Glossary
Refresh rate
The number of times per second the screen is refreshed or redrawn. This number is usually stated
in Hz (Hertz) or cycles per second. A rate of 60 Hz is equal to 60 tomes per second.
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SmartContrast
Unique technology that dynamically analyzes displayed content and automatically optimizes a LCD
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. For monitors with SmartContrast, contrast ratio achieves 3000:1, the highest
available today in a desktop LCD monitor.
SmartControl II
SmartControl II is monitor-based software with an easy-to-use on-screen graphic interface that
guides you through fine-tuning resolution, color calibration and other display settings including
brightness, contrast, clock & phase, position, RGB, white point and - on models with onboard
speakers - volume adjustments.
SmartImage
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
LCD display performance.
SmartResponse
SmartResponse is exclusive Philips technology that adjusts response time to application
requirements, delivering faster response times for gaming and videos or better color saturation for
viewing photos and static images.
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