Philips 107T50/05 Electronic User's Manual page 43

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.
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.
D
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.
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