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A/V Inputs * Connector plugs which allow the introduction of
distinct audio and video signals into the TV from accessory
VCRs, camcorders, etc. These plugs bypass the normal tuner or
RF/Antenn a signal circuitry.
Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched
with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes)
directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.
Display * An on screen message or graphics that help the user
operate and adjust his Television feature controls. See On
Screen Displays (OSD).
Direct Audio/Video
Inputs * Located on the rear of the TV
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.
Identify* Method by which a remote control searches and finds
an operating code for another product (such as a VCR or Cable
Converter). Once the code has been "identified" then the TV
remote can operate and send commands to the other product.
Multichannel
Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast
standard that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the
TV picture.
Menu * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the
Television screen that are made available for user adjustments.
Picture -In-Picture
(PIP) * Term used when two pictures are
shown on the TV screen at the same time. The smaller PIP
picture is supplied by a VCR (or other tuner/video playback
source). The PIP picture can also be moved and swapped with
the TV's main screen picture.
Programming
* The procedure of adding or deleting channel
numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way
the Television "remembers"
only the locally available or
desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted
channel numbers.
Remote
Sensor Window
* A window
or opening
found on
the Television
control panel through which
infrared remote
control command
signals are received.
Second
Audio Program
(SAP) * Another
or additional
audio
channel
provided for in the Multichannel
Television
Sound
(MTS) broadcast
standard.
The most frequently
proposed
use
for SAP is the simultaneous
bilingual
broadcast
of TV
program
material.
Status
* Allows the user to quickly confirm
what channel
number
is currently being viewed. Status can also be used to
clear the Television
of on screen displays
or information
(rather
than waiting
for the displays to "time out" or
automatically
disappear from the screen).
S-Video
Input
* Allows direct connection
of high-resolution
video sources,
such as a Super VHS videocassette
recorder,
Laser Disc player, etc. Provides
optimum picture
resolution,
sharpness,
and clarity.
Twin Lead
Wire * The more commonly
used name for the
two strand 300 Ohm antenna
wire used with many indoor and
outdoor antenna
systems.
In many cases this type of antenna
wire requires an additional
adapter
(or balun) in order to
connect to the 75 Ohm Input terminals
designed
into the more
recent Televisions
and VCRs.
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