Technical terms made easy........

Technical jargon’ stopping you joining the HD revolution! Our straight foreward guide to the common terms used will help you to understand all you need to know to enjoy an fantastic viewing experience.

720-line HD

The 720-line system is the most common format for the launch of HD television. The 720-line system is 1280 pixels across, so the resolution is 1280 x 720, giving just over twice the resolution of a 625-line standard definition picture.

1080-line HD

The 1080-line system is the other common HD format. A 1080-line system has 1080 vertical pixels and 1920 horizontal pixels, with up to five times the resolution of a standard definition picture.

Aspect Ratio

This refers to the ratio of a pictures width relative to it’s height. The aspect ratio of a standard television is 4:3, whereas HD TV has an aspect ratio of 16:9, for a more intense viewing experience. The more common names for aspect ratio are ‘Widescreen’ or ‘Letter-box’.

AC-3

Also known as ‘Dolby Digital’ this is the 5.1-channel sound system specified in the Standard for Digital HD TV, delivering CD quality digital audio from six speakers, front left, right and centre (where most of the ‘voice’ comes from), rear left and right plus a subwoofer for depth, to produce a cinematic sound! True 5.1-channel sound is only available via a home cinema system

Bit Rate

‘Bits per second’ or bps, expresses the rate at which data is transmitted. Generally, the higher the bit rate, the better the image and sound quality.

Component Video

Three connectors (usually red, green and blue RCA jacks) that transmit and receive component video signals. The combination of these signals conveys all the picture information.

DVI

Digital Video Interface. DVI is a type of cable connector which provides a high-bandwidth connection between a video source and a display device.

EPG

Electronic Programme Guide. An onscreen display of channels and programme data.

HDMI

High Definition Multimedia Interface is a digital connection for video/audio data. It ensures a high-quality video signal is delivered to your display via a single cable.

HDCP

This is a copyright protection system that is incorporated into HD receivers and displays. It stands for High definition Digital Content Protection and prevents unauthorised use of content which is copyrighted.

LCD TV

Liquid Crystal Displays are flat-panel televisions designed to offer superior images. A liquid crystal solution is sandwiched between two panels and electrified. This causes the crystals to act as ‘shutters’, some allowing light to pass through, other blocking light out. These ‘shutters’ on the electrified crystals form the image on the LCD TV.

Pixels

A pixel is literally a single dot on the screen and the pixels form the image on your display. The more pixels, the better the picture. With HD TV there are many more pixels (typically 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720) than with Standard Definition TV (720 x 576), giving a crisper, clearer and sharper picture.

Plasma Display

A compatible plasma TV is one way to display HD TV. The image is created by hundreds of thousands of tiny cells filled by ionized gas in a plasma state.

Resolution

The measure of the amount of detail an image can show. HD has a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 which equates to 2,073,000 pixels whereas standard definition has a resolution of 720 x 576. The higher the resolution – the better the resulting image.

Standard Definition (SDTV)

This is the traditional definition television system, currently used. A standard definition picture is 720 x 576 pixels.

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MOREL-RLT1520 15inch LCD Television~Free Delivery (unless on special) MOREL-RLT1520 Key Features:LCD Panel: 15" LCD TV Colour of LCD TV: SilverTV Tuner: PAL & SECAM Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Pixel Pitch: 0.297mm x 0.297mm Contrast Ratio: 400:1 Brightness: 500cd/m2 Display Colours: 16 million Response Time: 16ms Viewing Angle: H:160, V:160 degreesExtra Features:Output: n/aInput Signals: RGB Analogue, Composite Video, S-Video, DVD Component, RF TV Tuner Audio Input: RCA (L/R) x 2, Mini Jack Audio: Yes, 2.5W per channel Native Resolution: 1024x768, XGA, 0.8 mega pixels Dimensions: 430x325.5x198mm (WxHxD) Accessories: VGA Cable, Video/Audio Cable, AC Cable, AC Adaptor, IR Remote Control, 2xAAA Batteries Weight: 4.2Kg Optional Accessories: Fixed VESA Wall Mount Bracket, Tilt VESA Wall Mount BracketFeatures: Fastext Teletext, OSD Menu, VESA Wall Mount Compatible, Kensington Lock Compatible, Tilt, 4H Digital Comb Filter, 3:2 & 2:2 Pull Down, NICAM Stereo Speakers, Sleep Timer, Carry Handle, Anti-Glare Coating, Picture in Picture (PIP - this will only operate when the background image being displayed is through the 15 Pin D Sub Connector) price = £220.00 inc vat~Key Features:

