1080i- general high quality video processing; 540 lines 1/60 seconds and 540 lines 1/60 seconds; in- terlace scanning (two step image processing [odd and even lines of pixels alternate]); usually used in HDTV
16:9 zoom- screen menu this option is generally used to eliminate letterbox “black spots” on the
screen
4:3- screen menu a popular resolution setting that is widely used in cable television, antenna televi- sion, video cassettes, and DVDs
480i- general high quality video processing; 240 lines 1/30 seconds and 240 lines 1/30 seconds; inter- lace scanning (two step image processing [odd and even lines of pixels alternate]).
480p- general standardized video processing; 480 lines 1/60 seconds; progressive scanning (top to bottom image processing)
720p- general high quality video processing; 720 lines 1/60 seconds; progressive scanning (top to bot- tom image processing); usually used in HDTV
AC- general alternating current (The type of current used in a plug).
Act window- remote control the key to switch from controlling the main picture to picture in pic-
ture.
Auto Power Off- options menu when this option is on, the TV will automatically turn off after 5 idle minutes or longer on an unavailable channel.
Auto Program- TV menu known as APS (Auto Program Search); searches for channels that are avail-
able.
AV (AV1/AV2)- inputs and outputs Analog Video (Composite); used commonly with VCRs and
cameras.
B- V-Chip menu block.
Backlight- options menu this adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Use this option to adjust the backlights without affecting the contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness.
Bass- audio menu- involves with the lower pitched sounds.
“Black Spot”- general this is a coined term used to describe areas without an image. This can be seen in 4:3 videos and letterbox videos.
Blue Screen- options menu this appears when the channel or source is unavailable. Brightness- video menu this adjusts the color differences.
CATV general- Community Access Television (Cable TV).
CCvideo menu closed captioning.
Ch remote control- channel.
Closed Caption video menu this option creates text that corresponds to the dialogue of the viewing program [CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, Text 4, XDS].
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