91
En
Using External Equipment
12
En
gl
is
h
Glossary
Default Gateway
Default gateway is a node on a computer network that serves
as an access point to another network. A default gateway (such
as a computer and router) is used to forward all traffic that is
not addressed to a station within the local subnet.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server
Provides a mechanism to allocate IP addresses to client hosts.
In most cases, a broadband router serves as a DHCP server in
a home network.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)
The DLNA authorized logo makes it easy for consumers to
recognize products that meet the new standard for home
network PCs and other digital devices, as set down in the DLNA
Guidelines for interoperability. This allows music, video, etc. to
be enjoyed from various devices over a home network. This unit
is compatible with music, photo and video content, and is
based on the DLNA Interoperability Guidelines v1.0. This unit
can be used to playback music, photos and video stored on a
DLNA-compatible server connected through a LAN cable.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is dedicated to the
simplified sharing of digital content, such as digital music,
photos and video among networked consumer electronics (CE)
and PCs. By establishing a platform of interoperability based
on open industry standards, DLNA delivers technical design
guidelines that companies can use to develop digital home
products that share content through wired or wireless
networks in the home.
DNS (Domain Name Service) Server
DNS Server is a server that determines the name of network-
computer within the Internet. The server functions to exchange
IP address to the hostname, hostname to the IP address.
Ethernet
A frame-based computer networking technology for local area
networks (LANs). The Plasma Display supports 100BASE-TX.
IP (Internet Protocol) Address
A unique number that devices use in order to identify and
communicate with each other on a network utilizing the
Internet Protocol standard, such as “192.168.1.xxx”. No
duplicate numbers are allowed within the network.
LAN Cable
A cable that has an 8-pin modular plug on each end and is
different from a telephone plug which has 4 pins. A straight
cable is used when connecting the Plasma Display to a home
network via a hub. A cross-over cable is used when connecting
directly to a PC. Use category 5 (CAT-5) LAN cables.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address
An address attached to the port of any network device with an
IP address. The MAC address is expressed as
“00:e0:36:01:23:xx” and cannot be changed.
Mass Storage Class devices
The standard provides an interface to a variety of storage
devices, such as USB flash memory and digital cameras.
PlaysForSure
This unit incorporates PlaysForSure. “PlaysForSure” is a new
logo program from Microsoft Corporation. You can check for
the PlaysForSure logo at various online stores. Where you see
the PlaysForSure logo, you can be sure that the digital media
you are purchasing (music, video, pictures) will play on this
unit.
Subnet mask
Used when IP addresses are broken into several parts. It is
expressed as “255.255.255.0”. In most cases, the Subnet mask
is automatically assigned by the DHCP server.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
USB provides a serial bus standard for connecting devices,
usually to computers such as PCs. The Plasma Display
supports the Mass Storage Class.
Windows Media Connect
Microsoft Windows Media Connect is a new technology to
distribute music, photos and video stored on a PC with
Windows XP installed to a stereo system of TV. Using this
technology you can playback files stored on the PC from
various devices wherever you like in your home.
Windows Media DRM
Windows Media DRM is copyright protection technology
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It enables content
providers to distribute over the Internet music, video and other
digital media content in a protected, encrypted file format.
PDP_PRO1540HD.book Page 91 Wednesday, August 2, 2006 6:01 PM
