Glossary Of Terms - Planar Bay Cat X SN-4620-1080 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.
Backlight The fluorescent lamp or lamps behind
a direct-view LCD panel that make its
pictures visible.
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
big picture Planar's Big Picture™, a system for
spreading a single source picture over
a wall or part of a wall of units.
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.
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Meaning
Term
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 and digital sig-
nals.
display One display unit without regard to oth-
ers that may be in an array with it.
DVI Digital Video Interface, a standard for
distributing computer pictures in digital
form.
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
LCD Liquid Crystal Display: the imaging
device used in the Lion, Puma, Wild-
cat, and Panther displays. It works
something like a digital watch, but in
three colors and with greater detail.
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.
Meaning