References
Glossary
Antenna
A device used to receive locally broadcast signals from TV stations.
Audio
Sound coming from the TV.
Audio/video cables
Cables that carry sound and
picture from one component to another.
Autocolor
Adjusts the Color and Tint of the
picture to the proper balance for each channel.
Autoprogram
A procedure that automaticallv 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 thev 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 the break.
Component
Device such as VCR, laserdisc,
audio equipment, camcorder,etc.
Disabled
Turns off feature.
Display
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. Monaural components will have onlv one audio jack.
On-Screen Display
See Display.
Outputs
Located on back of the TV for connection of another component. Signals are routed out of the TV into the other component.
Picture-in-picture
A feature that allows vou to watch two channels at the same time, a small picture within a big picture. The smaller picture comes from a VCR or other component connected to the TV.
Picture Reset
Returns all of your TV picture adjustments back to the factory setting.
PIP
Short for
S-VHS
Super Video. A format used by VCRs and Camcorders which
improves the picture quality. S- VIDEO appears on the TV screen when you use this feature.
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Sharpness
Clearness of a picture.
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Signal
Electrical waves that are sent or received through cables.
Sleep Timer
A feature where the TV can be set
to turn off at a specific time within four hours.
Source(s)
Components or devices that are connected to the TV.
Stereo
Sound that comes through two channels (left and right). Stereo components have two audio output jacks.
Tone
Quality of the sound.
Tuner
A device that receives and sends signais. The signals can be adjusted with the tuner.
Unusable Signal
A message that shows no signal is coming in on the channel selected.
Video
Picture reproduced bv the television.
A word, words or graphics that appear on the TV screen.