21.07.2010 STRONG is to license THOMSON brand for free-to-air set-top boxes
The STRONG Group announces that it is to license THOMSON brand. 
10.05.2010 STRONG's DVB-T receivers
Terrestrial MPEG-2 receivers are a big success in Croatia
06.05.2010 STRONG SlimSat Antennas
New SlimSat satellite antennas with integrated Single, Twin or Quad LNB
05.05.2010 New HD Receiver SRT 7100
Great performance and flexibility with recording capability and IR Extender
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AAC3The former name for Dolby Digital ActuatorA power controlled motor, that moves your satellite dish eastwards and westwards. Controlled by an indoor unit. AmplifierA device used to increase or boost the power of an electronic signal. AnalogueA form of transmission where the signal is continuously variable. This contrasts
with digital transmission where the information is characterised by discrete bits
of information in numerical steps. Analogue transmissions will vary in quality, Digital transmissions will be off or on but will be good quality when the signal is present. AntennaA device used for receiving or transmitting television and radio signals. It can take the form of a single wire, a Di-pole, a grid, a horn, a helix or a parabolic dish such as a satellite dish. AlphacryptAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. APIApplication Programme Interface ASTRAThe name a company that operates one of the many broadcast satellites. ATVAnalogue Television. I.e. The Strong LCD ATV has a built in analogue receiver. You can receive terrestrial analogue but will need an additional set top box to receive digital broadcasts. Audio L/RConnectors for 2 speakers (Left Right). AVAudio Visual |
BBandwidthA range of frequencies occupied by a signal or passed by a channel. BeamwidthThe acceptance angle of an antenna, usually measured between half power points. Beta cryptAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. BouquetProgramming selection offered by a broadcaster. BroadcastingThe simultaneous transmission of a message to all receivers on the channel. |
CCA (Conditional Access)An encrypted (Scrambled) service that requires authorisation from the broadcaster
to view. Usually involves a subscription. (see also CAM and CI) CableThe television and radio signals are fed to your TV using cables, usually underground. You will not require a dish or aerial to receive cable. C-bandFrequency range from 3700 to 4200 MHz (3.7 to 4.2 GHz) CAM (Conditional Access Module)A plug in unit for a CI (Common Interface) receiver. Used to decode an encryption format of your choice. You will need a card from the broadcaster to view the programmes. CASChannel Associated Signalling: A form of circuit state signalling in which the circuit state is indicated by one or more bits of signalling status sent repetitively and associated with that specific circuit. CI (Common Interface)Receivers with Common Interface slots can take a variety of CAMs (see CAM) so you can choose the encryption system you want to decode. CDMAAcronym for Code Division Multiple Access, a form of multiplexing in which the transmitter encodes the signal, using a pseudo-random sequence that the receiver also knows and can use to decode the received signal. Each different random sequence corresponds to a different communication channel. Cigarette lighter-AdaptorA lead which enables you to plug your equipment into the cigarette lighter socket on a car, motor home or boat Cinch-CableA standard of connector fitted to screened cable for connecting amplifiers and other devices together. Coaxial cableA screened cable for connecting high frequency signals between devices such as VCR?s and TV?s Coaxial outputA facility to connect high frequency signals between devices such as VCR?s and TV?s Component outputA facility to connect a device at a base signal level offering higher quality reception Composite outputA facility to connect a device at a base signal level offering higher quality reception CONAXAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. Converter (LNB)A Low Noise Block down-converter amplifies and converts the frequency of the very low microwave signal received by the antenna or dish. CryptoworksAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. CVBSComposite Video Blanking Signal ? a waveform containing analogue information |
