Philips 107B75-27B User Manual
electronic user's manual
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Safety & Troubleshooting
Safety and Troubleshooting Information
Safety Precautions and Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Regulatory Information • Other
Related Information
Safety precautions and maintenance
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WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
Read and follow these instructions when connecting and using your computer monitor:
● Disconnect the monitor from the power supply if the monitor is not to be used for an
extended period of time.
● Do not attempt to remove the back cover, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard. The
back cover should only be removed by qualified service personnel.
● Do not place objects on top of the monitor cabinet, objects could fall into vents or cover them
and prevent proper cooling of the monitor's electronic devices.
● To avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to the set, do not expose the monitor to rain
or excessive moisture.
● Do not use alcohol or ammonia-based liquid to clean the monitor. If necessary, clean with a
slightly damp cloth. Disconnect the monitor from the power supply before cleaning.
● When positioning the monitor, make sure the power plug and outlet are easily accessible.
Consult a service technician if the monitor does not operate normally when operating instructions of
this manual are followed.
When using the monitor, please make sure to install the swivel base for safety concern.
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About This Electronic User's Manual
About This Electronic User's Manual
About This Guide • Other Documents You May Need • Notational Descriptions
About This Guide
This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips Color Monitor. It describes
the monitor's features, setup, operation and all other information, which is the same exact
information described in our printed version.
The sections are as follows:
● Safety and Troubleshooting Information provides tips and solutions for common problems,
and other related information you may need.
● About This Electronic User's Manual gives overview of what information are included as well
as notation icon descriptions and other documentation you can refer to.
● Product Information gives an overview of the monitor's features and as well as the technical
specifications for this monitor.
● Installing Your Monitor describes the initial setup process and gives an overview of how to
use the monitor.
● On Screen Display provides information on adjusting the settings on your monitor.
● Customer Care and Warranty is a list of worldwide Philips consumer information centers
along with the help desk phone numbers and information on the applicable warranty of your
product..
● Glossary provides more information for technical terms.
● Download allows users to install the entire manual on their hard drive.
● Frequently Asked Questions provides answers to commonly asked questions.
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Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this Electronic User's Guide, you may need to refer to the following documentation:
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About This Electronic User's Manual
● Philips Color Monitor Quick Start Guide which summarizes the steps for setting up the
monitor. This is included with this product.
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Notational Descriptions
The following subsections describe notational conventions used in this document.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Throughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in
italic type. These blocks are notes, cautions, and warnings, and they are used as follows:
NOTE: This icon indicates important information and tips that help you make
better use of your computer system.
CAUTION: This icon indicates information that tells you how to avoid either
potential damage to hardware or loss of data.
WARNING: This icon indicates the potential for bodily harm and tells you how
to avoid the problem.
SMART HELP: This icon indicates helpful information when adjusting the On
Screen Display of your monitor.
Some warnings may appear in alternate formats and may be unaccompanied by an icon. In such
cases, the specific presentation of the warning is mandated by regulatory authority.
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About This Electronic User's Manual
©2006 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting, public performance, transmission and/or
broadcasting in whole or in part is prohibited without written consent of Philips Electronics N.V.
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Product Information
Product Features • Lead-free product •Technical Specifications • Automatic Power Saving •
Specification • Pin Assignment • Product Views
Product Features
Model
107B70
107B75
107B7
z 17" -inch (16.0" VIS) color monitor with excellent front of screen performance for use with MACs and P
z Autoscan covers horizontal frequencies up to 86kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200
z Real Flat High Contrast CRT with high-resolution 0.25 mm dot pitch (0.21 hdp)
z Large screen display in a small footprint: 17-inch conventional monitor with maximum depth of only 42
z sRGB for true on screen color representation.
z FCC, CE (in selected countries only) and ISO9241, ISO14001 certified
z High Bright hot key delivers 4 suitable brightness instantly for text, internet, game and multimedia.
