Consumer electronics

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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hum

Consumer electronics; Television

In audio, it is a low pitched interference tone often picked up from AC power sources, while in cable broadband it is often a reference to visual Hum Modulation.

hum modulation

Consumer electronics; Television

The undesired modulation of the visual carrier by power line frequencies and harmonics (or other low frequency disturbances) sometimes visible as bars rolling through the picture.

hyperband

Consumer electronics; Television

For CATV, the band of frequencies above 300MHz.

hub

Consumer electronics; Television

A signal processing facility located between the headend and the signal distribution system in order to provide customized regional services.

home theater

Consumer electronics; Television

A recreation of the cinema experience in the home that can range from simple multichannel sound and large screen enhancements to the construction of theater staging and seating.