Loewe Connect ID 46 Operating Instructions Manual page 149

Connect ID 32-46
Operating instructions
Glossary
Dolby Virtual Speaker: The Dolby Virtual Speaker technology simulates
the surround playback of a real 5.1-channel playback with only two
speakers.
DRM: Digital Rights Management. Processes to control copyright pro-
tected data. To be used correctly, DRM protected contents require not
only a DRM capable device but also the possession of a license issued
by the provider (to be paid for).
DTS: Digital Theater Systems; Digital multi-channel audio.
DVB-C/-S/-T: Digital Video Broadcasting stands for digital television.
Technical DVB is the standardised process for transmitting digital content
(television, radio, multi-channel audio, room sound, EPG, Teletext, and
other supplemental services) through digital technology. C stands for
transmission via cable, S for distribution via satellite and T for terrestrial
or antenna distribution.
DVD: Abbreviation of Digital Video Disc and later Digital Versatile Disc.
DVD preceiver: Combi-device of DVD player and radio without integrated
amplifier.
DVI: Digital Visual Interface, is an interface for transmitting digital video
and graphic data (without audio).
Dynamic contrast ratio: Here the light intensity of the display is adapted
in case of a high black portion in the picture. The so-called backlights
are dimmed automatically and the contrast ratio increases temporarily,
i.e. dynamically.
E
Electronic Programme Guide: See EPG.
EPG: Electronic Programme Guide is the electronic variant of a printed
TV guide. Using the EPG you can watch the TV programme of the TV
station, transfer the appropriate data. The list of programmes contains
the title, beginning and end and duration of the programme. In addition
brief descriptions of the content of the programmes is also displayed.
Ethernet: Cable linked data net technology for local networks (LANs).
Also covers standards for e.g. plug connectors and transfer speeds.
Euro AV socket: Interface for connecting video devices to a TV set. This
socket is also referred to as Scart socket.
Exif: Abbreviation for Exchangeable Image File Format. Standard format
for additional data with modern digital cameras, e.g. date and time,
aperture, light sensitivity, alignment of the camera (portrait/landscape).
F
FLOF: Full Level One Facilities. Teletext system in which names and
numbers of the jump destinations are transmitted in the bottom line
on every page. This guides the reader to related topics for example. An
information about which pages exist and which pages have sub-pages
is not available in FLOF.
G
Gateway: Transfer into another network; in this case connection from
home network to internet.
The network device is usually used as the standard gateway which
produces this connection. The DSL router generally also represents the
internet gateway.
H
HbbTV: HbbTV (Hybrid broadcast broadband television) is an industry
standard that offers an open platform for technology that is not dependent
on manufacturers. HbbTV combines TV programmes with online services
seamlessly over broadband internet (DSL).
HDCP: High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Coding system pro-
vided for the DVI and HDMI interfaces for secure transmission of audio
and video data.
HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface is a newly developed inter-
face for full digital transmission of audio and video data.
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HDTV: High Definition Television is an umbrella term that covers a number
of high resolution television standards.
HD-Ready: A quality seal that is awarded to products that are capable
of displaying high-definition television (HDTV).
High band and Low band: Transmission ranges for satellites.
Host: Computer that the server services are provided from, i.e. that
makes data available. Refer also to media server.
I
ID3 tags: Additional information for MP3 and WMA audio files. Informa-
tion about the singer, title, album and album cover can be saved here
among other things. These data are edited on the PC by an ID3 tag editor.
IP address: IP addresses (Internet Protocol Addresses) are used to identify
devices in an Internet Protocol (IP) network. IP addresses are made up
of four groups of numbers of three digits each.
IR-Link: The IR-Link function allows the operation of accessory devices
with concealed installation made by other manufacturers via the Loewe
TV set. The infrared sensor required for this is available as an accessory
and can be connected to the IR-Link connection of the TV set.
J
JPEG/JPG: Joint Photographic Experts Group is a committee which has
developed a standard method for the compression of digital photos.
This method JPEG (JPG for short), named after the committee, is a com-
monly used graphic format for photos.
L
LAN: Abbreviation for Local Area Network. Mainly used as a designation
for networks with wiring (Ethernet).
LCD: Liquid Crystal Display.
LCN: Logical Channel Numbers. In stations with LCN, the channel loca-
tion number belonging to the station is also transmitted by the provider.
The stations are sorted according to these channel location numbers.
L-Link: Intelligent system connection between Loewe devices for the
automatic exchange of information. Makes the operation of TV and
Loewe system components even more convenient.
LNB/LNC: The crucial electronic component of a satellite antenna is
referred to as an LNB (Low Noise Block Converter). It is mounted in the
focal point of a parabolic antenna. The designation LNC (Low Noise
Converter) indicates that conversion to lower intermediate frequency
takes place. The supplemental block in the LNB refers to the fact that a
whole frequency range (a block) is converted in each case.
M
MAC address: Hardware address of a network adapter, e.g. the network
card in the PC. It is permanently assigned by the manufacturer and is
used to uniquely identify devices in networks.
Mbit/sec: Information about the transfer rate in networks in megabits,
i.e. millions of characters per second. With WLAN the maximum speed
is 11 (IEEE 802.11b), 54 (IEEE 802.11g) or 300 (IEEE 802.11n) Mbit/sec,
in wired networks 10 Mbit/sec or 100 Mbit/sec (Fast Ethernet).
Media server: Stands for the device which multimedia contents are
stored on, but is also the name for the service provided by the device
that makes this data available to the network.
MHEG-5: Digital teletext standard of the Multimedia and Hypermedia Ex-
pert Group. At the moment only available in United Kingdom and Ireland.
Modulator: Transmitter in the video or DVD recorder so that the devices
can receive signals via the tuner of the TV device.
Mono: Single-channel audio.
MPEG: Digital compression process for video.
MP3: Data format for compressed audio files.
Multimedia contents: Videos, music files and photos are grouped to-
gether under this term.