PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA (01) PDF Document

To ensure safe operation of your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor, please follow these precautions:

Operation:

Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight, away from very strong bright lights, and any other heat source to prevent discoloration and damage.

Keep the display away from oil, as it may damage the plastic cover and void the warranty.

Do not block ventilation holes on the cabinet or insert objects into them.

Ensure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible when positioning the monitor.

If turning off the monitor by detaching the power cable, wait 6 seconds before reattaching it for normal operation.

Always use the approved power cord provided by Philips.

Operate the monitor only with the specified power supply to avoid malfunction, fire, or electric shock.

Protect the power and signal cables. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy objects on them.

Do not subject the monitor to severe vibration or high impact.

To avoid potential damage like panel peeling, ensure the monitor does not tilt downward by more than -5 degrees.

Do not knock or drop the monitor during operation or transportation.

Excessive use of your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor can cause eye discomfort. It’s recommended to take shorter, more frequent breaks. For example, a 5-10 minute break after 50-60 minutes of continuous screen use is better than a 15-minute break every two hours. To reduce eye strain, try the following:

Look at objects at varying distances after a long period of focusing on the screen.

Blink consciously and often while you work.

Gently close and roll your eyes to relax.

Reposition your screen to an appropriate height and angle for your posture.

Adjust the brightness and contrast to an appropriate level.

Adjust the ambient lighting to be similar to your screen’s brightness, avoiding fluorescent lighting and surfaces that reflect too much light.

Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms of eye strain.

To protect your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor from damage, follow these maintenance tips:

When moving the monitor, grasp the frame to lift it. Do not lift the monitor by placing your hand or fingers on the LCD panel to avoid putting excessive pressure on it.

Oil-based cleaning solutions can damage the plastic parts and will void the warranty.

Unplug the monitor before cleaning it with a slightly damp cloth. The screen can be wiped with a dry cloth when the power is off. Never use organic solvents like alcohol or ammonia-based liquids.

If the monitor gets wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.

If a foreign substance or water gets inside, turn the power off immediately, disconnect the power cord, and send it to a maintenance center.

For best performance and a longer lifespan, use the monitor in a location with a temperature range of 0-40°C (32-104°F) and a humidity range of 20-80% RH.

An uninterrupted display of still or static images on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA over an extended period may cause “burn-in,” also known as “after-imaging” or “ghost imaging.” This is a known phenomenon in LCD panel technology where a faint outline of the static image remains visible.

Prevention:

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 for long periods.

In most cases, the burn-in will gradually disappear over time after the power is switched off. However, severe burn-in symptoms that result from a failure to activate a screen saver may not disappear and cannot be repaired.

1. Install the base:

Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface, being careful not to scratch or damage the screen.

Hold the stand with both hands.

Gently attach the base to the stand.

Use your fingers to tighten the screw at the bottom of the base.

Use a screwdriver to fully tighten the screw, securing the base to the stand.

Gently attach the stand to the VESA mount area on the back of the monitor until the latch locks it into place.

2. Connect to your PC:

Connect the power cord firmly to the back of the monitor.

Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable.

Connect the monitor signal cable (HDMI or DisplayPort) to the video connector on the back of your computer.

Plug the power cords for your computer and monitor into a nearby outlet.

Turn on your computer and monitor. If an image is displayed, the installation is complete.

The control buttons on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA are operated via a single toggle button on the rear of the display, which functions like a joystick.

You can access the OSD menu on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA by using the single toggle button on the rear of the display. Below is an overview of the menu structure:

Game Setting

Adaptive Sync: On, Off

MPRT: On, Off

MPRT Level: 0~20

SmartResponse: Off, Fast, Faster, Fastest

SmartFrame: On, Off (with options for Size, Brightness, Contrast, H. position, V. position)

LowBlue Mode: On, Off (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4)

Input: 1 HDMI 1.4, 2 HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort

Picture

SmartImage: FPS, Racing, RTS, Gamer1, Gamer2, LowBlue Mode, EasyRead, Off

Picture Format: Wide screen, 4:3

Brightness: 0~100

Contrast: 0~100

Sharpness: 0~100

SmartContrast: On, Off

Gamma: 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6

Pixel Orbiting: On, Off

Over Scan: On, Off

Audio

Volume: 0~100

Mute: On, Off

Color

Color Temperature: Native, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, 11500K

sRGB

User Define: Red: 0~100, Green: 0~100, Blue: 0~100

Language: English, and various other languages.

OSD Setting

Horizontal: 0~100

Vertical: 0~100

Transparency: Off, 1, 2, 3, 4

OSD Time Out: 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s

Setup

Resolution Notification: On, Off

Reset: Yes, No

Information

You can adjust the physical position of your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor as follows:

Tilt: You can tilt the screen forward and backward. The range is from -5 degrees (down) to +20 degrees (up).

Height Adjustment: You can adjust the height of the monitor up to 130mm.

