28
Chapter 7 Glossary
Resolution
The LCD panel consists of numerous pixels of specified size, which are illuminated to form images.
This monitor consists of horizontal 1024 pixels and 768 vertical pixels. At a resolution of 1024 ×
768, all pixels are illuminated as a full screen (1:1).
sRGB (Standard RGB)
International standard for color reproduction and color space among peripheral devices (such as
monitors, printers, digital cameras, scanners). As a form of simple color matching for the Internet,
colors can be displayed using tones close to those of the transmission and reception devices.
Temperature
Color temperature is a method to measure the white color tone, generally indicated in degrees
Kelvin. The screen becomes reddish at a low temperature, and bluish at a high temperature, like
the flame temperature.
5000 K: Slightly reddish white
6500 K: White referred to as daylight-balanced color
9300 K: Slightly bluish white
TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential Signaling)
A signal transmission system for digital interface.
VESA DPM (Video Electronics Standards Association - Display Power
Management)
VESA specifications achieve increased energy efficiency for computer monitors. This involves
standardization of signals sent from the computer (graphics board).
DPM defines the status of signals transmitted between the computer and monitor.
