Acronyms: what is what
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What is DVB-T?
DVB-T stands for the Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial standard.
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What is a Zapper?
Zapper is a simple set-top box which allows you to view the channels, but with limited features and information about current and future programming.
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What is DVR?
DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder.
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What is HD?
HD stands for High Definition.
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What is PVR?
PVR stands for Personal Video Recorder. With a PVR set-top box, you can record, stop and restart broadcasts.
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What is DVD?
DVD stands for Digital Video Disc.
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What is a set-top box?
A set-top box is a decoder which connects your television set to an external signal source (cable Ethernet, coaxial cable, telephone line or traditional aerial); it transforms this signal so that your television set can show the broadcasts.
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What is HDMI?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface; it transmits digital video and audio between the set-top box and the television set. HDMI is required to watch TV in high definition.
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What is an interface?
An interface is a device used to exchange information between two systems.
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What does SCART mean?
SCART is the name given to the interface with 21-pin plugs, used to connect audio video equipment, gaming systems, DVD players, video recorders, set-top boxes and other equipment to televisions.
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What's a VCR?
VCR stands for Video Cassette Recorder.
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What is the UHF band?
UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency. It refers to the band of frequencies from 300MHz to 3GHz. It is a frequency band commonly used for the transmission of television signals.