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S-Video

Separate Video or Super Video is an analog video signal that divides video information into two separate signals: one for colour (Chrominance), and the other for brightness (luminance). S-Video produces better image quality that composite video which carries all signals over one wire.

The S-Video connector

SCART

SCART is a standard that originated in France and is used to easily connect AV equipment such as TV's, DVD and video players and games consoles. SCART carries composite, S-Video, RGB video and stereo audio input/output over in a single connector. SCART is the most commonly used AV connection method in Europe.

The SCART Connector

SDTV

SDTV simply stands for Standard DePnition Television and is the 480 interlaced (480i) format for digital, as opposed to the analogue 480i of PAL, SECAM and NTSC.

SECAM

SECAM is the colour TV standard introduced in France in the early 1960's. Sequential Couleur Avec Memoire or Sequential Colour with Memory is also used in former French colonies and eastern European countries. SECAM uses the same bandwidth as PAL but transmits colour information sequentially. SECAM runs on 625 lines per frame (visible 575) with the same frame rate as PAL, 25 frames per second.

SRS-WOW

SRS WOW improves audio dynamics and perception of low frequency bass. A panoramic three dimensional audio image that extends the sound field in both vertical and horizontal planes gives the perception of additional 'phantom' speakers and provides the listener with the impression that they are listening to a real Dolby surround sound system.

STB

A Set Top Box connects to a television and converts signals into content that is then displayed as viewable images on the screen.

Stereo

Commonly known as stereo, stereophonic sound is to create a natural sound by using more than one independent audio channel through a symmetrical configuration of speakers. The popular interpretation of stereo is usually 2 channel, using a left and right speaker.

Super MVA Technology

Whilst MVA was originally developed mainly by Fujitsu, CMO implemented a Super MVA version of the technology that increased the viewing angle to an incredible 170°, achieved faster response times and also managed to attain high brightness and good colour reproduction.