Dolby Laboratories RC2573GR, RC2888/01 Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations, Cvbs

12. Definitions, acronyms and abbreviations

A/V	Audio / video.
Bit Rate	Sometimes written “bitrate”, the frequency at which bits are passing a given (physical
	or metaphorical) “point”, quantified in terms of bits per second (bit/s).
CVI	Component video input. Sometimes used interchangeably with “YPbPr”.
CVBS	Composite Video Broadcast Standard.Video signal containing combined color,
	luminance, and synchronization signals. Also often referred to as “AUX” video.
DB-9	Standardized 9-pin connector, typically used for RS-232 asynchronous serial
	communications.
DB-15	Standardized 15-pin connector, typically used for VGA / computer display signals.
DCM	Data Communications Module. PCS terminology for devices that communicate with
	Philips Commercial Solutions products by means of the Philips SmartPort protocol.
DFU	Directions For Use. Philips Consumer Electronics term for product instruction
	documentation.
DHCP	Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol used on TCP/IP networks. Allows
	client configuration (TCP/IP address, default gateway, DNS configuration, etc.) to be
	sent to clients.
DNS	The network service used in TCP/IP networks that translates host names to IP
	addresses.
DVI	Digital Visual Interface, a digital interface standard created by the Digital Display
	Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital signals to
	accommodate both analog and digital monitors.
HTML	Hypertext Markup Language.The set of markup symbols or codes inserted in a file
	intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page.
IR	Infrared, long-wavelength light energy invisible to the human eye. In this context as
	applied to wireless remote controls.
MP3	A compressed digital audio format. MPEG (Motion Pictures Experts Group) Layer 3
	Audio compression.
NVM	Non-Volatile Memory.
MPEG	Moving Picture Experts Group. General term for a range of audio and video
	compression, and the name of the standards organization for digital video and digital
	audio compression. Operates under the auspices of the International Organisation
	for Standardization (ISO).
NA	Not available, not applicable.
NC	Not connected, no connection.
Off	See “Stand-by”.

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