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