Color Key - A printer's proofing system developed by 3M that makes separate acetate sheets of CMYK that when stacked give a representation of the offset printing of a color image.
Digitize - The process of sampling analog data and converting (quantizing) the signal into a digital data format usable by a computer.
Disc Exchange - Lets you listen to the disc inside a multiple CD changer while you change the other discs that you are not playing - continuous music without interruption.
EPG - Electronic program guide. An on-screen display of channels and program data.
HAVi - (Home Audio Video Interoperability) - This is a standard for 1394 bus audio and video devices. It is software that is required for the units to talk to each other. HAVi allows plug-and-play recognition of devices, interoperability, and brand independence.
HD-Ready TV - An HDTV monitor or TV that lacks a digital tuner.
IDEN - Refer to Integrated Digital Enhanced Network.
PCS - Personal Communication Services. Although this acronym is often used to describe many different things, within the wireless industry it describes the new blocks of radio frequency currently being made available for additional competition in the cellular industry.
Smooth - A process that softens, blurs or makes an image, color or pattern to appear out of focus.
Transponder - A satellite channel. There is often one program per transponder. Some transponders are wider than 6 MHz and can carry more than one NTSC program. Several digital channels can fit on one transponder.
Zoom - Lens A lens with variable focal lengths that can be adjusted to magnify subjects. With the touch of a button, the user can zoom in to capture details of the subject or zoom out to capture the entire scene.
Relates to Hitachi DVD Camcorders.