Appendix
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PID (Packet Identifier)
A set of numbers identifying stream packets contained within a single data stream.
PIP (Picture In Picture)
A function that allows you to display two different TV channels (or TV inputs) on a single screen.
Polarisation
The direction of the electrical and magnetic fields of a signal. Satellites use both vertical and horizontal polarisation. Means that a frequency can be used twice.
PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
Video recorder that can record and playback programmes directly using the embedded hard disk drive(s).
QPSK (Quaternary Phase Shift Keying)
Digital modulation technique in which the carrier phase can have one of four possible values.
RF (Radio Frequency)
Television signals are modulated onto RF signals and are then demodulated by your television’s or STB’s tuner.
RF Modulator
Enables you to output the receiver’s digital signals to a TVs RF (Aerial) input, allowing you to connect the receiver to a TV set without a SCART connection.
RGB (Red – Green – Blue)
A technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. RGB is a system to represent red, green, and blue colours on a TV or monitor display. Red, green, and blue can be combined in various proportions to obtain any colour.
A connection to allow you to connect to a PC to update receiver’s software.
SCART
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Smartcard
A credit card sized card that contains updateable chip memory. It is used for accessing Pay TV (encrypted) channel or services when inserted into an appropriate receiver.
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.
Sometimes referred to as Y/C video; a technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. It is a video signal transmission in which the luminance (brightness) and the chrominance (colour) signals are transmitted separately to achieve superior picture clarity.
Transponder
A satellite is divided up in parts called transponders. A transponder is one distribution section of the satellite. Each transponder can be used for distribution of several channels or services.
Pause, Fast Forward/Fast Rewind, Slow Motion, Instant Replay, Commercial Skip, Repeat
TSR (Time Shifted Recording)
A function that records the present programme temporarily to support
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