19 Terms
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pixel
Entertainment; TV
Pixel is actually two words combined - "Picture" and "Element." Pixels are tiny samples of video information, the "little squares" that "add up" to an entire picture. A pixel is the smallest area of ...
plasma TV
Entertainment; TV
A Plasma Display Panel (PDP) is a type of flat panel display common to large TV displays (32 inches or larger). Plasma displays should not be confused with LCD displays, another lightweight ...
rabbit ears
Entertainment; TV
A term that describes a V-shaped set-top antenna that is adjustable in length and angle.
rear projection TV set
Entertainment; TV
This is typically a much larger set than a standard CRT TV set. This set creates an image on a small display and then enlarges it onto the back of the screen. Old rear projection sets used a small ...
resolution
Entertainment; TV
The amount of detail that can be seen in a broadcast image. For television, resolution is measured in horizontal lines displayed (commonly 480, 720, or 1080).
