GLOSSARYOF TELEVISION TERMS
Alternate Channel Y Allows you to toggle between the last twoMenu Y An onscreen list of feature controls available for you to
channels viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remoteadjust or set.
control.
Onscreen Displays (OSD) Y The wording or messages generat-
Audio/Video Inputs Y Jacks (standard RCA), located on theed by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature
back of the TV, used for external accessory devices. These jackscontrols (color adjustment or programming, for example).
are designed to receive higher picture resolution and offer
sound-connection options.Remote Control Sensor Window Y The window or opening
found on the television control panel through which infrared
Auto Programming Y When activated, this feature scans for allremote control command signals are received.
available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and
stores only active broadcast stations in the TVOs memory.Second Audio Program (SAP) Y An additional audio channel
provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)
Channel Edit Y The feature that allows you to add or deletebroadcast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the
channels from the list of channels stored in the TVOs memory. recorded or video signal (usually containing a second language
translation for the displayed programming).
Closed Captioning Y The broadcast standard feature that allows
you to read the voice content of television programs on the TVStatus/Exit Button Y The remote control function that allows
screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closedyou to quickly confirm what channel number you are watching.
Captioning shows dialogue and conversations while a TV pro-Status/Exit can also be used to clear the television of onscreen
gram is in progress.displays or information. You can use Status/Exit rather than hav-
ing to wait for the displays to Otime out,� or automatically disap-
Coaxial Cable Y A single solid wire normally matched with apear from the screen.
metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) direct-
ly onto a 75-ohm input found on the television or VCR.S-Video Input Y Signal input that allows direct connection of
high-resolution video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD
Component Video Inputs Y Inputs that allow the separate recep-player, S (Super)-VHS videocassette recorder, or video games.
tion of blue, red, and luminance signals. These inputs provideProvides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.
the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback
of digital signal-source material, such as the kind available fromTint Y TV function that allows you to change the general color
DVD players.balance between cool and warm. Adjust tint according to your
personal preference.
Incredible Stereo (or Surround) Y False acoustic management
of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the
wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall
viewing pleasure.
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