Home Theater Terminology

Use the information to enhance the understanding of home theatres. Use the following explanations of some terms to know more about home theatres and its components.
Home Theater Terminology

home_theaterNicam Stereo
System capable of delivering CD quality stereo sound.

Picture Enhancement
Many different picture enhancement technologies exist, all improve the resolution giving a clearer, sharper picture. Most companies incorporate their own picture enhancement technology into their designs.

Plasma
By using thousands of tiny lights (phosphors), plasma technology allows for a slim, modern design, which can be wall-mounted if desired.

Progressive Scan
By scanning individual lines in sequence, rather than alternate lines, the clarity of digital images is improved, giving clearer, flicker-free images.

RGB Scart
Advanced SCART that gives improved picture quality by splitting up the signal colours.

SCART
21 pin connection which enables transfer of pictures and stereo sound between audio/visual equipment.

S-Video
High quality connection method for video transfers with S-VHS video recorders, camcorders, DVD players, etc.

Virtual Dolby
A virtual system that creates a surround sound effect using only two speakers.


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