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Audio/Video Inputs * Located on the rear of the DPTV these
connectors (RCA phono type plug) arc used for the input of audio and
video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in
order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection
options.
Aspect Ratio * The proportions of a rectangular display screen. NTSC
television has a 4:3 ratio; HDTV is 16:9.
ATSC * Advanced Television Systems Committee established by the
Federal Communications Commission to set standards for digital
television.
Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a
metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a
75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.
Display * An on screen message or graphics that help the user operate
and adjust DPTV feature controls. See On Screen Displays (OSD).
Dolby Digital * A digital 6-channel compression and surround sound
audio standard developed by Dolby Labs Inc. (also known as 5.1.)
DPTV * Digital Projection Television comprised of ATSC, NTSC, and
Monitor modules.
DTV * The broadly defined term used to describe the new digital
television system adopted by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) in December 1996.
HDTV * High Definition Television which offers approximately twice
the vertical/horizontal resolution of NTSC video, and sound quality
approaching that of compact disc. (Usually taken to meana picture of
1920 x 1080 pixels in a 16:9 aspect ratio.)
LED * Light Emitting Diode or indicator.
Major Channel * The RF transmitted channel on which an ATSC
digital station is broadcast.(Also referred to as virtualchannel.)
Menu * An on-screen listing Offeaturecontrolsshown on the DPTV
screen thataremade availablefor user adjustments.
MPEG * Motion PictureExpertsGroup andthe video compression
formatsdevised for transmissionof digitalbroadcasts.
Programming * The procedureof addingor deletingchannel
numbersinto the DPTV's memorycircuits. Inthis way the DPTV
"remembers" only the locally availableor desired channelnumbersand
skips over any unwantedchannelnumbers.
PSIP * Programand System InformationProtocol.
PTV * ProjectionTelevision (Rear and/orFrontprojectiondesign
systems are available.)
Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the
DPTV control panel through which infrared remote control command
signals are received.
RF * Radio Frequencyor modulated signal design used as the carrier
fortelevision broadcasts.
RGB * Red, Green, Blue color componentinputsused forconnection
purposes with personal computers(PCs) and otherhigh definition video
devices.
Second Audio Progrmn (SAP) * Another or additional audio:
channel provided for in the Multichnnnnl Television Sound (MTS)
broadcast Standard; A monaural soundtrack included within the
recorded or video signal (usually containing a second language
translation for the displayed programming.)
SDTV
* Standard Definition Television is a:digital television
transmission, but with approximately the picture quality and aspect ratio
equivalent to NTSC video.
Status * Allows the userto quickly confirmwhat channel numberis
currentlybeing viewed. Status can also be used to clearthe DPTVof on-
semen displays orinformation(rather thanwaiting for the displays to
"time out"or automatically disappearfrom the screen).
Subchannel * A complete digitalchannel numberis composed of both
a majorand minor(sub-] channelnumber.Located withinthe "major"
channel's transmitted signal the "minor" channel can be usedand
selected for additionalprogramming.
Subwoofer * A speakerdesigned for audio playbackof only the
lowest-frequencynotes (under100 Hz.)
SVGA * SuperVideo Graphics Array
Multlchannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard
that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.
NTSC * National Television Standards Committee format devised for
TV broadcasting signals in the 1940s (525 lines; 30Hz.)
On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers to the wordingor messages
gnne_ted by the DPTV to help the userwith specific featurecontrols
(color adjustment, programming, e tc.).
Pre-P,Jnpllfier * The controlcenter of a hi-fi system. Not only
amplifies source inputs,but also allows for source selection,volume,
tone, balance and all othercontrols thataffect the sound.
S-Video Input * Allows direct cort_ection Of high-resohition video
sources, such as a Super VHS videocasaette recorder, Laser Disc player,
etc. Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.
Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two strand
300 Ohm antenna wire usedwith many indoorand outdoorantenna
systems. In manycases this type of antenna wire requiresan additional
adapter(orbalun) in orderto connectto the 75 OhmInputterminals
designed into the more recentTelevisions and VCRs.
Variable Audio Output * An adjustableaudiooutputwhich allows
for volume variationsat the source.
VGA * Video GraphicsArray
YUV * Component video signals consisting of Y luminance and
normalized color differences U and V.
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