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5.3 Glossary
LNB
Low Noise Block converter. The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on satellite dish to receive signals
reflected by the dish and convert to signals.
L.O. frequency
Local Oscillator frequency as a part of LNB. It converts the satellite frequency to usable signals for the
receiver.
Polarization
Polarization allows several programs to be fitted into same frequency band.
Symbol Rate
Size of the digital package transmission
Parental Control
The function is to allow parents to lock channels for unsuitable viewers. A locked
program can only be unlocked with the password.
DVB
Digital Video Broadcast. International standard for digital TV broadcasting
MPEG
Moving Picture Experts Group, A system for compression of digital data
RF
Radio Frequency
EPG
Electronic Programming Guide. Program information is displayed on the TV screen,
depending upon the satellite condition.
MHz
Abbreviation for Megahertz. The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per second.
DiSEqC
Digital Satellite Equipment Control
NTSC
National Television Standards Committee
PAL
Phase Alternate Line
Ku band
11~18GHz Frequency
