Standard TV Definitions

A/V Connections:

The types of connections that can be used to connect to the TV to other audio/video devices.

Audio Equalizer:

An interface that allows you to adjust the bass, mid and treble frequencies.

Audio Output Watts:

A measure of the intensity of sound the TV can produce. Measured in watts.

Audio Surround Mode:

Technology that tries to approximate the effect of surround sound through the two built-in speakers.

Brightness:

The overall brightness of the screen during normal operation. Brighter screens are better for use in lighted areas.

Channels:

Indicates how many channels the TV can receive.

Closed Caption:

The TV can display captions for programs equipped with closed caption information.

Closed Caption on Mute:

The TV can display closed caption information even while sound is muted.

Color Temperature Control:

This feature allows you to adjust the color balance to compensate for different types of light in the room.

Comb Filter:

A device that filters out interference associated with analog signals.

Combo:

Indicates whether the TV comes with a built-in VCR or DVD player.

Commercial Skip:

This technology allows viewers to skip commercials in their programming.

Contrast Ratio:

A measure of the contrast between the brightest white and darkest black the TV can display. Higher ratios provide better pictures, especially in bright environments.

CRT TV Type:

Indicates what type of CRT technology the TV uses.

Digital Tuner:

The part of the TV that receives digital television signals.

Flat Screen Display:

Indicates that the TV uses flat screen technology to display images.

HDCP Compatible:

High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. An encryption method that protects signal transmission between the source and the TV. Primarily used to prevent copying or recording of content.

Multiple Picture Modes:

A series of presets that maximize contrast, color, brightness and other settings for different viewing scenarios, such as sports, cinema, standard and vivid.

Parental Controls:

The ability to block certain shows or channels on your TV.

PC Interface:

The ability to connect to a computer and display information from a computer.

Picture-In-Picture:

The ability to display two sources on the screen simultaneously.

Power Consumption (Operational):

A measure of how much electricity the TV consumes during normal use.

Progressive Scan:

A method of displaying images that displays all lines of resolution instead of alternating between odd and even lines.

SAP/MTS Stereo:

Second Audio Program technology allows you to get programs in other languages. Multichannel Television Sound includes three extra audio channels in normal signals.

Sleep Timer:

A customizable setting that automatically turns off the TV after a set amount of time.

Sound Mode:

Preset equalizer settings to maximize sound for different video content, like sports, movies, music videos, etc.

TV Depth:

The physical depth of the TV. Measured in inches.

TV Height:

The physical height of the TV. Measured in inches.

TV Screen Size:

The physical size of the screen, always measured diagonally in inches.

TV Weight:

The physical weight of the TV. Measured in pounds.

TV Width:

The physical width of the TV. Measured in inches.

Warranty:

Period of time when the manufacturer will guarantee the TV tube against defects.

Aspect Ratio:

The ratio between the height and width of the picture.

Widescreen Video Mode:

Allows the TV to display movies or other programs in widescreen formats such as 16:9 or 16:10.

HDTV:

The ability of a TV to display high definition content.