Try to keep USB2.0 receivers away
from USB3.2 connection port.
• Use a standard USB extension cable
or USB hub to increase the space
between your wireless receiver and
the USB3.2 connection port.
2.2 Operating the monitor
1Description of the control buttons
Press to switch power on.
Press more than 3 seconds to
switch power o.
Access the OSD menu .
Conrm the OSD adjustment.
Adjust the Game Mode.
Adjust the OSD menu.
Change the signal input
source.
Adjust the OSD menu.
SmartImage Game menu.
There are multiple selections:
Console Mode, Standard, FPS,
Racing, RTS, Movie, LowBlue
Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game 1 and Game 2
When the monitor receives
HDR signal, SmartImage
will show HDR menu. There
are multiple selections: HDR
Game, HDR Movie, HDR Vivid,
Personal, and O.
Return to previous OSD level.

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2Description of the On Screen Display
What is On-Screen Display (OSD)?
On-Screen Display (OSD) is a feature in
all Philips OLED 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:
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
Console Mode
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
90
50
Off
2.2
50
Off
6500K
OK
Close
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup CloseAmbiglow
Basic and simple instruction on the
control keys
To access the OSD menu on this Philips
display simply use the single toggle
button on the rear side of the display.
The single button operates like a
joystick. To move the cursor, simply
toggle the button in four directions.
Press the button to select desired option.
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 dierent
adjustments later on.
Main menu Sub menu
Input
Audio
Game Mode
SmartImage(HDR)
(HDR source)
SmartImage
System
Setup
Close
Ambiglow
Audio Mode
0~100
Volume
Sport & Racing
Mute
RPG & Adventure
Audio Source
Shooting & Action
Movie Watching
Music
Off
Mute(On, Off)
HDMI1, HDMI2, DisplayPort, USB C
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
EQ 100Hz, 300Hz, 1KHz, 3KHz, 10KHz -8 ~ +8
DisplayPort
USB C
Auto On, Off
SharpShooter
SmartFrame
Crosshair
Off, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Low Input Lag Low Input Lag On, Low Input Lag Off
Off, On, Smart Crosshair On
Dynamic DarkBoost Off, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
Adaptive Sync Adaptive Sync On, Adaptive Sync Off
HDR Vivid
Off
Personal
HDR Movie
Light Enhance
HDR Game
SmartFrame Off
Size
Brightness
SmartFrame On
Contrast
H. position
V. position
Console Mode( Xbox Mode/
Switch Mode/PS5 Mode ),
Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game1, Game2
Brightness
Contrast
SmartContrast
Gamma
Sharpness
sRGB
Color Temperature
Reset
0~3
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
0~100
0~100
1~Max
1~Max
0~100
OSD Setting
HDMI Refresh Rate
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time out
0~100
0~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
PIP/ PBP PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Input
Swap
Off, PIP, PBP
HDMI1, HDMI 2, DP, USB C
PIP Size Small, Middle, Large
PIP Position Top-R, Top-L, Bottom-R, Bottom-L
Smart Size Screen Size
1:1
Aspect
42"W, 27''W, 24''W, 23''W, 22''W, 21.5''W,
20''W, 19.5''W, 19''W, 19'', 18.5''W
USB Setting USB-C Setting
Smart Power Smart Power On,Smart Power Off
Over Scan Over Scan On, Over Scan Off
USB Standby Mode
KVM
(High Resolution) USB 2.0, (High Data Speed) USB 3.2
On, Off
Auto, USB C, USB Up
Language
0~4
Power LED
English, Deutsch, Español, Ελληνική, Français, Italiano, Magyar，
Nederlands, Português, Português do Brazil，Polski，Русский ,
Svenska，Suomi，Türkçe，Čeština，Українська, 简体中文,
繁體中文，日本語，한국어
Resolution Notice On, Resolution Notice Off
Resolution Notice
Resolution Notice
CEC (On, Off)
CEC
On, Off
Screen Saver
On, Off
Pixel Orbiting
Yes, No
Panel Refresh
Yes, No
Pixel Refresh
On, Off
Auto Warning
OLED Panel Care
Model
SN
Information
Yes, No
Reset
Light Mode Follow Video
Color Shift
Color Wave
Follow Audio
Color Breathing
Starry Night
Static Mode
Ambiglow Setting Colors
Brightness
Speed
Reset
Ambiglow Off
Yes, No
Light Position
Bright, Brighter, Brightest
Low, Normal, High
Rainbow, White, Red, Rose, Magenta, Violet, Blue,
Azure, Cyan, Aqua, Green, Pear, Yellow, Orange
All Zones, 3-sided, central
0~100
0~100
On, Off
On, Off
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
0~100
Native, Preset, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 11500K
Yes, No
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
120Hz, 138Hz
120Hz, 138Hz
Note
• Recommend to set Fan on Auto
mode to avoid overheating issue.
You may hear the sound from the
operation of the fan which helps to
cool down the temperature inside of
the monitor.
• Please refer to Chapters 8 on Screen
Maintenance for details of OLED
Panel Care.

