References
Glossary
Antenna
A device used to receive broadcast signals from TV stations.
Display
A word, words or graphics that appear on the TV screen.
Components or devices that are connected to the TV.
Stereo
Audio
Sound reproduced by the TV.
Audio/video cables
Cables that carry sound and picture signals from one component to another.
Autocolor
Adjusts the Color and Tint of the picture signals to the proper balance for all channels.
AutoProgram
A procedure that automatically adds only the active channels in your area to the TV's memory.
Brightness
Light and dark areas of a picture.
Channel Label
A name that is given to a specific channel number.
Channel Memory
Where channels are stored after they have been placed in memory. Channels can be added or deleted from channel memory.
Commerical Skip
A feature that allows the viewer to scan other channels during commercials, and return to the original channel after a timed break.
Inputs
Located on back of the TV for connection of a component to the TV. Used to route signals into the TV from components.
Jacks
Connectors located on the back of the TV for connecting antennas or other components.
Menu
A listing of features, controls, and adjustments shown on the TV screen that can be changed.
Mono
Slang for monaural. Sound comes through one channel.
See Display.
Picture Reset
Returns all of your TV picture adjustments back to the factory setting.
Sharpness
Clearness of a picture.
SKIP See Commerical Skip.
Signal
Electrical waves that are sent or received through cables or through the air.
Sound signals that come through two channels (left and right).
Tone
Quality of the sound.
Tuner
A device that receives and selects signals. The desired signal is selected by the tuner.
Unusable Signal
A message that shows no signal is coming in on the video input.
Video
Picture reproduced by the television.
Component | Sleep Timer |
Device such as VCR, laserdisc | A feature where the TV can be set |
player, audio equipment, | to turn off at a specific time within |
camcorder, etc. | four hours. |
Disabled | Source(s) |
Turns off feature. |
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