
13 Glossary of terms
Analogue audio
Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available from the LEFT/ RIGHT AUDIO outputs.The red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right.
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a
Delay
The time difference between a sonic event and its perception at the listening position. Use the Lip Synchronization feature to cancel the delay.
De-scrambling/scrambled
Many TV channels are scrambled.To
Digital audio
Sound signal that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL.These sockets send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analogue does.
Dolby Digital
A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting.
HDMI
HDMI is a standard for video interfacing; it can convey a massive amount of digital data. It means it can easily support all HDTV standards.
HDTV
Interactive
Gives you access to an interactive page offering various information and services.
JPEG-EXIF
JPEG
A very common digital still picture format.A
Lip Synchronization
Setting used to synchronize sound and pictures in case a delay is experienced, in particular if the sound of speech does not match lip movements.
MPEG
Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
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