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GLOSSARY
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Auto Programming • The procedure of
adding or deleting channel numbers into
the Television’s memory circuits. In this
format the Television “remembers’’ only
the locally available or desired channel
numbers and skips over any unwanted
channel numbers.
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.
Closed Caption • Broadcast standard
which allows you to read the voice con-
tent of television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired this feature uses on-screen "text
boxes" to show dialogue and conversa-
tions while the TV program is in progress.
Side Audio/Video Inputs • Located on
the side of the TV these connectors
(phono type plug) are used for the input
of audio and video signals. Designed for
easy use with VCRs or cameras.
On Screen Displays (OSD) • Refers to
the wording or messages generated by the
television (or VCR) to help the user with
specific feature controls (color adjustment,
programming, etc.).
Menu • An on-screen listing of feature
controls shown on the Television screen
that are made available for user adjust-
ments.
Remote Sensor Window • A window
or opening found on the Television con-
trol panel through which infrared remote
control command signals are received.
Status/Exit • 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 dis-
appear from the screen).
Surf • The action of scanning specific
channel in a limited channel list.
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 addi-
tional adapter (or balun) in order to con-
nect to the 75 Ohm Input terminals
designed into the more recent Televisions
and VCRs.
Tuner Mode • Feature control settings
made by the TV. Designed for first time
set up and use. Settings for signal connec-
tions (antenna or cable TV), plus channel
program memory are held in the TV's
memory (even if the set is unplugged and
moved to a new location.)