DDecoderA circuit or device that restores a coded signal to its original form based on knowledge of the process used to code the signal. DemodulationThe process of extracting the information signal from an analogue carrier signal. The reverse of modulation. Digital audio outputA facility to allow for the connection of an external digital amplifier DiSEqC 1.0/1.1/1.2A digital control standard to operate DiSEqC components such as a motor to move your dish from east to West, picking up a range of satellite transmissions. DigitalUsing a binary code - discrete, non-continuous values - to represent information. Analogue information can be converted into a digital format. Dolby Digital (Formally Dolby AC3)The approved 5.1 channel (surround-sound) audio standard for ATSC digital television, using approximately 13:1 compression. Six discreet audio channels are used: Left, Centre, Right, Left Rear (or side), Right Rear (or side), and a subwoofer -- LFE, "low frequency effects". Dolby SurroundMatrix analog coding of four audio channels - Left, Centre, Right, Surround (LCRS) - into two channels referred to as Right-total and Left-total. The Dolby Surround system originally was developed for motion pictures. DTGThe Digital TV Group. The Industry association for Digital Television in the UK. DTHDirect to Home. When you have your own satellite dish rather that being supplied the signal from a cable station. DTS - Digital Theatre SystemDTS works with the same channel configuration as Dolby Digital. The main difference being a higher bit rate in DTS, which gives this system potential for an even higher sound quality. DTTDigital Terrestrial Television - terrestrial channels (BBC/ITV/C4/C5) are currently received by most viewers via an analogue receiver. DTT is the next generation, replacing analogue transmission. DTV ? Digital TVTV with Built in Digital Tuner giving access to all DTT broadcasts without the need for another set top box. Sometimes refered to as IDTV DVBDigital Video Broadcast. The standard for all digital TV. DVB-T/-S/-C"T" for Terrestrial, "S" for satellite and "C" for cable DVDDigital Video Disk; a type of compact disc that holds far more information than the CD-ROMs that are used for storing music files. A DVD can hold a minimum of 4.7 GB, enough for a full-length movie. MPEG-2 is used to compress video data for storage on a DVD. DVD drives are backward-compatible and can play CD-ROMs. |
EEmbeddedBuilt in to the equipment EncryptionAnother word for Scrambling: A means of making data unreadable to everyone except the authorised receivers. EPGElectronic Programme Guide Euro AV = SCART21 pin European standard connector for Audio and Video devices EurocryptAn encryption method |
FFavourite listA means of organising your available channels so that you can assign numbers to your most frequently watched channels making them easier to access. FeedhornThe device that focuses the data from the satellite dish to send it to the receiver. FirmwareAny software stored in a form of read-only memory----ROM, EPROM or EEPROM---that maintains its contents when power is removed. Fixed dishA Satellite Dish aligned with only one satellite. Not movable. FreeviewThe range of Digital Terrestrial TV and Radio programmes available without subscription in the UK. Frequency/ (Frequency band)The rate at which an electrical current alternates, expressed as the number of cycles per unit of time (from crest to crest in a sine wave pattern); frequency is typically measured in Hertz (Hz, KHz, MHz, GHz) . FTAMeaning Free to Air, the range of Digital Satellite TV and Radio programmes available without subscription |
GGMT (Greenwich Mean Time)Greenwich Mean Time, the mean solar time of the meridian of Greenwich, England, used until 1972 as a basis for calculating standard time throughout the world. |
HHDTVHigh Definition Television, digital television signals transmitted in higher line and feed rates, providing a finer and wider TV picture. Now usually meaning digital transmissions. HF-bandHigh Frequency Band: 3-30 MHz High BandA segment of frequencies above low and middle band. Sometimes referred to in satellite reception as the range 10.75 to 11.75GHZ. HorizontalThe plane of reception of an antenna, opposite to Vertical HotbirdThe name given to a particular series of Eutelsat television transmission satellites located at 13.0 Degrees East. HyperbandA range of frequencies used for transmission of Cable TV Hz (Hertz)A measurement of frequency. |
IiDTV (Integrated Digital Television)A Television with a Digital Tuner built in. Suitable for receiving all UK FREEVIEW programmes. IFIntermediate Frequency. Refers to the resulting signal in a superhet receiver after the incoming carrier is mixed with the oscillator signal. Interactive TV (MHP or MHEG)Multimedia Home Platform - a non proprietary facility being developed that allows interactive
applications within the DVB family of standards. Intermediate FrequencyRefers to the resulting signal in a superhet receiver after the incoming carrier is mixed with the oscillator signal. IrdetoAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. IR SensorIR stands for "infrared." The most common home automation use of IR is in hand-held remote controls for TVs, images and CD Players. Infrared light is invisible to the human eye and cannot penetrate walls. The IR Sensor picks up the transmitted instructions from your remote control. IR SocketIf you wish to connect an external IR Sensor (See above) in order to conceal your set top box this socket is necessary. |
JJPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)Together with GIF, JPEG (or JPG) is one of the two commonly used image formats on the Web. JPEG format is best suited to photographic images. |
