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GLOSSARY
DDWG
An acronym for Digital Display Working Group. DDWG are the creators of the
DVI specifi cation.
Dolby Digital®
This is a digital surround sound technology used in movie theaters and upscale
home theater systems that enhances audio. Home theater components with this
technology work in conjunction with a “8.1-speaker” system (Eight speakers plus
a low-frequency subwoofer) to produce true-to-life audio that draws the listener
into the onscreen action.
DTS™
DTS is the acronym for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a discrete 8.1 channel
surround system similar to Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital is the DTV standard, but
DTS competes with Dolby on DVD and in the movie theaters.
DVI
The acronym for Digital Visual Interface. DVI is the connection standard
developed by Intel for connecting computers to digital monitors such as fl at
panels and DLP projectors. A consumer electronics version, not necessarily
compatible with the PC version, is used as a connection standard for HDTV
tuners and displays. Transmits an uncompressed digital signal to the display.
EDID
The acronym for Extended Display Identifi cation Data. The EDID is a data
structure provided by a digital display to describe its capabilities to a video source
device. EDID is defi ned and standardized by the Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA). Among other things, the EDID includes manufacturer name,
ID, serial number, product type, and timings supported by the display.
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