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APPENDIX
Glossary
Component video Component video is sent through three cables: two color shade (chrominance) signals
and one brightness (luminance) signal. Component video achieves greater color
accuracy than composite video or S-VIDEO by splitting chrominance into two separate
portions.
Composite video Composite video is sent through a single cable. Composite video combines the color
shade (chrominance) and brightness (luminance) information into one video signal.
S-VIDEO S VIDEO requires a single cable, which carries the brightness (luminance) and color
(chrominance) signals of the picture separately. S-VIDEO provides better resolution
than composite video, which carries the signals together.
Full Scart SCART connectors used with many European video equipments is designed to carry
composite video and RGB video signals. If the equipment which outputs picture
outputs RGB-signal, it will output RGB signal from the RGB pins and a complete
composite video signal at the same time.
Half Scart Basically is the same as Full Scart in function but does not support RGB Video signals.
480i Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which first
transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines.
480p Provides 480 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which
transmits each line from top to bottom.
720p Provides 720 lines of resolution. Displays images using progressive scanning, which
transmits each line from top to bottom.
1080i Provides 1080 lines of resolution. Displays images using interlaced scanning, which
first transmits all the odd lines on the TV screen and then the even lines. 1080i is one
of the formats used by HDTV (High Definition TV).
Digital television (DTV) A new technology for transmitting and receiving broadcast television signals. DTV
provides higher resolution and improved sound quality over analog television.
HDTV(High Definition TV) HDTV is a new kind of digital TV, creating a high quality picture, high definition. The
HDTV provides a theater-like screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Supports 480p or
higher.
SDTV(Standard Definition TV) SDTV is a new kind of standard definition digital TV, having a range of lower resolution
than the HDTV. Supports 480i.
Satellite Broadcasting Provides crisp picture and clear audio quality throughout the country via a satellite.
Cable Broadcast Receiver A device that receives cable broadcasting. Connecting it to your TV set allows you to
watch a various channels.
(Converter)