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Consumer electronics

A broad field of electronics that are purchased for casual use or entertainment rather than for professional use; such as TVs, VCRS, DVD players,mp3 players, hi fi stereos, games consoles as well as Internet appliances.

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modulate

Consumer electronics; Television

To alter a constant carrier wave's amplitude, frequency or phase by impressing a varying intelligence wave onto it.

midspan

Consumer electronics; Television

A point on the strand and coaxial distribution cables located between two utility poles.

mid band

Consumer electronics; Television

The band of frequencies covering 120MHz to 174MHz where cable television channels 14 to 22 (A to I) reside.

makeready

Consumer electronics; Television

The process in cable broadband where the readiness of underground and poleline facilities are ensured prior to construction.

messenger

Consumer electronics; Television

Refers to either the supporting steel strand to which hardline coaxial cable may be lashed or the supporting steel wire embedded in the jacket of aerial coaxial drop cable.

microwave

Consumer electronics; Television

A reference to those radio waves with a frequency above 1000MHz.

luminance signal

Consumer electronics; Television

The part of the television signal that carries the brightness information and can produce a complete monochromatic picture.