Glossary – Humax VA-FOX T User Manual

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Aerial

A device that collects and amplifies electromagnetic waves. Also called "Antenna"

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Coaxial cable

A specially designed and shields cable that can transport signals with high frequency.

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Frequency

The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of hertz

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FTA (Free- To-Air)

An unscrambled broadcast, which you can view without additional payments to a service provider.

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MUX

The transmitter/frequency/channel where the programme provider/operator transmit a package of
digital channels/services. Usually there are several MUX frequencies with different or same content.

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Network

The collection of channels/services that a programme provider/operator offer. These services may
be transmitted from one or several MUXes. In the transmitted data stream the operator may transmit
a service information table(network information) that is informing the digital terrestrial receiver about
all available services in the network

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OSD (On Screen Display)

The function that displays the information about the monitor that the user needs or has to know on
the screen directly. OSD information includes brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and
screen size and positions (top, left, width, and height), and so on.

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OTA (Over The Air)

Means that software downloads where the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and
where to release them through aerial.

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SCART

A 21-pin connector used for connection of this product, VCR and TV. Also called Euroconnector or
Peritel connector.

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