Glossary
DVB
Digital Video Broadcasting refers to the broadcast standard for TV stations in Europe. The DVB-T and DVB-T2 refer to UHF based transmissions for both free-to-air and pay TV. DVB-S and DVB-S2 are the digital satellite equivalent of DVB-T and DVB-T2. They are used by FreeSat, SKY and various other satellite broadcasters. DVB-T2 and DVB-S2 are updated protocols which support high-definition content delivery
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KVM
Keyboard, Video, Mouse. The acronym KVM is typically used when referring to extending the distance of a computer from its keyboard, monitor and mouse. KVM switches are also a means by which a single keyboard, monitor and mouse are shared between multiple computers.
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DVR
Digital Video Recorder. A DVR is commonly associated with CCTV recording solutions using a hard disk or optical media to store content. A DVR also refers to the functionality included within many set-top boxes to record TV programs. The '+' in SKY+ refers to the inbuilt DVR functionality amongst other features for example.
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DAB
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a broadcast technology used in the UK for digital radio. The UK was the first country to transmit a wide range of stations in the early 2000's. The benefit of DAB is improved sound quality in most cases and a greater choice of radio stations, particularly for rural locations. DAB also transmits additional data typically showing current radio show information or currently playing song etc.
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TCP
Transmission Control Protocol is a OSI layer 4 protocol which establishes a connection between two hosts to reliably transmit data. Various higher layer protocols use TCP including HTTP (web browsing), Telnet and SMTP (email)
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IRS
Integrated Reception Systems typically combine UHF, FM, DAB and satellite signals into a single distribution system. IRS systems scale from single dwelling to communal and complex filtered and re-modulated solutions depending on application.
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DALI
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Mono
Is a term given to sound reproduction using one audio channel.
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