Glossary of Terms

b-LAN

LodgeNet Interactive Corporation proprietary 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 chan- nels, like analog channels, to be tuned without

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 Map—the CPU or the EBL. LG’s proprietary PC software is required for configuration.

Pillow Speaker

A wired remote control for patient in-room hospital model TVs. The pillow speaker also may be connected through a nurse call system providing two way communication between the patient and the nurses’ station. TV audio can be configured to originate from the pillow speaker or the TV main speakers or both.

requiring the dash key. Also, channels (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.

Channel Banks

Enables tiered channel programming options for hospital models. Each channel bank may

Function Menu

Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key. Indicates the TV is not in Pass-through Mode. Restricts menu options to a subset of the TV setup menus, allowing users to retain functional control, while disabling setup options.

Installer Menu

Defines commercial TV functionality based on the parameters set.

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.

offer a custom channel lineup.

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 models) or clone programmer.

Clone Programmer

An accessory device (sold separately), such as the TLL-1100A or LT2002, used to transfer the Master TV Setup from the Master TV to the Target TV.

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 b-LAN module. See also b-LAN.

Express Script Installer Menu Wizard

Hospital model TV configuration wizard that guides the installer through the process of setting up essential hospital model features for a typical viewing application.

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.

LG Free-To-Guest (FTG)

Refers to a particular commercial mode of operation within an LG TV. See also FTG Mode.

Logical Channel Number

A number assigned to either a physical or virtual channel number in a Logical Channel 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

A sub-channel or program number assigned to the content embedded in the digital video stream.

MPI

Multiple Protocol Interface. An MPI port or, for some TV models, an MPI card slot provides external control options for solution providers.

Pass-through Mode

The TV’s factory default mode of operation. TVs can be configured for stand-alone use or as Master TVs for cloning purposes, and/or TVs may be controlled externally in this 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:Idiom

Zenith proprietary security software that unlocks access to premium content to help assure rapid, broad deployment of HDTV and other high-value digital content.

PTC

Protocol Translator Card. The commercial controller (microprocessor) of the commercial TV.

Target TV

A TV to which a Master TV Setup will be transferred.

TV Setup Menus

Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key in Pass-through Mode only. Menus provide access to setup and functional features of the TV.

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 con- figuration) 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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