Philips 220C1SW/00 user manual Q What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT?

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Q:What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT?

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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Q:What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT?

A:In a CRT monitor, a gun shoots electrons and general light by colliding polarized electrons on fluorescent glass. Therefore, CRT monitors basically operate with an analog RGB signal. A TFT LCD monitor is a device that displays an input image by operating a liquid crystal panel. The TFT has a fundamentally different structure than a CRT: Each cell has an active matrix structure and independent active elements. A TFT LCD has two glass panels and the space between them is filled with liquid crystal. When each cell is connected with electrodes and impressed with voltage, the molecular structure of the liquid crystal is altered and controls the amount of inlet lighting to display images. A TFT LCD has several advantages over a CRT, since it can be very thin and no flickering occurs because it does not use the scanning method.

Q:Why is vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor?

A:Unlike a CRT monitor, the TFT LCD panel has a fixed resolution. For example, an XGA monitor has 1024x3 (R, G, B) x 768 pixels and a higher resolution may not be available without additional software processing. The panel is designed to optimize the display for a 65MHz dot clock, one of the standards for XGA displays. Since the vertical/horizontal frequency for this dot clock is 60Hz/48kHz, the optimum frequency for this monitor is 60Hz.

Q:What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?

A:The TFT LCD panel is an element that controls/displays the inlet of a backlight using the dual-refraction of a liquid crystal. Using the property that the projection of inlet light refracts toward the major axis of the liquid element, it controls the direction of inlet light and displays it. Since the refraction ratio of inlet light on liquid crystal varies with the inlet angle of the light, the viewing angle of a TFT is much narrower than that of a CRT. Usually, the viewing angle refers to the point where the contrast ration is 10. Many ways to widen the viewing angle are currently being developed and the most common approach is to use a wide viewing angle film, which widens the viewing angle by varying the refraction ratio. IPS (In Plane Switching) or MVA (Multi Vertical Aligned) is also used to give a wider viewing angle.

Q:Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor?

A:Technically speaking, LCDs do flicker, but the cause of the phenomenon is

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Contents e-Manual Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s ManualSafety precautions and maintenance Safety and Troubleshooting InformationSafety Precautions and Maintenance FAQs Troubleshooting MaintenanceRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE ServiceGeneral FAQs FAQs Frequently Asked QuestionsSafety and Troubleshooting General FAQs Screen Adjustments Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards TroubleshootingQ What is the Auto function? Q What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments?Q Will the LCD monitor accept an interlaced signal under PC models? Note Auto function is available in selected models onlyQCan I change the color setting of my monitor? Q How should I clean the LCD surface?Compatibility with other Peripherals Screen AdjustmentsQ What is USB Universal Serial Bus? Q How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation?Q What is a USB hub ? LCD Panel TechnologyQ What is a Liquid Crystal Display? Q What differentiates passive matrix LCDs from active matrix LCDs?Q Why is there no flicker on an LCD Monitor? Q Why is vertical frequency of 60Hz optimal for an LCD monitor?Q What are the advantages of TFT LCD compared with CRT? Q What kind of wide-angle technology is available? How does it work?Ergonomics, Ecology and Safety Standards Q What is the CE mark?Q Does the LCD monitor conform to general safety standards? More information is provided in the Regulatory Information section Common Problems TroubleshootingHaving this problem Imaging ProblemsDisplay position is incorrect Image vibrates on the screen An after-image remains after the power has been turned offVertical flicker appears Horizontal flicker appears The screen is too bright or too darkAdjust white power on light Green, red, blue, dark, and white dots remainsRETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGE Electrical Safety Regulatory InformationTCO Displays 5.0 Information Visual ErgonomicsWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE Recycling Information for CustomersCE Declaration of Conformity RETURN TO TOP OF THE PAGEFederal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only Energy Star DeclarationDeclaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo FCC Declaration of ConformityUnited States Only Commission Federale de la Communication FCC DeclarationEN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic Only MIC Notice South Korea OnlyClass B Device North Europe Nordic Countries Information Polish Center for Testing and Certification NoticeErgonomie Hinweis nur Deutschland BSMI Notice Taiwan OnlyEnd-of-Life Disposal Information for UK onlyWARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDING China RoHS How to connect a plugLead-free Product Regulatory Information Information for Users in the U. S Other Related InformationInformation for Users outside the U.S Safety and Troubleshooting FAQs TroubleshootingAbout This Guide About This ManualNotational Descriptions About This Guide Notational DescriptionsNOTE This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make better use of your computer system Technical Specifications Resolution & Preset Modes Product InformationPhilips Pixel Defect Policy Automatic Power Saving Physical Specification Pin Assignment Product Views Physical Function1. Press to launch the SmartImage on screen display SmartContrast SmartSharpness SmartSaturateLCD PANEL Technical SpecificationsSCANNING VIDEOResolution & Preset Modes 18 factory preset modesThis data is subject to change without notice Power Management Definition Automatic Power SavingResolution H. freq kHzPhysical Specifications Signal AssignmentPin Assignment Assignment Pin NoPin No. Assignment Ground for +5VFront View Product Description Product ViewsPhysical Function TiltPhilips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Philips Pixel Defect PolicyProduct Features Technical Specifications Resolution & Preset Modes Automatic Power Saving Physical Specification Pin AssignmentProximity of Pixel Defects ACCEPTABLE LEVEL BRIGHT DOT DEFECTSMODEL 220C11 or 2 adjacent sub pixel defects = 1 dot defect Installation SmartControl II Selective ModelsInstallation Start to use Q&A System support and requirement2. Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Start to use1. First launch -Wizard Tab Heading Display in DigitalSub Menu Display in AnalogColor menu Display in Digital First color Calibration Screen Plug Ins menu To return to Plug-in home pane select the plug-in tab Once a PIN is entered and accepted, the following dialog box appears Disable Theft button opens the following pane 1. Displays current preference settings OptionAuto Pivot Page Context Sensitive menu Task Tray Menu EnabledTask Tray Menu Disabled Change video graphic adapter to another one Update video driver SmartControl Front View Produt Description Connecting to Your PC The Base Installing Your LCD MonitorFront View Product Description Rear ViewOptimizing Performance RESOLUTIONInstalling Your LCD Monitor Accessory Pack Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Power cordavailable for selective models available for selective models 2 Connect to PC a Turn off your computer and unplug its power cable Attach the Base Stand The BaseDetach the Base Stand Getting Started Getting StartedYour LCD Monitor Use the information file .inf for Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista or laterFor Windows Vista For Windows XPGetting Started Description of the On Screen Display On-Screen DisplayWhat is the On-Screen Display? 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Where IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?Before Requesting Service TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDSTO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA 877 835-1838 orMODEL # SERIAL # Just a phone call away A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z GlossaryActive matrix Amorphous silicon a-SiCCFLcold cathode fluorescent light BrightnessChromaticity CIE Commission International de IEclairageContrast ratio D-SUBDigital Visual Interface DVI available for selective models Energy Star Computers Program GammaGrayscale LCD liquid crystal display IPS In Plane SwitchingLiquid crystal LuminancePolarizer PixelRefresh rate SmartContrastSmartResponse SmartImageSmartManage Lite sRGBTFTthin film transistor TrueVisionUSB or Universal Serial Bus Device Vertical refresh rate DownstreamUpstream Download and Print Installing Your LCD monitor driverDownload instructions Installing your LCD monitorTo print the manual Printing instructions