Satellite TV Glossary DBS Direct Broadcast Satellite DTH Broadcast Satellite Direct-to-Home Broadcast Satellite – satellites that are in orbit about 22,800 miles above the earth in various locations within the Clarke Belt. DVB Digital Video Broadcast - a system offered to consumers by Echostar Infrared Universal Remote Control A line-of-sight remote that will control the satellite receiver and two to four other electronic units such as TVs, VCRs, DVDs or stereo amps. LNBF The Low Noise Blockdown Feedhorn amplifies the signal coming from the parabolic antenna or dish. It performs on 13V of power which is supplied by the satellite receiver. A Low Noise Blockdown Feedhorn will feed one receiver, and a dual LNBF will feed two or more receivers. LNB The Low Noise Blockdown amplifier performs basically the same functions as the LNBF. On-screen Program Guide An on-screen programming feature that allows the user to view and scroll through program listings directly from his tv screen. With some units this could be up to a week in advance. One-Touch Recording Refers to one button operation on the remote. The user can record multiple programs with this on-screen guide. The satellite receiver will start and stop the recordings at the proper time. Parental Lockout Control Permits parents to set a password to control access to programming that may not be suitable for children. Program Browsing Permits the user to access the program guide while still watching the television. RF/UHF Universal Remote Control Controls satellite receiver through walls and at up to a distance of 100 feet. Offers control of other audio visual components like TV’s and VCR’s. Satellite Equipment placed in orbit that transmits signals between station and distributor or distributor to homeowner. Signals can be either ana log or digital and each satellite has the option to transmit different signals at the same time. Satellite Dish The receiver of transmissions being sent from the satellites. Distributing stations on Earth receive the transmissions from the satellites, and then in turn transmit those signals to their customers at homes around the country. Set-Top Unit A device that sits atop the television and converts the signal coming in from the satellite to whatever signals are being used by your television set. Smart Card The Smart Card identifies the receiver to the network and authorizes descrambling of the satellite signal to the homeowner.