Glossary
1080p
2160p
3G
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SDI
3 Gbps high-definition serial digital interface.
AC
Alternating current.
ADC
Analog-to-digital converter.
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard. A standard established by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) that specifies the AES algorithm (NIST FIPS 197).
CPL
Composition playlist. A composition playlist represents a complete digital cinema work,
which may include features, trailers, teasers, and advertisements.
DAC
Digital-to-analog converter.
DCI
Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC. A joint venture of several motion picture studios that defines
an open architecture based on voluntary standards for digital cinema systems.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
DLM
Dolby License Message.
EBU
European Broadcasting Union. An alliance of public service media entities, based mainly in
Europe.
EQ
Equalization. The adjustment of audio frequency responses for practical or aesthetic
reasons.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol. A network-based protocol designed for transferring data using a
client-server architecture.
Glossary
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