Philips 273G3DHSB User manual

Category
LED displays
Type
User manual
www.philips.com/welcome
273G3D
EN User manual 1
Customer care and warranty 33
Troubleshooting & FAQs 38
Table of Contents
1. Important ................................................1
1.1 Safety precautions and maintenance ...1
1.2 Notational Descriptions .............................2
1.3 Disposal of product and packing
material ................................................................3
1.4 Important safety information before
viewing 3D .........................................................4
2. Setting up the monitor .........................5
2.1 Installation ...........................................................5
2.2 Operating the monitor ...............................7
2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base .............. 10
3. Image Optimization .............................12
3.1 SmartImage ..................................................... 12
3.2 SmartContrast ..............................................13
3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium ...........13
4. View 3D by using TriDef 3D
software .................................................21
4.1 PC System requirements ........................21
4.2 TriDef 3D software Installation
Guide ................................................................21
5. Technical Specifications ......................24
5.1 Resolution & Preset Modes...................26
6. Power Management ............................27
7. Regulatory Information ......................28
8. Customer care and warrant .............33
8.1 Philips’ Flat Panel Monitors Pixel
Defect Policy ..................................................33
8.2 Customer Care & Warranty .................35
9. Troubleshooting & FAQs ...................38
9.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................38
9.2 SmartControl Premium FAQs .............39
9.3 General FAQs ...............................................40
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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 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 mainte-
nance
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.
• 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 ac-
cessible.
• 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 Customer
Care Consumer Information Center)
• Do not subject the monitor to severe
vibration or high impact conditions during
operation.
• Do not knock or drop the monitor during
operation or transportation.
Maintenance
• To protect your monitor from possible
damage, do not put excessive pressure on
the LCD panel. When moving your moni-
tor, grasp the frame to lift; do not lift the
monitor by placing your hand or fingers on
the LCD panel.
• 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 immedi-
ately 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 loca-
tions exposed to heat, direct sunlight or
extreme cold.
• In order to maintain the best performance
of your monitor and use it for a longer life-
time, please use the monitor in a location
that falls within the following temperature
and humidity ranges.
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1. Important
• Temperature: 0-40°C 32-95°F
• Humidity: 20-80% RH
• IMPORTANT: 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 imag-
ing" is a well-known phenomenon in LCD
panel technology. In most cases, the
“burned in” or “after-imaging” or “ghost
imaging” will disappear gradually over a
period of time after the power has been
switched off.
Warning
Severe” burn-in” or “after-image” or “ghost
image” symptoms 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
the chapter of "Consumer Information
Center")
• 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 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 2002/96/EC 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.
Recycling Information for Customers
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 www.philips.com/about/sustainability/
recycling.
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1. Important
1.4 Important safety information
before viewing 3D
Optimal 3D viewing
For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we
recommend that you:
• Sit at a distance that is at least 55cm
• Watch the monitor away from direct
sunlight as it may interfere with the 3D
experience.
3D health warning
• If you or your family has a history of
epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, consult
a medical professional before exposing
yourself to flashing light sources, rapid
image sequences or 3D viewing.
• To avoid discomfort such as dizziness,
headache or disorientation, we recommend
not watching 3D for extended periods
of time. If you experience any discomfort,
stop watching 3D and do not immediately
engage in any potentially hazardous activity
(for example driving a car) until your
symptoms have disappeared. If symptoms
persist, do not resume watching 3D
without consulting a medical professional
first.
• Parents should monitor their children
during 3D viewing and ensure they do not
experience any discomfort as mentioned
above. Watching 3D is not recommended
for children under six years of age as their
visual system is not fully developed yet.
• Do not user the 3D glasses for any
purpose other than watching 3D images.
Care for the glasses
• Do not expose the 3D glasses to direct
sunlight, heat, fire or water. This may result
in a product malfunction or fire.
• Do not drop, bend or apply force to the
lenses of the 3D glasses.
• Use a clean soft cloth (microfiber or
cotton flannel) to clean the lenses to avoid
scratching them. Never spray cleaner
directly on the 3D glasses.
