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Auto Programming •
The procedure of adding or deleting
channel numbers into the Television’s memory circuits. In this
format the Television “remembers’’ only the locally available or
desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel
numbers.
Coaxial Cable •
A single solid antenna wire normally matched
with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or push-
es) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or
VCR.
Closed Caption •
Broadcast standard which allows you to
read the voice content of television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses
on-screen "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations
while the TV program is in progress.
Side Audio/Video Inputs •
Located on the side of the TV
these connectors (phono type plug) are used for the input of
audio and video signals. Designed for easy use with VCRs or
cameras.
On Screen Displays (OSD) •
Refers to the wording or mes-
sages generated by the television (or VCR) to help the user
with specific feature controls (color adjustment, programming,
etc.).
Menu •
An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the
Television screen that are made available for user adjustments.
Remote Sensor Window •
A window or opening found on
the Television control panel through which infrared remote
control command signals are received.
Status/Exit •
Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel
number is currently being viewed. Status can also be used to
clear the Television of on screen displays or information
(rather than waiting for the displays to “time out” or automati-
cally disappear from the screen).
Surf •
The action of scanning specific channel in a limited chan-
nel list.
Twin Lead Wire •
The more commonly used name for the
two strand 300 Ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and
outdoor antenna systems. In many cases this type of antenna
wire requires an additional adapter (or balun) in order to con-
nect to the 75 Ohm Input terminals designed into the more
recent Televisions and VCRs.
Tuner Mode •
Feature control settings made by the TV.
Designed for first time set up and use. Settings for signal con-
nections (antenna or cable TV), plus channel program memory
are held in the TV's memory (even if the set is unplugged and
moved to a new location.)
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