Philips 346E2CUAE/00 User Manual
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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 .............. 8
2.3 MultiView .....................................10
2.4 Remove the Base Assembly for
VESA Mounting ..........................12
3. Image Optimization .................. 14
3.1 SmartImage .................................14
3.2 SmartContrast ............................. 15
3.3 AMD FreeSync Premium .......... 16
4. Designs to prevent computer
vision syndrome (CVS) ............. 17
5. Technical Specications ..........18
5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes ....21
6. Power Management ................ 22
7. Customer care and warranty . 23
7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Displays Pixel
Defect Policy .............................. 23
7.2 Customer Care & Warranty .....26
8. Troubleshooting & FAQs ......... 27
8.1 Troubleshooting ........................ 27
8.2 General FAQs .............................28
8.3 Multiview FAQs .........................30
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1. Important
1. Important
This electronic user’s guide is intended
for anyone who uses the Philips
monitor. Take time to read this user’s
manual before you use your monitor.
It contains important information and
notes regarding the operation of 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
• 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 o the monitor by detach-
ing 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 at all times. If
your power cord is missing, please
contact your local service center.
(Please refer to Service contact
information listed in Regulation &
Service Information Manual.)
• Do not subject the monitor to se-
vere vibration or high impact condi-
tions 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
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.
• The USB Type-C port could only be
connected to specify equipment
with fire enclosure in compliance
with IEC 62368-1 or IEC 60950-1.
Maintenance
• To protect your monitor from
possible damage, do not put
excessive pressure on the LCD
panel. When moving your monitor,
grasp the frame to lift; do not lift
the monitor by placing your hand or
fingers on the LCD panel.
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1. Important
• 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.
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 LCD 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
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1. Important
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 specific
presentation of the warning is mandated
by the relevant regulatory authority.
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1. Important
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 off such waste
electrical and electronic, contact your
local government office, 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 find 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 monitor 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. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
1 Package contents
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
Quick
Start
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346E2
Power* I/O Cover
* HDMI
* DP
* Stand/Base
*USB C-C
*Different according to region.
2 Install 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.
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4
3
2
2. Hold the stand with both hands.
(1) Gently attach the stand to the
VESA mount area until the latch
locks the stand.Gently attach the
base to the stand.
(2) Use your fingers to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base.
(3) Use screwdriver to tighten the
screw located at the bottom of
the base, and secure the base to
the column tightly.
3. After attaching the base, erect the
monitor with both hands on holding
the monitor together with styrofoam
firmly. 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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3
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Warning
This product is curve design, when
attach / detach the base, place the
protective material under the monitor
and do not press down the monitor to
avoid the damage.
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2. Setting up the monitor
3 Connecting to your PC
Fast Charger
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5 4 2 3
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7
8
USB C-C
USB C USB
USB Type-C
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1 Kensington anti-theft lock
2 Audio out
3 USB Type C input
4 DisplayPort input
5 HDMI input
6 USB downstream/USB fast charger
7 USB downstream
8 AC power input
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2
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back
of the display 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. After connecting cables, slide the
I/O cover into the slots on the rear
monitor and snap the I/O cover into
the place.
6. Turn on your computer and monitor.
If the monitor displays an image,
installation is complete.
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2. Setting up the monitor
4 USB hub
To comply with International energy
standards, the USB hub/ports of this
monitor 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.
5 USB charging
This monitor has USB ports capable of
standard power output including some
with USB Charging function (identifiable
with power icon ). You can use these
ports to charge your Smart phone or
power your external HDD, for example.
The monitor must be powered ON at all
times to be able to use this function.
Some select Philips monitors 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.
USB
Off
On
USB Standby Mode
Note
If you Turn OFF your monitor via the
power switch at any given time, all the
USB ports will power OFF.
Warning
USB 2.4Ghz wireless devices, such
as, wireless mouse, keyboard, and
headphones, maybe have interference
by USB3.2 or higher version, the high-
speed signal devices, which may result
in a decreased efficiency of the radio
transmission. Should this happen,
please try the following methods to
help reduce the effects of interference.
• Try to keep USB2.0 receivers away
from USB3.2 or higher version of
connection port.
• Use a standard USB extension cable
or USB hub to increase the space
between your wireless receiver and
the USB3.2 or higher version of
connection port.
