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References
.Glossary
Antenna
A device used to receive broadcast
signals from TV stations.
Audio
Sound reproduced
by the TV.
Audio/video
cables
Cables that carry sound and
picture signals from one
component
to another.
Autocolor
Adjusts the Color and Tint of the
picture signals to the proper
balance for all channels.
Autoprogram
A procedure that automatically
adds only the active channels
in
your area to the TV's memory.
Brightness
Light and dark areas of a picture.
Channel
Memory
Where channels are stored after
they have been placed in memory:
Channels can be added or deleted
from channel memory.
Commercial
Skip
A feature that allows the viewer to
scan other channels during
commercials,
and return to the
original channel after a timed
break.
Component
Device such as VCR, laserdisc
player, audio equipment,
camcorder, etc.
Disabled
Turns off feature.
Display
A word, words or graphics that
appear on the TV screen.
Inputs
Located on back of the TV for
connection
of a component
to the
TV. Used to route signals into the
TV from components.
Jacks
Connectors located on the back of
the TV for connecting antennas
or
other components.
Menu
A listing of features, controls, and
adjustments
shown oh the TV
screen that can be changed.
Mono
Slang for monaural.
Sound comes
through one channel.
On-Screen
Display
See Display.
Picture
Reset
Returns all of your TV picture
adjustments back to the factory
setting.
Sharpness
Clearness of a picture.
SKIP
SeeCommericalSkip.
Signal
Electrical waves that are sent or
received through cables or through
the air.
Sleep Timer
A feature where the TV can be set.
to turn off at a specific time within
four hours.
Source(s)
Components
or devices that are
connected
to the TV.
Stereo
Sound signals that come through
two channels
(left and right).
Tone
Quality of the sound.
Tuner
A device that receives and selec_
signals. The desired signal is
selected by the tuner.
Unusable
Signal
A message that shows no signal is
coming in on the video input.
Video
Picture reproduced
by the
television.
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