KKu-BandRadio spectrum in the 10.9 GHz to 17 GHz range used by satellite communications systems. KHzKilohertz: Unit of frequency, equal to one thousand hertz or cycles per second. |
LLCD-TV (Liquid Crystal Display Television)An ultra thin TV suitable for wall mounting or stand mounting. LetterboxImage of a wide-screen picture on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio television screen, typically with black bars above and below. Used to maintain the original aspect ratio of the original source LNB - Low Noise Block (down-converter)Low Noise Block Down converter. A device that processes weak satellite signals directed by an antenna reflector into a feedhorn, whilst introducing as little electrical noise as possible in the process. LNB InSocket for connecting the cable from your satellite dish to your receiver. LNB OutSocket for connecting the cable from your receiver to your TV. Loop through A facility to allow the original signal to pass through to another device Low bandA segment of frequencies below middle band. Sometimes referred to in satellite reception as the range 9.75 to 10.75GHZ.. |
MMediaguardAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. MediahighwayAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. MHEG 5 (6)Software for Digital Text and interactive TV services used by UK DTT broadcasters MHP (DVB-T/ DVB-S) ? Mulitmedia Home PlattformMultimedia Home Platform - a non proprietary facility being developed that allows interactive applications within the DVB family of standards. MHz(Megahertz). A measure of signal frequency expressing millions of cycles per second. Modem (V90/ V92)A device that allows computers to communicate with each other over telephone lines or other delivery systems by modulating digital signals by converting to a higher frequency for transmission, and then back at the receiving the end. Modems can handle differing data rates: the higher the rate, the faster the data is transmitted. ModulationThe process of impressing information on a carrier wave by changing some of the wave's characteristics (such as amplitude, frequency, or phase) to reflect the changes in the information it delivers. Modulator(Video/Audio). An electronic signal processor that combines a video/audio signal with a carrier signal for distribution. A later demodulator removes the carrier following transmission to restore the original signal. MPEG 1,2,3,4Motion Picture Experts Group. A committee of experts from the audio, video, and computer industries developing an evolving series of standards for compression of moving images. Files encoded using this standard are referred to as MPEG files. MPEG-1 is a low-resolution format currently used on the World Wide Web for short animated files. MPEG-2 is a much higher resolution format developed for digital television and movies. MultifeedA satellite dish where with more than one feed and LNB can be fitted MultiswitchA device for connecting multiple feeds to a switching matrix for delivery to more than one household or satellite receiver, as in IF distribution. MUSICAM ( Masking Pattern Adapted Universal Integrated Coding and Multiplexing)A digital audio encryption format MuteThe MUTE button on a remote control disables the sound on the receiver or television |
NNagravisionAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. NDSAn encryption format (among others: Conax, Nagravision, Cryptoworks, NDS) for encoding signals for
Pay TV services especially for Scandinavian countries. Now and next (EPG)A type of Electronic Programme Guide that only displays the programme showing now and the next programme to be shown. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee)(National Television Standards Committee) Standard broadcast signal received by televisions in the United States. All television broadcasts in the United States must meet this standard. If a device is designed for NTSC, it will most likely not work with other television standards such as PAL, which is the standard broadcast signal used in Europe. However, there are certain types of equipment that support both standards. |
OOFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)A multi-carrier modulation scheme that is based on splitting the signal over numerous narrowband channels ("carriers"), which are subsequently modulated and transmitted on selective frequencies. OFDM is currently used for Digital Terrestrial Television broadcasting. Open TVTV platform for advanced interactivity including features such as on line payment for pay per view services. Optical outputA facility for connecting digital signals to external devices using light as the carrier frequency OSD (on screen display)For viewing menu options on a display such as a TV receiver. Oscillator frequency (LNB)The frequency mixed with the transmission that result in the IF. OTA (Over-the-Air)Over the Air. This is the acronym commonly used to describe standard television broadcast signals received by a rooftop antenna. Software upgrades can be sent to your receiver this way. |