Regulation Color
TCO'03 Grey
TCO'03
Black
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Lead-free product
Philips eliminated toxic substances like lead from its displays. Lead-free display helps protect your health and
environmentally sound recovery and disposal of waste from electrical and electronic equipment. Philips compl
Community stringent RoHS Directive mandating restrictions on
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. With Philips, you can be confident that your dis
harm the environment.
Technical Specifications*
CRT
• Size and deflection 17 inch / 41 cm ; 90° deflection angle
• Dot pitch 0.25 mm
• Horizontal dot pitch 0.21 mm
• Tube type
• Phosphor P22
• Recommended display area 12.0" x 9.0" / 306 x 230 mm
• Maximum display area 12.8" x 9.6" / 325 x 244 mm
Shadow mask, Real Flat, high contrast, anti-glare,
anti-static, anti reflection
SCANNING
• Horizontal scanning 30 - 86KHz
• Vertical scanning 50 - 160 Hz
VIDEO
• Video dot rate 180 MHz
• Input impedance
- Video 75 Ohm
- Sync 1.8 kOhm
• Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp
• Sync input signal
• Sync polarities Positive and negative
Separate sync
WHITE COLOR TEMPERATURE
Chromaticity CIE coordinates:
• at 9300 degrees K x = 0.283 / y = 0.297
• at 6500 degrees K x = 0.313 / y = 0.329
• at 5500 degrees K x = 0.332 / y = 0.347
sRGB x = 0.313 / y = 0.329
sRGB
sRGB is a standard for ensuring correct exchange of colors between different devices (e.g.
digital cameras, monitors, printers, scanners, etc.)
Using a standard unified color space, sRGB will help represent pictures taken by an sRGB
compatible device correctly on your sRGB enabled Philips monitors. In that way, the colors
are calibrated and you can rely on the correctness of the colors shown on your screen.
Important with the use of sRGB is that the brightness and contrast of your monitor is fixed to
a predefined setting as well as the color gamut. Therefore it is important to select the sRGB
setting in the monitor's OSD.
To do so, open the OSD by pressing the MENU button on the front of your monitor. Use the
down button to go to Color temperature and press MENU again. Then move the down button
to go to sRGB and press MENU again.
Exit this OSD.
After this, please don't change the brightness or contrast setting of your monitor. If you
change either of these, the monitor will exit the sRGB mode and go to a color temperature
setting of 6500K.
* These information are subject to change without notice.
Automatic Power Saving
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If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automati
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reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device i
the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of t
saving features:
VESA's Mode
Active
Sleep
Switch Off
Video
ON
OFF
OFF
Physical Specifications
Power Management Definition
H-sync V-sync Power Used
Yes
No
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Yes
No
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< 75W
< 2W
< 2W
Power
Saving (%)
0 %
99%
99%
LED color
Green
Flashing
Green
Off
15.6" x 15.0" x 16.7" / 397 x 382 x 423.5 mm (including base)
• Dimensions
15.6" x 13.1" x 16.7" / 397 x 333.5 x 423.5 mm (excluding base)
• Weight 13.5 kg
• Power supply 100-240 VAC, 60-50Hz
• Temperature (operating) 0° to 40°C / 32° to 104°F
• Temperature (storage) -25° to +65°C / -13° to +149°F
• Relative humidity (storage) 5% to 95%
* Resolution 1280 x 1024, standard size, contrast max., brightness 50%, 9300°, full white pattern.
* These information are subject to change without notice.
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Pin Assignment
The 15-pin D-sub connector (male) of the signal cable (IBM systems):
Pin
Assignment
No.
1 Red video input
2 Green video input 10 Logic ground
3 Blue video input 11
Identical output -
4
connected to pin 10
5 Self-test 13 H. Sync / H+V
6 Red video ground 14 V. Sync (VCLK for DDC)
7 Green video ground 15 Data clock line (SCL)
8 Blue video ground
Pin
Assignment
No.