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3Resolution notication
This monitor is designed for optimal
performance at its native resolution,
3840 x 2160. When the monitor is
powered on at a dierent resolution, an
alert is displayed on screen: Use 3840 x
2160 for best results.
Display of the native resolution alert can
be switched o from Setup in the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu.
4Firmware
The over-the-air (OTA) rmware update
is through the SmartControl software
and is easily downloadable through the
Philips website. What does SmartControl
do? It is an additional software that
helps control the photo, audio, and the
other on-screen graphic settings of the
monitor.
In the “Setup” section, you can check
which rmware version you currently
have and if you need to upgrade or not.
In addition, it is important to note that
the rmware upgrades must be done
through the SmartControl software.
It is necessary to be connected to a
network when updating the rmware
on SmartControl over-the-air (OTA).
5Physical Function
Tilt
15°
-5°
Swivel
-20°
+20°
Height adjustment
120mm
Warning
• To avoid potential screen damage,
such as panel peeling, ensure that
the monitor does not tilt downward
by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Grasp only the bezel.

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2.3 Remove the Base Assembly
for VESA Mounting
Before you start disassembling the
Display base, please follow the
instructions below to avoid any possible
damage or injury.
1. Place the monitor face down on a
smooth surface. Pay attention not to
scratch or damage the screen.
2. Loosen the assembly screws, then
detach the neck from the monitor.
2
1
3. Gently attach the latch to the VESA
until the latch locks the VESA.
2
1
Note
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
VESA Mounting Screw M4. Always
contact manufacturer for wall-mount
installation.
-5°
0° 90°
* Display design may dier from those
illustrated.
Warning
• To avoid potential screen damage,
such as panel peeling, ensure that
the monitor does not tilt downward
by more than -5 degrees.
• Do not press the screen while
adjusting the angle of the monitor.
Grasp only the bezel.

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2.4 MultiClient Integrated KVM
1What is it?
With MultiClient Integrated KVM switch,
you can control two separate PCs with
one monitor-keyboard-mouse set up.
2How to enable MultiClient Integrated
KVM
With the built-in MultiClient Integrated
KVM, Philips monitor allows to quickly
switch your peripherals back and forth
between in two devices through the OSD
menu setting.
Use USB-C and HDMI or DP as input,
then use USB-C/USB-B as USB upstream.
Please follow the steps for the settings.
1. Connect the USB upstream cable
from your dual devices to the “USB
C” and “USB UP” port of this monitor
at the same time.
Source USB Upstream
HDMI/DP USB UP
USB C USB C
2. Connect peripherals to the USB
downstream port of this monitor.
PC1 PC2
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
USB UP
USBC
USB USB
PC1/PC2
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2
3. Enter to OSD menu. Go to KVM
layer and select “Auto”, “USB C”
or “USB Up” to switch the control
of peripherals from one device to
another. Simply repeat this step for
switching the control system using
one set of peripheral.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
Auto
USB C
USB Up
High Resolution
Off
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
Use DP and HDMI as input then use
USB-B/USB-C as USB upstream.
Please follow the steps for the settings.
1. Connect the USB upstream cable
from your dual devices to the “USB
C” and “USB UP” port of this monitor
at the same time.
PC1: USB UP as upstream and HDMI or DP
cable for both video and audio transfer.
PC2: USB-C as upstream (USB C-A) and DP
or HDMI for both video and audio transfer.
Source USB Upstream
HDMI or DP USB UP
DP or HDMI USB C
2. Connect peripherals to the USB
downstream port of this monitor.
PC1 PC2
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
USB UP
USBC
USB USB
PC1/PC2
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3. Enter to OSD menu. Go to KVM
layer and select “Auto”, “USB C”
or “USB Up” to switch the control
of peripherals from one device to
another. Simply repeat this step for
switching the control system using
one set of peripheral.
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
USB-C Setting
USB Standby Mode
KVM
Auto
USB C
USB Up
High Resolution
Off
Auto
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
Note
You can also adopt “MultiClient
Integrated KVM” in PBP mode, when
you enable PBP, you can see two
dierent sources projected to this
monitor side by side simultaneously.
“MultiClient Integrated KVM” enhances
your operation by using one set of
peripherals to control between in two
systems through the OSD menu setting.
Follow step3 as mentioned above.
2.5 MultiView
What is it?
Multiview enables active variety 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.
Why do I need it?
With the ultra high resolution Philips
MultiView display, you can experience a
world of connectivity in a comfortable
way in the oce or at home. With this
display, you can conveniently enjoy
multiple content sources at one screen.
For example: You may want to keep
an eye on the live news video feed
with audio in the small window, while
working on your latest blog, or you
may want to edit an Excel le from your
Ultrabook, while logged into secured
company intranet to access les from a
desktop.
How to enable MultiView by OSD
menu?
SmartImage
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz HDMI 1 Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
PIP/PBP Mode
PIP/PBP Input
PIP Size
PIP Position
Swap
Off
PIP
PBP
Off
HDMI 2
Small
Top-R
Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
OK
Back
Ambiglow

