5.3 Glossary of Terms
DiSEqC
Digital Satellite Equipment Control. A Eutelsat protocol.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide. Information on the current program and
subsequent programs, sent by the program provider within the data
stream.
FEC
Forward Error Correction. The inclusion of additional data contained
in a transmitted block, to be used by the receiver in case of errors.
LNB (Low-Noise Block converter)
The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It
receives the microwave signals reflected by the dish and converts
them to electrical signals that can be used by the Satellite receiver.
Parental control
A feature that allows parents to lock programmes that they consider
unsuitable for children. A locked channel or program can only be
unlocked with a four-digit password.
PIN code
Personal Identification Number. A four-digit code that is used for
locking/unlocking, e.g. with the parental control feature.
Polarization
Polarization allows several programmes to be fitted into the same
frequency band. The signals from a satellite are transmitted either
with linear (vertical or horizontal) polarization or circular (right or left)
polarization.
RS 232
Standard Serial data communication port. Used for updating
software and channel settings and saving it to a PC.
Satellite dish
A dish-shaped antenna to receive signals from a satellite. The dish
focuses the signals into the LNB.
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