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2. Setting up the monitor
2.2 Operating the monitor
1 Description of the control buttons
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3
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1Switch monitor’s power ON
or OFF.
2
Access the OSD menu
.
Confirm the OSD
adjustment.
3Adjust the OSD menu.
4Adjust the volume level.
5Change the signal input
source.
6Return to previous OSD
level.
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There are multiple
selections : FPS, Racing,
RTS, Gamer 1, Gamer 2,
LowBlue Mode,EasyRead
and Off.
2 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:
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.
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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 Sub menu
Picture
OSD Setting
Setup
Language
Color
Audio
PIP/PBP
LowBlue
Mode
Input
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
Resolution Notication
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Dene
Reset
Information
SmartContrast
Gamma
Contrast
Brightness
Mute
Audio Source
PIP / PBP Mode
Swap
PIP / PBP Input
0~100
0~100
O, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Native,5000K,6500K,7500K,8200K,9300K,11500K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Yes, No
0~100
On, O
On, O
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
0~100
O, PIP, PBP
Sharpness 0~100
O
On 1,2,3,4
DisplayPort
USB C
Auto
Pixel Orbiting On, O
On, O
English, Deutsch, Español, Ελληνική, Français, Italiano, Maryar, Nederlands,
Português, Português do Brasil, Polski , Русский, Svenska, Suomi, Türkçe,
Čeština, Українська, 简体中文, 繁體中文,日本語,한국어
Over Scan On, O
PIP Size
HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, USB C
PIP Position
Small, Middle, Large
Top-Right, Top-Left, Bottom-Right, Bottom-Left
HDMI, DisplayPort, USB C
HDMI 2.0
SmartImage FPS,Racing,RTS,Gamer1,Gamer2,LowBlue Mode,EasyRead,O
Game Setting
SmartFrame
SmartResponse O, Fast , Faster, Fastest
On, O
Size (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Brightness (0~100)
Contrast(0~100)
H. position
V. position
SmartSize Panel Size
1:1
Aspect
17'' (5:4) 19'' (5:4) 19''W (16:10) 22''W (16:10) 18.5''W (16:9)
19.5''W (16:9) 20''W (16:9) 21.5''W (16:9) 23''W (16:9) 24''W (16:9)
27''W (16:9) 34'W
On, O
Volume 0~100
MPRT Level
MPRT On, O
0~20
USB Setting
USB Standby Mode On, O
USB USB 3.2 , USB 2.0
Note
• 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.
It is recommended to turn off
when you are not using the gaming
function.
3 Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal
performance at its native resolution,
3440x1440. When the monitor is
powered on at a different resolution,
an alert is displayed on screen: Use
3440x1440 for best results. Display
of the native resolution alert can be
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On
Screen Display) menu.
Display of the native resolution alert can
be switched off from Setup in the OSD
(On Screen Display) menu.
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2. Setting up the monitor
4 Physical Function
Tilt
-5˚
20˚
Height adjustment
100mm
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.
2.3 MultiView
1 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 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 office 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 file from your
Ultrabook, while logged into secured
company intranet to access files from a
desktop.
3 How to enable MultiView by OSD
menu?
1. Press button on the front bezel
to enter OSD Menu Screen.
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2. Setting up the monitor
2. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select main
menu [PIP / PBP], then press
button.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select [PIP /
PBP Mode], then press button.
4. Press ▲ or ▼ button to select [PIP]
or [PBP].
5. Now you can move backward to set
the [PIP / PBP Input], [PIP Size], [PIP
Position], or [Swap].
6. Press button to confirm your
selection.
4 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 another
signal source.
A (main) B
When the sub source is
not detected: A (main) B
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
PBP mode.
• PIP / PBP Input: There are three
different video input to choose as
the sub display source: [HDMI],
[DisplayPort], and [USB C].
Please refer below table for compatibil-
ity of main/sub input source.
SUB SOURCE POSSIBILITY
(xl)
Inputs HDMI DisplayPort USB C
MAIN
SOURCE
(xl)
HDMI ● ●
DisplayPort ● ● ●
USB C ● ●
• PIP Size: When PIP is activated,
there are three sub-window sizes to
choose: [Small], [Middle], [Large].
B
A (main)
Small
Middle
Large
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2. Setting up the monitor
• PIP Position: When PIP is activated,
there are four sub-window positions
to choose.
