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A.2 Glossary of terms
DVB-T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial - Digital TV via antenna
(same as DTT- Digital Terrestrial Television).
EPG Electronic program guides that are transmitted by some broadcaster
to display information guide about a program content.
MPEG The Moving Picture Experts Group is founded by the ISO. MPEG is
a standard method for digital transmission of video and audio.
Network A network which is also known as a bouquet is a set of channels
that is offered by a single broadcaster.
PAL Referring to the Phase Alternate Line colour system adopted by
European broadcasters.
Parental lock This function gives you the possibility to ‘lock’ other several
functions of the receiver to prevent unauthorized users such as
children to view channels that are not suitable for them. A PIN code
is required to use of the parental lock.
PID The transmitted packages have identifiers (PID) that tells the receiver
what to do with the received information. Receivers normally use four
types of PID, these are V-PID (video PID), A-PID (audio PID), P-PID
(Program PID) and data PID (EPG information).
PIN CODE Personal Identification Number. A four-digit code that is used for
locking/unlocking, e.g. with the parental control feature.
RS 232 Serial data port.
