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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the back of the TV, used for external accessory devices. These jacks are designed to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options. Incredible Surround • False acoustic management of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing pleasure. Auto Programming • When activated, this feature scans for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations in the TV's memory. Channel Edit • The feature that allows you to add or delete channels from the list of channels stored in the TV's memory. Menu • An onscreen list of feature controls available for you to adjust or set. Onscreen Displays (OSD) • The wording or messages generated by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature controls (color adjustment or programming, for example). Closed Captioning • The broadcast standard feature that allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closed Captioning shows dialogue and conversations while a TV program is in progress. Coaxial Cable • A single solid 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. Remote Control Sensor Window • The window or opening found on the television control panel through which infrared remote control command signals are received. Second Audio Program (SAP) • An additional audio channel provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broadcast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the recorded or video signal (usually containing a second language translation for the displayed programming). Component Video Inputs • Inputs that allow the separate reception of blue, red, and luminance signals. These inputs provide the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal-source material, such as the kind available from DVD players. Composite Video Input • An input in which all the components required for displaying the onscreen image are combined in one signal. S-Video Input • Signal input that allows direct connection of high-resolution video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD player, S (Super)-VHS videocassette recorder, or video games. Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity. Tint • TV function that allows you to change the general color balance between cool and warm. Adjust tint according to your personal preference. High-definition Television (HDTV) • High-resolution digital television. 44