PPAL (Phase Alternate Line)Standard colour broadcast signal received by Televisions in many European countries. Differs from NTSC by alternating the phase of the colour on each line of transmission hence between NTSC, the television standard used in the United States, and PAL is that NTSC delivers 525 lines of resolution at 60 half-frames per second, whereas PAL delivers 625 lines at 50 half-frames per second. Pan ( Scan)A facility on your remote control that allows you to move the picture to view the edges of a 16:9 ratio picture on a 4:3 ratio TV when in letterbox mode. Can also mean to remotely control a closed circuit TC camera Parental lockA code system that allows parents pin code control over channels that may be unsuitable for children Pay TVA television service requiring subscription to view. PCMCIAThe Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, which standardises credit card-sized interface cards used in portables and other small computers. Shortened to CI slot as used in DTT and satellite receivers PositionerTerm used for a device that controls the position of a satellite dish or antenna PID (Packet Identification)Every digital TV channel has a Video, Audio and PCR PID, usually a scan of a transponder will find this automatically. Many digital receivers allow you to input these if they aren?t automatically found. PIG (Picture-in-Graphic)Allows you a small view of the picture when you are in a text screen. PIN Code (Personal Identification-Number)To give added security and parental control. You can lock a receiver with a PIN to prevent certain or all programmes being viewed by those who do not know the PIN. PIP (Picture-in-Picture)The effect of showing one picture/channel on the main part of the screen and another picture/channel in a small format, usually in the corner of the screen PLL (Phase-Locked Loop)An electronic circuit used for the high stability of the phase of a of a down-converted frequency, locking onto your chosen station to give clear drift free reception. PMT (Programme Map Table)An information table which is transmitted along with TV programs and the other digital information. PolarisationThe plane of a transmitted or received signal as observed by the antenna. Horizontal, Vertical and Circular are methods of polarisation. PVR (Personal Video Recorder)For recording TV programs or video images from a video source onto a hard disk or other device than can store the images digitally. |
QQPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying)A type of modulation used in broadcasting. Quad LNBWhere 4 LNB?s are encased in one unit having the same polarities and bands at each of the 4 outputs Quattro LNBWhere 4 LNB?s are encased in one unit having different polarities and bands at each of the 4 outputs. |
RRCAThe Radio Corporation of America; conveniently used to describe phono style jack and plug, one of the audio/video connectors. ReceiverThe part of a television system that picks up or accepts a signal or message from a channel and converts it to perceptible forms. RFAbbreviation for Radio Frequency. RGBRed, Green and Blue, the additive primaries. RGB is the basic additive colour model used for colour video display, as on a television screen RS 232 serial portA standard for serial transmission of data between two devices such as your receiver and a laptop computer. This defines the pin and plug in terms of size, shape and number of pins. An interface based on the RS232 standard. |
SSatelliteAn electronics retransmission device serving as a repeater, normally placed in orbit around the earth in geostationary orbit for the purpose of receiving and retransmitting television and radio signals. It normally receives signals from a single source and retransmits them over a wide geographic area, known as the satellite's "footprint." These signals are received by, either, the satellite antenna on your roof or a cable station that distributes them on a network to homes. SCART (TV, VCR) (Syndicat des Constructeurs d?Appareils Radio récepteurs et Télévision)21 pin European standard connector used for combined audio and video connections switching and other special purpose. SCPC (Single Channel per Carrier)Where one channels occupies the bandwidth of one transponder SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)(pronounced "scuzzy"). An interface standard for connecting peripheral devices to computers. Hardware components for implementing a SCSI interface include connector ports on computers and cables for connecting peripheral devices to the computer. SCSI is gradually being supplanted by the newer USB standard. SECA (SocieteEuropeene de contrôle d?Access)An encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. SECAM (Séquence couleur à Mémoire)A colour television system used in France, Russia and other countries that do not use either the NTSC or PAL system. It has 625 horizontal scan lines and 25 frames per