LCD Panel: 15" LCD TV
Colour of LCD TV: Silver
TV Tuner: PAL & SECAM
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Pixel Pitch: 0.297mm x 0.297mm
Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Brightness: 500cd/m2
Display Colours: 16 million
Response Time: 16ms
Viewing Angle: H:160, V:160 degrees

Extra Features:

Output: n/a
Input Signals: RGB Analogue, Composite Video, S-Video, DVD Component, RF TV Tuner
Audio Input: RCA (L/R) x 2, Mini Jack
Audio: Yes, 2.5W per channel
Native Resolution: 1024x768, XGA, 0.8 mega pixels
Dimensions: 430x325.5x198mm (WxHxD)
Accessories: VGA Cable, Video/Audio Cable, AC Cable, AC Adaptor, IR Remote Control, 2xAAA Batteries
Weight: 4.2Kg
Optional Accessories: Fixed VESA Wall Mount Bracket, Tilt VESA Wall Mount Bracket
Features: Fastext Teletext, OSD Menu, VESA Wall Mount Compatible, Kensington Lock Compatible, Tilt, 4H Digital Comb Filter, 3:2 & 2:2 Pull Down, NICAM Stereo Speakers, Sleep Timer, Carry Handle, Anti-Glare Coating, Picture in Picture (PIP - this will only operate when the background image being displayed is through the 15 Pin D Sub Connector)

~MOREL-RLT1520 15inch LCD Television|767|~500~2255~~

MOREL-RLT17AP15 17inch LCD television~Free Delivery (unless on special) MOREL-RLT17AP15 Key Features:LCD Panel: 17" LCD TV Aspect Ratio: 15:9 (Widescreen) Pixel Pitch: 0.288x0.288mm Native Resolution: 1280x768, WXGA, 1.0 Mega Pixel Contrast Ratio: 600:1 Brightness: 450cd/m2 Display Colours: 16.7 Million Colours Response Time: 25ms Viewing Angle: 170 degrees (Horizontal and Vertical) Audio: Yes, 3W per channel (6W total)Other Features:Supports following signals: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720i/p, Yes, via DVD Component Output: Audio Woofer out (RCA) Input: RGB Analogue, Composite Video, S-Video, DVD Component, SCART, RF TV Tuner Audio Input: RCA (L/R) x3 Audio: Yes, 3W per channel (6W total) Colour of LCD TV: Available in Silver Dimensions: 559x384x224.6mm Accessories: Remote Control, 2xAAA Batteries, A/V Cable, Component Video, Power Cable, Audio Cable, S-Video Cable, SCART Cable, User Manual Optional Accessories: AV Cable, S-video Cable, Component Cable, Audio Cable, Remote Control, User manualFeatures: Teletext, Totally Flat Display, VESA Wall Mount, Built-in Speakers, Super Quick Response Time, Progressive Scan, No Magnetic Interference, Wide Viewing Angle, Aspect Ratio Transition, Tilt, OSD, Anti Glare Panel, Remote Control, Kensington Lock, 4H Comb Filter, 3:2/2:2 Pull Down, NICAM Stereo, Carry Handle, Auto Channel Edit & SortWeight: 5.7Kg~Key Features:

LCD Panel: 17" LCD TV
Aspect Ratio: 15:9 (Widescreen)
Pixel Pitch: 0.288x0.288mm
Native Resolution: 1280x768, WXGA, 1.0 Mega Pixel
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Brightness: 450cd/m2
Display Colours: 16.7 Million Colours
Response Time: 25ms
Viewing Angle: 170 degrees (Horizontal and Vertical)
Audio: Yes, 3W per channel (6W total)

Other Features:

Supports following signals: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720i/p, Yes, via DVD Component
Output: Audio Woofer out (RCA)
Input: RGB Analogue, Composite Video, S-Video, DVD Component, SCART, RF TV Tuner
Audio Input: RCA (L/R) x3
Audio: Yes, 3W per channel (6W total)
Colour of LCD TV: Available in Silver
Dimensions: 559x384x224.6mm
Accessories: Remote Control, 2xAAA Batteries, A/V Cable, Component Video, Power Cable, Audio Cable, S-Video Cable, SCART Cable, User Manual
Optional Accessories: AV Cable, S-video Cable, Component Cable, Audio Cable, Remote Control, User manual
Features: Teletext, Totally Flat Display, VESA Wall Mount, Built-in Speakers, Super Quick Response Time, Progressive Scan, No Magnetic Interference, Wide Viewing Angle, Aspect Ratio Transition, Tilt, OSD, Anti Glare Panel, Remote Control, Kensington Lock, 4H Comb Filter, 3:2/2:2 Pull Down, NICAM Stereo, Carry Handle, Auto Channel Edit & Sort
Weight: 5.7Kg

~MOREL-RLT17AP15 17inch LCD television|766|~500~2253~nuprod~

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