Philips 109S1399 User Manual

Philips 105S Electronic User's Manual
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Safety and Troubleshooting Information
Safety Precautions and MaintenanceTroubleshootingRegulatory InformationOther Related Information
Safety precautions and maintenance
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.
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Safety & Troubleshooting
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About This Electronic User's Manual
About This GuideOther Documents You May NeedNotational Descriptions
About This Guide
This electronic user's guide is intended for anyone who uses the Philips 109S 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 Option allows you to consumer keep a copy of the entire manual in your hard drive.
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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:
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.
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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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Product Information
Product FeaturesTechnical SpecificationsAutomatic Power SavingPhysical SpecificationPin AssignmentProduct Views
Product Features
109S10:
19-inch (18.0" VIS) color monitor with excellent front of screen performance for use with MACs and PCs
Autoscan covers horizontal frequencies up to 92 kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 with flicker free display of 1280 x 1024 up to 86 Hz
Flat square High Contrast CRT with 0.27 mm pitch (0.23 hdp) Large screen display in a small footprint: World's shortest 19-inch conventional monitor with
maximum depth of only 440 mm/17.3"
Multimedia Base and USB Hub option TCO99, E2000, NUTEK, EPA, FCC, CE and ISO9241 certified
109S13:
19-inch (18.0" VIS) color monitor with excellent front of screen performance for use with MACs and PCs
Autoscan covers horizontal frequencies up to 92 kHz offering a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 with flicker free display of 1280 x 1024 at up to 86 Hz
Flat square High Contrast CRT with 0.27 mm pitch (0.23 hdp). Large screen display in a small footprint: World's shortest 19-inch conventional monitor with
maximum depth of only 440 mm/17.3"
Multimedia Base and USB Hub option TCO92, E2000, NUTEK, EPA, FCC, CE and ISO9241 certified
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Technical Specifications*
CRT
• Size and deflection 19 inch / 46 cm ; 90° deflection angle
• Dot pitch / Grille pitch 0.27 mm
• Horizontal pitch 0.23 mm
• Tube type
Shadow mask, flat square, high contrast, anti-glare, anti-static, anti reflection, light transmission 42%
• Phosphor P22
• Recommended display area 14.0" x 10.4" / 355 x 265 mm
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• Maximum display area 14.4" x 10.8" / 365 x 274 mm
SCANNING
• Horizontal scanning 30 - 92 KHz
• Vertical scanning 50 - 160 KHz
VIDEO
• Video dot rate 234 MHz
• Input impedance
- Video 75 ohm
- Sync 2.2 kOhm
• Input signal levels 0.7 Vpp
• Sync input signal
Separate sync Composite sync
• Sync polarities Positive and negative
WHITE COLOR TEMPERATURE
Chromaticity CIE coordinates:
• at 9300 K degrees x = 0.283 / y = 0.297
• at 6500 K degrees x = 0.313 / y = 0.329
* These information are subject to change without notice.
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Automatic Power Saving
If you have VESA's DPMS compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. And if an input from a keyboard, mouse or other input device is detected, the monitor will automatically "wake up". The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving features:
Power Management Definition
VESA's Mode Video H-sync V-sync Power Used
Power
Saving (%)
LED color
ON Active Yes Yes Typical 95 W 0 % Green
Stand-by Blanked No Yes < 7W 93% Yellow
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Suspend Blanked Yes No < 7W 93% Yellow
OFF Blanked No No < 3W 97% Amber
This monitor is ENERGY STAR® compliant. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, PHILIPS has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Physical Specifications
• Dimensions
17.3" x 17.6" x 17.3" / 440 x 447 x 440 mm (including base)
17.3" x 15.7" x 17.3" / 440 x 399 x 440 mm (excluding base)
• Weight 19.7 kg
• Power supply 90 - 264 VAC, 50/60Hz
• Temperature (operating) 0° to 40°C / 32° to 104°F
• Temperature (storage) -25° to +65°C / -13° to -149°F
• Relative humidity 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):
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Pin
No.
Assignment
Pin
No.
Assignment
1 Red video input 9 No pin 2 Green video input 10 Logic ground
3 Blue video input 11
Identical output - connected to pin 10
4
Identical output - connected to pin 10
12 Serial data line (SDA)
5 Ground 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
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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 ViewRear View6G3B10 Multimedia Base (option)PCUH411 USB Hub (option)
Front View
Power button switches your monitor on.
OK button which when pressed will take you to the OSD controls Contrast hotkey. When the UP arrow is pressed, the adjustment controls
for the CONTRAST will show up.
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UP and DOWN buttons are used when adjusting the OSD of your monitor Brightness hotkey. When both the LEFT and RIGHT arrows are pressed
at the same time, then the adjustment controls for BRIGHTNESS will show up.
LEFT and RIGHT buttons, like the UP and DOWN buttons, are also used in adjusting the OSD of your monitor.
