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Depth of field - A measure of the area of an image that is in focus, measured as the depth from the focal point of the image.

Downconvert - The process which reduces the number of pixels in the scanning format used to represent an image, so that it may be reproduced on a display of lower resolution, such as a conventional television. For example, an HDTV image may be downconverted to an SDTV or NTSC image, but in the conversion significant detail information may be lost.

GLV - (Grating Light Valve) - This is another contender to replace CRTs in projection TVs.

Macro Mode - Macro mode allows a digital camera to take close-up pictures of small objects like flowers, insects, coins, etc. Macro capabilities vary by camera- check a camera's reviews to see how its macro mode performs.

Message Alert - A light or other indicator on a wireless phone that notifies a user that a call has come in. A useful feature especially if the wireless subscriber has voice mail.

PRC - Palm Resource File: A Palm OS application file often used in conjunction with a PDB file.

Region Codes - Codes set for certain geographical regions. This feature was instigated by the movie industry so that you can only view the movie on DVD if it has been released in your geographical region.

Stereo Audio - Plays hi-fi/stereo rental tapes and records stereo TV broadcasts when used with a stereo TV or decoder using two sound tracks at the top edge of the videotape.