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Glossary
Active Control
A set of automatic picture improvement
algorithms applied to the video image.
Alternate Channel
The feature that allows you to toggle
between the last two channels viewed by
pressing the A/CH buttons on the remote
control.
Auto Programming
The feature that, when activated, scans for all
available channels from regular antenna or
cable signals and stores only active broadcast
stations in the TV’s memory.
Audio/Video Inputs
Located on the rear of the TV these
connectors (RCA phono type plug) are used
for the input of audio and video signals.
Designed for use with VCRs (or other
accessories) in order to receive higher
picture resolution and offer sound
connection options.
Channel Edit
The feature that allows you to add or delete
channels from the list of channels stored in
the TV’s memory.
Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or
expand the number of channels that are
available to you when you press the CH +
or - buttons on your remote control.
Closed Captioning
The broadcast standard feature that allows
you to read the voice content of television
programs on the TV screen. Designed to
help the hearing impaired, Closed Captioning
uses on screen ‘text boxes’ to show dialogue
and conversations while a TV program is in
progress.
Coaxial Cable
A single solid antenna wire normally
matched with a metal plug (F-type) end
connector that screws (or pushes) directly
onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television
or VCR.
CVBS
Stands for Composite Video Blanking Sync.
At this level, the color, luminance and
synchronization information are combined in
one signal.The audio signal is transferred
separately.
Display
An on screen message or graphics that help
the user operate and adjust TV feature
controls. See On Screen Displays (OSD).
Identify
The method by which a TV remote control
searches and finds an operating code for
another product (such as a VCR or a cable
converter).After the code has been
‘identified’, the TV remote control can
operate and send commands to the other
product.
Incredible Stereo (or Surround)
Acoustic management of the audio signal
that products a dramatic expansion of the
wall of sound that surrounds the listener and
heightens overall viewing pleasure.
LED
Light Emitting Diode or indicator.
Menu
An on screen listing of feature controls
shown on the TV screen that are made
available for user adjustments.
MPAA
Motion Picture Association of America
Multichannel Television sound (MTS)
The broadcast standard that allows for
stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV
picture.
NTSC (analog video signals)
National Television Standards Committee
format devised for TV broadcasting signals in
the 1940s (525 lines: 30 Hz.)
On Screen Displays (OSD)
Refers to the wording or messages
generated by the TV to help the user with
specific feature controls (color adjustment,
programming, etc.)
Picture and Sound Controls
Buttons on the remote control to select
predefined picture and sound settings.
Picture Freeze
TV mode which allows you to “freeze” a
certain image in order to study a specific
detail at ease, e.g. to make notes of certain
program information like phone numbers.
Picture-in-Picture
The showing of two pictures on the TV
screen at the same time (one main screen
picture and one small picture, or PIP).
Programming
The procedure of adding or deleting channel
numbers into the TV’s memory circuits. In
this way the TV ‘remembers’ only the locally
available or desired channel numbers and
skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
Remote Control Sensor Window
The window or opening found on the
television control panel and through which
infrared remote control command signals are
received.
RF
Radio Frequency or modulated signal design
used as the carrier for television broadcasts.
Second Audio Program (SAP)
Another or additional audio channel
provided for in the Multichannel Television
Sound (MTS) broadcast standard.A monaural
soundtrack included within the recorded or
video signal (usually containing a second
language translation for the displayed
programming).
Status/Exit button
The remote control function that allows to
quickly confirm what channel number is
being viewed.
Status/Exit can also be used to clear the
television of on screen displays or
information (rather than waiting for the
displays to ‘time out’, or automatically
disappear from the screen).
S-Video Input
Allows direct connection of high-resolution
video sources, such as a Super VHS
videocassette recorder, Laser Disc player,
etc. Provides improved picture resolution,
sharpness, and clarity.
Tint
TV-function to modify the general color
balance between cool and warm and to
adjust it according to your personal
preference.
Variable Audio Output
An adjustable audio output which allows for
volume variations at the source.
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