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A.2 Glossary of terms
CA
Conditional Acces. Usually means that the channels are scrambled and require a
subscription to be paid
DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite - Digital TV via Satellite
EPG
Electronic Program guides are transmitted by some broadcaster to display information guide about a program
content
MPEG
The Moving Pictures Experts Group is founded by ISO. MPEG is a standard method for digital transmission of
video and audio
Network A networks, which is also know as a bouquet, is a set of channels that is offeredby a single broadcaster
OSD On Screen Display. A menu system that you navigate from your remote control
PAL Referring to the Phase Alternative Line colour system adopted by European Broadcasters.
Parental
Lock
This function gives you the possibility to 'lock' other several functions of the receiver to prevent unauthorized
users such as children to view channels that are not suitable for them. A PIN code is required to use of the
parental lock.
ID
The transmitted packages have identifiers (PID) that tell the receiver what to do with the received information.
Receivers normally use four types of PID, these are V-PID (video PID), A-PID (audio PID), P-PID (Program
PID) and data PID (EPG information)>
PIN code
Personal Identification Number. A personal code that is used for locking and unlocking the parental control
feature
RS 232 Serial data port
Subscriber
Card A card usually issued by a broadcaster to allow authorized access to their programs