HP ExpressCard Hardware Setup Manual page 48

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Glossary
ATSC—Digital television broadcast over the air and received via
antenna. The acronym originates from the Advanced Television
Systems Committee, a government-appointed body in charge of
defining the standards for the new digital television system.
composite audio/video—An audio/video transmission type that
provides improved video quality over RF coaxial. Can be used
instead of RF coaxial in setups that use a cable or satellite set-top
box. A composite audio/video cable is provided.
Digital video recorder—See TV tuner.
ExpressCard—A next-generation, high-performance PC Card
that must be inserted in the ExpressCard slot. An ExpressCard
can add TV tuner functionality to the computer.
HDTV—High-definition television, the highest of the digital
television standards. HDTV displays pictures in either 720p or
1080i format.
infrared (IR) lens—A device on your set-top box that receives
infrared signals from your remote.
NTSC—Analog TV. The acronym originates from the
government-appointed body in charge of defining the technical
standards (the National Television Standards Committee). NTSC
is used in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and
Taiwan.
QuickPlay—Home entertainment software preinstalled on your
computer. When it is used with the TV tuner, you can watch and
record television on your computer.
Installation Guide B–1