LCD TV Glossary
Resolution, 120Hz, Response Time, Resolutions, make sense of the jargon with this Plasma and LCD Terminology Glossary.
- Video Specifications
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- Screen Size
- Diagonal length of TV screen
- Aspect Ratio
- Ratio of the TV width compared to height. e.g. 16:9
- Resolution
- The greater the number pixels, the greater the picture. e.g. 1920(H) x 1080(V)
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- The difference between the brightest whites and darkest blacks a TV can show. e.g. 1,000,000:1
- Viewing Angle
- The max viewable angle when viewing left to right. The closer to 180* the better.
- Response Time
- Response time of a single pixel switch to active from non-active
- LCD 120Hz / 60Hz
- Rate image refreshes. 120Hz removes judder and motion blur visible at 60Hz
- Native Resolution
- Input and Output
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- HDMI
- Supports standard, enhanced, and high-definition video.
- composite (AV)
- Analog connector for VCRs and other older devices
- S-Video
- Analog connector for VCRs and other older devices
- Headphone
- Headphones can be connected to this TV



