Samsung SP-H800 Owners Instructions - Page 78

Glossary In this section, you can find the descriptions of terminologies in alphabetical order. Gamma Mode Gamma Mode compensates the video signal produced for analog display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) so that the video signal can be clearly displayed on a digital display device. ANTENNA IN Port This is the port for connecting a TV aerial using a coaxial cable. It is generally used to watch public broadcast programs. Overscan Digital Broadcast Digital Broadcast is a television broadcasting signal digitized and transmitted according to the United States terrestrial digital broadcast specifications, or ATSC. Overscan cuts the edge of the picture when there is unnecessary information, images or noise at the edge of the picture. For extremely poor video signals, some unnecessary video signals may be displayed on the screen. Backlight Remote Control The buttons on the Backlight Remote Control are lit up so that users can easily press buttons on the remote control even when it is dark. External Input External Input is connecting video devices such as a VCR, camcorder, DTV receiver, DVD, etc. to the projector as a video source. Black Level Satellite Broadcast Satellite Broadcast broadcasts programs via satellite so that the program can be viewed in all area in a high visual and sound quality. Approximately 100 channels including public broadcast channels are provided. To view satellite broadcasts, you have to install an additional receiver. Other Information Glossary Black Level sets the light level of the darkest portion of the video signal to match that of the display's black level capability so that users can clearly view dark visuals. If the setting does not match the input signal, the dark screen is saturated and may not display properly or the dark screen looks milky-white. Color Standard A pre-determined default color standard determined by the broadcasting standard of the corresponding country or area. Component Port (Green, Blue, Red) The Component Port separately transmits the luminance signal and provides the best quality among all video connection types. Color Temperature Color temperature is a simplified way to characterize the spectral properties of a light source. A low color temperature implies a warmer (more yellow/red) light while a high color temperature implies a colder (more blue) light Cable Broadcast Cable Broadcast broadcasts programs via cable instead of radio waves. To view cable broadcasts, you have to subscribe to your local cable broadcast service provider and install an additional receiver. AV Receiver Analog Broadcast An existing broadcasting signal transmitted by a broadcasting station in accordance with the NTSC standard. An AV Receiver provides a number of input and output interfaces for audio and video so as to enable the user to connect and use various input and output devices. 78