CCD

In the context of a digital camera, CCD stands for Charge-Coupled Device. A Charge-Coupled Device captures the intensity of light which is then converted to a digital form and stored in the camera's memory (usually a removable memory stick).

DAB Radio

A radio capable of receiving a Digital Audio Broadcast. Digital broadcasts are transmitted in a similar way to the more traditional FM broadcasts but require less bandwidth and offer better quality.

DTS

Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a sound format originally used in cinemas but now included with DVDs. It uses 6 discrete digital encoded channels and gives flawless reproduction.

Digital Video Broadcast (DVB)

Digital Video Broadcast is a defined standard to transmit video signals. DVB will often be followed by a letter indicating which transmission media the system is compatable with.

• DVB-C - Cable
• DVB-S - Satellite
• DVB-T - Terrestrial

DVD

Digital Versatile Disk, formerly Digital Video Disc. A DVD is an optical storage media capable of storing a full feature length movie and additional bonus material.

FreeView

Freeview is a 'free to air' digital television service broadcast in the United Kingdom from terrestrial transmitters using the DVB-T standard

HD Compatible

HD Compatible refers to a product that is capable of processing a High Definition signal and then displaying it.

HDCD

High Definition Compatible Digital is a storage media capable of storing High Definition data.

HD Ready

HD Ready is a product capable of displaying High Definition signals.

High Definition Media Interface

High Definition Media Interface is an interface to connect all of your high-definition devices, displays and components the way it was intended without loss of signal quality. For more information please click here.

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display. This is a display technology that places a liquid crystal surface between two polaring transparent panels. The crystals can then be manipulated by applying a voltage. The voltage applied turns the specified crystals dark which is used to block light.

Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens

The top compact lens in the Leica family, the DC Vario-Elmarit lens combines comfortably small size with superb image rendering. For more information please click here.

Plasma Television

Plasma Television are one of the next generation of televisions. Typically Plasma Televisions are preferred when large screens are required. For more information please click here.

RMS

Root Mean Square is a method of describing an amplifier's power output. It is a statistical measurement of the magnitude of a varying quantity. to

SD Card

Secure Digital Card. SD cards are a storage media typically used with digital cameras.

Sky Digital

Sky Digital is a company that transmits television and radio signals via Satellite.

Viera

Viera is a product range by Panasonic. It is the amalgamation of terms Vision and Era. It represents Panasonic's cutting edge technology. For more information please click here.

Viera Link

Viera Link gives you unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. Now you can use just a single remote control to manage your whole AV system. Viera Link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable. You simply press the Viera Link button on your Viera TV remote to take control of your entire Panasonic home cinema system.

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