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Rear View
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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 DisplayThe OSD TreeThe 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 though 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
button, the On Screen Display (OSD) Main
Controls window will pop up and you can now start making adjustments to your monitor's various features. Use the
or the keys to make your adjustments within.
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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.
On-Screen Display
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Customer Care & Warranty
PLEASE SELECT YOUR COUNTRY 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 LATIN AMERICA: Antilles • Argentina • Brasil • Chile • Colombia • Mexico • Paraguay • Peru
• Uruguay • Venezuela
NORTH AMERICA: Canada • USA 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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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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C
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 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.
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Points where convergence error is specified.
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.
CRT
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.
CustoMax
Philips proprietary monitor control software that allows users to control parameters (e.g., Size, Color, Geometry) using software running in Windows. CustoMax is compatible with existing VGA cards. See CrystalClear FAQ and USB Bay FAQ.
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D
DDC (Display Data Channel)
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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.
DDC 1/2B
See DDC.
DDC 2Bi
See DDC.
Degaussing
The procedure of demagnetizing the shadow mask and associated metal parts of a picture tube at switch-on to minimize picture distortion. This is usually accomplished by means of a special degaussing coil through which a decaying alternating current is passed to generate an alternating magnetic field that gradually decays to demagnetize the tube. Some monitors offer a manual degaussing facility that can be activated at any time.
Digital control
Microprocessor-based digital control of picture parameters and video modes for complete control of picture settings and modes and instant recall of all settings at the push of a button. This is a very advanced feature that allows the user to switch to any required mode at any instant without having to spend time readjusting the picture. It is currently available in most Philips monitors.
Dot pitch
The shortest distance between two phosphor dots of the same color on the screen. The smaller the dot pitch, the better the resolution of the monitor.
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Dot rate
Frequency in MHz of the dot clock. It is a measure of the speed with which data is transferred between the video card and subsequent processing circuitry.
Also known as video dot rate.
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E
Electromagnetic radiation standards
International standards set to limit electromagnetic emissions from monitors. There are currently two important standards both derived from regulations originally laid down by Swedish authorities.
MPR-II
The standard originally proposed by the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing. It set maximum levels of electromagnetic radiation emitted by monitors, and has now been adopted as a world standard. MPR-II defines maximum permitted electrostatic, magnetic and electric field levels measured at a distance of 50 cm from the center of the monitor (see table).
TCO
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In 1991, the Swedish Tjänstemannens Central Organization (TCO, Swedish confederation of Professional Employees ) set a standard even more severe than MPR-II, especially for alternating electric fields (AEF). The TCO standard is more severe since not only are the permitted field levels reduced compared with MPR-II, but the measuring distance is also reduced (see table).
Electromagnetic radiation standards
EMI (Electrical Magnetic Interference)
The electrical and/or magnetic radiation coming from the working electrical or electronic equipment.
EMS (Electrical Magnetic Sustainment)
The ability of electrical or electronic equipment to function properly in the environment with electrical and/or magnetic interference.
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F
Flicker
Very rapid variations in picture intensity caused by the finite time required for the electron beam to scan a picture onto the screen. Two kinds of flicker occur: line flicker caused by the electron beam scanning-in each line of the picture; and frame flicker (or field flicker if the picture is interlaced) caused by the frame repetition rate of 50 frames/second. Frame flicker is noticeable with GUI and DTP software (which have a light background), and can be very disturbing, especially for those who work regularly with displays - contributing to eye strain, headaches, visual blurring, stress, etc. The problem can, however, be eliminated by increasing the refresh rate (number of frames/second) of the monitor to a value above around 70 Hz. Sensitivity to flicker appears to diminish with increasing age.
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H
Hertz
The unit of frequency named after the physicist Heinrich Hertz (1857-1894). 1 hertz (Hz) is equal to 1 cycle/second.
Horizontal dot pitch
See Dot pitch.
Horizontal scanning frequency
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Also called line frequency and expressed in kHz, it is the number of video lines written on the screen every second (from left to right). The higher the horizontal scanning frequency, the better the resolution (i.e., the higher the resolution and/or the higher the refresh rate).
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I
INF File
INF file (Information File)
Information (INF) files store information in a specific format. The set-up functions retrieve information from the INF file to use when performing installation operations. Examples of the type of information stored in an INF file include INI and registry changes, file names, and locations of the source files on source media.
Interlaced/non-interlaced
Interlaced.
The method of writing a picture on the screen by initially writing all even lines and subsequently writing all odd lines of the picture. Result: The complete picture is composed of two interlaced half pictures (or fields). With interlacing, a vertical (or field) frequency of 50 Hz means a picture (or frame) frequency of 25 Hz.
Non-interlaced.
