Video Connections Info Tidbits...
Composite: Oldest common video connection usually made up of 3 plugs on each end
(1 Video, 2 Audio)
S-Video: 4 Pin connector with a better picture then composite connection.
Component Video: 3 plugs which carries 3 video signals with better picture then
S-Video or Composite.
DVI: (Digital Video Interface) Mostly found on PC's.
IEEE 1394: (Fire Wire) connection used on PC's and video equipment for transferring Video.
HDMI: (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) The standard for HD has Video & Audio signals using 29 pins. Great with Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.
Aspect Ratio (Old TV's 4:3 aspect ratio and HDTV 16:9 aspect ratio )
Aspect ratios are mathematically expressed as x:y (pronounced "x-to-y") adding horizontal mattes (top & bottom black bars or letterboxing) or vertical mattes (pillarboxing) retains the original format's aspect ratio.
Format: PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
NTSC (National Television System Committee)
SECAM (Sequential Color with Memory)
1080p The 'P' stands for progressive, where the lines are displayed sequentially for a better picture then 1080i)
1080i (the i stands for interlacing)
1080p TV is good if over 42 inches so under 42 inches 720p is fine
Plasma has a wider viewing angle then LCD's (Liquid Crystal Display) and Rear Projection's using DLP (Digital Light Processor)
LCD's are lighter, run cooler & use less energy (look for contrast ratio of 15,000:1 & frame rate of 120Hz with LED's)
A new display technology that is in the works is OLED ( organic light-emitting diode) Thinner and uses less energy.
AV (Audio Video Receiver) 7.1 surround sound ( 7 speakers and 1 subwoofer )
P2P (Peer-to-Peer file sharing) Lime Wire
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