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tuner Definition

tuner (to̵̅o̅nər, tyo̵̅o̅-)

noun

a person or thing that tunes; specif.,

  1. a person who tunes musical instruments a piano tuner
  2. 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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