9 +5V DDC supply
Identical output connected to pin 10
12 Serial data line (SDA)
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Views
Follow the links to see various views of the monitor and its components.
Front View
Rear View
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Installing your Monitor
Front View • Rear View
Front View
MENU
(-)
(+)
Power button switches your monitor on.
MENU button which when pressed will take you to the OSD
controls
Contrast hotkey. When the "(-)" button is pressed, the
adjustment controls for the CONTRAST will show up.
Brightness hotkey. When the "(+)" button is pressed, the
adjustment controls for BRIGHTNESS will show up.
High Bright hot key delivers 4 suitable brightness instantly for text,
internet, game and multimedia.
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Rear View
1. Power in - attach power cable here.
2. Video In - this is a cable which is already attached to your monitor.
Connect the other end of the cable to your PC.
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On-Screen Display
Description of the On-Screen Display • The OSD Tree • The OSD Controls
Description of the On Screen Display
What is the On-Screen Display?
This is a feature in all Philips monitors which allows an end-user to adjust screen performance of
monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. The user interface provides user-
friendliness and ease-of-use when operating the monitor.
Basic and simple instruction on the control keys.
On the front controls of your monitor, once you press the MENU
(OSD) Main Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adjustments to your
monitor's various features. Use the
(-) (+) to make your adjustments within.
button, the On Screen Display
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On-Screen Display
The OSD Tree
Below is an overall view of the structure of the On-Screen Display. You can use this as reference
when you want to later on work your way around the different adjustments.
Your monitor may not include all the items in the OSD tree shown below.
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Customer Care and Warranty
Customer Care & Warranty
PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY/AREA TO READ THE WARRANTY COVERED:
WESTERN EUROPE:
Austria • Belgium • Cyprus • Denmark • France • Germany • Greece •
Finland • Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • the Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Sweden •
Switzerland • Spain • United Kingdom
EASTERN EUROPE: Czech Republic • Hungary • Poland • Russia • Turkey • Bulgaria •
Slovakia • Slovenia
LATIN AMERICA: Antilles • Argentina • Brazil • Chile • Colombia • Mexico • Paraguay •
Peru • Uruguay • Venezuela
NORTH AMERICA: USA & Canada
PACIFIC: Australia • New Zealand
ASIA: Bangladesh • China • Hong Kong • India • Indonesia • Japan • Korea • Malaysia •
Pakistan • Philippines • Singapore • Taiwan • Thailand
AFRICA: Morocco • South Africa
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai • Egypt
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does the "Designed for Windows" logo signify?
The "Designed for Windows" logo means your Philips monitor fulfills the requirements and
recommendations of the PC9x (97, 98, or 99, 2000, XP) System Design Guide and passes stringent
WHQL tests.
2. What models are Mac compatible?
All listed Philips monitors are Mac compatible. BUT, you may need an adapter to connect the monitor to
your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/reseller for details.
3. What is TCO?
TCO is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees.
4. What is MPR?
MPR is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing.
5. What are the differences between MPRII, TCO92, TCO95, TCO99 and TCO'03?
In the general hierarchy of standards, TCO'03/TCO99 is the highest level of certification. Next is TCO95,
which is "better" than TCO92, which, in turn, is better than MPRII. Below, we compare the standards in
each category.
-TCO 92 Phase out: June 30, 2000
-TCO 95 Phase out: December 31, 2003
Emissions:
MPRII: Set low emission rules for visual displays.
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TCO92: Imposed more stringent standards than MPRII.
TCO95: Further toughened TCO92 rules.
TCO99: Delineated even more severe standards and test procedures than TCO95.
TCO'03: Same as TCO99 standard + Testing uncertainty.
Safety:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92/95/99/03: All set requirements.
Energy Saving:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO95: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W
TCO99: Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
TCO'03:Standby mode < 15W, Off mode < 5W
Visual Ergonomics:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: No requirement.
