Circuit Descriptions, Abbreviation List, and IC Data Sheets
9.
•
“On” state. In this state the module can perform the
following pre-programmed functions:
–
VCR (digital program) records.
–
EPG updates.
–
Over-the-air software download signalling detection
and software downloads.
•
“Logical Stand-by” state. In this state only over-the-air
software download signalling detection and software
downloads can be performed.
9.10.4 On State
The TV set is fully functional and the module is powered up.
The module is in “On” or “Logical Stand-by” state.
•
“On” state. In this state all system functionality is available
or the module is in software downloading process.
•
“Logical Stand-by” state. In this state only over-the-air
software download signalling detection and software
downloads can be performed.
9.11 Abbreviation List
1080i
1080 visible lines, interlaced
1080p
1080 visible lines, progressive scan
ADC
Analogue to Digital Converter
AFC
Automatic Frequency Control; Control
signal used to tune and lock to the
correct frequency
AGC
Automatic gain control (feedback)
signal to the tuner. This circuit ensures
a constant output amplitude
regardless of the input amplitude
AP or A/P
Asia Pacific
AV
External Audio Video
B-SC1-IN
Blue SCART1/EXT1 in
B-SC2-IN
Blue SCART2/EXT2 in
B-TXT
Blue TeleteXT
B/G
Monochrome TV system. Sound
carrier distance is 5.5 MHz. B= VHF-
band, G= UHF-band
C-FRONT
Chrominance front input
CAM
Conditional Access Module
CBA
Circuit Board Assembly (also called
PCB or PWB)
CI(M)
Common Interface (Module); E.g
PCMCIA slot for a CAM in a set top
box
ComPair
Computer aided rePair. A tool for
diagnosing a TV through a PC
controlled interface
COFDM
Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing; A multiplexing technique
that distributes the data to be
transmitted over many carriers
CSM
Customer Service Mode
CVBS
Composite Video and Blanking Signal;
A single video signal that contains
luminance, colour, and timing
information
DAC
Digital to Analogue Converter
DFU
Directions For Use: Owner's manual
DCSM
Digital Customer Service Mode
DRAM
Dynamic RAM; dynamically refreshed
RAM
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
DST
Dealer Service Tool; Special remote
control designed for dealers to enter
e.g. service mode (a DST-emulator is
available in ComPair)
DVB
Digital Video Broadcast; A method of
transmitting digital audio and video,
based on MPEG2
DVB-T
DVB-Terrestrial; HDTV standard for
the EU
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable and
Programmable Read Only Memory
EJTAG
Enhanced Joint Test Action Group;
Definition for a standardised serial test
interface
EPG
Electronic Program Guide: system
used by broadcasters to transmit TV
guide information (= NexTView)
EXT
EXTernal (source), entering the set by
SCART or by cinches (jacks)
FBL
Fast BLanking; DC signal
accompanying RGB signals. To blank
the video signal when it is returning
from the right side of the screen to the
left side. The video level is brought
down below the black video level
FBX
Feature BoX; Part of the small signal
board /separate module which
contains 100 Hz processing, extra
features and AutoTV algorithms