• Do not use cleaning chemicals containing
alcohol, solvent, surfactant, or was,
benzene, thinner, mosquito repellant or
lubricant. Using these chemicals can cause
discoloration or cracks.
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2. Setting up the monitor
2. Setting up the monitor
2.1 Installation
Package contents
VGA (optional)
Audio cable (optional) 3D Glasses Kit
HDMI (optional)
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Quick
Start
Install base stand
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft
and smooth surface to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.
2. Hold the monitor base stand with both
hands and firmly insert the base stand into
the base column.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Connecting to your PC
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4
5
1
AC s input
2
VGA input
3
HDMI inputs (HDMI1 and HDMI2)
4
HDMI audio output
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Kensington anti-theft lock
Connect to PC
1. Connect the power cord to the back of
the monitor firmly.
2. Turn off your computer and unplug its
power cable.
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.
Connecting your 3D Glasses Kit to
273G3D monitor
How to use your wireless 3D glasses:
IR Receiver
LED Indicator
Micro USB Port (charging)
Power Switch
1. Power on: Press “Power Switch”. The red
“LED Indicator” will be on for 2 seconds.
2. Power off: Press “Power Switch” to turn off
the glasses.
Note
1. Ensure there is direct line-of-sight between
emitter and 3D glasses. The minimum
recommended gap is 45cm.
Any obstructions may result in failure to
receive the signals from Emitter.
If “IR Receiver” does not receive signals from
emitter, the 3D glasses will enter standby
mode automatically after 5 seconds, and the
power will be completely turned off after 1
minute of signal disconnection.
2. The 3D glasses are designed for 3D viewing
only. It is required to turn on the power
switch again for 3D viewing after finishing
2D mode.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Before viewing 3D:
Emitter Connection
3D Glasses Charging
USB Cable
green
red
A
B
A
B
A
Connect emitter to monitor.
B
Charge your 3D glasses before using.
3D glasses LED indicator:
1. Red light blinks every 2 sec: Battery is
running out of power.
2. Red light is on: Battery is charging.
3. Green light is on: Charging is complete.
Note
It takes about 2 hours to complete charging. The
3D glasses can be used continuously for about
40 hours.
2.2 Operating the monitor
Front view product description
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Access the OSD menu
.
Confirm the OSD adjustment.
Return to previous OSD level.
Change the signal input source.
Switch monitor’s power ON and
OFF.
Adjust the OSD menu.
3D hot key.
SmartImage
hot key
. There are
6 modes to select: Office, Photo,
Movie, Game, Economy, Off.
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2. Setting up the monitor
3D hot key:
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  
  



1. 3D(AUTO) : user can select for below two
applications:
• Game console/Blu-ray player: the ones
support HDMI 1.4a 3D
• PC Game/Video: by using TriDef 3D
Note
FULL SCREEN is an essential setting when
viewing 3D images. FOR AUTO 3D VIEWING,
HDMI 1.4a IS REQUIRED. 3D can also be
activated by selecting manually as shown below
with 3D hot keys in the OSD menu:
Video formats as below:
2. L-R(side by side):
Left
image
Right
image
3. R-L(side by side):
Right
image
Left
image
4. Top-Bottom:
Top image
Bottom image
5. Bottom-Top:
Bottom image
Top image
6. Off: 3D function off.
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2. Setting up the monitor
When 3D turn on, 3D mark will show on the
screen of the upper right corner for 5 seconds.
And a white point on the screen of the upper
left corner.
VGA (D-sub) for 3D application: please select
“Setup
Auto (auto adjustment)” function in
OSD menu, to make sure correct operation for
3D function. It will encounter picture flicking if
you do not execute “Auto”.
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.
