Glossary
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Using the FOXTEL iQ2
Pixel A pixel is a single dot in an image display. Pixels are rendered in a line
horizontally with many lines down the screen (720 or 1,080 lines in the
case of HD TV), with an image resulting. More pixels in a given amount of
space produce a higher resolution, meaning a clearer image.
Plasma display Plasma is a display technology for thin flat display devices usually used
for large TV screens. Plasma screen pixels are small cells sandwiched
between two layers of glass that contain gases, which when electrically
charged excite phosphors in the cell to emit light.
Playback symbol An on-screen symbol which shows you what the FOXTEL iQ2 is doing. See
page 78.
Playback indicator This display, on the FOXTEL iQ2’s front panel, lights up to show you what
the FOXTEL iQ2 is doing. See page 70.
PDR An abbreviation for Personal Digital Recorder.
Progressive scan Progressive scan displays all of the lines of the image sequentially in a
single pass.
PVR (Personal
Video Recorder)
A personal video recorder is a device that records video in a digital format
on a hard drive, amongst other features. FOXTEL’s iQ set top box provides
PVR functionality in addition to its cable/satellite tuner functions. FOXTEL’s
iQ2 will provide PVR functionality to support HD video.
Resolution Resolution refers to the amount of detail in a video display. More pixels
mean higher resolution and a crisper, clearer image.
SD TV (Standard-
Definition
Television)
SD TV refers to older television system standards with a lower resolution
(576 lines at most) than is available with HD.
S/P-DIF ‘Sony/Philips Digital Interface’ - the digital element of the FOXTEL iQ2’s
optical audio out and digital audio out connectors.
STU (Set-Top Unit) Also known as a set-top box (STB), an STU is a device that receives an
external source signal and turns the signal into content to be displayed on
a television set.
Subtitles Text on your TV screen that is a transcript or translation of the
programme’s audio soundtrack, usually used for foreign-language
programmes. The Subtitles symbol (see right) displays on the i-search
banner when subtitles are available. Subtitles appear automatically. You
cannot choose whether they appear or not.
Widescreen Widescreen refers to the aspect ratio (horizontal-vertical proportions) of
modern television screens. The HD content format is widescreen, in a 16:9
proportion.
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