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Icon On-screen Display (OSD)
On-screen menus illustrated by icons, to enable simple operation of equipment and guide you through various setting and programming functions.

IDTV
Television has a built-in ITV Digital decoder allowing the Television set to receive terrestrial digital channels without a set-top box. Picture and sound quality tends to be superior to that of Analogue due to a more robust signal.

IEEE1394
Also known as firewire or i-link. This is a high speed data link for computers to communicate with devices such as Digital Video Cameras. It supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps.

i-Link Terminals
A commonly used interface for connection of computer, video and audio devices, but with 4 different names!!! Originally used in the consumer market for connecting DV cameras to other devices, like digital video recorders and computers IEEE1394 has now taken on many roles. I-link Advanced Resolution Digital Audio Interface is the new industry standard interface for the secure digital transmission of high-resolution audio from DVD-Audio and SACD sources to devices such as home cinema amplifiers.

Image Resize
Allows instant switch between aspect ratios, to suit image source format, e.g. Widescreen or 4:3.

Image Stabiliser
A device for steadying the picture and reducing camera shake when using a camcorder. There are two types; electronic and optical image stabilisations - optical tends to be the better system, but being mechanically based, is more expensive.

Incredible Surround Sound
Produces surround sound effects from a TV's two front speakers

Index Search
Makes it easy to find the beginning of any item recorded on a video tape

Inner Earphones
Small design that sits in-side the ear.

Integrated Sky Digital
Fully integrated Sky Digital receiver built-in to the TV. Reduces the number of boxes and remote controls.

Integrated Speaker
Built in speaker for convenience.

Intelligent Digital Servo
Intelligent Digital servo system reduces errors caused by dust etc. This system uses a microcomputer to monitor the signal, adjusting pickup tracking and focus, as well as spindle motor speed, to compensate for any problems.

Intelligent Long Play
Automatically switches to long play if there isn't enough tape left to complete the recording in standard play mode.

Invar Mask
Displays purer whites on the TV screen.

ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network, a way of shifting digital information over existing telephone networks.

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