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Small technical lexicon / glossary
Small technical lexicon / glossary
DVB-C
EB/NO ratio.
FEC
PID
CI
LED
Scart cable
Decoder
OSD
PIN
RGB
Stand-by
Timer function
VCR
RF input
Symbol rate
Software download
DVB is the short-form for Digital Video Broadcasting. DVB-C indicates
the mode of transmission (C = Cable).
This ratio indicates the signal-to-noise ratio of the digital signal.
Reception is generally not possible at EB/NO values under 5 dB.
is the short-form for "Forward Error Correction". The FEC error rate is
the same as the Viterbi rate.
The PID number (Packet Identification) is an identification number for
video and audio signals within a digital data stream. The receiver
establishes a unique assignment of the video and audio data trans-
mission using this number.
Common Interface (general interface)
display display at the receiver
21 pin connection cable
decoding unit for Pay-TV
On Screen Display
Personal Identification Number
video signal composed of three single-color signals (red, green, blue)
standby mode
clock (timer) function for preprogramed switch-on and switch-off times
videorecorder
slot for antenna cable at the rear of the receiver
transmitted data rate of the RF signal
loading of external data (e.g. new software via cable)
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