17. Glossary
VCR, while the volume keys may be "punched through" to operate the audio receiver.
Signals: See “ codes” or “ infrared.”
Thumbpad: A feature on certain remote controls, the thumbpad is a single disc-shaped pointer which replicates five functions for menu control: up, down, left, right and enter. Also referred to as a “ joystick.”
Transport control: A common term for the group of VCR/LD/DVD/DVR media operation controls, such as fast-forward, rewind, play, stop, pause, etc.
Two-way:Some devices actually send information back to a remote control during use. This is known as 2-way communications. Most 2-way components can still be controlled via a 1-way remote, although certain workarounds must be used when learning signals. The MX-500TMis capable of controlling most 2-way components.
Glossary based, by permission, on the the General Glossary on Remote Central.com c Daniel Tonks
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