General Information Y Glossary
GLOSSARYOF TELEVISION TERMS
Audio/Video Inputs Y Connectors (RCA phono-type plug),Picture-in-Picture Y The showing of two pictures on the TV
located on the back of the TV, used for the input of audio andscreen at the same time (one main screen picture and one small
video signals. These inputs are designed for use with VCRs (orpicture, or PIP).
other accessories) to receive higher picture resolution and offer
sound-connection options.Programming Y The process of adding or deleting channel num-
bers in the televisionOs memory circuits. Through programming,
Closed Captioning Y The broadcast standard feature that allowsthe TV Oremembers� only the locally available or desired chan-
you to read the voice content of television programs on the TVnel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closed
Captioning uses on-screen text boxes to show dialogue and con-PTV Y Projection Television. (Rear- and/or front-projection
versations while a TV program is in progress.design systems are available.)
Component Video Input Y The input that allows the separateRemote Control Sensor Window Y The window or opening
reception of blue, red, and luminance signals. Provides the high-found on the television control panel through which infrared
est possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digi-remote control command signals are received.
tal signal source material, such as the kind available from DVD
players. Allows improved bandwidth information not possibleRF Y Radio Frequency or modulated signal design used as the
carrier for television broadcasts.
through composite video (A/V) or S-Video Connections.
Identify Y The method by which a TV remote control searchesRF coaxial cable Y Used to connected a broadcast or cable sig-
and finds an operating code for another product (such as a VCRnal to the TV. Also can be used to connect a VCR to the TV (or
cable box or satellite receiver).
or a cable converter). After the code has been Oidentified,� the
TV remote control can operate and send commands to the other
product.Second Audio Program (SAP) Y An additional audio channel
provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broad-
cast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the record-
Incredible Stereo (or Surround) Y False acoustic management
of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of theed or video signal (usually containing a second language transla-
wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overalltion for the displayed programming).
viewing pleasure.
S-Video Input Y Signal input that allows direct connection of
i+ remote control buttonY Allows the user to quickly confirmhigh-resolution video sources, such as satellite, DVD (digital
what channel number is currently being viewed. The i+ button-video disc), S (Super)-VHS videocassette recorder, or video
can also be used to clear the TV of on-screen displays or infor-games. Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and
mation (rather than waiting for the displays to Otime out,� orclarity.
automatically disappear from the screen).
Twin�lead Wire Y The more commonly used name for the two-
Menu Y An on-screen list of feature controls that are availablestrand, 300-ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and out-
for you to adjust.door antenna systems. In many cases, this type of antenna wire
requires an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) Y The broadcast stan-the 75-ohm input terminals designed into the more recent TVs
dard that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TVand VCRs.
picture.
On-screen Displays (OSD) Y The wording or messages generat-
ed by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature
controls (color adjustment or programming, for example).
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