Panther PN-6730-UXP, User Manual

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8.4 Glossary of Terms
Lots of words and acronyms (abbreviations) are
used in this manual. Here is what some of them
mean. Check the Index, too, page 155.
Term Meaning
aspect ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a
picture, often expressed as 4-by-3,
4:3, 4×3, or 1.33:1 (the aspect ratio
of standard television pictures). 16-by-
9 (1.77:1) is the aspect ratio for high-
definition TV.
The aspect ratio of
a Panther or Panther UXP;
a Lion X, UX, XP or UXP;
a Wildcat S or SE;
or a Tigress S or X
is 1.33.
The aspect ratio of a Lion SX is 1.25.
The aspect ratio of a Bobcat is 1.66.
ballast The electronics part (module) that
powers the lamp, providing high volt-
age to start the lamp and a lower volt-
age for operation.
big picture Clarity’s Big Picture™, a system for
spreading a single source picture over
a wall or part of a wall of cubes.
big picture key The small board that enables the elec-
tronics module to make Clarity’s Big
Picture™ work.
color wheel A spinning wheel that lets white light
through as red, green or blue and is
synchronized with the mirrors on a
DMD.
composite
sync Sync signals that combine the hori-
zontal and vertical syncs onto one sig-
nal line, separate from the video.
RGBS uses this type.
composite
video A video distribution system in which all
the video information, is sent on one
wire. Sometimes called C-Video.
cube One display without regard to others
that may be in a wall with it.
See also unit; display.
C-Video Composite video; a video distribution
system in which all the video informa-
tion, is sent on one wire.
DA Distribution amplifier; a device that
takes in one input and gives out many
of the same type. DAs are available for
video, computer and digital signals.
display One display unit without regard to
others that may be in a wall with it.
See also cube; unit.
DVI Digital Video Interface, a standard for
distributing computer pictures in digi-
tal form.
electronics
module The electronic part that controls
almost everything about the display. It
converts incoming pictures to a form
the LCD can use to display pictures
and provides control through the
remote control and RS232 connec-
tions to other functions, such as turn-
ing lamps on and monitoring fans.
Fast key One of the buttons on the remote con-
trol that takes you directly to a menu
or chain of menus.
Fresnel lens A flat, groove material, often plastic,
that performs functions similar to a
normal lens. Used extensively in
Clarity LCD products. All screens have
a Fresnel lens. Named for the French
inventor in 19th century and
pronounced “fruh-NELL.”
H & V sync Horizontal and vertical sync on two
separate lines. The VGA family uses
this type.
key a push button on the remote control
keystone An image that is wider at the top or
bottom, or taller on the left or right.
LCD Liquid Crystal Display: the imaging
device used in the Lion, Wildcat, and
Panther displays. It works something
like a digital watch, but in three colors
and with greater detail.
LED Light Emitting Diode: a small, low
power lamp used as an indicator,
often red or green, but can be other
colors.
Term Meaning