Resource Center: How to Speak A/V
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Entries starting with: universal remote control: A remote that can operate multiple devices, not simply a single component, and usually from more than one brand or manufacturer. Universal remotes are either preprogrammed with control codes for a multitude of specific products from most popular brands, or they can be “taught” the infrared codes used by the dedicated remotes you already have, thus replacing them. Universal Serial Bus (USB): A general-purpose standard connection for transferring digital audio, video, or control signals between A/V components, computers, and computer peripherals. USB 2.0, a newer version of the interface, is capable of much higher data rates than the original USB 1.0 or 1.1. usable sensitivity: A tuner specification that indicates the minimum level of an incoming mono antenna signal required to produce a satisfactory output signal, one with no more than 3% noise and distortion; lower numbers are better. Less relevant in urban and suburban reception areas, where antenna signals are stronger, than the 50-dB quieting sensitivity specification. Abbreviations |
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