Humax PR-HD1000C User Manual - Page 79

16. Glossary 16. Glossary EPG(Electronic Programme Guide) An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with digital receivers and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel, including a short summary or commentary for each program. The information supplied in the EPG is sent and updated by the channel broadcaster. ** Frequency The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz). ** HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) An all-digital audio/video interface that supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio. ** Hi-Fi (High Fidelity) The characteristics of audio devices that can play back all the audio frequencies a person can detect, which is the range of 16Hz and 20KHz. Sometimes it is used to indicate good quality of audio devices such as stereo tape products. ** NVOD(Near Video On Demand) A technology that allows customers to view the start of popular programmes or films within a short period from the time they make their selection. This is possible as the broadcaster sends multiple copies with staggered start times. ** OSD (On Screen Display) OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to configure monitor or TV settings. OSD information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and screen size and position. ** OTA (Over The Air) A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system. Manufacturers reserve the right for deciding the release of the software for their products. ** SCART A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and a VCR. Each device will have a 21-pin female connection; a cable with male connection at both ends is used for connecting the devices. ** Smartcard A chipcard the same size as a credit card which must be inserted into the digital receiver in order to descramble the TV signals. ** S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format) A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio between two devices without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the signal quality. ** GB 79