Learn About DTV
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Letterbox | Letterbox is the term used when 16:9 content is viewed on a 4:3 screen. In order to display the widescreen content without distortion or missing parts of the picture, the television will place black bars at the top and bottom of the image. |
| LCD TV | Liquid Color Display. LCD televisions are sets that use LCD technology to produce images. Benefits of LCD technology include lower weight and reduced power requirements when compared to other display types. Often, LCD television screens can also be used as computer monitors. |
| LPTV | Low-Power TV. These are TV stations who are locally-oriented broadcasters -- operated by high schools/colleges, churches/religious groups, local governments, small/large businesses and individual citizens. There is currently no deadline for these categories of stations to convert to digital broadcasting. |