Glossary
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1 080p
Video signal composed of 1080 progressive lines, which is the best definition available in HD. Also known as 2K (1920 x 1080 pixels).
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RCA
Also known as Cinch. Plugs used for audio connections or even for YUV or CVBS video connections.
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3D
Three dimensions video signal. Available in 3D Sequential, 3D Side-by-Side & 3D Top-Bottom.
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4K
Video signal twice superior to HD. Its definition is made of 3840 x 2160 pixels.
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AL. MYLAR
Aluminum mylar. An insulation film used to enhance the shielding.
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ARC
Audio Return Channel. HDMI function made to simplify the TV connection to a Home Theater system. The digital sound go back hrough HDMI, without the need of an optical or digital cable connection.
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Auto LipSync
Automatic Lip Synchronization. HDMI function made to compensate audio and video difference due to video processing, in order to keep dialog in phase with actor’s lips movements.
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AWG
American Wire Gauge. The standard for the identification of cable section.
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CAT5
Category 5. Ethernet cable structure that allow 100 Mbits/s bitrate.
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CAT6
Category 6. Ethernet cable structure that allow 1000 Mbits/s (1 Gbits/s) bitrate.
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CAT7
Category 7. Ethernet cable structure that allow 10000 Mbits/s (10 Gbits/s) bitrate.
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CEC
Consumer Electronics Control. HDMI function made to simplify the use of electronic devices (auto switch ON/OFF, one remote control, etc.).
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ClicLock®
Real Cable® Technology made to lock the XLR plug in order to get the best connection possible and avoid bad contacts.
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Deep Color
HDMI function made to get deeper color, in order to enhance shading.
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Dolby® Digital
Audio coding system with compression that allows up to six discrete audio tracks (5.1).
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Dolby® Digital EX
Audio coding system with compression that allows up to seven discrete audio tracks (6.1).
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Dolby® Digital Plus
Audio coding system with optimized compression that allows up to eight discrete audio tracks (7.1).
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Dolby® TrueHD
Lossless audio coding system that allows up to eight discrete audio tracks (7.1).
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DTS™
Audio coding system with compression that allows up to six discrete audio tracks (5.1).
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DTS™ ES
Audio coding system with compression that allows up to seven discrete audio tracks (6.1).
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DTS™ HD
Lossless audio coding system that allows up to eight discrete audio tracks (7.1).
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EMI/RFI
ElectroMagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency Interference. External interference that can affect the quality of the transmitted signal.
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FTP
Foilded Twisted Pair. Ethernet cable structure, dataoriented, with less sensitivity to interference than UTP.
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FPE
Foamed PolyEthylene. Insulation material with better performance.
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GAS-PE
Gas PolyEthylene. Inner insulation material with excellent performance and a good over time stability.
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HDCP
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. HDMI function made to avoid illegal copy of HD content.
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High Speed
The Highest HDMI specification.
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HSCC
High Spec Copper Conductor. Real Cable® Technology which consists of a specific stiff insulation jacket injected around conductors with high pressure in air vacuum area.
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OCC
Ohno Continuous Casting. Manufacturing process invented by Pr. Ohno which allow 99.9999 % deoxygenized material.
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OD
Outer Diameter of the cable.
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OFC
Oxygen Free Copper. 99.99 % deoxygenized copper.
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PE
Polyethylene. Insulation material used for coaxial cables.
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PVC
Polyvinyle Chlorure. Insulation material used for outer jacket.
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PP
Polypropylene. Insulation material with good flexibility/ insulation ratio.
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PTFE
PolyTetraFluorEthylene, also known as Teflon®. One of the best insulation material.
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PS
Pure Silver. 99.99 % deoxygenized silver.
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SafeLock®
Real Cable® Technology made to lock the HDMI plug in order to get the best connection possible and avoid bad contacts.
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SPC
Silver Plated Copper. Enhance conductivity, in order to get better performance in high frequencies.
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STP
Shielded Twisted Pair. Ethernet cable structure, dataoriented, with less sensitivity to interference than FTP.
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TC
Tinned Copper. Enhance copper protection against oxidation.
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TDC
Time Difference Control. Real Cable® Technology made with different size of conductors that avoid phase problems between high and low frequencies during signal transmission.
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TwistLock®
Real Cable® Technology made to lock the RCA plug in order to get the best connection possible and avoid bad contacts.
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XLR
Audio plug used for analog asymmetrical connection, as well as AES/EBU digital audio connection. High end oriented.
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xvColor™
Extended Color Gamut. HDMI function made to get larger color reproduction, in order to get more real pictures.
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UTP
Unshielded Twisted Pair. Ethernet cable structure, audiovideo-oriented, but more sensitivity to interference than FTP.
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Limited Edition
Tous les câbles en édition limitée, sont assemblés en France à la main, dans les règles de l’art et avec le plus grand soin, afin d’offrir la meilleure interconnexion possible. Ces modèles spécifiques sont assortis d’un certificat d’authenticité qui comprend un numéro de fabrication afin d’assurer un vrai suivi pendant toute la vie du produit. Ces câbles assemblés en France bénéficient également de la garantie à vie Real Cable.