AQUOS Liquid Crystal TV



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	3:2 Pull Down


	Aspect Ratio


	Letter Box (4:3 LB)


	Black TFT


	Component Video Inputs


	EZ Setup


	Front and Rear A/V Inputs


	LCD


	MTS Stereo with Second Audio Program


	Configuration


	LCD TV


	Picture-in-Picture


	2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture


	Phosphors


	Plasma


	Plasma TV


	SRS Surround Sound


	S-Video Input


	V-Chip


	Variable Audio Output (VAO)

3:2 Pull Down

3:2 pull down is the process of transferring film to video. Film runs at 24 frames per second. Television signals (or video) have a run rate of 30 fps, so a conversion is needed to view the material on a Standard NTSC TV in addition to progressive conversion.


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Aspect Ratio

The width and height ratio of an image. The normal aspect ratio of a computer and video image is 4:3. There are also wide images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 21:9.


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Letter Box (4:3 LB)

The screen image is altered so a widescreen image (16:9) can be displayed on a standard (4:3) TV. The displayed image will have black bars on both the top and bottom of the image.


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Black TFT

The low reflection coating ensures an optimal contrast ratio for a crisp, vivid picture even in harsh lighting conditions such as fluorescent light or direct sunlight.


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Component Video Inputs

Takes S-Video one-step further by separating the elements that make up the chrominance signal to produce the highest video quality.


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EZ Setup

When the TV is turned on for the first time, the EZ Setup function is activated. It will automatically prompt the viewer to attach the cable or antenna, and to press a single button to start the initial channel memorization process.


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Front and Rear A/V Inputs

Adds the convenience of easy connection with other audio/video equipment such as VCRs and camcorders.


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LCD

Principle - When voltage is applied to liquid crystal molecules that are sandwiched between two panels, molecules that are arranged horizontally to the panels begin to rearrange themselves vertically. When light is emitted from one of the panels, it passes through the vertically arranged liquid crystal molecules, and reaches the other panel, which emits light. This is like light shining into a room from the top of a set of blinds. When the slats are open, you can see through the blinds and see the sunlight on the floor. However, when the slats are raised, light is blocked and the floor becomes dark. In this way liquid crystals are similar to the slats in blinds.


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MTS Stereo with Second Audio Program

Multi Channel TV Sound (MTS) decoder receives and decodes stereo and Second Audio Programs (SAP) where they are available.


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Configuration

- In liquid crystal displays, liquid crystal is sandwiched between a filter that adjusts to incoming light, and a filter that received the light and shows color. The displays are designed to be controlled by passing an electrode through the liquid crystal. This layered panel structure is the basis for the compact design that allows liquid crystal displays to be applied to equipment - such as notebook PCs and portable information terminals - that can be used anywhere or anytime.


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LCD TV

LCD allows screens to be thinner, and televisions lighter and more energy efficient than ever before. The result is television that not only can fit flat on a wall, it can fit in places conventional televisions cannot.


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Picture-in-Picture

Enjoy two programs at once when connected to a second video source such as a VCR. Functions include freeze, swap and move.


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2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture

Lets you enjoy two programs at once without connecting to a second video source.


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Phosphors

Phosphors are the material on back glass that emit the visible light that makes up the picture we see. On a cathode-ray tube the phosphors are on the front glass and are excited by a beam of light from the cathode ray. In all flat and plasma TVs the phosphors are excited by UV light produced by electromagnetically charged plasma.


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Plasma

An electronically neutral, highly ionized substance composed of ions, electrons and neutral particles. Plasma contains almost equal numbers of free electrons and positive ions. In a plasma the electrons have been stripped away from the central nucleus. Therefore, a plasma consists of a sea of ions and electrons and is a very good conductor of electricity and is affected by magnetic fields. Electrons are separated from their respective nucleus when enough heat is applied.


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Plasma TV

Plasma technology is different from that used in other display systems in that red, green and blue lights are created in every pixel, reducing the need for space. Charged electrodes between glass panels cause tiny pockets of inert gas to change a state of plasma. This process causes UV light to be produced, which in turn reacts with the red, green and blue phosphors in each pixel to produce visible light.


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SRS Surround Sound

Allows for three-dimensional sound without using external speakers.


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S-Video Input

Separates the luminance and chrominance elements in your video signal for greater picture quality.


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V-Chip

This electronic blocking device lets you control programming to prevent viewing of questionable content. Programs can be screened according to age and content based ratings through the easy-to-use on screen display.


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Variable Audio Output (VAO)

Enables you to connect TV to stereo and operate the volume with the TV's remote. The TV speaker can be turned off so that the sound can be enjoyed from your stereo's speakers.


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