Channel Lineup
Channels set in the STB memory, via Auto Tuning/manual editing.
Cloning
The process of capturing a Master STB Setup and transferring it to a Target STB using a USB memory device.
Installer Menu
Defines commercial STB functionality based on the parameters set.
LG
Refers to a particular commercial mode of operation within an LG STB. See also FTG Mode.
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
Commercial Mode
A mode of operation that provides a broad range of commercial STB features based on control (settings) provided by the PTC and/or an MPI control device.
CPU
The STB’s Central Processing Unit. Responsible for the presentation of video and audio from content received via the STB’s tuner or Aux inputs.
Enables STB configuration and software/ firmware file downloads to selected STB models from a Pro:Centric server. Managed and administered via the Pro:Centric Admin Client.
Lodging model STB configuration wizard that provides configuration options for Pro:Centric operation as well as an option for using a USB memory device to configure an STB.
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 STB
An STB whose Channel Map and Installer Menu and STB setup menu settings have been configured as a Master STB Setup for cloning purposes.
Minor Channel Number
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MPI
Multiple Protocol Interface. An MPI port or, for some STB models, an MPI card slot provides external control options for solution providers.
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
Protocol Translator Card. The commercial controller (microprocessor) of the commercial STB.
Target STB
An STB to which a Master STB Setup will be transferred.
STB Setup Menus
Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key in
USB Memory Device
FTG Channel Map
Typically refers to a logical channel mapping of physical RF channels. This allows digital channels, like analog channels, to be tuned without requiring the dash key. Also, channels (analog or digital) can be arranged in any order that seems logical for customer tuning/viewing.
FTG Mode
LG commercial STB mode that enables decryption of Pro:Idiom encrypted channels and uses logical channel mapping. LG’s proprietary PC software is required for configuration.
Function Menu
Available via Installer Remote “MENU” key. Indicates the STB is not in
MTI
Multiple Television Interface. SONIFI Solutions, Inc. proprietary protocol used for TV configuration/control via an MTI (typically labeled “DATA”) port.
The STB’s factory default mode of opera- tion. STBs can be configured for stand- alone use or as Master STBs for cloning purposes, and/or STBs 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.
A USB flash drive or USB storage device, etc. that can be used for STB configuration purposes (typically cloning or FTG Mode via CPU configuration) or for updating STB 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 STBs 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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