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Glossary – Samsung Colour TV/VCR User Manual

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Glossary

To help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of the
features on your COMBI VISION, here are a few definitions.

Tuner

Element in the set used to decode the signals received via the aerial or cable TV. The tuner
can only receive one broadcast at a time, but your COMBI VISION may contain two tuners
(depending on the model) to enable you to watch one programme while recording another.
To receive a broadcast, the tuner must be set to the frequency of the appropriate channel.

Channel

Frequency assigned to a given broadcasting company to enable them to transmit a series of
broadcasts or programmes.

Station

Broadcasts by a TV company which are transmitted on a specific channel number.

Programme Position

Number assigned to a given channel on both tuners in the COMBI VISION to help you select
it more easily.

Cable TV

Coaxial cable network transmitting broadcasts on a subscription basis.
The cable is connected to the same input as an aerial.

Broadcasting standard or

Standard used to code pictures and sound. Different standards are used in different

Colour standard

countries. In the United Kingdom for example, the PAL I standard is used.

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