Glossary, References – GE TV User Manual

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References

Glossary

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Antenna

A device used to receive broadcast
signals from TV stations.

Audio

Sound reproduced by the TV.

Audio/video cables

Cables that carry sound and
picture signals from one
component to another.

Autocolor

Adjusts the Color and Tint of the
picture signals to the proper
balance for all channels.

Autoprogram

A procedure that automatically
adds only the active channels in
your area to the TV's memory.

Brightness

Light and dark areas of a picture.

Channel Memory

Where channels are stored after
they have been placed in memory.
Channels can be added or deleted
from channel memory.

Commercial Skip

A feature that allows the viewer to
scan other channels during
commercials, and return to the
original channel after a timed
break.

Component

Device such as VCR, laserdisc
player, audio equipment,
camcorder, etc.

Disabled

Turns off feature.

Display

A word, words or graphics that
appear on the TV screen.

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.

On-Screen Display

See Display.

Picture Reset

Returns all of your TV picture
adjustments back to the factory
setting.

Sharpness

Clearness of a picture.

SKIP

See Commerical Skip.

Signal

Electrical waves that are sent or
received through cables or through
the air.

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 signals that come through
two channels (left and right).

Tone

Quality of the sound.

Tuner

A device that receives and selects
signals. The desired signal is
selected by the tuner.

Unusable Signal

A message that shows no signal is
coming in on the video input.

Video

Picture reproduced by the
television.

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