GLOSSARY
Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens.
Help ScreenA display of help information regarding the current task or presentation.
Horizontal FrequencyThe frequency at which scan lines are generated, which varies amongst sources.
Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate.
Horizontal OffsetThe difference between the center of the projected image and the center of the pro-
jector lens. For this projector, this value is expressed as the maximum percentage
of the image that can be projected to one side of the lens center without degrading
the image quality. Horizontal offset ranges can be affected by the type of lens in
use, and whether or not the image is offset vertically at the same time.
Hot SpotA circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere on the
screen. A hot spot appears along the line of sight and "moves" with the line of
sight. High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection
usually have a hot spot.
InputA physical connection route for a source signal, described by a 2-digit number rep-
resenting 1) its switcher/projector location and 2) its slot in the switcher/projector.
Input SignalSignal sent from a source device to the projector.
InterfaceA device, such as the Serial Digital Input Module, that accepts an input signal for
display by the projector.
InterlaceA method used by video tape players and some computers to double the vertical
resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate. If the resulting frame/field
rate is too low, the image may flicker depending on the image content.
KeypadA small push-button device for controlling most projector settings and operation.
For more information, refer to 3.3, Using the Keypad.
KeystoneA distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of the
image are unequal in length. Side borders both slant in or out, producing a key-
stone shaped image. It is caused when the screen and lens surface are not parallel.
LinearityThe reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and/or shapes
over the entire screen.
Line of Best ViewingWhen light from a projector is incident on a screen, the light reflects from the
screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence. The Line of
Best Viewing is along the line of reflection.
Loop throughThe method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single video
source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line is terminat-
ed with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line.
LumenThe unit of measure for the amount of visible light emitted by a light source.
LuxThe amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface.
1 lux = 1 lumen/square meter = 0.093 foot-candles
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