Important informationElectric, Magnetic and
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Stationary images on the TV
Philips Royal Electronics manufactures
screen
and sells many products targeted at
A characteristic of LCD and Plasma Panels consumers, which, like any electronic
is that displaying the same image for a long apparatus, in general have the ability to
time can cause a permanent after-image to emit and receive electro magnetic signals.
remain on the screen. This is called
One of Philips leading Business phosphor burn in. Normal use of the TV
Principles is to take all necessary health should involve the showing of pictures
and safety measures for our products, to that contain constantly moving and changing
comply with all applicable legal images that fill the screen.
requirements and to stay well within the
Examples of stationary images (this is not EMF standards applicable at the time of
an all inclusive list, you may encounter producing the products.
others in your viewing).
Philips is committed to develop, produce
TV and DVD menus: listings of DVD and market products that cause no
disk content. adverse health effects.
Black bars: when black bars appear at
Philips confirms that if its products are
the left and right side of the screen, it is
handled properly for their intended use,
recommended to change to a picture
they are safe touse according to scientific
format so that the picture fills the entire
evidence available today.
screen;
TV channel logo: present a problem if
Philips plays an active role in the
they are bright and stationary. Moving
development of international EMF and
or low-contrast graphics are less likely
safety standards, enabling Philips to
to cause uneven aging of the screen;
anticipate further developments in
Stock market stickers: presented at standardisation the for early integration in its
bottom of the TV screen; products.
Shopping channel logos and pricing
displays: bright and shown constantly or
repeatedly in the same location on the
TV screen.
Examples of still pictures also include
logos, computer images, time display,
teletext and images displayed in 4:3
mode, static images or characters, etc.
Tip:
Reduce contrast and brightness when
viewing. |
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