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Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks - The A/V output jacks at the rear of a satellite receiver provide a superior picture and sound to your TV, VCR and home theater system. Three jacks provide stereo sound: one for the video, one for the right channel sound and one for the left channel sound.
Azimuth
The azimuth is the side-to-side adjustment of a satellite dish from true north, along the horizon, to the DBS satellite, measured in degrees.
Add-On Packages - Add-on Packages are programming upgrades to a base package. Personalize your DIRECTV programming with movies, sports, international channels, and pay-per-view.
BandwidthThe bandwidth is the complete range of frequencies over which a circuit or electronic system is allocated to function, measured in MHz.
Base PackagesBase packages are the foundation to any DIRECTV programming. Base packages include: Family, CHOICE, CHOICE XTRA, CHOICE PLUS DVR, CHOICE PLUS HD DVR and PREMIER.
Bit - Bit is short for binary digit. It's the smallest unit of data in a digital system, with a value of either 0 or 1. A group of bits, such as 8-bits or 16-bits, compose a byte.
Blackout Areas - Certain areas of the country where some Network programming is not available due to contractual agreements.
Blackouts - Sold-out regular-season games are televised locally. If a home team stadium does not sell out 72 hours before game time, customers in that home team territory will be blacked out on their local station. What are the reasons for Blackouts?
- To make sure your local team benefits from a stadium full of enthusiastic fans.
- To protect home game attendance of the teams.
- To assure the entertainment value of a full stadium for people in the stands and for people watching TV.
- To protect local television coverage.
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