TCO95: Set ergonomic rules including minimum contrast level, flicker and jitter.
TCO99: Tightened TCO95 rules.
TCO'03: Tighten TCO99 rule for CRT and new requirement of screen color for TFT LCD Monitors.
Ecology:
MPRII: No requirement.
TCO92: No requirement.
TCO95: Set general ecological standards including recycling preparation, environmental policy and
environmental certification.
TCO99: Further tightened TCO95 norms.
TCO'03:Require the recycling information to users.
6. How do I enable the energy saving function?
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Go to 'My Computer' and select 'Control Panel' followed by "Monitor Control". Select "All default
selection" and choose your Philips monitor model from the default driver list. Plug and Play will
automatically enable the EPA tick box for you. In DOS or Windows 3.1, you must first make sure your
PC supports power saving.
7. What is refresh rate?
"Refresh rate" describes the number of times an entire screen is vertically scanned each second. In
other words: If a monitor's refresh rate is 85 Hz, its screen is refreshed - or vertically scanned - 85 times
per second. A higher refresh rate means better image stability and less flicker. A high refresh rate helps
users who work long hours in front of a monitor avoid eye fatigue and stress. To change the refresh
rate, go into "Start/Settings / Control Pannel / Display / Properties / Setting/Advance/Adaptor" Windows
settings of the computer, the monitor will automatically adjust itself to the video card.
8. Why does the picture on the screen appear to flicker?
A low refresh rate or electrical interference typically causes flickering in the picture. Possible solutions
include the following:
● Verify that the proper drivers are installed for your video card
● Make sure that all electrical devices (such as mobile phones) are at least 1m from the monitor
● Place the monitor in another physical location away from electrical interference
● Adjust the refresh rate to 75hz or higher.
9. How do I adjust my monitor's resolution?
Available resolutions are determined by the capabilities of your video card and graphic driver. Under
Windows '95, you may select the desired available resolution through the 'Display properties/Settings'
menu.
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10. How can I adjust the size, position and rotation of my screen?
Depending on the model you own, you can use your CustoMax Software, On Screen Display (OSD) or
control knobs located on the monitor.
11. What if I get lost when making monitor adjustments?
Simply press OK button then select "Reset to factory settings" to restore all settings.
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Please contact your dealer/reseller for details.
12. What does Auto Calibrate do?
It makes your monitor perform better and last longer. As a monitor becomes older, brightness gradually
deteriorates and its colors change. This well-known process effects all monitors. Eventually after a
number of years, the monitor's brightness deteriorates to below 50% of its original value. At this stage,
the usable life of a monitor is considered ended. Auto Calibrate regularly readjusts color temperature
and luminance to their original values.
13. How does Philips Auto Calibrate feature benefit me?
With Auto Calibrate, it takes a monitor's luminance 33 percent longer to deteriorate to the 50 percent
level that marks the end of a display device's useful life. Thanks to Auto Calibrate, a monitor with a
normal life of 10,000 hours, for example, would last for 13,300 hours, a full one third longer.
14. How does Auto Calibrate work?
During the calibration process, different predefined black and white images are displayed on the screen.
The beam currents of the red, green and blue cannon are accurately measured and compared to the
original values stored in the monitor. By readjusting gain values of the individual cannons, deviation is
reduced to zero. Default values are stored during production. If the user sets a new color temperature,
this new value is saved as the new default value.
15. When should calibration be performed?
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The calibration process takes less than six seconds. During this period, different specific images are
displayed. After the process is finalized, the original image is redisplayed. Constant re-calibration is not
required. Calibration should be performed after the monitor is warmed up. Auto Calibration takes place
when a monitor receives a signal indicating an imminent switch to its sleep mode/stand-by mode.
16. Which models of Philips monitors are equipped with Auto Calibrate feature?
Auto Calibrate is currently available in the new 202P, 201B and 109P.