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.
2.4 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. While keeping the release button
pressed, tilt the base and slide it
out.
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2
Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
VESA Mounting Screw M4. Always
contact manufacturer for wall-mount
installation.
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2. Setting up the monitor
100mm
100mm
Warning
This product is curve design, when
attach / detach the base, place the
protective material under the monitor
and do not press down the monitor to
avoid the damage.
-5°
0° 90°
* Display design may differ 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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3. Image Optimization
3. Image Optimization
3.1 SmartImage
What is it?
SmartImage provides presets that
optimize display for different 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 display
performance.
Why do I need it?
You want a display 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 display viewing
experience.
How 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.
How to enable SmartImage?
1. Press to launch the SmartImage
on screen display.
2. Keep pressing to toggle among
FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer 1, Gamer 2,
LowBlue Mode, EasyRead and Off.
3. The SmartImage on screen display
will remain on screen for 5 seconds,
or you can also press "OK" to make
confirmation.
There are multiple selections: FPS,
Racing, RTS, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, LowBlue
Mode, EasyRead and Off.
• FPS: For playing FPS (First Person
Shooters) games. Improves dark
theme black level details.
• 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.
• Gamer 1: User’s preference settings
saved as Gamer 1.
• Gamer 2: User’s preference settings
saved as Gamer 2.
• 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
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3. Image Optimization
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.
Off: No optimization by SmartImage.
Note
Philips LowBlue mode, mode 2
compliance with TUV Low Blue Light
certification, you can have this mode by
simply press the hotkey , then press
▲to select LowBlue Mode, see above
SmartImage selection steps.
3.2 SmartContrast
What is it?
Unique technology that dynamically
analyzes displayed content and
automatically optimizes a Display'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. SmartContrast dynamically
controls contrast and adjusts
backlighting for clear, crisp, bright
gaming and video images or displays
clear, readable text for office work.
By reducing your display's power
consumption, you save on energy costs
and extend the lifetime of your display.
How 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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3.3 AMD FreeSync Premium
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.” Gamers can fix tearing
with a feature called “v-sync,” but the
image can become jerky as the GPU
waits on the monitor to call for an
update before delivering new pictures.
The responsiveness of mouse input and
overall frames per second are reduced
with v-sync, too. AMD FreeSync
Premium technology eliminates all
of these problems by letting the GPU
update the monitor the moment a
new picture is ready, leaving gamers
with unbelievably smooth, responsive,
tearing-free games.
Followed by the graphic card that are
compatible.
• Operating system
• Windows 10/8.1/8/7
• Graphic Card: R9 290/300 Series &
R7 260 Series
• AMD Radeon R9 300 Series
• AMD Radeon R9 Fury X
• AMD Radeon R9 360
• AMD Radeon R7 360
• AMD Radeon R9 295X2
• AMD Radeon R9 290X
• AMD Radeon R9 290
• AMD Radeon R9 285
• AMD Radeon R7 260X
• AMD Radeon R7 260
• Processor A-Series Desktop and
Mobility APUs
• AMD A10-7890K
• AMD A10-7870K
• AMD A10-7850K
• AMD A10-7800
• AMD A10-7700K
• AMD A8-7670K
• AMD A8-7650K
• AMD A8-7600
• AMD A6-7400K
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4. Designs to prevent computer vision syndrome
4. Designs to prevent
computer vision
syndrome (CVS)
Philips monitor is designed to prevent
eye strain caused by prolonged
computer use.
Follow below instructions and use
Philips monitor to efficiently reduce
fatigue and maximum working
productivity.
1. Appropriate environment lighting:
• Adjusting the environment lighting
similar to that of your screen
brightness, avoid the fluorescent
lighting, and surfaces that don’t
reflect too much light.
• Adjusting the brightness and
contrast to appropriate level.
2. Good working habits:
• 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.
• Looking at something varying
distances after a long period
focusing on the screen.
• Gently closing and rolling your
eyes to relax.
• Conscious blinking often while
working.
• Gently stretch your neck, and
slowly tilt your head forward,
backward, side for pain relief.
3. Ideal working posture
• Reposition your screen to
appropriate height and angle
according to your height.
4. Choose Philips monitor for easy-on-
eyes.
• Anti-glare screen: Anti-glare
screen efficiently reduces
annoying and distracting
reflections that caused eye
fatigue.
