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Active Control • Aclive Control continuously measures and cor-
rects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible,
Alternate Channel ° Allows you to toggle between the last two
channels viewed by pressing the A/CH butlon on the remote
control.
Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the
back of the TV, used for exlemal accessory devices, These jacks
are designed to receive higher picture resolution and offer
sound-connection options.
Auto Programming • When activaled, this feature scans for all
available channels from regular anlenna or cable signals and
slores only active broadcast stations in the TV's memory,
Channel Edit • The fealure that allows you to add or delete
channels from the list of channels stored in the TV's memory.
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
Caplioning shows dialogue and conversations while a TV pro-
gram is in progress,
Coaxial Cable • A single solid wire normally matched with a
metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) direct-
ly onto a 75-ohm input found on the television or VCI_.,
Component Video Inputs • inputs that allow the separate recep-
tion of blue, red, and luminance signals, These inputs provide
the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback
of digital signal-source material, such as the kind available from
DVD players.
Composite Video Input • An input in which all the components
required for displaying the onscreen image are combined in one
signal,
High-definition 'l_levision (HDTV) • High-resolution digital
television.
Incredible Stereo (or Surround) • False acoustic management
of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the
wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall
viewing pleasure.
Menu • An onscreen list of feature controls available for you to
adjust or set,
Onscreen Displays (OSD) • The wording or messages generat-
ed by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature
controls (color adjustment or programming, for example),
Remote Control Sensor Window • The window or opening
found on the television control panel through which infrared
remote control command signals are received.
Second Audio Program (SAP) ° An 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
you to quickly confirm what channel number you are watching.
Status/Exit can also be used to clear the television of onscreen
displays or information, You can use Status/Exit rather than hav-
ing to wait for the displays to "lime out," or automatically disap-
pear from the screen,
S-Video Input • Signal input that allows direct connection of
high-resolution video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD
player, S (Super)-VHS videocassetle recorder, or video games.
Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.
Tint • TV function that allows you to change the general color
balance between cool and warm. Adjust lint according to your
personal preference.
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