Image Optimization, SmartImage, What is it?

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 among Office, Photo, Movie, Game, Economy, or 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.

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•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.

•Game: Turn on over drive circuit for best response time, reduce jaggy edges for fast

236G3DH specifications

The Philips 236G3DH is a 23-inch LCD monitor that combines sleek design with exceptional performance, making it an ideal choice for both professional and home use. This display features Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, ensuring sharp and vibrant visuals. With an ultra-slim bezel and contemporary styling, it easily complements any workspace, providing a touch of elegance alongside practicality.

One of the standout features of the Philips 236G3DH is its innovative technology known as "SmartContrast." This dynamic contrast enhancement technology automatically analyzes the content on the screen and adjusts the contrast for optimal image quality. This leads to deeper blacks, brighter whites, and an overall more immersive viewing experience, especially for movies and games. Additionally, with a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000,000:1, the monitor provides excellent detail in darker scenes and highlights.

The monitor also incorporates Anti-Glare technology, which minimizes reflections and allows for comfortable viewing even in bright environments. The wide viewing angles of up to 178 degrees ensure that colors remain consistent and vibrant, regardless of the position from which you are viewing. This feature is particularly beneficial for collaborative work environments where multiple people may be viewing the screen simultaneously.

Philips has also taken care to include features that promote user comfort and health. The 236G3DH is equipped with a LowBlue mode, which reduces harmful blue light emissions that can cause eye fatigue during extended usage. Furthermore, the monitor can be easily adjusted in terms of height and tilt, allowing users to set it up for optimal ergonomics.

Connectivity is another advantage of the Philips 236G3DH. It comes with multiple ports, including HDMI, DVI, and VGA, enabling seamless integration with a variety of devices, from desktop PCs to gaming consoles. This flexibility enhances its usability across different platforms and ensures that users can easily connect their preferred devices.

In conclusion, the Philips 236G3DH is a feature-rich monitor that offers a blend of style, functionality, and advanced technology. Its high-resolution display, enhanced color performance, ergonomic design, and versatile connectivity options make it a smart choice for anyone looking to enhance their visual experience, whether for work or leisure.