Nokia MEDIA MASTER 211S User Manual

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GB 37Glossary of termsAC-3A multichannel digital audio encoding system.AccessAccess to options in the Settings folder is protected byan access code. In addition, parents may lock individualprogrammes using the channel editing function.Access codeA four-digit code stored in the Mediamaster. It is used tolock/unlock the Mediamaster, folders and programmes.AGCAutomatic Gain Control.AUXAuxiliary. A port for auxiliary devices.BERBit Error Rate. A signal quality measure.C/NCarrier to Noise. A signal quality measureDiSEqCDiSEqC™ (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) systemwhich is a communication bus between satellite receiv-ers and peripheral equipment using only the existing co-axial cable.DVBThe Digital Video Broadcast group, which was createdto establish a technical framework for the introduction ofdigital video broadcasting systems.GHzGigaHertz. The prefix giga means billion, and Hertzmeans cycles per second. Signals in the GHz range areoften called microwaves.Input data rateThe size of the transferred digital packages.LNB (low-noise block converter) or LNBFAn electronic unit mounted on a satellite dish. It receivesthe signals that are reflected by the dish and convertsthem to signals that can be used by the Mediamaster.MHzMegaHerz. The prefix mega means million, and Hertzmeans cycles per second.MPEGMoving Picture Experts Group. Established by the Inter-national Standards Organisation to provide the basis fora picture coding and compression system.MultifeedDuring Multifeed programmes, you can normally changebetween different camera perspectives using the optkey.NetworkA number of digital channels that are transmitted fromone source. The networks are grouped under separateheadings in the channel list.PCMPulse Code Modulation. Non-compressed digital audioformat.PCRProgram Clock Reference.PIDPacket Identifier.PolarisationPolarisation allows several programmes to fit into thesame frequency band. The signals from a satellite aretransmitted either with linear (vertical or horizontal) po-larisation or circular (right or left) polarisation.RCAA coaxial connector used to connect the Mediamaster toan external amplifier.RFRadio frequency (known as HF in some countries).RGBRed, Green, Blue. Colour signals are routed throughseparate cables in order to provide a high-quality TV pic-ture.RS 232A serial communication standard data port.SatScanSatScan is a one-cable positioning system, allowing re-ception of 29 different preprogrammed satellite positionswithin a range of ± 60 degrees.SCARTA 21-pin connector used for connecting the Media-master, VCR and TV. Also named Euroconnector orPeritel connector.Scrambled TV programmeSome TV programmes are transmitted in scrambledform.Service providerA company that provides programmes/services to itscustomers.S/PDIFSony/Philips Digital Interface Format. Digital audio output.Symbol rateSpeed of the digital transmissionSWSoftware. Programme code.TSTransport stream.VCRVideo Cassette Recorder.