receiver
/ɹəˈsivɝ/, /ɹiˈsivɝ/, /ɹɪˈsivɝ/
noun
a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures
cable converter box
/kˈeɪbəl kənvˈɜːɾɚ bˈɑːks/
noun
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
wireless cable
/wˈaɪɚləs kˈeɪbəl/
noun
the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead
converter
/kənˈvɝtɝ/
noun
a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal
contrast
/ˈkɑntɹæst/, /kənˈtɹæst/
noun
the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen
remote control
/ɹɪmˈoʊt kəntɹˈoʊl/
noun
a device that controls a piece of electrical or electronic equipment such as a television from a distance
screen
/ˈskɹin/
noun
the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed
tuner
/ˈtunɝ/
noun
an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station
volume
/ˈvɑɫjum/
noun
the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.
LDTV
/ˈɛl dˈiː tˈiː vˈiː/
noun
a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to standard-definition (SD) or high-definition (HD) formats
SDTV
/ˈɛs dˈiː tˈiː vˈiː/
noun
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
HDTV
/ˌeɪtʃdˌiːtˌiːvˈiː/
noun
a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television
UHDTV
/ˈuːdtiːvˌiː/
noun
an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV
CRT
/sˌiːˌɑːɹtˈiː/
noun
a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens
rear-projection television
/ɹˈɪɹpɹədʒˈɛkʃən tˈɛlɪvˌɪʒən/
noun
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
plasma TV
/plˈæzmə tˌiːvˈiː/
noun
a television set that has a screen made of plasma
home theater
/hˈoʊm θˈiəɾɚ/
noun
an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater
antenna
/ænˈtɛnə/
noun
a device that is used to send and receive television or radio signals
speaker
/ˈspikɝ/
noun
equipment that converts electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.
flat-screen TV
/flˈætskɹˈiːn tˌiːvˈiː/
noun
a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs
CRT TV
/sˈiː ˈɑːɹ tˈiː tˌiːvˈiː/
noun
an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen
cable television
/kˈeɪbəl tˈɛlɪvˌɪʒən/
noun
the system of sending out television programs to subscribers, using wires under the ground
satellite television
/sˈæɾəlˌaɪt tˈɛlɪvˌɪʒən/
noun
a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region
HDMI
/ˈeɪtʃ dˈiː ˈɛm ˈaɪ/
noun
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
coaxial cable
/koʊˈæksɪəl kˈeɪbəl/
noun
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
component video cable
/kəmpˈoʊnənt vˈɪdɪoʊ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
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
composite video cable
/kəmpˈɑːsɪt vˈɪdɪoʊ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
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
S-Video cable
/ˈɛsvˈɪdɪoʊ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
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
VGA cable
/vˈiː dʒˈiː ɐ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display
DVI cable
/dˈiː vˈiː aɪ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format
DisplayPort
/dɪsplˈeɪ pˈoːɹt kˈeɪbəl/
noun
a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions
audio cable
/ˈɔːdɪˌoʊ kˈeɪbəl/
noun
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
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