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GLOSSARY
DDWG
An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the
DVI specifi cation.
Dolby Digital®
This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale
home theater systems that enhances audio. Home theater components with this
technology work in conjunction with a “8.1-speaker” system (Eight speakers plus
a low-frequency subwoofer) to produce true-to-life audio that draws the listener
into the onscreen action.
DTS™
DTS is the acronym for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a discrete 8.1 channel
surround system similar to Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is the DTV standard, but
DTS competes with Dolby on DVD and in the movie theaters.
DVI
An acronym for Digital Visual Interface. DVI is the connection standard developed
by Intel for connecting computers to digital monitors such as fl at panels and DLP
projectors. A consumer electronics version, not necessarily compatible with the
PC version, is used as a connection standard for HDTV tuners and displays.
Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display.
Fiber Optic
Refers to the medium and the technology associated with the transmission of
information as light pulses along a glass or plastic wire or fi ber. Optical fi ber
carries much more information than conventional copper wire and is in general
not subject to electromagnetic interference and the need to retransmit signals.