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Glossary
screen size for LCD Displays is normally 30” or smaller. LCD Displays are
subject to “burn in”. See Burn In and “Appendix A: Important Information
Concerning Your Service”.
HDTV
High Definition Television. HDTV is the North American standard for
broadcast of digital television programming. A program broadcast in HDTV
has much greater picture quality and detail that a standard television
program. It also has a wider picture compared to standard TV so that it is
more suited for watching movies in their original widescreen format. HDTV
programs also includes high-quality audio. See Dolby Digital
Plasma Display
Creates an image by passing an electric current through tiny cells of
Neon or Xenon gas that are sandwiched between sheets of glass, much
like a neon sign or flourescent light. Plasma Displays, along with other
displays (see LCD Display), are known as “flat panel” displays. Becoming
increasingly popular for their thin screen, large diagonal screen size and
picture quality. Diagonal screen size for Plasma Displays is normally 40” or
more.
PPV
Pay Per View. A way of receiving programming on a “pay each time you
watch” basis. Programs are broadcast on a schedule, and the customer
pays a one-time fee to gain access to a scheduled showing. Slowly being
replaced by the more flexible VOD.
Reboot
Turn off a device (such as your set top box) and then turn it back on by
unplugging it to remove the power. This allows it to reset and clear any
errors. (Simply turning the device off and on will not clear errors.)
STB
Set Top Box. The box included with your service that sits on or near your
TV set. It is required to receive your digital video service, as well as provides
access to features such as on-screen program guide, favorites lists and
DVR service.
SVOD
Subscription Video On Demand. See VOD