Addressable Resolution - The highest resolution signal that a display device (television or monitor) can accept as input. Some display devices may not be capable of displaying such signals and may downconvert them to a lower resolution prior to display.
Camera Angles, Selectable - Selectable camera angles are ideal for sporting events on DVD. This feature allows you to choose from different shots of the same scene recorded on the disc. MPEG decoder buffer memory helps maintain continuity with this feature.
Composite Signal - Also referred to as a direct video connection, it typically uses an "RCA" pin jack to connect a VCR, DVD player or satellite box. The video signal is separated from the audio signal which improves the picture performance when compared to a simple RF, or coaxial, connection.
DirecTV - (see DBS)
Dual Mode - Describes a phone that works on both analog and digital networks.
HotSyncr - The process and software by which data is synchronized between a Palm OS device and another computer to send and retrieve information (i.e., Contact Information).
PSIP data - (Program and System Information Protocol) - This data is arranged as a table with multiple sub-tables. The data identifies the station name, what the sub-channels are, the program name, the following programs, content advisories, language options, and caption options. Some of this data is transmitted as often as 7 times per second.
SMPTE - "Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers." A professional organization that is responsible for the standards for film and television production.
