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HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface)
It is an interface that can be connected to a digital audio source as well as a high-definition video
source by using a single cable without compression.
Component ports (green, blue and red)
The component ports, which identify, transmit and receive contrast signals, provide superior picture
quality to any other video connection methods.
Stereo
Stereo refers to a technology that outputs audio signals via two channels. It delivers 3D sound
experience through separate left and right audio channels over two speakers.
Source
Input source refers to a video source device connected to the product such as a camcorder or video
or DVD player.
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p
Each of the scanning rates above refers to the number of effective scanning lines that decides the
screen resolution. The scanning rate may be indicated in i (interlaced) or p (progressive), depending
on the scanning method.
- Scanning
Scanning refers to a process of sending pixels that form an image progressively. A larger number of
pixels will deliver a clearer and more vivid picture.
- Progressive
In progressive scan mode, all lines of pixels are scanned one by one (progressively) on the screen.
- Interlaced
In interlaced scan mode, every other line of pixels is scanned from top to bottom first and then the
remaining lines of pixels (that were not scanned) are scanned.
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