Glossary

Audio/Video Inputs

Located on the rear and the front of the receiver these connectors (RCA phono type plug) are used for the input of audio and video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) in order to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection options.

MPAA

Motion Picture Association of America

Mulichannel Television sound (MTS)

The broadcast standard that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.

Programming

The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the TV’s memory.

In this way the TV ‘remembers’ only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.

Radio Frequency or modulated signal design used as the carrier for television broadcasts.

Second Audio Program (SAP)

Another or additional audio channel provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broadcast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the recorded or video signal (usually containing a second language translation for the displayed program).

Sleep Timer

Function with which you can set a time period after which the TV should turn itself off.

S-Video Input

Allows direct connection of high-resolution video sources, such as a Super VHS videocassette recorder, Laser Disc player, etc. Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.

Regulatory Notices - Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the TV.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications -

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Cables -

Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.

Canadian notice -

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Avis Canadien -

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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