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Index
CI module (Common Interface)
A CI module is a decoder module for digital TV
and radio programs according to the CI
standard.
To show the coded programs a released
Smartcard of the program provider is required
in addition to a CI module. A CI module for
digital TV and radio stations if often also
referred to as CICAM (Common Interface
Conditional Access Module).
Common Interface (CI)
Standardized interface for accommodating
interchangeable CI modules. For receiving and
showing coded digital TV and radio programs,
an appropriate CI module with a released
Smartcard of the program provider is required.
Conditional Access System
(CA-System)
A CA system codes and decodes digital
programs. A program provider scrambles
(encodes) his programs for licensing or
financial reasons for broadcasting. The signal is
decoded again in the terminating device for
example by a suitable CI module. There are
various CA system providers. Almost all of them
have been ported to the CI, i.e. the appropriate
CI modules are available.
DVB-T
Digital Video Broadcast Terrestrial: Digital TV
Transmission Terrestrial. Standard for digital TV
used in Europe and other countries.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide: your TV“s electronic
program guide
Smartcard
A released Smartcard from the appropriate
program provider is necessary for decoding
coded DVB programs (Digital-TV and Digital-
Radio). The Smartcard authorizes the user to
decode a certain program package.
C/N: Carrier to Noise
Signal to noise ratio
The greater the pointer bar or number the
better the reception signal quality.
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