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Displays are mostly used to display channel |
Displays are mostly used to display channel information, as shown briefly on the [[OSD]] after channel switching. |
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When the menu is called, this is also displayed on the display. |
When the menu is called, this is also displayed on the display. Therefore it is possible to control [[VDR]] without a connected/enabled TV, e.g. to use VDR only as [[mp3-plugin|MP3 player]]. |
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There are basically three display types |
There are basically three display types |
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The graphic LC-Displays are relatively expensive. |
The graphic LC-Displays are relatively expensive. Therefore some people use the [[PSone LCD]] for purposes other than intended. |
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LCDs are working on the basis of liquid crytals in contrast to VFDs ('''''V'''acuum '''F'''luorescent '''D'''isplay'') which are working with fluorescent gases and have a greater contrast. |
LCDs are working on the basis of liquid crytals in contrast to VFDs ('''''V'''acuum '''F'''luorescent '''D'''isplay'') which are working with fluorescent gases and have a greater contrast. |
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Revision as of 21:08, 14 February 2005
Displays are mostly used to display channel information, as shown briefly on the OSD after channel switching.
When the menu is called, this is also displayed on the display. Therefore it is possible to control VDR without a connected/enabled TV, e.g. to use VDR only as MP3 player.
There are basically three display types
| Type | Remark | Needed VDR plugin | Bild |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric LC-Displays | Letter and digits only | LCDproc | Display with 20x4 characters |
| Graphic LC-Displays | black and white only | GraphLCD | Display mit 240x128 Pixeln |
| Colored TFT-Displays | Plugin in early beta state | GraphTFT |
The graphic LC-Displays are relatively expensive. Therefore some people use the PSone LCD for purposes other than intended.
LCDs are working on the basis of liquid crytals in contrast to VFDs (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) which are working with fluorescent gases and have a greater contrast.