• Flicker-free technology designs
to regulate brightness and reduce
flicker for more comfortable
viewing.
• LowBlue mode: Blue light
may cause eye strains. Philips
LowBlue mode allows you to set
different blue light filter levels for
variety working situation.
• EasyRead mode for a paper-
like reading experience, giving
a more comfortable viewing
experience while dealing with
long documents on the screen.
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5. Technical Specifications
5. Technical Specifications
Picture/Display
Display Panel Type VA
Backlight W-LED system
Panel Size 34" W (86.36 cm)
Aspect Ratio 21:9
Pixel Pitch 0.232 x 0.232 mm
Contrast ratio(typical) 3000:1
Optimum Resolution 3440x1440@60Hz
Viewing Angle 178° (H) / 178° (V) @ C/R > 10 (Typ.)
Picture Enhancement SmartImage
Display Colors 16.7M (8bit)
Vertical Refresh Rate 48-100Hz
Horizontal Frequency 30-160KHz
sRGB YES
Color Gamut YES
LowBlue Mode YES
EasyRead YES
AMD FreeSync Premium YES
Flicker Free YES
Connectivity
Signal Input DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 1, USB-C x1
USB
USB-Cx1 (DisplayPort Alt mode and data transfer)
USB-A: USB 3.2x4 (downstream with x1 fast charger B.C.
1.2, USB 3.2 Gen1, 5 Gbps)
Power Delivery
USB-C:
USB PD version 3.0, up to 65W (5V/3A, 7V/3A, 9V/3A,
10V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/3.25A)
USB-A (side):
x1 fast charge BC 1.2, up to 7.5W (5V/1.5A)
Input Signal Separate Sync
Audio In/Out Audio out
Convenience
USER convenience
Built-in speaker 5 W x 2
MultiView PIP/PBP mode, 2×devices
OSD Languages
English, German, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian,
Hungarian, Dutch, Portuguese, Brasil Portuguese, Polish,
Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Czech, Ukranian,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese,
Korean
Other Convenience VESA mount(100×100mm), Kensington Lock
Plug & Play Compatibility DDC/CI, Mac OSX, sRGB, Windows 10/8.1/8/7
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5. Technical Specifications
Stand
Tilt -5 / +20 degree
Height adjustment 100mm
Power
Consumption
AC Input
Voltage at
100VAC , 50Hz
AC Input
Voltage at
115VAC , 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC, 50Hz
Normal Operation 41.7 W (typ.) 41.6 W (typ.) 42.4 W (typ.)
Sleep (Standby mode) 0.5 W 0.5 W 0.5 W
Off mode 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W
Heat Dissipation*
AC Input
Voltage at
100VAC , 50Hz
AC Input
Voltage at
115VAC , 60Hz
AC Input Voltage
at 230VAC , 50Hz
Normal Operation 142.3 BTU/hr
(typ.)
142.0 BTU/hr
(typ.)
144.7 BTU/hr
(typ.)
Sleep (Standby mode) 1.71 BTU/hr 1.71 BTU/hr 1.71 BTU/hr
Off mode 1.02 BTU/hr 1.02 BTU/hr 1.02 BTU/hr
Power LED indicator On mode: White, Standby/Sleep mode: White (blinking)
Power Supply Built-in, 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Dimensions
Product with stand
(WxHxD) 807 x 495 x 257 mm
Product without stand
(WxHxD) 807 x 367 x 110 mm
Product with packaging
(WxHxD) 980 x 500 x 224 mm
Weight
Product with stand 10.05 kg
Product without stand 7.83 kg
Product with packaging 13.06 kg
Operating Condition
Temperature range
(operation) 0°C to 40 °C
Relative humidity
(operation) 20% to 80%
Atmospheric pressure
(operation) 700 to 1060hPa
Temperature range
(Non-operation) -20°C to 60°C
Relative humidity
(Non-operation) 10% to 90%
Atmospheric pressure
(Non-operation) 500 to 1060hPa
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Environmental and energy
ROHS YES
Packaging 100% recyclable
Specific Substances 100% PVC BFR free housing
Cabinet
Color Black
Finish Texture
Note
1. This data is subject to change without notice. Go to www.philips.com/support to
download the latest version of leaflet.
