Glossary
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Glossary
AC Alternating Current
Connection for alternating current
DC Direct Current
Connection for direct current
Cinch
connector
Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo system.
EPG Electronic Programme Guide
FTA Free-to-air services
Free-of-charge services that can be received without special
decoder.
Mute Key on the remote control for turning off sound
OSD On-screen display
Menu control displayed on the screen.
PID Identification number of a received data stream. The PIDs
ensure that a sender data is received completely.
Receiver Receiver unit, which converts signals from the antenna to
video and audio signals.
SCART A 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the
receiver.
Last channel
memory
function
Switches between current channel and channel last watched.
VCR Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder.
YUV (YCbCr) YUV is a signal formed by one brightness (Y) and two color
difference signals (UV). This signal is transmitted over three
individual cables.