performance level. All fixed pixel displays have internal scalers incorporated internally.
HDMI The High Definition Multimedia Interface is an extension of the DVI interface that adds HDCP, digital audio, and inter-device communication link, all in a smaller connector. The DVI output of the Ayre DX-7 can be connected to an HDMI display by using an adapter connector. In this situation the video is passed through to the display device, but there is no digital audio or communication link present.
HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection is a method of scrambling the DVI or HDMI video signal in an attempt to avoid copying of copyrighted material. Only “authorized” devices have the key to descramble the signal so that it is viewable. The Ayre DX-7 does not use HDCP, so it is compatible with all DVI and HDMI displays, whether or not they use HDCP.
Interlaced An interlaced video system draws half of the picture lines on the video display at a time. The odd-numbered lines are displayed in one pass and the even numbered lines in the next. The interlaced format was developed as a means of reducing the bandwidth required for television broadcasting, but can result in visible artifacts in the picture compared to Progressive video.
LCD A Liquid Crystal Display is the familiar display as found on laptop computers. These are most often transmissive displays, where a white light source behind the display element shines through colored
