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3. Image Optimization
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 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.
• LowBlue Mode:
LowBlue Mode
for easy on-the-eyes productivity 
Studies have shown that just as 
ultra-violet rays can cause eye 
damage, shortwave length blue light 
rays from LED displays can cause 
eye damage and affect vision over 
time. Developed for wellbeing, 
Philips LowBlue Mode setting uses 
a smart software technology to 
reduce harmful shortwave blue 
light.
• 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 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.