Glossary Of Terms - AB IPBox 9000HD User Manual

20. GLOSSARY OF TERMS

CA
Conditional Access. A system to control
subscriber access to services/ programs.
Polarization
Enables simultaneous transmission of several
channels on the same frequency.
DVB
The Digital Video Broadcast group was
created to establish
a technical framework for the introduction of
digital video broadcasting systems.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide. The programming
information provided
By the service provider that enables a viewer
to find the much
Information of programs.
LNB (Low-Noise Block Converter)
is an essential part of a satellite receiver
which receives the signal and amplifies it for
use. It is always located with the satellite
antenna
RF
Radio frequency (known as HF in some
countries).
SCART
A 21-pin connector used for connection of
the STB, VCR and TV. Also known as
Euro connector
S/PDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format
Digital audio output.
Symbol Rate
Speed of the digital transmission
TS
Transport stream.
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