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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