HD ready is used to describe sets that are able to display HDTV signals on screen. HD ready sets have a native resolution of at least 720 lines on a 16 : 9 scren format. Furthermore, at least one component port is available, such as a HDMI or DVI port with HDCP.
HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
HDCP is the digital copy protection accepted by film studios. Films protected this way can only be shown via the digital inputs if the DVI or HDMI interface of both the feeding device and the display feature HDCP.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is the new standard for connection and interfaces in consumer electronics. Picture and audio signals are transmitted in a purely digital form with unprecedented brilliance and quality. For videos, HDMI is PIN compatible with DVI.
HDTV
HDTV stands for “high-definition television”. Whereas TV pictures conforming to the current PAL standard consist of 625 lines, HDTV has 1,080 scan lines (European standard in full-screen mode). The advantages of this are a considerable improvement in sharpness and impressive depth. The HDTV logo marks sets which are capable of receiving and processing high-definition signals.
HDTV 1080p
This describes Full-HD flat-screen TVs that are suitable for receiving, processing and displaying high-definition programmes with 1080p (incl. 24p cinema film display support). Loewe sets with HD+ technology and Full-HD display meet the requirements for this logo.
Help function
On the Assist+ menu on Loewe TV sets, pressing the Info key calls up information about each menu option. This makes it easier to learn how to operate Assist+.
Home Cinema
With an external loudspeaker system you can turn your television into your own home cinema. For a surround sound experience, a decoded Dolby Digital sound signal is normally divided between five speakers and a subwoofer. It’s also possible to create the impression of surround sound with fewer speakers, e. g. with Virtual Dolby Speaker technology.
Home networking with RS 232
Many Loewe sets feature an integrated RS 232 interface, also available as an upgrade kit, which allows Loewe to be easily incorporated into existing and new home network systems such as those from AMX or Crestron. The operator panel of the network system acts as the control centre, meaning that the TV set can be controlled from any position in the house. The Loewe customer can, for example, switch their TV and radio on and off, change channel and mute. A DR+ recording can also be activated from the Touch Panel – even if the TV set isn’t actually on at that moment.
Hybrid tuner
Receiver for both analogue and digital programmes. In addition to analog cable and antenna signals, Loewe’s current hybrid tuner can receive DVB-T and DVB-C programmes. That means that digital television requires no additional tuner. The hybrid tuner is an integral part of the TV set.