2. Power delivery function will base on laptop's capability.
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5. Technical Specifications
5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes
Maximum Resolution
3440x1440 @ 100 Hz (digital input)
Recommended Resolution
3440x1440 @ 60 Hz (digital input)
H. freq
(kHz)
Resolution V. freq
(Hz)
31.47 720x400 70.09
31.47 640x480 59.94
35.00 640x480 66.67
37.86 640x480 72.81
37.50 640x480 75.00
35.16 800x600 56.25
37.88 800x600 60.32
48.08 800x600 72.19
46.88 800x600 75.00
47.73 832x624 74.55
48.36 1024x768 60.00
56.48 1024x768 70.07
60.02 1024x768 75.03
44.77 1280x720 59.86
63.89 1280x1024 60.02
79.98 1280x1024 75.03
55.94 1440x900 59.89
65.29 1680x1050 59.95
89.48 1720x1440
(PBP mode)
59.94
67.50 1920x1080 60.00
67.17 2560x1080 59.98
44.41 3440x1440 29.99
88.82 3440x1440 59.97
150.97 3440x1440 99.98
Note
1. Please notice that your display
works best at native resolution of
3440x1440 @ 60Hz. For best display
quality, please follow this resolution
recommendation.
Recommended resolution
HDMI 2.0/DP/USB C:
3440x1440 @ 60Hz
If your display is not on the native
resolution when connecting to USB C
or DP port, please adjust resolution
to the optimal state: 3440x1440 @60
Hz from your PC.
2. The factory default setting
HDMI supports to the resolution
3440x1440 @ 60Hz.
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6. Power Management
6. Power Management
If you have VESA DPM compliance
display card or software installed in
your PC, the display can automatically
reduce its power consumption when
not in use. If an input from a keyboard,
mouse or other input device is detected,
the display will 'wake up' automatically.
The following table shows the power
consumption and signaling of this
automatic power saving feature:
Power Management Definition
VESA
Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used LED
Color
Active ON Yes Yes 41.6 W (typ.)
195.8 W (max.) White
Sleep
(Standby
mode)
OFF No No 0.5 W White
(blink)
Off
mode OFF - - 0.3W OFF
The following setup is used to measure
power consumption on this display.
• Native resolution: 3440x1440
• Contrast: 50%
• Brightness: 80%
• Color temperature: 6500k with full
white pattern
• Audio and USB Inactive (Off)
Note
This data is subject to change without
notice.
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7. Customer care and warranty
7. Customer care and
warranty
7.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Displays
Pixel Defect Policy
Philips strives to deliver the highest
quality products. We use some of the
industry's most advanced manufacturing
processes and practice stringent quality
control. However, pixel or sub pixel
defects on the TFT Display panels used
in flat panel displays are sometimes
unavoidable. No manufacturer can
guarantee that all panels will be
free from pixel defects, but Philips
guarantees that any display with an
unacceptable number of defects will
be repaired or replaced under warranty.
This notice explains the different types
of pixel defects and defines acceptable
defect levels for each type. In order to
qualify for repair or replacement under
warranty, the number of pixel defects
on a TFT Display panel must exceed
these acceptable levels. For example,
no more than 0.0004% of the sub
pixels on a display may be defective.
Furthermore, Philips sets even higher
quality standards for certain types or
combinations of pixel defects that are
more noticeable than others. This policy
is valid worldwide.
subpixel
pixel
Pixels and Sub pixels
A pixel, or picture element, is composed
of three sub pixels in the primary colors
of red, green and blue. Many pixels
together form an image. When all sub
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.
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.
Bright Dot Defects
Bright dot defects appear as pixels or
sub pixels that are always lit or 'on'. That
is, a bright dot is a sub-pixel that stands
out on the screen when the display
displays a dark pattern. There are the
types of bright dot defects.
One lit red, green or blue sub pixel.
Two adjacent lit sub pixels:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Red + Green = Yellow
- Green + Blue = Cyan (Light Blue)
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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.
Pixel Defect Tolerances
In order to qualify for repair or
replacement due to pixel defects during
the warranty period, a TFT Display panel
in a Philips flat panel display must have
pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the
tolerances listed in the following tables.
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.
Black Dot Defects
Black dot defects appear as pixels or
sub pixels that are always dark or 'off'.
