Glossary
Glossary
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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.
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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