Samsung SyncMaster 320P, Training Manual

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Terms
Terms
Dot Pitch Dot Pitch
The image on a monitor is composed of red, green and blue dots. The closer the dots, the higher the resolution. The
distance between two dots of the same color is called the 'Dot Pitch'. Unit: mm
Vertical Frequency
Vertical Frequency
The screen must be redrawn several times per second in order to create and display an image for the user. The frequency
of this repetition per second is called Vertical Frequency or Refresh Rate. Unit: Hz
Example: If the same light repeats itself 60 times per second, this is regarded as 60 Hz.
Horizontal Frequency Horizontal Frequency
The time to scan one line connecting the right edge to the left edge of the screen horizontally is called Horizontal Cycle.
The inverse number of the Horizontal Cycle is called Horizontal Frequency. Unit: kHz
Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods
Interlace and Non-Interlace Methods
Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non-Interlace method while
Showing the horizontal lines of the screen from the top to the bottom in order is called the Non-Interlace method while
showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the
showing odd lines and then even lines in turn is called the Interlace method. The Non-Interlace method is used for the
majority of monitors to ensure a clear image. The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs.
majority of monitors to ensure a clear image. The Interlace method is the same as that used in TVs.
Plug & Play
Plug & Play
This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange
This is a function that provides the best quality screen for the user by allowing the computer and the monitor to exchange
information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.
information automatically. This monitor follows the international standard VESA DDC for the Plug & Play function.
Sync Signal
Sync Signal
Sync (Synchronized) Signals refer to the standard signals that are required to display desired colors on the monitor. They
are divided into Vertical and Horizontal Sync Signals. These signals display normal color images by the set resolution and
frequency.