Glossary - Silvercrest SL 65 Operating Manual

Glossary

AC
DC
Cinch
connector
DiSEqC
DVB
EPG
IF connector
FTA
LNB
MPEG-2
Mute
OSD
PID
52
Alternating Current
Connection for alternating current
Direct Current
Connection for direct current
Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo system.
Digital Satellite Equipment Control
Digital system, with which the receiver can control different
components of the external unit. It is especially used for
selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra
and Eutelsat).
Digital Video Broadcasting
Transmission of digital television programs.
Electronic Program Guide
Visual display guide, which helps the user with detailed
information while selecting programs.
Coaxial connector for LNB antenna cable.
Free-to-air services
Free-of-charge services that can be received without special
decoder.
Low Noise Block Amplifier / Converter
A device at the centre of the antenna, which converts high-
frequency incoming signals from satellites into a low-
frequency range and amplifies them simultaneously.
International standard for transmitting video signals.
Key on the remote control for turning off sound
On-screen display
Menu control displayed on the screen.
Identification number of a received data stream. The PIDs
ensure that a sender data is received completely.