20 Terms
Contributors in TV
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rabbit ears
Entertainment; TV
A term that describes a V-shaped set-top antenna that is adjustable in length and angle.
rear projection TV set
Entertainment; TV
This is typically a much larger set than a standard CRT TV set. This set creates an image on a small display and then enlarges it onto the back of the screen. Old rear projection sets used a small ...
resolution
Entertainment; TV
The amount of detail that can be seen in a broadcast image. For television, resolution is measured in horizontal lines displayed (commonly 480, 720, or 1080).
aspect ratio
Entertainment; TV
Screen's width as compared to its height. For example, for 4:3, the traditional TV aspect ratio, a 32-inch TV would be 25½ inches wide and 19 inches tall. A 16:9 widescreen 32-inch TV is closer to a ...
ATSC tuner
Entertainment; TV
Often called an ATSC receiver or HDTV tuner, allows reception of DTV signals broadcast over-the-air by TV stations. May be integrated into a television set, VCR, DVR, or set-top box.
