Sanyo DP47460 Internet Ready Guide - Page 9

Modem: The word modem is actually short for Modulator/Demodulator. A modem is a communications device that can be either internal or external to our computer. It allows a computer or a network of computers to connect to the Internet. The original dial-up modems are becoming obsolete because of their slow speeds, and are being replaced by much faster cable and DSL modems. MP3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression. It is a common audio format for consumer audio storage, as well as a de facto standard of digital audio compression for the transfer and playback of music on digital audio players. NOTE: PANDORA uses MP3 for the Sanyo HDTV. Net Remote: Net Remote is the feature of sending remote control commands to a VUDU client device over direct Ethernet network connection. For example: from your home PC, laptop, networked PDA, universal programmable IP capable remote control device, etc. The feature is mainly meant to support integrations of the VUDU box into the home theater setups. Powerline: A technology that allows for the creation of a broadband data network over standard home electrical wiring. A typical powerline system consists of a transmitter that plugs into an AC wall outlet and connects to a highspeed cable/DSL modem via an Ethernet cable. Powerline receivers can then be plugged into additional wall outlets to extend the reach of the home's network. Router: Hardware device that routes data (hence the name) within a network of computers. A router acts as a dispatcher, choosing the best path for information to travel within a network so it's received quickly. Home users typically utilize routers to allow multiple computers or other internet ready devices to connect to a single internet connection. SSID: Service Set Identifier, SSID, is a name that identifies a particular 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN), it differentiates one WLAN from another, so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use the same SSID. Switch: Switches function similarly to routers by serving as controllers, enabling, networked devices to talk to each other efficiently. However, switches cannot link internet ready devices directly to the internet like a router, but instead only connect devices together within a network. They also don't provide the firewall and logging capabilities that routers do. Wi-Fi: A standard for wireless communication accessing the Internet and sharing data over a LAN. Media and AV receivers, Blu-ray Disc players, and other components use Wi-Fi to stream audio and video, download metadata, and enable interactive features. WMA: Window Media Audio (WMA) is Microsoft's file format and codec for audio (including music.) It's designed to work primarily with Microsoft Windows Media Player software on Window PCs and Windows Mobile smartphones, and Pocket PCs. NOTE: NETFLIX uses WMA for their audio compression. WMV: Window Media Video (WMV) is Microsoft's file format and codec for video. It's designed to work primarily with Microsoft Windows Media Player software on Window PCs and Windows Mobile smartphones, and Pocket PCs, although some other media player software also supports this software. NOTE: NETFLIX uses WMV for their audio compression. Need help? www.sanyoctv.com 1-877-864-9604 9