Tele System TS3.1 F User Manual page 48

TELE System
6. Glossary
Broadcaster
Coded channels
FTA channels
DiSEqC
EPG
LNB
Network
PID
Polarity
CI Receiver
FTA receiver
Transponder
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Company transmitting the satellite TV signal and manages the information
transmitted.
Television channels viewed only by a paying a fee. The digital signal is coded so
that viewing is only allowed on special receivers called Common Interface that
have optional components to access the channel, like CAM cards and
subscriptions (on sale at household electronics dealers or directly from the service
provider).
Television channels that can be viewed free of charge. These channels can be
viewed by both Common Interface (CI) and Free To Air (FTA) receivers
(Digital Satellite Equipment Control) Communication protocol used between the
receiver and commuters of the antenna plant.
(Electronic Programme Guide) The series of information provided by the
broadcaster on daily or weekly programming. Not all broadcaster provide this
service.
(Low Noise Block converter) An electronic device installed on the parabolic
antenna so it can take incoming electromagnetic signals from a satellite and
convert it into electrical signals useable by a receiver.
Group of channels transmitted by a broadcaster.
(Package IDentifier) Univocal Number code that identifies a channel within a data
package transmission.
Property of an incoming electromagnetic satellite signal that allows different signals
to be transmitted on the same frequency.
(Common Interface) Receivers with one or more slots for CAM cards to receive
coded channels.
(Free To Air) A receiver that is only suitable for receiving free to air channels.
These appliances will not receive coded channels.
A device capable of transmitting transmit several TV and Radio channels
simultaneously on a single band ("transport" frequency of the signal).