Panasonic SC-BTT290EBK - 5.1ch, 1000 Full HD 3D Blu-Ray Home Cinema System

A Blu-ray player, which is capable of displaying a 3D or three dimensional image on a suitably equipped 3D television or display screen.

Media is a name used to describe a disc that stores recordings/data. There's a variety of types and sizes available and not all compatible. It is essential that you select the correct type for your machine; it's worth checking your instructions.

A Video compression format, which has the ability to compress lengthy video segments into small sizes while maintaining good visual quality. Many newer ‘DivX Certified’ Blu-ray and DVD players are able to play DivX encoded movies.

Protocols, which allow compatible Audio, Visual & Data appliances to link or 'Network' together around the home. In practice all your digital devices will be able to interact together, sharing data from your PC, TV, Internet, Media & Mobile sources.

A computer network connection or port which will allow a suitably equipped TV or display screen to connect to a computer network and potentially to the internet via router/modem.

"FM radio is a broadcast technology that uses frequency modulation (FM) to provide high-fidelity sound for radio broadcasts.

A high quality digital connection between data source and display screen carrying both sound and vision signals. The current HDMI 1.3 standard carries high-definition audio and a broader colour spectrum and the new HDMI 1.4 standard supports 3D playback.

A TV or display screen with a Wi-Fi or wireless internet receiver built-in thus allowing the device to connect the internet via an wireless router/modem.

A cradle or docking mechanism designed to hold an iPod, which contains an interface to connect the iPod into the audio system. The iPod is held in an accessible position and can be used to operate the unit.

A facility to display still images or photographs, that have been recorded in the JPEG format, which is the most popular photographic format.

MP3’s audio format was designed to greatly reduce the size of file needed to contain an audio recording and still sound like a faithful reproduction of the original recording. Arguably the most popular audio format, it’s ideal for storing a music library.

A Subwoofer delivers the lowest frequencies of the Bass & Sub-Bass range. These large cones move a lot of air to producing sound. Adding mains power to the speaker enhances the power & effectiveness of the output. AKA Active Subwoofer

A type of data connection used by PC's and peripherals to interconnect with each other, now being used on TV & AV devices to transfer large media files and films to media players and display screens.

Speakers that link to an amplifier via a wireless transmitter/receiver, allowing greater flexibility when selecting suitable speaker locations and as a bonus there are no more unsightly cables running around the room.