That is, a dark dot is a sub-pixel that
stands out on the screen when the
display displays a light pattern. These
are the types of black dot defects.
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BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 lit subpixel 3
2 adjacent lit subpixels 1
3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) 0
Distance between two bright dot defects* >15mm
Total bright dot defects of all types 3
BLACK DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
1 dark subpixel 5 or fewer
2 adjacent dark subpixels 2 or fewer
3 adjacent dark subpixels 0
Distance between two black dot defects* >15mm
Total black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer
TOTAL DOT DEFECTS ACCEPTABLE LEVEL
Total bright or black dot defects of all types 5 or fewer
Note
1 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect
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7.2 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 Warranty Period please refer to Warranty Statement in Regulation & Service
Information Manual.
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.
If you wish to make use of this service, please be sure to purchase the service within 30
calendar days of your original purchase date. During the extended warranty period, the
service includes pickup, repair and return service, however the user will be responsible
for all costs accrued.
If the Certified Service Partner cannot perform the required repairs under the offered
extended warranty package, we will find alternative solutions for you, if possible, up to
the extended warranty period you have purchased.
Please contact our Philips Customer Service Representative or local contact center (by
Consumer care number) for more details.
Philips Customer Care Center number listed below.
• Local
Standard
Warranty
Period
• Extended Warranty
Period
• Total Warranty Period
• Depend
on different
Regions
• + 1 Year • Local Standard warranty period +1
• + 2 Years • Local Standard warranty period
+2
• + 3 Years • Local Standard warranty period
+3
**Proof of original purchase and extended warranty purchase required.
Note
Please refer to Regulation & Service Information Manual for regional service hotline,
which is available on the Philips website support page.
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8. Troubleshooting & FAQs
8. Troubleshooting &
FAQs
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.
Common Problems
No Picture (Power LED not lit)
• Make sure the power cord is
plugged into the power outlet and
into the back of the display.
• First, ensure that the power button
on the front of the display is in the
OFF position, then press it to the
ON position.
No Picture (Power LED is White)
• Make sure the computer is turned
on.
• Make sure the signal cable is
properly connected to your
computer.
• Make sure the display cable has no
bent pins on the connect side. If
yes, repair or replace the cable.
• The Energy Saving feature may be
activated
Screen says
• Make sure the display cable
is properly connected to your
computer. (Also refer to the Quick
Start Guide).
• Check to see if the display cable has
bent pins.
• Make sure the computer is turned
on.
Visible signs of smoke or sparks
• Do not perform any troubleshooting
steps
• Disconnect the display from mains
power source immediately for safety
• Contact with Philips customer
service representative immediately.
Imaging Problems
Image appears blurred, indistinct or too
dark
• 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.
• 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 LCD
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.
• Always activate a moving screen
saver program when you leave your
display unattended.
• Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your LCD
display will display unchanging static
content.
• Failure to activate a screen saver, or
a periodic screen refresh application
may result in severe “burn-in” or
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“after-image” or “ghost image”
symptoms that will not disappear
and cannot be repaired. The
damage mentioned above is not
covered under your warranty.
Image appears distorted. Text is fuzzy
or blurred.
• Set the PC’s display resolution
to the same mode as display’s
recommended screen native
resolution.
Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots
appears on the screen
• The remaining dots are normal
characteristic of the liquid crystal
used in today’s technology, Please
refer the pixel policy for more detail.
* 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.
For further assistance, refer to the
Service contact information listed
in Regulation & Service Information
Manual and contact Philips customer
service representative.
* Functionality different according to
display.
8.2 General FAQs
Q1: When I install my display what
should I do if the screen shows
'Cannot display this video
mode'?
Ans.: Recommended resolution for this
display: 3440x1440 .
• Unplug all cables, then connect
your PC to the display that you used
previously.
• In the Windows Start Menu, select
Settings/Control Panel. In the
Control Panel Window, select the
Display icon. Inside the Display
Control Panel, select the 'Settings'
tab. Under the setting tab, in box
labelled 'desktop area', move the
sidebar to 3440x1440 pixels.
• Open 'Advanced Properties' and set
the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click
OK.
• Restart your computer and repeat
step 2 and 3 to verify that your PC is
set at 3440x1440 .
• Shut down your computer,
disconnect your old display and
reconnect your Philips LCD display.
• Turn on your display and then turn
on your PC.
