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A Glossary of Terms
Terms used in this manual, and general terms.
Term
Meaning
array
A group of displays physically bolted
together. (Not possible with Panthers
or Bengals.)
together. (Not possible with Panthers
or Bengals.)
aspect ratio
The ratio of the width to the height of a
picture, often expressed as 4-by-3,
4:3, 4×3, or 1.33:1 (the aspect ratio of
standard television pictures). 16-by-9
(1.77:1) is the aspect ratio for high-def-
inition TV.
picture, often expressed as 4-by-3,
4:3, 4×3, or 1.33:1 (the aspect ratio of
standard television pictures). 16-by-9
(1.77:1) is the aspect ratio for high-def-
inition TV.
Backlight
The fluorescent lamp or lamps behind
a direct-view LCD panel that make its
pictures visible.
a direct-view LCD panel that make its
pictures visible.
ballast
The electronics part (module) that
powers the lamp, providing high volt-
age to start the lamp and a lower volt-
age for operation.
powers the lamp, providing high volt-
age to start the lamp and a lower volt-
age for operation.
Bay Cat
The name for a Clarity direct-view LCD
display, similar to a Clarity Bobcat, but
with a larger screen (46”) and higher
resolution (1920x1080). Model num-
ber SN-4610-1080
display, similar to a Clarity Bobcat, but
with a larger screen (46”) and higher
resolution (1920x1080). Model num-
ber SN-4610-1080
Bobcat
The name for any Clarity model begin-
ning SN-4025 or SN-4035. A 40" direct
view LCD display of 1366 × 768 pixels.
ning SN-4025 or SN-4035. A 40" direct
view LCD display of 1366 × 768 pixels.
composite
sync
sync
Sync signals that combine the horizon-
tal and vertical syncs onto one signal
line, separate from the video. RGBS
uses this type.
tal and vertical syncs onto one signal
line, separate from the video. RGBS
uses this type.
Clarity Display
Aspect Ratio
Lion X, UX, XP,
UXP, XL, UXL
Puma X, XP, UXP
UXP, XL, UXL
Puma X, XP, UXP
1.33
Lion SX, SXP
1.25
Bobcat 1, 2
1.66
Bay Cat, Margay,
Bengal, Bay Cat X
Bengal, Bay Cat X
1.77
composite
video
video
A video distribution system in which all
the video information, is sent on one
wire. Sometimes called C-Video.
the video information, is sent on one
wire. Sometimes called C-Video.
cube
C-Video
DA
Distribution amplifier; a device that
takes in one input and gives out many
of the same type. DAs are available for
video, computer and digital signals.
takes in one input and gives out many
of the same type. DAs are available for
video, computer and digital signals.
display
One display unit without regard to oth-
ers that may be in an array with it.
ers that may be in an array with it.
DVI
Digital Video Interface, a standard for
distributing computer pictures in digital
form.
distributing computer pictures in digital
form.
electronics
module
module
The electronic part that controls almost
everything about the display. It con-
verts incoming pictures to a form the
LCD can use to display pictures and
provides control through the remote
control and RS232 connections to
other functions, such as turning lamps
on and monitoring fans.
everything about the display. It con-
verts incoming pictures to a form the
LCD can use to display pictures and
provides control through the remote
control and RS232 connections to
other functions, such as turning lamps
on and monitoring fans.
Fast key
One of the buttons on the remote con-
trol that takes you directly to a menu or
chain of menus.
trol that takes you directly to a menu or
chain of menus.
H & V sync
Horizontal and vertical sync on two
separate lines. The VGA family uses
this type.
separate lines. The VGA family uses
this type.
key
a push button on the remote control
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display: the imaging
device used in the Lion, Puma, Wild-
cat, and Panther displays. It works
something like a digital watch, but in
three colors and with greater detail.
device used in the Lion, Puma, Wild-
cat, and Panther displays. It works
something like a digital watch, but in
three colors and with greater detail.
Term
Meaning