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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.
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.
Display * An on screen message or graphics that help the user
operate and adjust TV feature controls. See On Screen Displays
(OSD).
Identify*
Method
by which a remote control
searches
and finds an
operating code for another product
(such as a VCR or Cable
Converter).
Once the code has been "identified"
then the TV
remote can operate and send commands
to the other product.
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.
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard
that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.
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 -In-Picture (PIP) * Term used when two pictures are
shown on the TV screen at the same time. The smaller PIP picture
is supplied by a VCR (or other tuner/video playback source). The
PIP picture can also be moved and swapped with the TV's main
screen picture.
Pre-Amplifier * The control center of a hi-fi system. Not only
amplifies source inputs, but also allows for source selection,
volume, tone, balance and all other controls that affect the sound.
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.
PTV * Projection Television (Rear and/or Front projection design
systems are available.)
Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the TV
control panel 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 qusually containing
a second
language
translation
for the di_pla)cd
programming.)
Status * Allows the u_cr to quickly confirm what channel number
is currently being _ie_cd
Status can also be used to clear the TV
of on-screen displa.x, _,r information (rather than waiting for the
displays to "time out
or automatically disappear from the screen).
Subwoofer
* A slx'akcr
designed
for audio playback
of only the
lowest-frequency
note, (under
1O0 Hz.)
S-Video Input *AIIo_,
direct connection ofhigh-resolution
video
sources, such as a Super VHS videocassetterecorder,
LaserDisc
player, etc. Providc_mproved
picture resolution, sharpness, and
clarity.
Twin Lead
Wire * Tbe more commonly
used name for the two
strand 300 Ohm amcnna
x_ire used with many indoor and outdoor
antenna
systems.
In man_ cases this type of antenna
wire requires
an additional
adapter
_or balun) in order to connect
to the 75 Ohm
Input terminals
designed
into the more recent Televisions
and
VCRs.
Variable Audio Output
* An adjustable audio output which
allows for volume variations at the source.
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