Humax CX PVR-9200C manual Glossary

17. Glossary

17. Glossary

1.Coaxial cable

A specially designed and shields cable that can transport signals with high frequency

2.Frequency

The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).

3.FTA (Free- To-Air)

An unscrambled broadcast allowing customers to view channels or services without paying any subscription.

4.HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

The primary computer storage medium, which is made of one or more aluminum or glass platters, coated with a ferromagnetic material

5.MUX

The transmitter/frequency/channel where the programme provider/operator transmit a package of digital channels/services. Usually there are several MUX frequencies with different or same content.

6.Network

The collection of channels/services that a programme provider/operator offer. These services may be transmitted from one or several MUXes. In the transmitted data stream the operator may transmit a service information table(network information) that informs the product about all available services in the network.

7.OSD (On Screen Display)

OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to configure monitor or TV settings. OSD information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and screen size and position

8.OTA (Over The Air)

A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system. Manufacturers reserve the right for deciding the release of the software for their products.

9.PIP (Picture In Picture)

A function that allows you to display 2 different TV channels (or TV inputs) on one screen.

10.PVR (Personal Video Recorder)

Video recorder that can record and play back programmes directly using the embedded hard disk drive(s).

11.RF (Radio Frequency)

Television signals are modulated onto RF signals and are then demodulated by your television's or STB’s tuner.

12.SCART

A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and a VCR. Each device will have a 21-pin female connection; a cable with male connection at both ends is used for connecting the devices.

13.S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format)

A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio between two devices without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the signal quality.

14.Trick-Play

Pause, Fast Forward/Fast Rewind, Slow Motion, Instant Replay, Instant Skip, Repeat A-B

15.TSR (Time Shifted Recording)

A function that record the present programme temporarily to support trick-play

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