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TV
Built-in TV tuner

Component Video
YPbPr inputs

50,000 hrs
MTBF > 50.000 h

16.7 M Colors
8 bit panel with 16.7 Millions of colors

Full HD
16:9 full HD enables users to view high-definition content at its original resolution

HDCP
High Definition Content Protection on DVI or HDMI models

HDMI
Connects with a wide range of multi-media players

Free Stand
Dual hinge enables stand to fold up

Adjustable Stand
Adjustable stand -Height adjustment and swivel

i-menu Software
Access the OSD settings using the mouse

Pivot
Rotate screen to view in landscape or portrait

DVI-D
DVI-D input

Wide View Angle
MVA or IPS(PVA) panel with wide viewing angle

Piano Polish
High gloss

Glare Panel
Brilliant gloss surface

16:10 Widescreen
Wide format LCD

Touch Key
Touch-key menu control

Navi-Ring
Resembles a mobile phone's navigation button

OSD menu
As sexy as on the i-phone

DMP
Digital Media Player

Low Power
Low power consumption

Ultra Slim
Ultra-slim design

VESA Mount
Wall-mountable solution

Narrow Edge
Very narrow frame

Cable Free
Extended power & signal cable combination leaves desktops cable free

RoHS
Adheres to the EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment

DCB
Dynamic Color Boost

DCR 2000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 10000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 12000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 20000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 30000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 50000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

DCR 100000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio

2ms (GTG) Response Time
2ms (GTG) response time LCD panel

3ms (GTG) Response Time
3ms (GTG) response time LCD panel

8ms (GTG) Response Time
8ms (GTG) response time LCD panel

2ms GTG
ODC solution to achieve GTG 2ms response time

3ms Response Time
3ms response time LCD panel

5ms Response Time
5ms response time LCD panel

8ms Response Time
8ms response time LCD panel

16:9 Widescreen
Wide format LCD

Protection Glass
With or without AR glass on front panel

Light Sensor
Automatic brightness adjustment for better image recognition based on the intensity of the ambient light

USB Hub
Built in 2:1 or 4:1 USB hub with USB connector. Storage devices such as USB flash, hard drives or cameras can thus be connected easily and conveniently

Energy Star
Quality mark for energy-saving appliances

Hg Free
WLED backlit panel, free of mercury

WLED
White LED panel

EPEAT Silver

EPEAT Gold
Winning an "Electronic Product Environment Assessment Tool" Gold put AOC amongst the elite for green monitors

Image Ratio Touch
Display format switchable between 4:3 and 16:9

Low Power
Power consumption is as low as 15W

Webcam
Built-in webcam enable users to communicate with ease

Microphone
Built-in microphone enables use of online chat programmes, such as Skype

Speaker
Built-in speaker

Green Packaging
Uses 100% recycled cardboard for green packaging

Off Timer
Saves 50% energy. Enables users to set the alarm clock to turn the monitor off automatically

Shell Texture
The symmetrical perfection of the back cover resembles the natural texture of shell, giving it a pleasant streamlined look

Cable Cover
The 2 covers at the back of the monitor hide the cable connectors, giving it a clean and neat look

50% Power Saving
When in power saving mode, the monitor uses just 50% of normal power

Windows Vista Certification

Gewinner des "Red Dot Design Awards" von 2008

Reddot Design Award winner 2008

HDMI
Display devices bearing the "HD ready 1080p" logo feature 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. In addition to 720p and 1080i, they can also receive, process and display High Definition 1080p signals

HD ready
In compliance with EICTA interoperability requirements, the monitor can process and display 720p High Definition signals

HD ready 1080p
Display devices bearing the ”HD ready 1080p” logo feature 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. In addition to 720p and 1080i, they can also receive, process and display High Definition 1080p signals

Full HD 1080p
Display devices bearing the ”Full HD 1080p” logo feature 1920 x 1080 screen resolution. In addition to 720p and 1080i, they can also receive, process and display High Definition 1080p signals

SRS WOW
SRS WOW provides panoramic three-dimensional acoustic characteristics that extend the audio field in both the horizontal and vertical planes, and lower the perceived bass response well below the drivers' low frequency limits. The sound is thus bigger and the perception of low frequency audio improved

Virtual Surround
Perception of three-dimensional sound enhanced by the use of 2 speakers

DVB-T
Transmitting digital signals improves picture and sound quality compared to traditional analogue transmission

Freeview
A digital terrestrial television platform in the United Kingdom

Setanta Sports
Setanta Sports is the home of live sport on television and is available on satellite, Freeview, cable and broadband

Nicam
Nicam is a system developed by the BBC that provides digital stereo sound for analogue TV. It means the sound is sharp and clear, and you can hear the full stereo effects

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