tuner Definition
tuner (to̵̅o̅′nər, tyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun
a person or thing that tunes; specif.,
- a person who tunes musical instruments a piano tuner
- the part of a radio or TV receiver that detects signals; esp., a separate unit of a high-fidelity system
tuner Usage Examples
Converse of object
- lock: At this point, I ought to mention locking tuners.
- install: The built-in DAB tuner lets you enjoy digital sound quality and extensive information from DAB radio without the hassle of installing an external tuner.
- buy: Instead of buying a tuner, figure out the pitch of the dial tone on your telephone.
- feature: Symphony also features an audible radio tuner - using a special sliding tone that goes up or down according to the frequency.
Adjective modifier
- FM: First off we have a new gadget for iPod's; a FM tuner, could be fun I guess.
- chromatic: And its easy to see and use built-in auto chromatic tuner helps keep you in tune without having to use an external device.
- rds: From my experience the RDS tuner in the unit in the dash suffers from heat related problems.
- built-in: VCR Video cassette recorder, normally with built-in TV tuner.
- analog: First, I ordered mine with dual analog tuners.
- dual: First, I ordered mine with dual analog tuners.
Modifies a noun
- pvr: Of course, the benefit of a twin tuner PVR is that you can record two things at once.
- built-in: The TV has a Freeview tuner built-in; the DVD recorder also has a Freeview tuner built-in.
- card: Some analog TV tuner cards can provide FM radio, which can also be recorded.
- module: Taking the point of view of the signal, the aerial socket is connected to a tuner module.
Noun used with modifier
- freeview: Some of the latest televisions now include a built-in Freeview tuner.
- tv: When you say a " tv card " do you mean a tv tuner card?
- analog: I did once buy an analog tuner only to immediately find I could only pick up a couple of local stations well.
- FM: I challenge anyone to find an analog FM tuner that can come close to this... " - Hi-Fi World magazine.
- TV: I do have a TV tuner with remote control which I use from time to time.
- rds: Wrapped up in one small, sexy case, you'll find a powerful amplifier, top quality CD player and RDS tuner.
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