BG (Background layer)

The Background layer is the lowest layer in a composition. For the PDS-4K the background can be either a user selectable matte color or a still store image.

Breakout session/room

A smaller room at a convention or meeting that holds a smaller number of people for a deeper dive into a topic.

A Keynote session is generally in a larger room that holds all the attendees, while breakout sessions are used to focus on topics of interest to the attendees.

DSM (Down Stage Monitor)

A display used by the presenter to help them know either what is coming next, notes to remember, or a duplicate of a program output. Can be anything a presenter needs to support them while on stage.

Full Screen mode

A front panel mode that allows for direct selection of sources that will completely fill the PGM (Program) outputs.

Input

Input is the signal coming into a specific input connector.

Mixing PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

A single opaque image on top of a background that can seamlessly mix between two sources. Requires two scalers.

MVR (Multiviewer)

Shows inputs and outputs of the system. Typically used by an operator of the system. Also has labels on each input or output to indicate how they are used. The under-monitor display (UMD) is where this info is displayed.

Operator

The person in control of the system. Sometimes the presenter and the operator are the same person.

Option slot

An Input/Output slot used for future upgrade cards: The DisplayPort1.2 inputs plus Audio (de)embed is available as of Q4 2021.

PAP (Picture-and-Picture)

Two scaled images placed next to each other without overlapping.

PGM (Program)

The live output. Main outputs that drive displays.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

An opaque image layered on top of another opaque image.

Presenter

The person on stage during the show. Can be multiple people. Also known as the talent.

PST/CUE (Preset and Cue)

Same as in Event Master.

PVW (Preview)

Shown in the MVR (Multiviewer), a look-ahead for what will be transitioned next.

Source

Source is the input file that has sizing, color, and other settings needed to properly set up the scaler to display the source based on user input.