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Entertainment
The art or field of entertaining, especially that provided by performers.
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computer input
Entertainment; TV
This term refers to an input feature on some HDTV sets (like SVGA or VGA) that allows TV sets to be connected to computers.
converter box
Entertainment; TV
Also referred to as a “digital-to-analog converter box,” this is a stand-alone device that receives, decodes, and converts over-the-air digital programming into analog. When ...
cropping
Entertainment; TV
When viewing widescreen format on an analog TV, the picture is cropped — i.e., black bars appear above, below, and on either side of the picture. This is done to maintain the ...
CRT
Entertainment; TV
Cathode Ray Tube. Display screens used in TV sets and computer monitors that use a Cathode Ray Tube, which is also called a "picture tube." Cathode Ray Tubes were found in all ...
datacasting
Entertainment; TV
Also known as "enhanced TV," this is digital programming that provides additional features to viewers (with program material or non-program-related resources) such as the ability ...
DBS
Entertainment; TV
Digital Broadcast Satellite. TV programming delivered via high-powered satellite. Signals are transmitted to a small dish (usually 18-24 inches across) mounted outdoors.
DCR
Entertainment; TV
Digital Cable Ready TV. Also referred to as "Plug-and-Play," this is a DTV or other device for digital cable customers that plugs directly into the cable jack and does not require ...
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