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
Wide Screen, 4:3
0~100
0~100
Picture Format
Brightness
Contrast
OSD Settings
0~100
0~100
Off, 1, 2, 3, 4
5s, 10s, 20s, 30s, 60s
Horizontal
Vertical
Transparency
OSD Time Out
Setup
0~100
On, Off
Yes, No
0~100
0~100
0~100
H.Position
Auto
V.Position
Phase
Clock
Resolution Notification
Reset
Information
Language
English Español, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Português,
Русский
简体中文
Color
5000K, 6500K, 7500K,
8200K, 9300K, 11500K
Red: 0~100
Green: 0~100
Blue: 0~100
Color Temperature
sRGB
User Define
Audio
0~100
On, Off
Volume
Stand-Alone
On, Off
Mute
VGA
HDMI1
HDMI2
Input
On, Off
SmartResponse
On, Off
SmartContrast
1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Gamma
On, Off
Over Scan
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2. Setting up the monitor
Resolution notification
This monitor is designed for optimal
performance at its native resolution, 1920 ×
1080 @ 60 Hz. When the monitor is powered
on at a different resolution, an alert is displayed
on screen: Use 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz for best
results.
Display of the native resolution alert can be
switched off from Setup in the OSD (On
Screen Display) menu.
Physical Function
Tilt
2.3 Remove Base Stand and Base
Remove the Base Stand
Before you start disassembling the monitor
base, please follow the instructions below to
avoid any possible damage or injury.
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft
and smooth surface to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.
2. Press the locking clips to detach the base
stand away from the base column.
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2. Setting up the monitor
Remove the base
Application condition: For standard VESA
mounting .
1. Place the monitor face down on a soft
and smooth surface to avoid scratching or
damaging the screen.
2. Remove 3 screws and then remove the
base from the monitor.
Note
This monitor accepts a 100mm x 100mm
VESA-Compliant mounting interface.
100mm
100mm
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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 monitor performance.
Why 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.
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 between
Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy and
Off.
3. The SmartImage on screen display will
remain on screen for 5 seconds, or you can
also press "OK" to make confirmation.
4. When SmartImage is enabled, the sRGB
scheme is disabled automatically. To use
sRGB, you need to disable SmartImage
with the button at the front bezel of
your monitor.
Except using key to scroll down, you can
also press buttons to choose and press
OK to confirm selection and close the
SmartImage OSD.
There are six modes to select: Office, Photo,
Movie, Game, Economy and Off.







• Office: 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.
• Photo: This profile combines color
saturation, dynamic contrast and sharpness
enhancement to display photos and other
images with outstanding clarity in vibrant
colors - all without artifacts and faded
colors.
• 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.
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3. Image Optimization
• Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best
response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast
moving objects on screen, enhance contrast
ratio for bright and dark scheme, this
profile delivers the best gaming experience
for gamers.
• Economy: Under this profile, brightness,
contrast are adjusted and backlighting
finetuned for just right display of everyday
office applications and lower power
consumption.
• Off: No optimization by SmartImage.
3.2 SmartContrast
What is it?
Unique technology that dynamically analyzes
displayed content and automatically optimizes
a Monitor's contrast ratio for maximum visual
clarity and viewing enjoyment, stepping up
backlighting for clearer, crisper and brighter
images or dimming backlighting for clear display
of images on dark backgrounds.
Why do I need it?
You want the very best visual clarity and
viewing comfort for every type of content.
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
monitor's power consumption, you save on
energy costs and extend the lifetime of your
monitor.
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.
3.3 Philips SmartControl Premium
The new SmartControl Premium software
by Phillips allows you to control your monitor
via an easy to use on-screen graphic interface.
Complicated adjustments are a thing of the
past as this user friendly software guides you
through fine-tuning resolution, Color calibration,
Clock/Phase adjustments, RGB White point
adjustment, etc.
Equipped with latest technology in core
algorithm for fast processing and response, this
Windows 7 compliant eye catching animated
Icon based software is ready to enhance your
experience with Philips monitors!
Installation
• Follow the instruction and complete the
installation.
• You can launch after installation is
completed.
• If you want to launch later, you can either
click the shortcut on desktop or toolbar.
First launch -Wizard
• The first time after installation of Smart-
Control Premium, it will automatically go
to Wizard for first time launch.
• The wizard will guide you through adjust-
ment your monitor performance step by
step.
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3. Image Optimization
• You can go to Plug-in menu to launch
wizard later on as well.
