Glossary, A technical – AYRE DX-5DSD User Manual

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A Technical

Glossary

480i

Shorthand for an interlaced NTSC signal, where

“480” refers to the number of actual picture lines

and “I” refers to Interlaced. This is the resolution
normally available from North American DVDs
sourced directly from video cameras.

480p

Shorthand for a progressive NTSC signal, where

“480” refers to the number of actual picture lines

and “p” refers to Progressive. This is the resolution
normally available from North American DVDs
sourced from film.

576i

Shorthand for an interlaced PAL signal, where

“576” refers to the number of actual picture lines

and “I” refers to Interlaced. This is the resolution
normally available from European DVDs sourced
directly from video cameras.

576p

Shorthand for a progressive PAL signal, where

“576” refers to the number of actual picture lines

and “p” refers to Progressive. This is the resolution
normally available from European DVDs sourced
from film.

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