V

Variable Roaming Zoom
1.5, 2.5 or 3.5 times magnification of the on screen image that allows you to zoom in and move around the picture.

VCD
Video Compact Disc. Video disc format that uses CD-R disks. Uncommon to find commercial video releases in VCD format.

VHS
Common tape format used for video recorders.

Videoplus
A fast and easy way of setting up the video to record a TV programme. Simply type in the number next to the programme in the TV guide and the rest is done for you. Video Plus deluxe brings together videoplus and Satellite control - allows for easy Video Plus recording of satellite channels once initial set-up has been completed.

Videoplus Deluxe
As for videoplus, but will also control selected brands of analogue cable and satellite set top boxes as well as with normal, terrestrial TV. Sky Digiboxes and selected ondigital set top boxes may also be controlled.

Virtual Dolby
Dolby Virtual Speaker technology is a proprietary process that makes it possible to enjoy natural, realistic surround sound using just two stereo speakers. It transforms such activities as TV watching, movie viewing, and music listening into a thrilling surround sound experience without the added expense and complexity of a traditional surround system.

Virtual Dolby Digital
3D Virtual Dolby creates a surround sound effect using your T.V. stereo speakers.

Visible Screen Size
The size of the screen which is measured diagonally across the face screen. Most glass tubed televisions will have a certain amount of the tube hidden behind the edge of the screen making the visible screen slightly smaller i.e. A 36" television would actually be a 34" screen. LCD/Plasma technologies have no need to hide the screen behind the plastic for support so smaller screens will seem to give a larger picture.

VPS
VPS is a method of controlling video cassette recorders so that rescheduled or delayed programmes are recorded in their entirety. PDC, also known as startext and PDC, is a European TV standard.

V-SENSOR
The V-Sensor prevents wasted tape and blank recordings. It automatically interrupts recording if no sound is detected for four seconds, then resumes recording when somebody starts speaking again.

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