IPTV glossary
What Is Encryption?
Encryption means: The protection of data so it can be read only by an authorized client or account.
IPTV glossary
The terms behind the technology, explained.
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What Is EPG Time Offset?
EPG Time Offset means: A manual adjustment used when guide listings appear earlier or later than local time.
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What Is Ethernet?
Ethernet means: A wired local-network connection that usually offers more consistent streaming than congested Wi-Fi.
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What Is External Player?
External Player means: A separate playback application launched by an IPTV interface to decode a selected stream.
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What Is FairPlay Streaming?
FairPlay Streaming means: Apple's DRM system for protected HLS playback on supported devices.
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What Is Favorite Channel?
Favorite Channel means: A user-selected shortcut that places a preferred channel or item in a smaller custom list.
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What Is Forward Error Correction?
Forward Error Correction means: Extra transmission data that may help reconstruct packets lost in certain delivery systems.
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What Is Frame-Rate Matching?
Frame-Rate Matching means: A device feature that changes display output to match the frame rate of the playing content.
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What Is Frames Per Second?
Frames Per Second means: The number of individual video frames displayed each second, such as 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps.
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What Is Full HD?
Full HD means: A video resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, also described as 1080p when progressively scanned.
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What Is Geographic Restriction?
Geographic Restriction means: A rule limiting content or service access based on the viewer's detected location.
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What Is Google TV?
Google TV means: A television interface built on Android TV with content discovery, profiles and app access.
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What Is H.264 AVC?
H.264 AVC means: A widely supported video compression standard used for live and on-demand streaming.
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What Is H.265 HEVC?
H.265 HEVC means: A newer codec that can deliver similar quality to H.264 at a lower bitrate on compatible hardware.
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What Is Hardware Decoding?
Hardware Decoding means: Video decoding performed by a device's dedicated media circuitry instead of its general processor.
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What Is HD Video?
HD Video means: High-definition video, commonly 1280 by 720 pixels for 720p content.
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What Is HDCP?
HDCP means: Copy-protection technology used across HDMI connections for protected digital content.
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What Is HDMI-CEC?
HDMI-CEC means: A control standard that lets connected HDMI devices share commands such as power and navigation.
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What Is High Dynamic Range?
High Dynamic Range means: Video technology that can provide brighter highlights, deeper shadows and a wider color range on compatible displays.
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What Is HTTP Live Streaming?
HTTP Live Streaming means: Apple-originated adaptive streaming technology based on segmented media and M3U8 playlists.
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What Is Hybrid Log-Gamma?
Hybrid Log-Gamma means: An HDR format designed with broadcast compatibility in mind.
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What Is Interlaced Video?
Interlaced Video means: A legacy scan method that sends alternating image fields, commonly identified by the letter i in 1080i.
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What Is Internet Group Management Protocol?
Internet Group Management Protocol means: A network protocol used to manage multicast membership on compatible managed IPTV networks.
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What Is Internet Protocol Television?
Internet Protocol Television means: Television or video delivered using internet protocol networks rather than traditional terrestrial, satellite or cable-
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What Is Internet Service Provider?
Internet Service Provider means: The company that supplies a household or device with internet connectivity.
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What Is IP Address?
IP Address means: A numeric network address assigned to a device or server.
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What Is IPTV Middleware?
IPTV Middleware means: Software connecting accounts, content catalogs, guide data and playback clients.
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What Is Latency?
Latency means: The time required for data to travel through a system, contributing to delay behind a live event.
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What Is Live TV?
Live TV means: A stream scheduled and delivered close to the time an event or channel is being broadcast.
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What Is Local Area Network?
Local Area Network means: The private network connecting devices inside a home, office or venue.