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Glossary
AC
Alternating Current
connection for alternating current
DC
Direct Current
connection for direct current
Cinch-Plug
Coaxial plug for connecting TV or stereo systems
DiSEqC
Digital Satellite Equipment Control
System for controlling different external devices with the help
of a satellite receiver. There is a special need for the
selection between multiple satellites (e.g. Astra and
Eutelsat).
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting
Broadcasting digital TV programs.
EPG
Electronic Program Guide
Electronic Program Guide
IF Plug
Coaxial plug for connecting the LNB antenna cable.
FTA
Free-to-Air Services
Free-of-charge services that can be received without a
special decoder.
LNB
Low Noise Block Amplifier / Converter
Device within the focus of the antenna which converts the
high frequency signals from the satellites into a low
frequency range (IF) and simultaneously amplifies them.
Mute
Button on the remote control to mute the sound.
OSD
On Screen Display
Menu control visible on the screen.
PID
Code number of a received data stream
PIDs make sure that data packets of a channel are searched
and combined correctly within a data stream.
Receiver
Receiving appliance that converts the antenna signals into
video and audio signals.
SCART
21-pin plug-and-socket connection for connecting a TV to
the receiver.
Transponder
Satellite frequency. Multiple digital programs can be sent on
one transponder simultaneously.
