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A Glossary of Terms
Terms used in this manual, and general terms.
Term Meaning
array A group of displays physically bolted
together. (Not possible with Panthers
or Bengals.)
aspect ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a
picture, often expressed as 4-by-3,
4:3, 4×3, or 1.33:1 (the aspect ratio of
standard television pictures). 16-by-9
(1.77:1) is the aspect ratio for high-def-
inition TV.
Backlight The fluorescent lamp or lamps behind
a direct-view LCD panel that make its
pictures visible.
ballast The electronics part (module) that
powers the lamp, providing high volt-
age to start the lamp and a lower volt-
age for operation.
Bay Cat The name for a Clarity direct-view LCD
display, similar to a Clarity Bobcat, but
with a larger screen (46”) and higher
resolution (1920x1080). Model num-
ber SN-4610-1080
Bobcat The name for any Clarity model begin-
ning SN-4025 or SN-4035. A 40" direct
view LCD display of 1366 × 768 pixels.
composite
sync
Sync signals that combine the horizon-
tal and vertical syncs onto one signal
line, separate from the video. RGBS
uses this type.
Clarity Display Aspect Ratio
Lion X, UX, XP,
UXP, XL, UXL
Puma X, XP, UXP
1.33
Lion SX, SXP 1.25
Bobcat 1, 2 1.66
Bay Cat, Margay,
Bengal, Bay Cat X
1.77
composite
video
A video distribution system in which all
the video information, is sent on one
wire. Sometimes called C-Video.
cube One display without regard to others
that may be in an array with it.
See also unit; display.
C-Video Composite video; a video distribution
system in which all the video informa-
tion, is sent on one wire.
DA Distribution amplifier; a device that
takes in one input and gives out many
of the same type. DAs are available for
video, computer and digital signals.
display One display unit without regard to oth-
ers that may be in an array with it.
DVI Digital Video Interface, a standard for
distributing computer pictures in digital
form.
electronics
module
The electronic part that controls almost
everything about the display. It con-
verts incoming pictures to a form the
LCD can use to display pictures and
provides control through the remote
control and RS232 connections to
other functions, such as turning lamps
on and monitoring fans.
Fast key One of the buttons on the remote con-
trol that takes you directly to a menu or
chain of menus.
H & V sync Horizontal and vertical sync on two
separate lines. The VGA family uses
this type.
key a push button on the remote control
LCD Liquid Crystal Display: the imaging
device used in the Lion, Puma, Wild-
cat, and Panther displays. It works
something like a digital watch, but in
three colors and with greater detail.
Term Meaning