It is also important to know what type of sound quality you are most interested in when purchasing a combo unit. Most TV/DVD combination units deliver stereo sound, and some even come with stereo outputs for headphones.

Below is a glossary of terms that will help you on your search for a new TV combination unit. If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to call our knowledgeable Abt sales staff at 888-228-5800.

Note: Not all TV/DVD combination units can play CD-R, CD-RW, or VCD discs.

3D Comb Filter
The comb filter cleans up fuzzy images when viewed. It is the most advanced of its kind, giving you accurate colors and stable images.

AV Mode or Picture Mode
Presets to adjust picture and sound settings based on viewing preferences.

Built-In ATSC/NTSC/QAM Digital Tuning
Allows for tuning of standard cable channels, off-air digital broadcasts, and digital "cable in the clear" broadcasts (which do not require a cable box).

Dolby® Digital and DTS® Compatible Output
Connected to a compatible audio/video receiver, Dolby® Digital creates a multi-channel audio experience and unsurpassed three-dimensional audio performance rivaling the best movie theaters.

Event Programming
This feature enables you to program the DVD recorder, VCR, or DVR to record at a specified time.

HDMI Input
This is one of the ways a television can receive an HD video signal. The HDMI cable combines audio and video into a single cable, and gives you the best quality with one cable.

Hi-fi (High fidelity) Stereo
A Hi-fi TV refers to high quality sound or images that are parallel to the original master recording.

JPEG Viewer
Enables the display of digital photographs captured in the JPEG format. Simply load the CD with your favorite photos and create a custom slide show with a few simple clicks of the player's remote control.

Parental Control
Allows you to control which movies or taped programs your kids are allowed to see. It features a code that can be used to disable the TV. These units utilize the V-Chip.

PC Input
Allows you to connect a computer to the TV.

Response Time
This is the time it takes for the images to be displayed on the screen. With a faster response time (smaller number= better), the screen will have no trouble with fast moving, full motion pictures.

Sleep Timer
Do you like to fall asleep with the TV on, but do not want it on all night? A sleep timer means you can rest easy and know that the TV will turn itself off.

Stereo
A Stereo TV provides two audio channels for greater depth of sound.

V-Chip Parental Guidance System
V-chip technology allows parents to use television ratings codes to block programs that they feel are inappropriate for their children to view. The V-chip can be turned on and off through the on-screen menu using a four-digit, user-programmed code.

WMA & MP3 Playback
With this feature, recordable Compact Discs (CD-R & CD-RW) with music stored in either the Windows Media™ Audio or MP3 file formats can be enjoyed.

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