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DVD740VR 4/12/02 12:09 PM Page 73 Glossary 73 AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT). Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV channels. Then, when you press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) in VCR mode, you only scan through channels you receive. Bands: settings that allow you to tune channels. • Antenna - VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequen- cy; channels 14-69). • Cable - standard channels 1-125 can be received without a Cable Box. Cable Box/DBS Output Channel: 03 or 04. COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack: Sends digital audio to a stereo receiver, allowing you to adjust the volume at the stereo receiver. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Cr, Cb) Jacks: jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR that send high-quality video to a TV with Component Video In jacks. This connection provides the best picture quality. If you use this video connection, you will not need the supplied yellow video cable. Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters. DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies. Dubbing: copying a video cassette using another VCR. HQ: high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture detail. Line Input: The channel to which you set your DVD/VCR during video cassette copying. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR, select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the back of the DVD/VCR, select 001 (AV REAR). If you accidentally enter Line Input mode, press CHANNEL/SKIP j/i (p/o) or the Number buttons to select another channel. OTR: One-Touch Recording; a timed recording on the VCR that starts immediately and records for 30 minutes to eight hours. RF coaxial cable: A black cable supplied with your DVD/VCR. Use it to connect your DVD/VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS). S-Video: Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. If you connect an optional S-Video cable, you will not need to use the supplied yellow video cable. Tape Speeds: how fast the video cassette travels during a recording or playback. The faster the tape speed, the better the picture quality. Slower tape speeds affect picture quality, but you can record more onto a cassette. • SP (standard play) - fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approxi- mately two hours); best picture quality. • LP (long play) - average tape speed; playback only. • SLP (super long play) - slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approximately six hours). VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks: jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive video from another source (IN) or send video to another system (OUT).

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AUDIO IN/OUT Jacks:
jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive
audio from another source (IN) or send audio to another system (OUT).
Automatic Channel Setup:
process in which the VCR memorizes all available TV
channels. Then, when you press CHANNEL/SKIP
j
/
i
(
p
/
o
) in VCR mode,
you only scan through channels you receive.
Bands:
settings that allow you to tune channels.
•
Antenna
–
VHF (very high frequency; channels 2-13) and UHF (ultra high frequen-
cy; channels 14-69).
•
Cable
–
standard channels 1-125 can be received without a Cable Box.
Cable Box/DBS Output Channel:
03 or 04.
COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jack:
Sends digital audio to a stereo receiv-
er, allowing you to adjust the volume at the stereo receiver. This connection pro-
vides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Cr, Cb) Jacks
:
jacks on the back of the
DVD/VCR that send high-quality video to a TV with Component Video In jacks. This
connection provides the best picture quality. If you use this video connection, you
will not need the supplied yellow video cable.
Dolby Digital
:
A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used
in movie theaters.
DTS:
Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different
from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.
Dubbing:
copying a video cassette using another VCR.
HQ:
high quality; a feature in the VCR circuitry which provides enhanced picture
detail.
Line Input:
The channel to which you set your DVD/VCR during video cassette
copying. If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO In jacks on the front of the DVD/VCR,
select channel 002 (AV FRONT). If you use the AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the
back of the DVD/VCR, select 001 (AV REAR). If you accidentally enter Line Input
mode, press CHANNEL/SKIP
j
/
i
(
p
/
o
) or the Number buttons to select
another channel.
OTR:
One-Touch Recording; a timed recording on the VCR that starts immediately
and records for 30 minutes to eight hours.
RF coaxial cable:
A black cable supplied with your DVD/VCR. Use it to connect
your DVD/VCR to your TV (or Cable Box or DBS).
S-Video:
Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance
and the color. If you connect an optional S-Video cable, you will not need to use the
supplied yellow video cable.
Tape Speeds:
how fast the video cassette travels during a recording or playback.
The faster the tape speed, the better the picture quality. Slower tape speeds affect
picture quality, but you can record more onto a cassette.
•
SP
(standard play)
–
fastest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is approxi-
mately two hours); best picture quality.
•
LP
(long play)
–
average tape speed; playback only.
•
SLP
(super long play)
–
slowest tape speed (recording time for a T120 tape is
approximately six hours).
VIDEO IN/OUT Jacks:
jacks on the front and back of the DVD/VCR that receive
video from another source (IN) or send video to another system (OUT).
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