Glossary - SEC DVB-S Settop Box SB-1200 Bedienungsanleitung

5.4 Glossary

Antenna
A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a
satellite dish and broadband antenna.
DiSEqC
DiSEqC(Digital Satellite Equipment Control)system, it is a communication bus between
satellite receivers and peripheral equipment using only the existing coaxial cable.
DVB
The Digital Video Broadcast group was created to establish a technical
framework for the introduction of digital video broadcasting systems.
LNB (low-noise block converter) or LNB
An electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives the signals
reflected by the dish and converts them to signals that can be used by the digital satellite
receiver.
GHz
The prefix giga means milliard, and Hertz means cycles per second. Signals in the GHz
range are often called microwaves.
MHz
The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per second.
MPEG
Moving Picture Experts Group. Established by the International Standards Organization to
provide the basis for a picture coding and compression system.
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