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Glossary |
HDMI: (High Definition Multimedia Interface) a digital audio/video format capable of passing 1080p video and lossless 7.1 surround sound. |
HDTV: (High Definition Television) a general term for video quality at and above 720p resolution. HDTV is recorded digitally. |
Surround Sound: a term refering to the use of multiple channnels of audio to create a immerssion effect when watching a movie, sports, television etc. |
IR: (infrared) invisable light use by remote controls to send commands, can be blocked by any solid object. |
RF: (radio frequency) radio waves used by remotes and other control sources to cummunicate commands, solid objects generally do not effect RF but range and other RF interference can reduce effectiveness. |
Plasma: flat panel TV that uses electrically charged gas bubbles (yes, plasma) and phosphors to produce a picture. Plasma general has the best picture vs. price but the issue of burn-in, weight, and life expectancy make LCD an excellent choice in most situations. |
LCD: (Liquid Crystal Display) flat panel TV that uses backlit LCD panels to produce a picture. LCD sets are constantly improving in picture quality and reducing in price as more and more are produced. LCD has roughly twice the life expectancy and almost zero burn- in potential as compared to plasma sets. LCD set are also considerably lighter in weight. |
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