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9.
GLOSSARY
Technical terms used
Current tape position
The part of the tape currently being played.
External source
A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket)
which is transmitting audio/video signals to the video
recorder.
Index marking
A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the
beginning of every recording. This marking (recording ID) can
be searched for with the Index search function.
Scart cable
Also known as a Euro-AV cable. This standard cable is an
easy method of connecting various audio and video devices,
computer screens and televisions. Other signals in addition to
audio and video signals can be transmitted on it.
TV system
There are various systems for transmitting television signals,
for example, PAL, SECAM, PAL BG, SECAM DK, SECAM L/L,
NTSC etc. The system used by your television depends on
which country you are in.
TXT
Also known as Teletext, Fasttext, Videotext, FLOF etc.
OTR
One touch recording (to start recording by pushing just one
button). This function enables you to select the switch-off time
in intervals of 30 minutes.
Modulator
An electronic component in a video recorder which allows
audio and video signals to be transmitted via the aerial cable.
Your television receives the signal in the same way as a signal
from a television station.
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Modulator channel or frequency
This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel
on which the audio or video signal is transmitted.
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