The method of writing a picture on the screen by successive video lines of the picture so that a full frame is written onto the screen in one vertical sweep of the beams. With a non-interlaced display, a vertical frequency of 50 Hz means a picture (or frame) frequency of 50 Hz. At any given resolution, non-interlaced modes are preferable to interlaced modes; however, generation of non-interlaced modes is more expensive.
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L
Linearity
The degree to measure the actual location of a pixel on the screen corresponds with its intended location. ( see figure )
Line frequency
See Horizontal scanning frequency.
Low-emission monitor
A monitor that complies with international standards on radiation. See Electromagnetic radiation standards.
Low-frequency electric and magnetic fields
Alternating fields generated by the deflection yoke. These are subject to increasing attention, notably by governing authorities, the trade and the press. Although there is no scientific evidence that monitor emissions are harmful, much effort has gone into reducing emissions on the principle of better safe than sorry. Currently, there are two areas of interest: very-low frequency (VLF) electric and magnetic fields extending from 2 kHz to 400 kHz, and extreme low frequency (ELF) fields extending from 5 Hz to 2 kHz.
See also Electromagnetic radiation standards.
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M
Moiré effect
A fringe pattern arising from the interference between two superimposed line patterns. In a monitor it comes from the interference between the shadow mask pattern and the video information
(video moiré), and between the shadow mask pattern and the horizontal line pattern (scan moiré). It shows itself as wavy patterns on the screen and becomes more noticeable as monitor resolution increases. Since the video signal varies continuously, little can be done about video moiré. Scan moiré depends on the horizontal scanning frequency and can be alleviated by appropriate choice of frequency. Autoscan (MultiSync) monitors, which operate over a range of scanning frequencies, may sometimes exhibit moiré in certain video modes.
MPR
See Electromagnetic radiation standards.
MultiSync monitor
See Autoscan monitor.
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N
Non-interlaced
See Interlaced/non-interlaced.
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O
OSD (On Screen Display)
The feature that allows an end user to adjust screen performance and parameters of monitors directly through an on-screen instruction window. See CustoMax in CrystalClear section.
Overscan
The practice in which areas without useful video information are scanned outside the visible screen area in order to make maximum use of the screen for display of active video information. This practice is occasionally necessary because some video cards generate a video pattern that is smaller than the visible
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screen area, resulting in an image that is smaller (and less legible) than it needs to be.
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Parallelogram Distortion
See Geometric distortion.
Phosphor
Generic name for the class of substances that exhibit luminescence. To produce a picture on screen, phosphors are deposited on the inner surface of the picture-tube screen and excited into luminescence by the electron beam. Typical examples of phosphors are P22 medium short-persistence phosphor and EBU high-color-saturation phosphor.
Pin-cushion Distortion
See Geometric distortion.
Pixel
Abbreviation for picture element, the smallest element of the picture that can be displayed on the screen. The smaller the pixel size, the better the resolution of the monitor. Pixel size is determined by the size of the electron spot on the screen and not necessarily by the phosphor dot pitch (the size of the triad). Thus, a monitor with a large electron spot covering several triads can exhibit poor resolution even though its dot pitch is small.
Pixel frequency
The number of pixels that can be written in a video line per second.
Pixel rate
See pixel frequency
Plug-and-Play
See DDC. See USB section.
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R
Raster
The area on screen that electron beam can reach.
Refresh rate
See Vertical scanning frequency.
Resolution
The number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen. The resolution is specified as the number of pixels in a line multiplied by the number of horizontal lines.
See also video graphic adapter.
Rotation function
The feature that allows users to adjust the whole screen rotating to be horizontal. Because of the magnetic field of earth, the screen of monitor will be tilt when the screen faces toward the
different direction.
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S
Screen coatings
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Anti-Static coatings
Due to bombardment by beam electrons, monitor screens become electrically charged when in use. Electrically charged screens surfaces can attract dust particles. An Anti-Static coating is a conductive coating deposited on the screen (or on a glass panel immediately in front of the screen) that conducts away the charge and prevents screen dust build-up.
AGAS (Anti-Glare, Anti-Static) coating
AGAS is a silica coating applied to the surface of the screen by a spinning and spraying process. It operates by diffusing reflected light to blur images of light sources on the screen. To provide anti-static properties, the coating is impregnated with small conductive particles.
ARAS (Anti-Reflection, Anti-Static) coating
ARAS is one of the most effective anti-reflection/anti-static screen treatments currently available. It is composed of a multi-layer structure of transparent dielectric material that suppresses specular reflections by broadband interference effects at the screen surface. Anti-static properties are provided by a single conductive layer within the multi-layer structure.
With ARAS, the intensity of reflected light is reduced from around 4.5% of the incident light (the reflectivity of uncoated screens) to less than 0.5%. ARAS also has a major advantage over other screen treatments: It doesn't diffuse or scatter reflected light, so picture contrast and sharpness remain completely unimpaired. It's also easy to clean and tough enough to withstand commercially available cleaning agents.
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