• You can adjust more options without
wizard by Standard pane.
Start with Standard pane
Adjust menu
• Adjust Menu allow you to adjust Bright-
ness, Contrast, Focus, Position and Reso-
lution.
• You can follow the instruction and do the
adjustment.
• Cancel prompts user if you want to cancel
installation.
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3. Image Optimization
Color menu
• Color Menu allow you to adjust RGB,
Black Level, White Point, Color Calibra-
tion, and SmartImage (Please refer to
SmartImage section).
• You can follow the instruction and do the
adjustment.
• Refer to below table for sub-menu item
base on your input.
• Example for Color Calibration.
1. "Show Me" starts color calibration tutorial.
2. Start - starts the 6-step color calibration
sequence.
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3. Image Optimization
3. Quick View loads the before/after images.
4. To return to Color home pane, click the
Cancel button.
5. Enable color calibration - by default is on.
If unchecked, does not allow for color
calibration to happen, dimes out start and
quick view buttons.
6. Must have patent info in calibration screen.
First color Calibration Screen
• Previous button is disabled until the sec-
ond color screen.
• Next goes to the succeeding target
(6-targets).
• Finally go to File > Presets pane.
• Cancel closes the UI and returns to the
plug in page.
SmartImage
Allows user to change setting for better display
setting based on content.
When Entertainment is set, SmartContrast and
SmartResponse are enabled.
ECO menu
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3. Image Optimization
Options menu
Theft Deterrence Pane will only be active when
selecting Theft Deterrence Mode from the
drop-down Plug Ins menu.
To enable Theft Deterrence, clicking Enable
Theft Deterrence Mode button brings up the
following screen:
• User can enter PIN between 4 and 9 digits
numbers only.
• After entering PIN, Accept button takes
user to the pop-up dialog box on the fol-
lowing page.
• Minimum minutes set to 5. Slider set to 5
by default.
• Does not require the display be attached
to a different host to go into Theft Deter-
rence mode.
After creating PIN, the Theft Deterrence pane
will indicate Theft Deterrence Enabled and
provide PIN Options button:
• Theft Deterrence Enabled is displayed.
• Disable Theft Deterrence Mode opens
pane screen on next page.
• PIN Options button only available after
user creates PIN, button opens secure
PIN web site.
Options>Preferences - Will only be active
when selecting Preferences from the drop-
down Options menu. On a non-supported
display capable of DDC/CI, only the Help and
Options tabs are available.
• Displays current preference settings.
• A checked box enables the feature. The
check box is a toggle.
• Enable Context Menu on desktop is
checked (On) by default. Enable Context
menu displays SmartControl Premium se-
lections for Select Preset and Tune Display
in the desktop right-click context menu.
Disabled removes SmartControl Premium
from the right click context menu.
• Enable Task Tray icon is checked (On) by
default. Enable context menu shows the
task tray menu for SmartControl Pre-
mium. A right click on the task tray icon
displays the menu options for Help, Tech-
nical Support. Check for Update, About,
and Exit. When Enable task tray menu is
disabled, the task tray icon will only display
EXIT.
• Run at Startup is checked (On) by default.
When disabled, SmartControl Premium
will not launch at start or be in the task
tray. The only way to launch SmartControl
Premium is either from the desktop short
cut or from the program file. Any preset
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3. Image Optimization
set to run at startup will not load when
this box is unchecked (Disabled).
• Enable transparency mode (Windows 7,
Vista, XP). Default is 0% Opaque.
Options>Input - Will only be active when
selecting Input from the drop-down Options
menu. On a non-supported display capable of
DDC/CI, only the Help and Options tabs are
available. All other SmartControl Premium tabs
are not available.
• Display the Source instruction pane and
current input source setting.
• On single input displays, this pane will not
be visible.
Options>Audio - Will only be active when
selecting Audio from the drop-down Options
menu.
On a non-supported display capable of DDC/
CI, only the Help and Options tabs are available.
Option>Auto Pivot
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Philips 273G3DHSB User manual

Category
LED displays
Type
User manual

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