Philips 190XL user manual Glossary

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Glossary

Glossary

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Active matrix

This is a kind of liquid crystal display structure in which switching transistors are attached to each pixel to control the on/off voltage. It produces a brighter and sharper display with a broader viewing angle than a passive matrix display. Also refer to TFT (thin film transistor).

Amorphous silicon (a-Si)

A semiconductor material that is used to make the thin film transistors (TFTs) layer of an active matrix LCD.

Aspect ratio

The width-to-height ratio of the active area of a display. In general, most monitors have an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4. Wide monitors or TVs have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 16:10.

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Brightness

The dimension of color that is referred to an achromatic scale, ranging from black to white, also called lightness or luminous reflectance. Because of confusion with saturation, the use of this term should be discouraged.

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Contents Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Safety and Troubleshooting Information Safety precautions and maintenanceInstallation Locations Page FAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQsWhat if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? What is the Auto function?What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD? Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches?Screen Adjustments How should I clean the LCD surface?QCan I change the color setting of my monitor? What is the FPadjust program on the CD-ROM?Compatibility with other Peripherals How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?Can I connect my LCD monitor to any PC, workstation or Mac? Are Philips LCD monitors Plug-and-Play?What is USB Universal Serial Bus? What is a USB hub ?What is a Liquid Crystal Display? LCD Panel TechnologyWhat are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT? Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?What is the CE mark? Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards?Page Troubleshooting Common ProblemsImaging Problems Return to TOP CE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star DeclarationFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only OFFFCC Declaration of Conformity Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only Vcci Notice Japan OnlyPolish Center for Testing and Certification Notice MIC Notice South Korea OnlyNorth Europe Nordic Countries Information VarningBsmi Notice Taiwan Only Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandEnd-of-Life Disposal For customers in Canada and U.S.AInformation for UK only EarthedWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE China RoHS Information for Users in the U. S Information for Users outside the U.SAbout This Guide Notational DescriptionsReturn to TOP Product Features 190X7SmartImage Lite IntroductionHow to enable SmartImage Lite Why Need it?SmartResponse There are six modes to be selectedTechnical Specifications How to use it?Where will it be effective? Lead-free ProductScanning Resolution & Preset Modes Factory preset modesAutomatic Power Saving Physical SpecificationsPin Signal Assignment Pin AssignmentProduct Views Physical FunctionTilt Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect PolicyProximity of Pixel Defects Black DOT Defects Acceptable Level Perfect Panel Warranty SmartManage Features and Benefits IntroductionPhilips SmartControl Click Philips SmartControl tab SmartManage SmartManage Return to TOP Installing Your LCD Monitor Front View Product DescriptionVolume Rear ViewMore about FPsetup4.3.exe Optimizing PerformanceReturn to TOP Accessory Pack Connecting to Your PCCable management Return to TOP Your LCD Monitor For WindowsFor Windows Me For Windows XPFor Windows Vista Description of the On Screen Display OSD TreePage Page Page Return to TOP Customer Care & Warranty Your Philips F1rst Choice Warranty Just a click away Just a phone call away Your Guarantee in Central and Eastern Europe Just a click away Just a phone call away Your International Guarantee Limited Warranty Computer Monitor Before Requesting Service Just a phone call away F1rst Choice Contact Information Belarus AstlineBulgaria Czech RepublicBosnia & Herzegovina CroatiaEstonia HungaryMacedonia Lithuania RomaniaSerbia & Montenegro SlovakiaSlovenia PolandRussia TurkeyAntilles ArgentinaBrasil ChileMexico ParaguayPeru UruguayVenezuela CanadaAustralia NEW ZealandBangladesh ChinaHong Kong IndiaIndonesia KoreaMalaysia Pakistan PhilippinesSingapore TaiwanThailand MoroccoSouth Africa DubaiGlossary Contrast SUB Gamma IPS In Plane Switching Pixel SmartTouch controls USB or Universal Serial Bus Download and Print Installing FPadjust Program