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Home Theater Glossary of Terms

Home Theater Terminology. Bonus Feature: If home theater terminology and concepts are confusing to you because English is not your primary language, check out a useful guide from Kenneth Beare, About.com ESL Guide.
1080i
Definition of the term: 1080i
1080p
Definition of the term: 1080p
480i
480i
480p
Definition of the term: 480p
720p
Definition of the term: 720p
3LCD
Definition of the Term: 3LCD
Analog Television
Definition of the term: Analog Television
Aspect Ratio
Definition of the term: Aspect Ratio
ATSC
Definition of the Term - ATSC
Audyssey DSX
Definition of the term: Audyssey DSX (Dynamic Surround Expansion).
AVCHD
Definition of AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition).
AV Receiver (see also Home Theater Receiver, Surround Sound Receiver)
Definition of the term: AV Receiver (see also Home Theater Receiver, Surround Sound Receiver)
Bitstream
Definition of the term Bitstream as applied to home theater.
Blu-ray
Definition of the term: Blu-ray
CD
Definition of the term: CD
CES
Denifition of the Term - CES
Circle Surround
Definition of the term: Circle Surround
Component Video Connection
Definition of the term: Component Video Connection
Composite Video Connection
Definition of the term: Composite Video Connection
Continuous Power (RMS)
Definition of the term: Continuous Power (RMS)
Contrast Ratio
Definition of the term: Contrast Ratio
Decibels (db)
Definition of the term: Decibels (db)
Distortion (THD)
Definition of the term: Distortion (THD)
Digital Coaxial Connection
Definition of the term: Digital Coaxial Connection
Digital Optical Connection
Definition of the term: Digital Optical Connection
D-ILA
D-ILA
DLP
Definition of the term: DLP
DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device)
Definition of the term: DMD (Digital Micro-Mirror Device)
Dolby Digital
Definition of the term: Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital EX
Definition of the term: Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital Plus
Definition of Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Pro-Logic II
Definition of the term: Dolby Pro-Logic II
Dolby Pro-Logic IIx
Definition of the term: Dolby Pro-Logic IIx
Dolby ProLogic IIz
Dolby ProLogic IIz - Definition of Dolby ProLogic IIz
Dolby TrueHD
Definition of Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD
Definition of DTS-HD
DTS Neo:6
Definition of the term: DTS Neo:6
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
Definition of the term: DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
DTS-ES
Definition of the term: DTS-ES
Dual Disc
Definition of the term: Dual Disc
DTV - Digital TV
Definition of the term: DTV - Digital TV - Digital Television
DVD
Definition of the term: DVD
DVD-Audio
Definition of the term: DVD-Audio
DVD Recorder
Definition of the term: DVD Recorder
DVD+R DL
Definition of the term: DVD+R DL
DVD+R
Definition of the term: DVD+R
DVD-RW
Definition of the term: DVD-RW
DVD-R DL
Definition of the term: DVD-R DL
DVD-R
Definition of the term: DVD-R
DVD+RW
Definition of the term: DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
Definition of the term: DVD-RAM
DVI - Digital Visual Interface
Definition of the term: DVI - Digital Visual Interface
DVR
Definition of the term: DVR
Dynamic Compression
Definition of the term: Dynamic Compression
Dynamic Headroom
Definition of the term: Dynamic Headroom
Dynamic Range
Definition of the term: Dynamic Range
EDTV
Definition of the Term EDTV
HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital)
Definition of the term: HDCD (High Definition Compatible Digital)
HDCP
Definition of the term: HDCP
HD-DVD
Definition of the term: HD-DVD
HDMI
Definition of the term: HDMI
HDMI 1.3 - Definition of the term: HDMI 1.3 and 1.3a
HDMI 1.3 - Definition of the term: HDMI 1.3 and 1.3a
HDTV
Definition of the term: HDTV
Home Theater
Definition of the term: Home Theater
Home Theater-in-a-Box
Definition of the term: Home Theater-in-a-Box
Home Theater Receiver (see also AV Receiver, Surround Sound Receiver)
Definition of the term: Home Theater Receiver (see also AV Receiver, Surround Sound Receiver)
Interlaced Scan
Definition of the term: Interlaced Scan
LCD Television
Definition of the term: LCD Television
LCOS
LCOS
LFE
Definition of the term: LFE
Loudspeaker
Definition of the Term - Loudspeaker
NTSC
Definition of the term: NTSC
OLED
Definition of OLED
PAL
Definition of the term: PAL
PCM
Definition of the Term - PCM
Pixel
Definition of the term: Pixel
Pixel Density
Definition of the term: Pixel Density
Plasma Television
Definition of the term: Plasma Television
Power Amplifier
Power Amplifier
Preamplifier
Definition of the Term - Preamplifier
Progressive Scan
Definition of the term: Progressive Scan
Region Code
Definition of the term: Region Code
Rear-Projection Television
Definition Of Rear-Projection Television
RF Modulator
Definition of the term: RF Modulator
SACD
Definition of the term: SACD
SCART (Synidcat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorecepteurs et Televiseurs)
The SCART Connection is a common audio/video cable used throughout Europe and UK for connecting DVD players, VCRs, and other components to Televisions.
SECAM
Definition of the term: SECAM
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (S/N)
Definition of the term: Signal-To-Noise Ratio (S/N)
SRS Tru-Surround
Definition of the term: SRS Tru-Surround
Surround Sound Receiver ( AV Receiver, Home Theater Receiver)
Definition of the term: Surround Sound Receiver (AV Receiver, Home Theater Receiver)
Subwoofer
Definition of the term: Subwoofer
Surround Sound
Definition of the term: Surround Sound
S-Video
Definition of the term: S-Video
SXRD
SXRD
TIVO
Definition of the term: TIVO
TOSLINK
Definition of the term: TOSLINK
Upscaling
Definition of the term: Upscaling
VCD
Definition of the Term - VCD
VHS
Definition of the term: VHS
Y, Cb, Cr
Definition of the term: Y,Cb,Cr
Y, Pb,PR
Definition of the term: Y,Pb,PR

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