GLOSSARYTO TELEVISION TERMS
Audio/Video Inputs * Located on the rear of the TV these connec-PTV *Projection Television (Rear and/or Front projection design
tors (RCA phono type plug) are used for the input of audio andsystems are available.)
video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in
order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connec-Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the TV
tion options.control panel through which infrared remote control command sig-
nals are received.
Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched
with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes)RF *Radio Frequency or modulated signal design used as the car-
directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.rier for television broadcasts.
Display *An on screen message or graphics that help the userSecond Audio Program (SAP) * Another or additional audio
operate and adjust TV feature controls. See On Screen Displayschannel provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)
(OSD).broadcast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the
recorded or video signal (usually containing a second language
Identify* Method by which a remote control searches and finds antranslation for the displayed programming.)
operating code for another product (such as a VCR or Cable
Converter). Once the code has been "identified" then the TVStatus * Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number
remote can operate and send commands to the other product. is currently being viewed. Status can also be used to clear the TV
of on-screen displays or information (rather than waiting for the
LED *Light Emitting Diode or indicator.displays to Otime out� or automatically disappear from the screen).
Menu * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the TVS-Video Input * Allows direct connection of high-resolution video
screen that are made available for user adjustments.sources, such as a Super VHS videocassette recorder, Laser Disc
player, etc. Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) *The broadcast standardclarity.
that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.
Twin Lead Wire *The more commonly used name for the two
On Screen Displays (OSD) *Refers to the wording or messagesstrand 300 Ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and outdoor
generated by the TV to help the user with specific feature controlsantenna systems. In many cases this type of antenna wire requires
(color adjustment, programming, etc.).an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75 Ohm
Input terminals designed into the more recent Televisions and
Pre-Amplifier * The control center of a hi-fi system. Not onlyVCRs.
amplifies source inputs, but also allows for source selection, vol-
ume, tone, balance and all other controls that affect the sound.Variable Audio Output * An adjustable audio output which
allows for volume variations at the source.
Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel num-
bers into the TVOs memory circuits. In this way the TV Oremem-
bersOO only the locally available or desired channel numbers and
skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
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