8 glossary – Panasonic TU-HDT206A User Manual

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TU-HDT206A

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8 Glossary


A/V:

A

connector

for

the

transmission of audio, video and
status signal.

Component

Video:

A

connection interface using 3
cables with RCA connectors to
transfer HD video between AV
products.

Composite Video: A connection
interface using a signal cable
with RCA connectors to carry SD
video between AV products.

DVI: Digital Video Interface is a
computer

interface

for

the

passing of digital display signals.

HD: High definition video has a
picture resolution of either 1080i,
720p or 576p.

HDMI: A connection interface
that carries video and audio in
digital format.

Information Banner: A small
window with simple navigation
tools to display information about
individual channels.

Menu: An onscreen display
offering a list of commands to
select from.

Normal viewing: The state of
your receiver when no menus or
windows are displayed on the
screen, and a valid channel is
tuned.


OAD: Over air download is a
method

of

upgrading

the

operating software of the STB.
Also referred to as DVB-SSU.

Program

Guide:

The

instantaneously and continuously
updated

electronic

program

guide

for

quick

and

easy

reference or program selection.

SD: Standard definition has a
picture resolution of 576i.

Set Top Box (STB): A device
that is capable of decoding and
tuning

digital

signals

and

converting these signals into a
format that is understood by your
TV set. Also referred to as a
digital receiver.

Standby mode: A condition in
which

your

receiver

allows

retrieval of up-dated information
from input signals.

VCR: Abbreviation for Video
Cassette Recorder.



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