6 Glossary
Broadcaster
Coded channels
FTA channels
DiSEqC
EPG
LNB
Network
PID
Polarity
CI Receiver
FTA receiver
Transponder
Company transmitting the satellite TV signal and manages the information
transmitted.
Television channels viewed only by paying a fee. The digital signal is coded so that
viewing is only allowed on special Common Interface receivers that have optional
components to access the channel, like CAM cards and subscriptions (on sale at
household electronics dealers and/or directly from the service provider).
Television channels that can be viewed free of charge. These channels can be
viewed by both Common Interface (CI) and Free To Air (FTA) receivers.
(Digital Satellite Equipment Control) Communication protocol used between the
receiver and commuters of the antenna plant.
(Electronic Program Guide) The series of information provided by the broadcaster
on daily or weekly programing. Not all broadcaster provide this service.
(Low Noise Block converter) An electronic device installed on the antenna so it can
take incoming electromagnetic signals from a satellite and convert it into electrical
signals usabel by a receiver.
Group of channels transmitted by a broadcaster.
(Package IDentifier) Univocal Number code that identifies a channel within a data
package transmission.
Property of an incoming electromagnetic satellite signal that allows different signals
to be transmitted on the same frequency.
(Common Interface) Receivers with one or more slots for CAM cards to receive
coded channels.
(Free To Air) A receiver that is only suitable for receiving unencrypted channels.
These appliances will not receive coded channels.
A device capable of transmitting transmit several TV and Radio channels
simultaneously on a single band ("transport" frequency of the signal).
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