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Page Text Memory
Page Text Memory enables you to store your favourite pages.

PAL
TV broadcast system used in the UK and some other countries.

Panel Lock
Locks the controls on the TV to prevent changes to settings.

Paper Capacity
Amount of sheets of paper that a printer can hold at any one time.

Parental Lock
Allows parents to "lock" out certain content so that children cannot see unsuitable channels - commonly using a PIN number system for access to locked channels.

PDC
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) is a method of controlling video cassette recorders so that rescheduled or delayed programmes are recorded in their entirety. PDC, also known as startext and VPS, is a European TV standard.

Peak Power Output
The maximum power output of a Hifi system/amplifier can achieve, lasting only for a short period of time (i.e. A peak) - see also RMS and Watts per channel.

Picture Size Adjustment
Adjusts the format of the picture to suit the TV Screen.

PIN
Personal Identification Number - A code or password that allows the user to lock or restrict access to certain programmes or applications.

Pixel CCD
Amount of pixels that make up the image that is seen through the camcorder.

Pixel Plus
By doubling the number of pixels on a line and increasing by 33% the numbers of lines, Pixel plus enhances both broadcast signals and DVD or Digital TV input towards near HD resolution and natural details.

Pixels
Individual dots used to create an image. The greater the number of pixels in an image, the higher the resolution and better the quality.

Playback Hours
Number of hour's playback from standard batteries.

Plug & Play
Automatically sets up the equipment for you in terms of tuning TV stations and clock.

Power Supply
Wattage / Watts refers to an amount of electrical power. The higher the wattage, the more power a product consumes.

Powerstream (tm)
Provides increased agitation mid wash, driving the water and powder through the load for brilliant results. This is a trademark for Hotpoint products.

Pre-amp Output
Allows connection to an external amplifier to increase power output.

Processor
The processor or CPU is the heart of a computing device. It performs all the calculations and operations on data. Processors are commonly rated in MHz or GHz, a measurement which refers to their speed - the higher the MHz GHz the faster the speed.

Programme Delivery Control
Guarantees that you get the full recording even if the programme is delayed.

Programme Delivery Control (PDC)
Responds to a broadcast signal which ensures that recording begins only when the programme actually starts and stops when the programme ends. Not available on satellite or digital broadcasts.

Progressive Scan
Scans individual picture lines in sequence rather than alternately, maximising the clarity of digital images from DVD and enhancing NTSC software playback.

Progressive Scan
A superior way of viewing video images compared with the traditional interlaced method. With interlacing, the two fields of each video frame (the odd and even horizontal lines) are shown one after another. With progressive scanning all of the horizontal lines of the frame are displayed in one go. The benefits are lack of 'flicker' and jagged edges typical of interlaced displays like CRT televisions and smoother horizontal resolution. A number of DVD players can output video progressively, although it is not officially available with NTSC material. The signal must be fed to a non-interlaced display such as a plasma screen or LCD or DLP projector. Certain televisions also feature progressive scan (or de-interlacing). Such sets analyse the video signal and insert extra scanning lines to increase the apparent resolution (compare with 100Hz scanning).

Progressive Video Output (NTSC)
Progressive Scan or "de-interlaced" describes the scanning progress used on products that feature it. Progressive Scan DVD requires a high scanning frequency display device such as a plasma screen or projector. An interlaced picture is divided into two halves with each of the alternate lines used to create a "field" It has to be split in to two on an interlace none progressive display because it can only show half the picture at each pass of the electron gun, this is an "interlaced" picture. In next pass of the gun, it will draw the alternate line and repeat the scan 50 or 60 times per second depending if it's NTSC or PAL This produces visible dark scanning lines "interlaced" between the brighter lines Progressive scan shows both fields in one pass, so providing a smoother and more accurate picture. Progressive Scan requires special connections such as HDMI or Component Etc... A standard signal is defined as 480i (576i for PAL) or 480p (576p For PAL) if it's de-interlaced progressive scan Progressive Scan DVD players can also carry out 3:2 Pull down reconstruction.

Projection Distance
Distance from the projector to the screen.

Pure Flat Screen
Flat screen improves picture definition and minimises screen reflection. From wherever you sit in the room the picture will not be distorted unlike ordinary screens.

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