Glossary Of Terms - Planar GX40 User Manual

A Glossary of Terms
Terms used in this manual, and general terms.
Term
array A group of displays physically bolted
together. (Not possible with Panthers
or Bengals.)
aspect ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a
picture, often expressed as 4-by-3,
4:3, 4×3, or 1.33:1 (the aspect ratio of
standard television pictures). 16-by-9
(1.77:1) is the aspect ratio for high-def-
inition TV.
ballast The electronics part (module) that
powers the lamp, providing high volt-
age to start the lamp and a lower volt-
age for operation.
Bay Cat, The name for a Planar direct-view
Bay Cat X LCD display, similar to a Planar Bob-
cat or Bobcat X, but with a larger
screen (46") and higher resolution
(1920x1080). Model number; Bay Cat:
SN-4610-1080; Bay Cat X: SN-4620-
1080
Bobcat, The name for any Planar model begin-
Bobcat X, ning with SN-4025 or SN-4035 (Bob-
GX40 cat), or SN-4045-WX (Bobcat X,
GX40). A 40" direct view LCD display
of 1366 × 768 pixels.
composite Sync signals that combine the horizon-
sync tal and vertical syncs onto one signal
line, separate from the video. RGBS
uses this type.
composite A video distribution system in which all
video the video information, is sent on one
wire. Sometimes called C-Video.
cube One display without regard to others
that may be in an array with it.
See also unit; display.
C-Video Composite video; a video distribution
system in which all the video informa-
tion, is sent on one wire.
DA Distribution amplifier; a device that
takes in one input and gives out many
of the same type. DAs are available for
video, and computer signals.
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Meaning
Term
display One display unit without regard to oth-
ers that may be in an array with it.
electronics The electronic part that controls almost
module everything about the display. It con-
verts incoming pictures to a form the
LCD can use to display pictures and
provides control through the remote
control and RS232 connections to
other functions, such as turning lamps
on and monitoring fans.
Fast key One of the buttons on the remote con-
trol that takes you directly to a menu or
chain of menus.
H & V sync Horizontal and vertical sync on two
separate lines. The VGA family uses
this type.
key a push button on the remote control
LED Light Emitting Diode: a small, low
power lamp used as an indicator, often
red or green, but can be other colors.
Lion The name for any Planar model begin-
ning WN-6720.
Margay Model WN-5040-720, a DLP™ optical
engine with one lamp and a resolution
of 1280 × 720
module A stand-alone electronic assembly.
Planar displays are designed to be
serviced at the module level, not the
component level. That is, the techni-
cian changes the whole electronics
module rather than changing a small
part in it.
mullion The metal edge surrounding the
screen material that holds the screen
in place.
native resolu- The resolution of the LCD or DMD
tion itself. This is the highest resolution the
display can show, but in some prod-
ucts the display will accept higher res-
olutions
Meaning