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A control and switching component that may include equaliza-
Pre-amplifier
tion functions.
Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into
Pre-amp Sound the power amplifier for further amplification. A pre-amp in-
Processing cludes all of the controls for regulating tone, volume, and
channel balance. This task is known as sound processing..
Also referred to as a tuner or a stereo receiver. A receiver can
be any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals, or
Receiver AM/FM radio. Typically refers to the single component that
includes a pre-amplifier, surround processor, multi-channel
amplifier, and AM/FM tuner.
Used by some remote controls, to control devices because it
RF
does not have the same line-of-sight restrictions as IR (infrared)
(Radio Frequency)
signals.
SACD A read-only optical disc aimed at providing much higher qual-
ity of digital audio reproduction than the compact disc.
(Super Audio CD)
A service that provides digital programming directly from
Satellite Radio satellites. Currently the two main providers for that service in
the United States are XM and Sirrus.
One mode of operation of digital television where the broad-
SDTV caster transmits pictures with detail similar to, or slightly better
than, today's analog television. Since the picture contains less
(Standard Defini-
tion Television) information, there is 'room' in the digital signal for multicast
broadcasting.
see Receiver
Stereo receiver
Tuner see Receiver
A common device that acts like an extension cord, providing
Power strip additional cord length, as well as a mechanism that offers
several electrical outlets.
A radio frequency-based technology used in some home auto-
mation products that allows a single remote to control devices
Z-Wave
anywhere in the house by sending the signal from device to
device around the house until it reaches the correct device.
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