Q2: What is the recommended
refresh rate for LCD display?
Ans.: Recommended refresh rate in
LCD displays is 60 Hz, In case of
any disturbance on screen, you
can set it up to 75 Hz to see if
that removes the disturbance.
Q3: What are the .inf and .icm files?
How do I install the drivers (.inf
and .icm)?
Ans.: These are the driver files for your
monitor. Your computer may
ask you for monitor drivers (.inf
and .icm files) when you first
install your monitor. Follow the
instructions in your user manual,
monitor drivers (.inf and .icm files)
will be installed automatically.
Q4: How do I adjust the resolution?
Ans.: Your video card/graphic driver
and display together determine
the available resolutions. You
can select the desired resolution
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under Windows® Control Panel
with the "Display properties".
Q5: What if I get lost when I am
making display adjustments via
OSD?
Ans.: Simply press button, then
select 'Setup' > 'Reset' to recall all
the original factory settings.
Q6: Is the LCD screen resistant to
scratches?
Ans.: In general it is recommended
that the panel surface is not
subjected to excessive shocks
and is protected from sharp or
blunt objects. When handling the
display, make sure that there is
no pressure or force applied to
the panel surface side. This may
affect your warranty conditions.
Q7: How should I clean the LCD
surface?
Ans.: For normal cleaning, use a clean,
soft cloth. For extensive cleaning,
please use isopropyl alcohol. Do
not use other solvents such as
ethyl alcohol, ethanol, acetone,
hexane, etc.
Q8: Can I change the color setting of
my display?
Ans.: Yes, you can change your color
setting through OSD control as
the following procedures,
• Press "OK" to show the OSD (On
Screen Display) menu
• Press "Down Arrow" to select the
option "Color" then press "OK" to
enter color setting, there are three
settings as below.
1. Color Temperature: Native,
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".
2. sRGB: This is a standard setting
for ensuring correct exchange of
colors between different device
(e.g. digital cameras, displays,
printers, scanners, etc).
3. User Define: The user can choose
his/her preference color setting
by adjusting red, green, blue
color.
Note
A measurement of the color of light
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.
Q9: Can I connect my LCD display to
any PC, workstation or Mac?
Ans.: Yes. All Philips LCD displays are
fully compatible with standard
PCs, Macs and workstations.
You may need a cable adapter
to connect the display to your
Mac system. Please contact your
Philips sales representative for
more information.
Q10: Are Philips LCD displays Plug-
and- Play?
Ans.: Yes, the displays are Plug-and-
Play compatible with Windows
10/8.1/8/7 , Mac OSX
Q11: What is Image Sticking, or Image
Burn-in, or After Image, or Ghost
Image in LCD panels?
Ans.: Uninterrupted display of still or
static images over an extended
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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
LCD 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.
Always activate a moving screen
saver program when you leave
your display unattended.
Always activate a periodic screen
refresh application if your LCD
display 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. The damage mentioned above
is not covered under your warranty.
Q12: Why is my Display not showing
sharp text, and is displaying
jagged characters?
Ans.: Your LCD display works best at its
native resolution of 3440x1440 .
For best display, please use this
resolution.
Q13: How to unlock/lock my hot key?
Ans.: To lock the OSD, press and hold
the button while the
monitor is off and then press
button to turn the monitor on.
To un-lock the OSD, press and
hold the button while the
monitor is off and then press
button to turn the monitor on.
Q14: Where can I find Regulation &
Service Information Manual
mentioned in EDFU?
Ans.: Regulation & Service Information
Manual can be download on the
Philips website support page.
8.3 Multiview FAQs
Q1: How to listen to Audio,
independent of video?
Ans.: Normally the audio source is
linked to the main picture source.
If you want to change audio-
source input (for example: listen
to your MP3 player independently
regardless of the video source
input), you can press to enter
OSD menu. Select your preferred
[Audio Source] option from the
[Audio] main menu.
Please note that the next time
you turn on your Display, the
Display will by default select the
audio source you chose last time.
In case you want to change it
again, you need to go through the
above steps to select your new
preferred audio source, which
then will become the “default”
mode.
Q2: Why the sub-windows flickers
when I enable PBP.
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Ans: It’s because the sub-windows
video source is interlace timing(
i-timing), please change sub-
window signal source to be
progressive timing( P-timing).
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