Glossary of Terms
Automated Installation Routine Wizard
Lodging model TV configuration wizard that provides configuration options for Pro:Centric operation as well as an option for using a USB memory device to config- ure a TV for FTG Mode via CPU.
b-LAN
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation propri- etary RF communication system used to configure/control TV via RF distribution system.
Channel Map
Typically refers to a logical channel mapping of physical channels. This allows digital channels, like analog channels, to be tuned without requiring the dash key. Also, chan- nels (analog or digital) can be arranged in any order that seems logical for customer tuning/viewing.
Channel Lineup
Channels set in the TV memory, via Auto Tuning/manual editing or FTG configuration.
FTG Mode
LG commercial TV mode that enables Pro:Idiom decryption and logical channel mapping. Implementation and TV operation is based on the “owner” of the FTG Logical Channel
Function Menu
Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key. Indicates the TV is not in
Installer Menu
Defines commercial TV functionality based on the parameters set.
LG
Refers to a particular commercial mode of operation within an LG TV. See also FTG Mode.
Physical Channel Number
The major channel number assigned to represent a specific 6 MHz RF band as specified by either the broadcast or CATV channel plan. See CEA (formerly EIA) or NCTA specifications for further information.
Pro:Centric Application
LG content delivery and communication interface that provides interactive entertain- ment, weather, amenities, etc. information for end users. (Powered by Pro:Centric server.)
Pro:Centric Admin Client
Web editor/content wizard provided for service provider and customer configuration of Pro:Centric application elements.
Pro:Idiom
Zenith proprietary security software that unlocks access to premium content to help assure rapid, broad deployment of HDTV and other
PTC
Cloning
The process of capturing a Master TV Setup and transferring it to a Target TV. May be accomplished using either a USB memory device (available on select mod- els) or clone programmer.
Clone Programmer
An accessory device (sold separately), such as the
Commercial Mode
A mode of operation that provides a broad range of commercial TV features based on control (settings) provided by the PTC and/ or an MPI control device.
CPU
The TV’s Central Processing Unit. Responsible for the presentation of video and audio from content received via the TV’s tuner or Aux inputs.
EBL
Embedded
E-Z Installation
Enables splash screen image and TV configuration and firmware file downloads to selected TV models from a Pro:Centric server. Managed and administered via the Pro:Centric Admin Client.
Logical Channel Number
A number assigned to either a physical or virtual channel number in a Logical Chan- nel Map.
Major Channel Number
Typically, the RF channel number assigned to a digital video stream.
Master TV
A TV whose Channel Map and Installer Menu and TV setup menu settings have been configured as a Master TV Setup for cloning purposes.
Minor Channel Number
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MPI
Multiple Protocol Interface. An MPI port or, for some TV models, an MPI card slot provides external control options for solu- tion providers.
Pass-through Mode
The TV’s factory default mode of operation. TVs can be configured for
Protocol Translator Card. The commercial controller (microprocessor) of the com- mercial TV.
Target TV
A TV to which a Master TV Setup will be transferred.
TV Setup Menus
Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key in
USB Memory Device
A USB flash drive or USB storage device, etc. that can be used for TV configuration purposes (typically cloning or FTG Mode via CPU configuration) or for updating TV software.
Virtual Channel Number
An alias (virtual) channel number provided in the data stream, by the broadcaster, of a digital broadcast channel to be displayed by consumer TVs in place of the physical channel number. The major number is the same as the original analog channel number and the minor number is the nth program available in that digital video stream.
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