Logitech 915-000085 User Manual - Page 33

PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Passthrough Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Pre-amplifier Pre-amp Sound Processing Receiver RF (Radio Frequency) SACD (Super Audio CD) Satellite Radio and Asia. A device that routes video or audio from one device to another device. Contains an internal recorder and player that records and plays video without the use of a removable tape or disc. Typically PVRs can pause, rewind, instantly replay, and play slow-motion for live or recorded TV. Examples of PVR service providers are TiVo, ReplayTV, UltimateTV, and Keen PM. Many satellite providers also provide PVR services and have PVRs included in some of their satellite receivers. A control and switching component that may include equalization functions. Takes a small signal and amplifies it sufficiently to be fed into the power amplifier for further amplification. A pre-amp includes all of the controls for regulating tone, volume, and channel balance. This task is known as sound processing. Also referred to as a tuner or a stereo receiver. A receiver can be any component that receives or tunes broadcast signals, or AM/FM radio. Typically refers to the single component that includes a preamplifier, surround processor, multi-channel amplifier, and AM/FM tuner. Used by some remote controls, to control devices because it doesn't have the same line-of-sight restrictions as IR (infrared) signals. A read-only optical audio disc aimed at providing much higher quality of digital audio reproduction than the compact disc. A service in the United States that provides digital programming directly from satellites. Currently the 2 main providers for service are XM and Sirrus. 33