Sound
The tuner does more than just select channels. If you want it to receive stereo over the air or via cable, a must if you also want broadcast/cable surround sound. Make sure you buy a set with the clunky designation MTS, or multi-channel television sound. Stereo adds a real "you are there" feeling to everything from talk shows to sporting events to the Grammys. Programs with stereo musical content can sound almost as good as a compact disc. Some (Leno, Letterman, Saturday Night Live) even embed Dolby® Pro Logic surround in their stereo soundtracks, placing you in the heart of the crowd — an especially attractive proposition to a big-screen viewer.
Most MTS tuners also include SAP, which stands for second audio program. Although not all broadcast stations or cable systems pass on these signals, some are becoming creative in their use of SAP. Some go beyond its obvious use for bilingual soundtracks to provide extra commentary during sporting events, uncut audio portions of R-rated movies, and audio-only news or weather services. You needn't buy a new TV just to get MTS/SAP capability. VCRs also have tuners. Any VCR labeled hi-fi stereo will also come with MTS/SAP.
2006-12-08 00:22:52
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