HANNspree ST49-10A1 manual Glossary

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Glossary

Aspect Ratio The ratio of width to height of a film, image or display screen.

Broadcast TV Broadcasting video signals using high-frequency electromagnetic waves to distribute television channels to viewers (standard TV broadcast).

CATV Community Antenna Television, the original name for cable TV. A television distribution system that uses coaxial cable instead of the traditional radio broad- casting (over-the-air) method to deliver television, FM radio, and other services to consumers.

Color Temperature Adjusting the color temperature enables you to set the inten- sity of white light. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K). Higher color tem- peratures result in a blue tint. Lower temperatures result in a red tint.

Hue Colors in a color system are measured by hue, saturation and luminance. Hue indicates the predominant color.

LCD Liquid Crystal Display. A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light.

MAIN is the default audio signal belonging to a particular channel.

MTS Multi-channel Television Sound. Enables reception of audio other than the primary (MAIN) audio signal. SAP (Second Audio Program) enables reception of a separate channel that may be a different language or completely different informa- tion such as the news.

RCA connector An RCA or phono connector is a plug and socket for a two-wire (signal and ground) coaxial cable that is widely used to connect audio and video components. RCA sockets are commonly found at the rear of A/V equipment.

Saturation Chromatic purity indicating the amount of white contained in a color. Fully saturated colors are pure colors; less saturated colors appear as pastel shades.

S-VideoSuper-video, a video cabling standard used to transmit video by keeping brightness (Y) and color information (C) on separate channels. Most often used with camcorders, VCRs, and quality receivers and amplifiers to provide sharper pic- tures.

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Contents Page Table of Contents TV/CATV Warranty and Service Preface CopyrightDescription of Warning Symbols Electric Power NoticeInstallation Safety Notes Safety NoticesPower Supply Safety Notes LI Shin International Enterprise Corp B1240 PowerBefore You Proceed Optimal Viewing Area Important Safety Instructions Page Personal Safety Installation Maintenance OperationRegulatory Information FCC Compliance Statement1DOC Compliance Notice1 CE Conformity Statement2Features Introducing the TVChecking Package Contents Description Function Getting to Know Your TVFront View Description Function Input and Output Ports AV1 DC-INConnecting to an Antenna or Cable TV Getting StartedConnecting to AV Devices Connecting to a VCR, VCD or DVD PlayerConnecting to a Video Camera Connecting Headphones HeadphoneConnecting the Power Adapter Using the TV Using the Remote ControlTurning the TV On and Off Selecting ChannelsSwitching Source Signals Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting On-Screen Display OSD Settings Button Descriptions Front Panel Control MenuPicture Setting Brightness Brightness slide bar appearsContrast ContrastSharpness SharpnessHue Saturation SaturationNeutral Color ColorPreset Audio Setting Press the CH UP / Down button to select AudioTreble TrebleBass BassBalance BalanceEnhance EnhanceTV Setting Receiving Cable TV Add Channel Channel Add/EraseAuto Program Customize Setting Press the CH UP / Down button to select CustomizeSleep Timer Sleep timer turns the TV off automatically after a set timeOSD Timeout OSD TimeoutLanguage LanguageTaking Care of Your TV Press the Channel up or Channel TroubleshootingSituation Solution SituationSolution Ntsc SpecificationsST49-10A1 Glossary