17. The Main Menu displays OSD MAIN MENU LOCKED . Pressing the front control panels
hasno effect. How can I unlock this function?
Press and hold the OSD menu key for about 15 seconds until picture displays "OSD MAIN MENU
UNLOCKED"
18. My screen shows NO SYNC INPUT , how can I get rid of this?
Check the following for possible solutions:
● Bent pins on the video cable
● Make sure the computer is turned on
● Ensure the VGA Cable is properly connected
● Ensure the BNC/D-Sub connector on the rear of the monitor is in the correct position, newer
models have this option in the On Screen Display under Input Signal Selection.
● Video card may be not a VESA standard (try the monitor with another computer)
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19. Why does my monitor display "Out of Range"?
The video card installed in your computer may be too high for the monitor 's specifications. Please
contact your computer manufacturer for details on how to lower resolution for your operating system.
20. What is Moire? Why does my monitor have this wavy phenomenon?
Moire is a natural effect or phenomenon of CRT that has the appearance of a wavy pattern, which is
repetitive and superimposed on the screen as ripple images. These are a few suggestions to help
reduce or minimize the effects:
● Some monitors have a Moire cancellation feature, activate it to the on position or adjust the
Moire cancellation function via the OSD on the monitor.
● Change resolution to the recommended standard for the specific monitor size.
● Change Window viewing pattern/scheme to a pattern where the Moire is less visible.
● Change horizontal and vertical size to optimize the reduction of the Moire effect.
21. My monitor appears to be missing one or more colors. How do I correct this?
● If the OSD menu is also missing a color, please contact service for details
● Set color temperature to 9300 color coordination
● Check the video cable for any bent pins
● Video card could be defective (try the monitor with another computer).
22. When I degauss my monitor, it makes a loud noise. Is this normal?
Yes, when degaussing your monitor via the OSD, it is normal for the monitor to make a relatively loud
noise. Please be aware that many models will not degauss more than once within any given time period
(up to 10 minutes). This is due to the unit having a temperature sensitive resistor. While the unit is
degaussing, the resistor increases in value with heat and once it reaches a certain temperature, the
resistance will rise and prevent voltage from reaching the degaussing coil. This is what stops the
degausser, and this device's resistance will decrease as it cools back off, enabling the degauss function
to operate again. This is an intentional design and is an industry standard, not just for Philips monitors.
Please be aware that not all models in the Philips range has this manual degauss function. Some
models are built with an auto degauss feature which automatically degausses the monitor when it is
switched on.
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23. How do I adjust the picture on the screen?
Please perform the following to correct the picture image:
● Reset your monitor via the OSD menu
● Adjust the Horz (width) and/or Vert size (height) in the OSD
● Change monitor timing to work at the recommended resolution
24. The edge of the picture on the screen appears to be distorted. How can I correct this?
Please perform the following to correct the picture image:
● A magnetic or electrical interference typically causes poor geometry in the picture. Place the
monitor in a different physical location
● Reset the monitor to the factory preset via the OSD menu
● Access the Geometry Menu in the OSD of the Monitor and perform the necessary adjustments
● Change the monitor timing to the recommended resolution
25. The picture appears too dim. How can I correct this?
Adjust Brightness and/or Contrast via the monitor 's OSD. Some models have a Video Input Select
under Advanced Controls in the monitor 's OSD. Most computers require it to be set at 0.7V.
Please review the following for possible solutions:
● If the OSD menu is also dim, please contact service for repair
● Reset the monitor via the OSD menu
● Change the color temperature settings to 9300 color coordination via the OSD menu
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● Set the Contrast to maximum level (100) and Brightness to middle level (50)
Video card could be defective (try the monitor with another computer)
26. How can I increase the color display of my monitor?
The amount of video memory your video card holds determines the amount of colors that can be
displayed on your computer screen. To get the most out of your video card, you will need to either install
the latest drivers onto your computer or upgrade the video cards memory. Please check with your
computer or video card manufacturer for further details.
