GB 21
MPEG
Moving Picture Experts Group
PIN code
Personal Identification Number.
A four-digit code that is used for locking/unlocking, eg
with the parental control feature. Default value is nor-
mally 1234.
PSI
Programme Specific Information
Parental control
A feature that allows parents to "lock"
programmes that they consider unsuitable for children.
A "locked" programme can only be "unlocked" with the
special secret code (PIN code).
RF
Radio frequency (known as HF in some coun-
tries).
RS 232
Serial data port
SCART
A connector used for connection of e.g.
Mediamasters, video recorders and TV sets. Also
named Euroconnector or Peritel connector.
SI
Service Information
Symbol rate
Size of the digital package transmission
SW
Soft ware
TS
Transport stream
VCR
Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder.
Glossary of terms
Access
Authorisation to use the coding system to
purshase/order TV programmes.
Audio system
With digital satellite reception, the
sound is transmitted in packages and is selected either
in a special audio mode or pre-selected by using instal-
lation set-up. This gives the opportunity to select be-
tween several different languages to a movie. Amount
of choices is dependent on what is available in the sig-
nal.
Coded satellite TV programme
Some satellite TV programmes are transmitted in en-
coded form; with black screen and no sound. A Smart
Card is needed to view such programmes.
DTH
Direct to Home
DVC
Digital Video Cassette
DVB
Digital video broadcast
EPG
Electronic Programming Guide, programme in-
formation about name, starttime etc.
GHz
Abbreviation for GigaHertz. The prefix giga
means billion, and Hertz means cycles per second. Sig-
nals in the GHz range are often called microwaves.
MHz
Abbreviation for MegaHertz. The prefix mega
means million, and Hertz means cycles per second.
