Glossary - RCA F25653 User Manual

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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 Label
A name that is given to a specific
channel number.
Channel Memory
Where channels are stored after
they have been placed in memory.
Channels can be added or deleted
from channel memory.
Commerical 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
adj.ustments shown on the TV
screen that can be changed.
Mono
Slang for monaural. Sound comes
through one channel.
On-Screen Display
See Display.
Outputs
Located on back of the TV for
connection of another component.
Signals are routed out of the TV
into the other component.
Picture Reset
Returns all of YOur TV picture
adjustments back to the factory
setting.
Sharpness
Clearness of a picture.
SKIP See Commerical Skip,
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 selects
signals. The desired signal is
_elected by the tuner.
Unusable Signal
A message that shows nosignal is
coming in on the video input.
Video
Picture reproduced by the
television.
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