Depth of Field

The in-focus range of a lens or optical system around an item of interest. It is measured from
the distance behind an object of interest, to the distance in front of the object of interest, when
the viewing lens is specifically focused on the object of interest. Depth of field depends on
subject-to-camera distance, focal length of the lens, and f-stop.

Depth of Focus
The range of sensor-to-lens distance for which the image formed by the lens is clearly
focused.

Digital Imager
A fundamental component in every digital camera. The imager records the view received
from the camera lens.

Digital Signal
a) An electronic signal where every different value from the real-life excitation (sound, light)
has a different value of binary combinations (words) that represent the analog signal.[1] b) An
analog signal that has been converted to a digital form.[2]

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

When applied to video cameras, DSP means that the analog signal from the CCD sensors is
converted to a digital signal. It is then processed for signal separation, bandwidth settings and
signal adjustments. After processing, the video signal either remains in the digital domain for
recording by a DVR or is converted back into an analog signal for recording or transmission.
DSP is also used in other parts of the video chain, including DVRs, and switching and routing
devices.[1]

Digital Television
The transmission of a broadcast audio/video signal that consists of digital data.

Digitizing
Converting analog audio and/or video into digital form.

Discrimination Level (also known as Level of Discrimination)

a) Qualitatively: Capacity for seeing distinctly fine details that have a very small angular
separation.
b) Quantitatively: Any of a number of measures of spatial visual resolution such as the
reciprocal of the value of the angular separation in minutes of arc of two neighboring objects
(points or lines or other specified stimuli) which the observer can just perceive to be separate.

A generalized use class aspect that specifies what discrimination level you need to recognize
a target of interest. See the Discrimination Level topic for video quality requirements
considerations.[3]

Display
a) The ultimate image presented to a viewer; the process of presenting that image. b) CRT,
LCD, LED or other photoluminescent panel upon which numbers, characters, graphics or
other data is presented.[1]

Distortion
The deviation of the received signal waveform from that of the original transmitted
waveform.

Distribution Amplifier
A device that provides several isolated outputs from one looping or bridging input, and has a
sufficiently high input impedance and input-to-output isolation to prevent loading of the input
source.

Dynamic Range
The difference between the maximum acceptable signal level and the minimum acceptable
signal level.

DVD
An acronym for "Digital Versatile Disk". It is the same size as a compact disc (CD). A single
layer DVD has a storage capacity of 4.7gb and a dual layer disc has a capacity of 8.5gb.