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Media e Comunicazione - TV e Radio

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alla TV e alla radio come "ricevitore", "schermo" e "antenna".

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receiver
[sostantivo]

a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures

ricevitore

ricevitore

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a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels

scatola convertitore del cavo, decodificatore televisivo digitale

scatola convertitore del cavo, decodificatore televisivo digitale

Ex: The technician gave us a new cable converter box to replace the broken one .
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wireless cable
[sostantivo]

the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead

cavo senza fili, televisione via cavo senza fili

cavo senza fili, televisione via cavo senza fili

Ex: The new wireless cable service offers better picture quality and more channels than the old setup.
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converter
[sostantivo]

a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal

convertitore

convertitore

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contrast
[sostantivo]

the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen

contrasto

contrasto

Ex: The new TV model offers better contrast for a clearer picture .Il nuovo modello di TV offre un **contrasto** migliore per un'immagine più nitida.
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remote control
[sostantivo]

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

telecomando

telecomando

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .Il **telecomando** rende conveniente operare dispositivi elettronici a distanza.
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screen
[sostantivo]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

schermo

schermo

Ex: The screen of my phone is cracked , so I need to get it fixed .Lo **schermo** del mio telefono è rotto, quindi devo farlo riparare.
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tuner
[sostantivo]

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station

accordatore

accordatore

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volume
[sostantivo]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

volume

volume

Ex: He asked them to turn down the volume of the TV because it was too distracting while he worked .Ha chiesto loro di abbassare il **volume** della TV perché era troppo distraente mentre lavorava.
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LDTV
[sostantivo]

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to SD or HD formats

Ex: They still have an LDTV in the guest room, so the kids use it mostly for playing video games.
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SDTV
[sostantivo]

a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV

SDTV, televisione a definizione standard

SDTV, televisione a definizione standard

Ex: The old TV in the living room only supports SDTV, so the picture quality is n't as clear as the newer HD models .
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HDTV
[sostantivo]

a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television

HDTV

HDTV

Ex: When we were watching the concert on an HDTV, the colors of the lights looked vibrant and sharp .
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UHDTV
[sostantivo]

an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV

televisione ultra alta definizione, TV UHD

televisione ultra alta definizione, TV UHD

Ex: We upgraded to a UHDTV
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cathode-ray tube
[sostantivo]

a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens

tubo a raggi catodici

tubo a raggi catodici

Ex: The cathode-ray tube in the old computer screen took up so much desk space that we had to clear everything off to make room .Il **tubo a raggi catodici** nel vecchio schermo del computer occupava così tanto spazio sulla scrivania che abbiamo dovuto liberare tutto per fare posto.
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a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs

televisione a proiezione posteriore, televisore a retroproiezione

televisione a proiezione posteriore, televisore a retroproiezione

Ex: The living room feels more spacious now that the old rear-projection television is replaced with a flat-screen model.
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plasma TV
[sostantivo]

a television set that has a screen made of plasma

tv al plasma

tv al plasma

Ex: The plasma TV I bought a few years ago still works perfectly, but it's much heavier than newer flat-screen models.
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home theater
[sostantivo]

an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

teatro domestico

teatro domestico

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antenna
[sostantivo]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

antenna

antenna

Ex: The cellphone tower has multiple antennas to transmit and receive signals from mobile devices .La torre per telefoni cellulari ha più **antenne** per trasmettere e ricevere segnali da dispositivi mobili.
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speaker
[sostantivo]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

cassa acustica

cassa acustica

Ex: High-quality speakers can enhance the listening experience , revealing details in music that cheaper models might miss .Gli **altoparlanti** di alta qualità possono migliorare l'esperienza di ascolto, rivelando dettagli nella musica che modelli più economici potrebbero perdere.
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flat-screen TV
[sostantivo]

a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs

televisore a schermo piatto, TV a schermo piatto

televisore a schermo piatto, TV a schermo piatto

Ex: The store had a sale on flat-screen TVs, so we decided to buy one.Il negozio aveva una vendita su **televisori a schermo piatto**, quindi abbiamo deciso di comprarne uno.
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CRT TV
[sostantivo]

an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen

televisione a tubo catodico, TV CRT

televisione a tubo catodico, TV CRT

Ex: My grandparents still watch their favorite shows on a small CRT TV in their kitchen.I miei nonni guardano ancora i loro programmi preferiti su un piccolo **televisore a tubo catodico** in cucina.
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cable television
[sostantivo]

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

televisione via cavo

televisione via cavo

Ex: Cable television providers offer on-demand services and DVR options for recording and watching programs at a convenient time .I fornitori di **televisione via cavo** offrono servizi on-demand e opzioni DVR per registrare e guardare programmi in un momento conveniente.
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a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

televisione satellitare

televisione satellitare

Ex: The storm disrupted the satellite television signal for a few hours .La tempesta ha interrotto il segnale della **televisione satellitare** per alcune ore.
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HDMI
[sostantivo]

a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices

HDMI, Interfaccia Multimediale ad Alta Definizione

HDMI, Interfaccia Multimediale ad Alta Definizione

Ex: The Blu-ray player delivers better visuals when using an HDMI cable instead of the old ones .
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coaxial cable
[sostantivo]

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

cavo coassiale, cavo coax

cavo coassiale, cavo coax

Ex: The TV reception improved after we switched to a higher quality coaxial cable.
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a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels

cavo video componente, cavo video a componenti

cavo video componente, cavo video a componenti

Ex: The gaming console works fine with a component video cable, but HDMI gives even sharper visuals.La console per videogiochi funziona bene con un **cavo video componente**, ma l'HDMI offre immagini ancora più nitide.
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a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs

cavo video composito, cavo video analogico composito

cavo video composito, cavo video analogico composito

Ex: The composite video cable works fine , but I ’m thinking of upgrading to HDMI for better resolution .Il **cavo video composito** funziona bene, ma sto pensando di passare all'HDMI per una migliore risoluzione.
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S-Video cable
[sostantivo]

a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it

cavo S-Video, cavo video S

cavo S-Video, cavo video S

Ex: I had to order a special S-Video cable online because my TV only supports that type of connection .Ho dovuto ordinare un cavo **S-Video** speciale online perché la mia TV supporta solo quel tipo di connessione.
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VGA cable
[sostantivo]

a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display

cavo VGA, cavo per VGA

cavo VGA, cavo per VGA

Ex: The VGA cable worked fine for the meeting, even though the resolution was not the best.Il **cavo VGA** ha funzionato bene per la riunione, anche se la risoluzione non era la migliore.
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DVI cable
[sostantivo]

a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format

cavo DVI, cavo video digitale DVI

cavo DVI, cavo video digitale DVI

Ex: I couldn’t get the image to show up on the screen until I plugged in the DVI cable properly.Non sono riuscito a far apparire l'immagine sullo schermo finché non ho collegato correttamente il **cavo DVI**.
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DisplayPort
[sostantivo]

a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions

DisplayPort

DisplayPort

Ex: My desktop has both HDMI and DisplayPort options , but I prefer using DisplayPort for gaming .Il mio desktop ha sia opzioni HDMI che **DisplayPort**, ma preferisco usare **DisplayPort** per i giochi.
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audio cable
[sostantivo]

a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content

cavo audio, cavo per audio

cavo audio, cavo per audio

Ex: Make sure the audio cable is securely connected before playing the music .Assicurati che il **cavo audio** sia correttamente collegato prima di riprodurre la musica.
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