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1. Toggle to the right to enter OSD
Menu Screen.
2. Toggle to the up or down to select
main menu [PIP / PBP], then toggle
to the right to conrm.
3. Toggle to the up or down to select
[PIP / PBP Mode], then toggle to the
right.
4. Toggle to the up or down to select
[PIP], [PBP], then toggle to the right
to conrm your selection.
5. Now you can move backward to set
the [PIP / PBP Input], [PIP Size], [PIP
Position] or [Swap].
Toggle to the right to conrm your
selection.
MultiView in OSD menu
• PIP / PBP Mode: There are two
modes for MultiView: [PIP] and
[PBP].
[PIP]: Picture in Picture
Open up a sub-window
of another signal source.
B
A(main)
When the sub source is
not detected:
B
A(main)
[PBP]: Picture by Picture
Open up a sub-window
side-by-side of other
signal sources. BA(main)
When the sub source is
not detected. A(main)
Note
The black strip shows on the top and
the bottom of the screen for the correct
aspect ratio when in the PBP mode. If
you expect to see full screen side by side,
adjust your devices resolutions as pop up
attention resolution, you will able to see
2 devices source screen project to this
display side by side without black strips.
Note the analog signal is not support
this full screen in PIP mode. No support
both main source and sub source above
the 4K 100Hz at the same time.
• PIP / PBP Input: There are different
video input to choose as the sub
display source: [HDMI 1], [HDMI 2],
[DP], [USB C].
Please refer below table for
compatibility of main/sub input source.
SUB SOURCE POSSIBILITY (xl)
Inputs HDMI 1 HDMI 2 DisplayPort USBC
MAIN
SOURCE
(xl)
HDMI 1 ● ● ● ●
HDMI 2 ● ● ● ●
DisplayPort ● ● ● ●
USBC ● ● ● ●
PIP Size: When PIP is activated, there
are three sub-window sizes to choose:
[Small], [Middle], [Large].
B
A(main)
Small
Middle
Large
• PIP Position: When PIP is activated,
there are four sub-window positions
to choose.

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Top-Left Top-Right
B
A(main)
B
A(main)
Bottom-Left Bottom-Right
B
A(main) A(main)
B
• Swap: The main picture source
and the sub picture source
swapped on the display.
Swap A and B source in [PIP] mode:
B
A(main) ↔
B(main)
A
Swap A and B source in [PBP] mode:
A(main) B↔B(main) A
• Off: Stop MultiView function.
A(main)
Note
When you do the SWAP function, the
video and its audio source will swap at
the same time.

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3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
1What is it?
SmartImage provides presets that
optimize display for dierent types
of content, dynamically adjusting
brightness, contrast, color and sharpness
in real time. Whether you're working
with text applications, displaying images
or watching a video, Philips SmartImage
delivers great optimized monitor
performance.
2Why do I need it?
You want a monitor that delivers
optimized display all your favorite
types of content, SmartImage software
dynamically adjust brightness, contrast,
color and sharpness in real time
to enhance your monitor viewing
experience.
3How does it work?
SmartImage is an exclusive, leading edge
Philips technology that analyzes the
content displayed on your screen. Based
on a scenario you select, SmartImage
dynamically enhances the contrast, color
saturation and sharpness of images to
enhance the contents being displayed -
all in real time with the press of a single
button.
4How to enable SmartImage?
1. Toggle to the left to launch the
SmartImage on screen display.
2. Toggle to the up or down to select
between the smartImage modes.
3. The SmartImage on screen display
will remain on screen for 8 seconds,
or you can also toggle to the left to
make conrmation.
There are multiple selections: Console
Mode, Standard, FPS, Racing, RTS, Movie,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Economy,
Game 1 and Game 2
SmartImageGAME
OK
Console Mode
Standard
FPS
Racing
RTS
Movie
LowBlue Mode
EasyRead
Economy
Game1
Game2
• ConsoleMode: Play on different
consoles, this mode can recognize
different consoles and change the
title name of the mode. Example:
Xbox Mode, PS5 Mode, Switch
Mode.
• Standard: Enhances text and
dampens brightness to increase
readability and reduce eye strain.
This mode significantly enhances
readability and productivity when
you're working with spreadsheets,
PDF files, scanned articles or other
general office applications.
• FPS:For playing FPS (First Person
Shooters) games. Improves dark
theme black level details.