27. Why is there no picture on my monitor?
● Check the wall socket for power. Verify that there is power by connecting another product.
● Ensure the power cable is correctly attached to both the wall socket and the monitor.
● Check that the power button is switched on.
● Unplug the monitor for approx. 1 minute and plug it in again. Switch the monitor back on.
28. Why is there no picture on my monitor even though the power LED is yellow/amber or
flashing green?
● Reboot your computer while holding the Ctrl key on your computer. If you see any picture during
the boot procedure, please verify the settings of your video card (for Windows go to Control
Panel and select Display).
● Check that the video cable is not damaged, bent or that any of the pins in the connector are
damaged (please be aware that some VGA connectors have one missing pin). If damaged,
replace with a new cable.
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● Check that the cable is attached correctly to the computer.
● Press any key on the keyboard to wake-up the computer from power saving mode.
29. Why is there no picture on my monitor even though the power LED is green?
● Verify the Contrast and Brightness setting of the monitor. First press (-)then press(+) to
increase Contrast and then press and hold the
(+) button to increase Brightness. These
buttons are located on the front of your monitor.
30 Why does the picture disappear after I press the on/off button quickly?
This is a unique Philips feature designed to preserve the life of your monitor. Please allow 5 seconds
between powering off and on your monitor, your picture will then be restored.
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Glossary
Glossary
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
A
Autoscan
A microprocessor-based feature of Philips Brilliance monitors is able to detect automatically
horizontal and vertical frequencies of input signals with those of the installed video card. An
autoscan monitor can thus operate with a wide range of video cards. MultiSync, a registered
trademark of NEC, provides a similar function.
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B
Balanced pincushion
See Geometric distortion
BNC connection
A special construction of connector used in some monitors with higher horizontal scanning
frequency. The BNC connection can provide the optimum shielding and matching characteristic
impedance of video signal path to ensure the best video performance.
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CE Mark
CE mark is displayed on products per EMC and LV ( low Voltage Device ) directives in compliance
with European Community safety, EMI and EMS requirements and is compulsory on products for
sale in the European Community.
Color temperature
A way of describing the color of a radiating source in terms of the temperature (in degrees Kelvin) of
a black body radiating with the same dominant frequency as the source.
Most Philips monitors offer the possibility of setting the color temperature to any desired value.
Contrast
The ratio between the brightness of the brightest and darkest parts of a picture. The darkest part of
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Glossary
a picture is set by the brightness of the unexcited phosphor, which is governed by the degree with
which ambient light is reflected. Contrast is therefore reduced in conditions of high ambient light
levels. Black Matrix tubes reflect less ambient light so exhibit higher contrast than other tubes.
Convergence error
Bean misalignment causing one or more of the three beams passing through the wrong aperture in
the shadow mask and striking a phosphor dot in the wrong triad.
Convergence error is expressed in mm often at three well-defined points on the screen, designated
A, B and C (see figure ). Also known as misconvergence.
Points where convergence error is specified
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Convergence-error correction
A method of correcting for convergence error to insure that all three beams land simultaneously in
the same triad. This is usually accomplished by means of special convergence-error correction coils
in the deflection yoke.
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Glossary
Cathode-ray tube - the general term for all tubes in which one or more electron beams emitted by a
cathode are periodically scanned across a phosphor screen by means of deflection circuitry. A
special form of the cathode-ray tube is the TV and monitor picture tube.
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DDC (Display Data Channel)
DDC is a communication channel for displays and computers. The DDC feature allows the monitor
controller to be automatically configured to make optimal use of the display without manual user
interaction. DDC is implemented as part of the new Plug & Play approach introduced into the PC
market to increase user friendliness.
The three levels developed for Plug & play are: (1) DDC1, monitor send data to the PC; (2) DDC2B,
PC can request information from monitor; and (3) DDC2Bi which is a two-way communication monitor can be addressed and PC or graphics board can give commands to monitor.
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