Glossary Of Terms - Zodiac DZR-1700FTA PLUS User Manual

A.3 Glossary of Terms
DiSEqC
Digital Satellite Equipment Control.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide. A software that enables viewers to navigate easily among the large
number of channels provided by digital technology, in order to select the service they desire.
FEC
Forward Error Correction. Correction of fault bits in the receiver signal.
LNB(Low-Noise Block converter)
The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receiver the signals reflected by
the dish and converts them to signals that can be used by Satellite receiver.
PIN /number
Personal Identification Number. A four-digit code that is used for locking/unlocking
e.g with the parental control feature.
Parental control
A feature that allows parents to lock programs that they consider unsuitable for children.
A locked channel or program can only be unlocked with the password.
Polarization
Polarization allows several programs to be fitted into same frequency band.
The signals from a satellite are transmitted either with linear(vertical or horizontal) polarization
or circular(right or left) polarization.
RS-232C
Serial data port.
Set-Top Box (STB)
A set-top box is a device that enables a television set to receive ans decode digital television
broadcasts (Satellite or Terrestrial or Cable).
Set-top boxes are also called receivers.
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