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LOSSARY OF
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ERMS
Active Control •
Active 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 button on the remote con-
trol.
Audio/Video Inputs •
These jacks are designed to receive higher
picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.
Auto Programming •
This feature scans for all available channels
from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broad-
cast stations in the TV’s memory.
Channel Edit •
The feature that allows you to add or delete chan-
nels 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 Captioning
shows dialogue and conversations while a TV program is in
progress.
Coaxial Cable •
A single solid 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.
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 dig-
ital 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 Television (HDTV)
• High-resolution digital tele-
vision.
Incredible Stereo (or Surround) •
FProduces a dramatic expan-
sion of the wall of sound that surrounds the listener.
Menu •
An onscreen list of feature controls.
Onscreen Displays (OSD) •
The wording or messages generated
by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature con-
trols (color adjustment or programming, for example).
Remote Control Sensor Window •
The window found on the tele-
vision through which infrared command signals are received.
Second Audio Program (SAP) •
An additional audio channel pro-
vided 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 confirm the current channel. Status/Exit can also be used to clear
the screen of menu displays or information.
S-Video Input •
Signal input that allows direct connection of high-
resolution video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD player, S
(Super)-VHS videocassette recorder, or video games. Provides
improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.
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