7. What is a set-top box?

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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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1. What is DVB-T?

DVB-T stands for the Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial standard.

2. 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.

3. What is DVR?

DVR stands for Digital Video Recorder.

4. What is HD?

HD stands for High Definition.

5. What is PVR?

PVR stands for Personal Video Recorder. With a PVR set-top box, you can record, stop and restart broadcasts.

6. What is DVD?

DVD stands for Digital Video Disc.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. What is an interface?

An interface is a device used to exchange information between two systems.

10. 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.

11. What's a VCR?

VCR stands for Video Cassette Recorder.

12. 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.