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A list of
definitions
for words
found in
this guide.
Glossary
75 OHM RF CABLE
The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped
nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.
300 TO 75 OHM
A small device that connects a two-wire
300 ohm
antenna to a
ADAPTER
75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a
round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.
A/V CABLES
Audio/Video cables. Two cables —audio and video. A/V cables are used for higher quality picture
and sound from other A/V devices.
A/V DEVICE
Any device that produces video or sound (VCR, DVD, cable box, or television).
ADD
This function lets you add new channels to list that you'll scroll through when using your remote.
AMPLIFIER
An external machine that amplifies sound from a television, CD player, VCR, DVD or other A/V device.
ANTENNA
The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air. A large metal piece of equipment does not
always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna.
AUTO PROGRAM
Auto Program has your TV automatically find all the channels available in your area.
DELETE
This function lets you remove channels that you don't watch from the list you'll scroll through using
your remote.
INPUT
Refers to the jack that receives a signal from a TV, VCR or other A/V device.
JACK
A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device.
MONO SOUND
Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. On more than one speaker, all the speakers play the
same audio.
OUTPUT
Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR, DVD, or other A/V device.
SIGNAL
Picture and sound traveling through cable, or on the air, to your television screen.
TUNER
Device that picks up the signal and turns them into picture and sound.
The television, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with.
