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23. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
CA
Conditional Access. A system to control
subscriber access to services/ programs.
RF
Radio frequency (known as HF in some
countries).
TS
To Transport stream.
SCART
A 21-pin connector used for connection of
the STB, VCR and TV. Also known as
Euro connector
DVB
The Digital Video Broadcast group was
created to establish
a technical framework for the introduction of
digital video broadcasting systems.
S/PDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format
Digital audio output.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide. The programming
information provided
By the service provider that enables a viewer
to find the much
Information of programs.
Symbol Rate
Speed of the digital transmission
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface.
Digital A/V interface format with Digital TV
system
Flash tool
To download software into DGStation set top
boxes.
HDCP
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
controls digital audio and video contents.
PC editor
To edit, download, upload data and software
between PC and DGStation set top boxes.
Components Video or Composite Video
is the format of an analog television (picture
only) signal before it is combined with a
sound signal and modulated onto an RF
carrier.
Plug & playable tuner
A tuner module to be inserted into a tuner
slot on DGStation set top boxes.
USB client
Universal Serial Bus 1.1
CI
Common Interface is the slot to communicate
with CAM
USB Host
Universal Serial Bus 2.0
CAM
Conditional Access Module is an electronic
device incorporating a slot for a smart card