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• Racing: For playing Racing games.
Provides fastest response time and
high color saturation.
• RTS: For playing RTS (Real Time
Strategy) games, a user-selected
portion can be highlighted for RTS
games (through SmartFrame). The
picture quality can be adjusted for
the highlighted portion.
• Movie:Ramped up luminance,
deepened color saturation, dynamic
contrast and razor sharpness displays
every details in darker areas of your
videos without color washout in
brighter areas maintaining a dynamic
natural values for the ultimate video
display.
• LowBlueMode: LowBlue Mode
for easy on-the-eyes productivity
Studies have shown that just as ultra-
violet rays can cause eye damage,
shortwave length blue light rays
from LED displays can cause eye
damage and affect vision over time.
Developed for wellbeing, Philips
LowBlue Mode setting uses a smart
software technology to reduce
harmful shortwave blue light.
• EasyRead: Helps improve reading
of text based application like PDF
ebooks. By using a special algorithm
which increases the contrast and
boundary sharpness of text content,
the display is optimized for a
stress-free reading by adjusting
the brightness, contrast and color
temperature of the monitor.
• Economy:Under this profile,
brightness, contrast are adjusted and
backlighting finetuned for just right
display of everyday office applications
and lower power consumption.
• Game1: User’s preference settings
saved as Game 1.
• Game2: User’s preference settings
saved as Game 2.
When this display receives HDR signal
from the connected device, select a
picture mode that best ts your needs.
There are multiple selections:HDR Game,
HDR Movie, HDR Vivid, HDR True Black,
Personal, and O.
SmartImageHDR
OK
HDR
HDR Game
HDR Movie
HDR Vivid
Personal
Off
• HDRGame: Ideal setting to optimize
for playing video games. With
brighter white and darker black, the
gaming scene is vivid and revealing
more details, easily spot enemies
hiding in the dark corner and
shadows.
• HDRMovie: Ideal setting for
watching HDR movie. Deliver better
contrast and brightness for more
realistic and immerse viewing
experience.
• HDRVivid:Enhancing red, green,
and blue for true-to-life visuals.
• Personal: Customize available
settings in picture menu.
• Off: No optimization by SmartImage
HDR.
Note
To switch o HDR function, please
disable from Input device and its
content.
Inconsistent HDR settings between
input device and monitor may cause
unsatisfying images.

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3.2 SmartContrast
1What 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.
2Why do I need it?
You want the very best visual clarity
and viewing comfort for every type of
content. SmartContrast dynamically
controls contrast and adjusts
backlighting for clear, crisp, bright
gaming and video images or displays
clear, readable text for oce work.
By reducing your monitor's power
consumption, you save on energy costs
and extend the lifetime of your monitor.
3How does it work?
When you activate SmartContrast, it will
analyse the content you are displaying
in real time to adjust colors and control
backlight intensity. This function will
dynamically enhance contrast for a great
entertainment experience when viewing
videos or playing games.

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4. Power Delivery and
Smart Power
You can power your compatible device
with up to 90 Watts of power from this
monitor.
1What is it?
Smart Power is an exclusive Philips
technology that provides exible power
delivery options for various devices.
This is useful for recharging high
performance laptops with only one
cable.
With Smart Power, the monitor makes it
possible to deliver up to 90W of power
through the USBC port, compared to the
standard 65W.
To prevent damaging the device, Smart
Power enables protections to limit
current draw.
2How to enable Smart Power?
Resolution
3840X2160 60Hz USB C Off Standard
Refresh Rate Input Source Adaptive Sync SmartImage
Select
HDMI Refresh Rate
OSD Setting
PIP/ PBP
Smart Size
USB Setting
Smart Power
Over Scan
Smart Power On
Smart Power Off
OK
Back
SmartImage Game Mode Input Audio System Setup Close
Ambiglow
1. Toggle to the right to enter OSD
Menu Screen.
2. Toggle to the up or down to select
main menu [Setup], then toggle to
the right to conrm.
3. Toggle to the up or down to turn on
or o the [Smart Power].
3Power through USBC port:
1. Connect the device to the USBC port.
2. Turn on [Smart Power].
3. If [Smart Power] is on, and USBC
is used for power, then maximum
power delivery depends on the
brightness value of the monitor.
You may adjust the brightness value
manually to increase power delivery
from this monitor.
There are 2 power delivery levels:
Brightness
value
Power Delivery
from USBC
Level 1 0~70 90W
Level 2 71~100 65W
Note
• If [Smart Power] is on, and DFP
(Downstream Facing Port) is using
more than 5W, then USBC can only
deliver up to 65W.
• If [Smart Power] is off, then USBC
can only deliver up to 65W.
• PowerSensor and LightSensor
cannot be enabled with Smart Power
simultaneously.