Kathrein UFS 933 Quick Start Manual - 2.4

Explanation of symbols and safety instructions

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2.4 

Abbreviations and technical terms

DiSEqC

DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital control signal 

system which allows reception from more than 1 satellite.

HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital interface for video 

and audio.

LNB

The LNB (Low Noise Block Converter) is located at the focal point of a satel-

lite antenna. The LNB converts the satellite frequencies into lower frequen-

cies which can be processed by a satellite receiver.

OSD

OSD (On Screen Display) is the appearance of the receiver menu on TV to 

operate the receiver and change settings.

PCM

PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) is a method used to translate an analogue 

audio signal into a digital audio signal. The digital audio signal is released at 

S/PDIF output.

S/PDIF

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) is a digital interface for elec-

trical or optical transmission of digital audio signals such as Dolby Digital 

AC-3.

UTC

UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated) is the coordinated world time based on 

the London Greenwich zero meridian. Central European Time (CET) cor-

responds to UTC+1:00. In summer the time used is Central European 

Summer Time (CEST) which corresponds to UTC+2:00.