Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations
APACAutomatic Pixel Aging Correction. A technique whereby the image
displayed on the television screen is periodically shifted slightly, for the
purpose of minimizing plasma panel phosphor burn-in.
A/VAudio / video.
BDSBusiness Display Solutions. See PBS.
Bit Rate Sometimes written bitrate, the frequency at which bits are passing a given
(physical or metaphorical) point, quantified in terms of bits per second
(bit/s).
CVIComponent video input. Sometimes used interchangeably with YPbPr.
CVBSComposite Video Broadcast Standard. Video signal containing combined
color, luminance, and synchronization signals. Also often referred to as
AUX video.
DB-9Standardized 9-pin connector, typically used for RS-232 asynchronous serial
communications.
DB-15Standardized 15-pin connector, typically used for VGA/ computer display
signals.
DCMData Communications Module. ITV terminology for devices that
communicate with Philips Institutional Television products by means of the
Philips ITV SmartPort.
DFUDirections For Use. Philips Consumer Electronics term for product
instruction documentation.
DHCPDynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol used on TCP/IP
networks. Allows client configuration (TCP/IP address, default gateway,
DNS configuration, etc.) to be sent to clients.
DNSThe network service used in TCP/IP networks that translates host names to
IP addresses.
DVIDigital Visual Interface, a digital interface standard created by the Digital
Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital
signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors.
HTMLHypertext Markup Language. The set of markup symbols or codes inserted
in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page.
IRInfrared, long-wavelength light energy invisible to the human eye. In this
context as applied to wireless remote controls.
IR-FACEITV interface module that adds ITV features and connectivity to non-ITV
televisions.
MP3A compressed digital audio format. MPEG (Motion Pictures Experts Group)
Layer 3 Audio compression.
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