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Glossary (contd.) – LG RU-48SZ40 User Manual

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A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide as they relate to these TVs.

Glossary (Contd.)

HD-STB

High-definition set-top box.

INPUT

Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other
A/V device.

JACK

A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jacks and the
Audio/Video jacks that are color-coded.

MODE

The mode determines the type of device (TV, VCR, Cable, HDSTB) that the remote is controlling; remote
operating mode.

MONO SOUND

Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. On more than one speaker all the speakers play the
same audio.

OUTPUT

Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR, DVD, or other A/V device.

PC

A computer.

PIP

This is the most common way to refer to the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature.

PIP SNAPSHOT

Press FREEZE button to capture and freeze sub picture in PIP or split mode. Press PIP button to enter
PIP mode from another channel. Press EXIT button to remove PIP from the screen.

POP (PICTURE-OUTSIDE-PICTURE)

Additional PIP-type viewing feature.

RGB INPUT

Red, green, blue. 15-pin input provided for computers or set-top boxes.

SECOND AUDIO

Second Audio Programming (SAP) is another, separate, audio channel available with some program-
ming. Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language, such as Spanish or French.

SIGNAL

Picture and sound traveling through cable, or on the air, to your television screen.

SOURCE

The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your TV. Antennas, VCRs, DVD
players, and Cable Boxes are examples of sources.

STEREO SOUND

Stereo (stereophonic) sound refers to audio that’s divided into right and left sides.

SURF

This function creates a customized list of your favorite channels. You can access this group of channels
with the surf button on the remote by pressing Surf repeatedly.

S-VIDEO

(Y-C) connection available for S-Video devices providing better picture quality than standard video
inputs.

TEXT

Arbitrary text not related to the program.

TUNER

Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into
picture and sound.

TWIN PICTURE

Feature that splits the screen and places two picture sources side-by-side.

XGA

A high-resolution computer data format compatible with these TVs.

PROGRAMMING/SAP