Glossary - SAGEMCOM RCI88-320 User Manual

12.Glossary

Term
BER
EPG
FSK
Non entitled channels
OSD
Service Message
Smartcard
Start Channel
Timeshift mode
Video subchannel
VoD
Bit Error Rate
Used to measure the quality of a transmission based on the number of
bits ''damaged'' during the transmission.
Electronic Program Guide
Electronic version of a classic TV Guide that lets you browse and search
for programs on the channels installed.
Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft
German motion picture rating system organisation on which lies the
parental control feature.
The receiver does not display a parental rated program that is rated
FSK-16 or higher until the relevant parental control PIN is entered.
Channels that are installed but that you cannot watch because you have
no entitlement.
On Screen Display
On-screen menus and pop-up messages displayed by the receiver.
Text message sent by the broadcaster or operator. You can manage
messages received from the Service Message inbox in the Settings area.
Electronic card equipped with a chip. Insert the smartcard into the
receiver's smartcard reader with the chip face down to descramble
services to which you are entitled.
Channel on which the receiver systematically tunes to whenever the
receiver is switched on or woken up after standby.
Automatic sliding recording mode that makes it possible to pause, rewind
and review the program that you have been watching.
Channel or program that offers more than one video broadcast at the
same time, giving you the possibility to choose from various video
subchannels.
This feature is for example used in some sports-event broadcasting, such
as car races and soccer matches: while the main [regular] channel offers
the edited broadcast of the event, its video subchannels let you choose a
specific angle of the sports field or view the race from inside the car of
your favorite driver.
Video on Demand (SELECT VIDEO)
Interactive service that lets you browse program catalogues, order and
view programs on demand from a large library.
This feature requires that the receiver is connected to the Internet,
SELECT VIDEO is available in your home and you have an entitlement for
the service.
82
Definition