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Glossary

Glossary

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A

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. Wide monitors or TVs have an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 16:10.

B

Backlight

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Philips LCD Monitor Electronic User’s Manual Maintenance Safety and Troubleshooting InformationSafety precautions and maintenance Operation Service Return to TOP FAQs Frequently Asked Questions General FAQs What is the Auto function? How do I adjust the resolution?What if I get lost when I am making monitor adjustments? What does the Refresh Rate mean for LCD? How should I clean the LCD surface? QCan I change the color setting of my monitor?Will the LCD screen be resistant to scratches? Can the Philips LCD Monitor be mounted on the wall? Screen AdjustmentsCompatibility with other Peripherals How do LCDs compare to CRTs in terms of radiation? What is a Liquid Crystal Display? What is USB Universal Serial Bus?What is a USB hub ? LCD Panel Technology What 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? Troubleshooting Vertical flicker appears Page Regulatory Information TCO03 Information Recycling Information for Customers Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE CE Declaration of Conformity Energy Star Declaration Federal Communications Commission FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Declaration of Conformity Commission Federale de la Communication FCC Declaration Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyMIC Notice South Korea Only North Europe Nordic Countries Information Varning Bsmi Notice Taiwan Only Ergonomie Hinweis nur DeutschlandEnd-of-Life Disposal Information for UK only For customers in Canada and U.S.A China RoHS Return to TOP Other Related Information Information for Users in the U. SInformation for Users outside the U.S About This Manual About This GuideNotational Descriptions Return to TOP Why do I need it? Product Information Product FeaturesWhat is it? SmartImage How to enable SmartImage? SmartContrast SmartSaturate SmartSharpnessLead-free Product Technical Specifications LCD Panel Resolution & Preset Modes Factory preset modes Automatic Power Saving Freq kHz Resolution Freq Hz Physical Specifications Pin Assignment Pin No Assignment Product Views Physical Function Tilt Philips Pixel Defect Policy Philips Flat Panel Monitors Pixel Defect Policy Proximity of Pixel Defects Pixel Defect Tolerances Return to TOP SmartManage & SmartControl II Selective Models Introduction SmartManage Features and Benefits Installer Install Shield WelcomePhilips SmartControl Installer Install Shield Legal Installer Install Shield Program Files Installer Installation Process Page Page Start to use First launch -Wizard Start with Standard pane Adjust menu Display in Digital Color menu RGB Optional Menu Help Menu Plug Ins Menu PIP Example for on line register Theft Deterrence PIN Please contact IT manager or Philips ServiceCenter Return to TOP Installing Your LCD Monitor Rear View Resolution Connecting to Your PC Accessory PackConnecting to Your PC Available for selective models Return to TOP Base Attach and Detach the Base Attach the Base Detach the Base Remove the cable cover as illustrated below Base Remove the Base Condition Return to TOP Page Getting Started Your LCD Monitor For Windows Me For Windows Vista On-Screen Display Description of the On Screen Display OSD Tree Resolution notification Customer Care & Warranty North America Canada USA Amorphous silicon a-Si GlossaryActive matrix Aspect ratio CCFLcold cathode fluorescent light Color temperatureBrightness Chromaticity Contrast ratio Digital Visual Interface DVIEnergy Star Computers Program Grayscale IPS In Plane SwitchingGamma Hue Luminance LCD liquid crystal displayLiquid crystal Nit Polarizer PerfecTunePixel Refresh rate SmartImage SmartResponseSmartManage Lite TFTthin film transistor USB or Universal Serial Bus Device Vertical refresh rate Upstream Download and Print Download instructions Printing instructions