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A.3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CA Conditional Access. 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 that are transmitted by some broadcaster to
display information guide about a program content.
MPEG The Moving Picture Experts Group is founded by the ISO. MPEG is a standard
method for digital transmission of video and audio.
Network A network, which is also known as a bouquet, is a set of channels that is offered
by a single broadcaster.
OSD On Screen Display. A menu system that you navigate from your remote control.
PAL Referring to the Phase Alternate 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 thereceiver 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).
IN CODE Personal Identification Number. A personal code that is used for locking or
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.
