8 glossary – Panasonic TU-HDT206A User Manual
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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.