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 a special decoder.
Mute Key of 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 channel is received
completely.
Receiver Receiver unit, which converts signals from the
antenna into 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.