Pivot: You can rotate the screen 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation.

Important: 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; grasp only the bezel.

Before disassembling the monitor base, please follow these instructions to avoid damage:

1. Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface, paying attention not to scratch or damage the screen. Then lift the monitor stand.

2. While keeping the release button on the stand pressed, tilt the base and slide it out.

Your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm VESA-compliant mounting interface using M4 screws.

SmartImage is a feature on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA that provides presets to optimize the display for different types of content by dynamically adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness.

How to enable SmartImage:

1. Toggle the control button to the left to launch the SmartImage on-screen display.

2. Toggle up or down to select a mode.

3. The on-screen display will remain for 5 seconds, or you can toggle left again to confirm.

SmartImage Modes:

FPS: For playing First Person Shooter games. Improves dark theme black level details.

Racing: For playing racing games. Provides the fastest response time and high color saturation.

RTS: For playing Real Time Strategy games. A user-selected portion can be highlighted (through SmartFrame) and its picture quality adjusted.

Gamer 1 / Gamer 2: User’s preference settings saved as Gamer 1 or Gamer 2.

LowBlue Mode: Reduces harmful shortwave blue light for easy-on-the-eyes productivity.

EasyRead: Helps improve the reading of text-based applications by increasing contrast and boundary sharpness.

Off: No optimization by SmartImage.

SmartContrast is a technology on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA that dynamically analyzes the displayed content and automatically optimizes the contrast ratio. It works by stepping up backlighting for clearer, crisper, and brighter images or dimming the backlighting for a clear display of images on dark backgrounds. This enhances visual clarity for gaming and video, and also helps save on energy costs.

Adaptive Sync technology on your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA eliminates screen tearing and jerkiness during gaming by allowing the GPU to update the monitor the moment a new picture is ready. This results in smooth, responsive, tearing-free games.

System Requirements:

Operating system: Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7

Compatible Graphic Cards:

Radeon R9 300 Series & R7 360 Series:

AMD Radeon R9 300 Series

AMD Radeon R9 Fury X

AMD Radeon R9 360

AMD Radeon R7 360

Radeon R9 200 Series & R7 260 Series:

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, A10-7870K, A10-7850K, A10-7800, A10-7700K

AMD A8-7670K, A8-7650K, A8-7600

AMD A6-7400K

The maximum resolution for your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA is 2560 x 1440 @ 75 Hz. The recommended resolution for best performance is 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz. Below is a list of supported preset modes:

If your PC has VESA DPM compliance, your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. The following table details the power consumption for different modes:

If there is no picture and the Power LED is off, please try the following steps:

1. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into the power outlet and into the back of the monitor.

2. First, ensure that the power button on the rear of the monitor is in the OFF position, then press it to the ON position.

If there is no picture but the Power LED is white (or blinking white), please check the following:

1. Make sure your computer is turned on.

2. Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to your computer.

3. Check the monitor cable’s connector for any bent pins. If pins are bent, repair or replace the cable.

4. The Energy Saving feature may have been activated.

If your monitor displays “Check cable connection,” follow these steps:

1. Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to your computer.

2. Check to see if the monitor cable has any bent pins on the connector side.

Adjust the contrast and brightness settings using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

For the best display quality, set your PC’s display resolution to the monitor’s native resolution, which is 2560 x 1440.

The remaining dots are a normal characteristic of the liquid crystal used in today’s technology. Please refer to the pixel policy for more detail.

The recommended resolution for this monitor is 2560 x 1440. If you see this message, follow these steps:

1. Unplug all cables and reconnect your PC to your previous monitor.

2. In Windows, go to Display Settings (via Start Menu > Settings/Control Panel > Display).

3. Set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 pixels.

4. Open ‘Advanced display settings’ and set the Refresh Rate to 60 Hz, then click OK.

5. Restart your computer.

6. Shut down your computer, disconnect your old monitor, and reconnect your PHILIPS 27E1N5500LA monitor.

7. Turn on your monitor and then your PC.

The recommended refresh rate in LCD monitors 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.

Simply press the toggle button to the right, navigate to the ‘Setup’ menu, and select ‘Reset’ to recall all the original factory settings.

You can change your color settings through the OSD control. Press the toggle button to show the OSD menu, select the option ‘Color’, and then press the button to enter the color setting menu. There are three settings available:

1. Color Temperature: Settings include Native, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K, 8200K, 9300K, and 11500K. Lower temperatures appear warmer (red-white tone), while higher temperatures appear cooler (blue-white tone).

2. sRGB: This is a standard setting for ensuring correct color exchange between different devices.

3. User Define: You can choose your preference by adjusting the red, green, and blue color values individually.

To unlock or lock the hot key, press and hold the toggle button down for 10 seconds. Your display will show a message indicating the unlock/lock status, such as “Monitor control unlocked” or “Monitor controls locked”.