second. Serial Port (RS 232)A standard for serial transmission of data between two devices such as your receiver and a laptop computer. This defines the pin and plug in terms of size, shape and number of pins. An interface based on the RS232 standard. SES (Sociéte Européenne des Satellites)Satellite operator of the ASTRA satellites SignalThe information conveyed through a communication system. Single LNBAn LNB designed to receive transmissions from only one satellite at a time. (See LNB) SlotAn opening where smartcards or CAMs can be inserted to connect with the CA or CI software inside the receiver. SMATV (Satellite Master Antenna Television system)A communal distribution system for satellite and terrestrial TV and radio signals, usually installed in a block of flats for shared used, where each service is separately modulated to produce a channel ScramblingAnother word for encryption: A means of making data unreadable to everyone except the authorised receivers. SmartcardA card issued and authorised by the broadcaster to give access to their programming S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)Standard audio file transfer format. Developed jointly by the Sony and Phillips corporations, S/PDIF allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analogue format. Maintaining the viability of a digital signal prevents the quality of the signal from degrading STB (Set Top Box)Any device that connects to your television to add a function. E.g. Satellite Receiver, Digital Terrestrial Receiver, VCR, DVD, etc. SubscriptionA type of Licensing Agreement by which a Licensee pays for access to information by payment of a periodic fee. S-VHS (Super VHS)A higher quality extension of the VHS home videotape format. S-VideoTransmits luminance and colour (Y / C) portions separately, using multiple wires, thus avoiding the colour encoding process and its inevitable loss of picture quality. SW Update via Satellite and over the airThe software on your receiver can be upgraded by transmissions sent via satellite or terrestrial broadcast rather than you having to connect to a PC and upload software upgrades yourself. |
TTerrestrialA term used to distinguish broadcasting from transmitters situated on the earth's surface from broadcasting from satellite (celestial) Teletext (via VBI)This feature allows you to access text transmissions provided your TV has Teletext. TFT = Thin-Film-Transistor (LCD Technology)An LCD screen technology used in laptop's and some of the newer type monitors and TVs. TimerA regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times. E.g. for recording or switching receiver on. Timeshift-functionThis gives the appearance of pausing live programming. It actually begins recording when it is paused then plays back from the point it was stopped while simultaneously continuing to record the rest of the programme. Top UP TVUK Digital Terrestrial TV subscription service. TPSPay TV service available in France. TransmissionCommunication by means of transmitted signals TransponderElectronic package aboard a telecommunications satellite that 1) receives transmissions from earth (uplink); 2) changes signal frequency; 3) amplifies the signal; and, 4) transmits the signal to earth (downlink). Modern communications satellites use 24 or more transponders and can be C-Band, Ku-Band, or both. TunerAn electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals Twin LNBWhere 2 LNB?s are encased in one unit having the same polarities and bands at each of the 2 outputs |
UUHF ? Ultra-High-FrequencyUltra High Frequencies. UHF refers to the frequency range 300MHz-3000 MHz. Universal LNBAn LNB with 2 separate Local Oscillators to allow coverage of the Low and High satellite bands Universal RCUA remote control that can be set up to be used on several devices such as VCR, TV and DVD |
VVBI (Tele/ Videotext via VBI)This feature allows you to access text transmissions provided your TV has a Teletext decoder. VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)A magnetic tape recorder for recording (and playing back) TV programs VerticalThe plane of reception of an antenna, opposite to Horizontal VHS (Victor Home System)A standard for video tape recording invented by the Japanese Victor Company (JVC) VHF (Very-High-Frequency)VHF refers to the frequency band 30MHz-300 MHz. ViaccessAn encryption format for encoding signals for Pay TV services. Video OutputThe facility to video signals to an external device Video SenderA high frequency device, commonly 2GHz, used to transmit signals from one room to another without wires . Requires two parts: a sender and a receiver. E.g. the sender could be attached to your satellite receiver and transmits the signal to the receiver part. The receiver can be in another part of your house attached to another TV and can accept commands from your remote control, allowing you to watch satellite TV in your bedroom or kitchen without needing another satellite receiver. |
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