Glossary Of Terms - LG Lodging Guest Interactive Pro: Centric 32LD660H Setup Manual
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b-LAN
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation propri-
etary RF communication system used to
configure/control TV via RF distribution
system.
Channel Map
Typically refers to a logical channel
mapping of physical channels. This allows
digital channels, like analog channels, to
be tuned without requiring the dash key.
Also, channels (analog or digital) can be
arranged in any order that seems logical
for customer tuning/viewing.
Channel Lineup
Channels set in the TV memory, via
Auto Tuning/manual editing or FTG
configuration.
Cloning
The process of capturing a Master TV
Setup and transferring it to a Target TV.
May be accomplished using either a USB
memory device (available on select
models) or clone programmer.
Clone Programmer
An accessory device (sold separately),
such as the TLL-1100A or LT2002, used
to transfer the Master TV Setup from the
Master TV to the Target TV.
Commercial Mode
A mode of operation that provides a
broad range of commercial TV features
based on control (settings) provided by
the PTC and/or an MPI control device.
CPU
The TV's Central Processing Unit.
Responsible for the presentation of video
and audio from content received via the
TV's tuner or Aux inputs.
EBL
Embedded b-LAN module. See also
b-LAN.
E-Z Installation
Enables splash screen image and TV
configuration and firmware file downloads
to selected TV models from a Pro:Centric
server. Managed and administered via the
Pro:Centric Admin Client.
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FTG Mode
LG commercial TV mode that enables
Pro:Idiom decryption and logical chan-
nel mapping. Implementation and TV
operation is based on the "owner" of the
FTG Logical Channel Map—the CPU or
the EBL. LG's proprietary PC software is
required for configuration.
Function Menu
Available via Installer Remote "MENU"
key. Indicates the TV is not in Pass-
through Mode. Restricts menu options to
a subset of the TV setup menus, allowing
users to retain functional control, while
disabling setup options.
Installer Menu
Defines commercial TV functionality
based on the parameters set.
LG Free-To-Guest (FTG)
Refers to a particular commercial mode
of operation within an LG TV. See also
FTG Mode.
Logical Channel Number
A number assigned to either a physical
or virtual channel number in a Logical
Channel Map.
Major Channel Number
Typically, the RF channel number
assigned to a digital video stream.
Master TV
A TV whose Channel Map and Installer
Menu and TV setup menu settings have
been configured as a Master TV Setup for
cloning purposes.
Minor Channel Number
A sub-channel or program number
assigned to the content embedded in
the digital video stream.
MPI
Multiple Protocol Interface. An MPI port
or, for some TV models, an MPI card slot
provides external control options for
solution providers.
Pass-through Mode
The TV's factory default mode of opera-
tion. TVs can be configured for stand-
alone use or as Master TVs for cloning
purposes, and/or TVs may be controlled
externally in this mode.
Glossary of Terms
Physical Channel Number
The major channel number assigned to
represent a specific 6 MHz RF band as
specified by either the broadcast or CATV
channel plan. See CEA (formerly EIA) or
NCTA specifications for further information.
Pro:Centric Application
LG content delivery and communication
interface that provides interactive
entertainment, weather, amenities, etc.
information for end users. (Powered by
Pro:Centric server.)
Pro:Centric Admin Client
Web editor/content wizard provided for
service provider and customer configura-
tion of Pro:Centric application elements.
Pro:Idiom
Zenith proprietary security software that
unlocks access to premium content to help
assure rapid, broad deployment of HDTV
and other high-value digital content.
PTC
Protocol Translator Card. The commer-
cial controller (microprocessor) of the
commercial TV.
Target TV
A TV to which a Master TV Setup will be
transferred.
TV Setup Menus
Available via Installer Remote "MENU"
key in Pass-through Mode only. Menus
provide access to setup and functional
features of the TV.
USB Memory Device
A USB flash drive or USB storage device,
etc. that can be used for TV configuration
purposes (typically cloning or FTG Mode
via CPU configuration) or for updating TV
software.
Virtual Channel Number
An alias (virtual) channel number pro-
vided in the data stream, by the broad-
caster, of a digital broadcast channel to
be displayed by consumer TVs in place
of the physical channel number. The
major number is the same as the original
analog channel number and the minor
number is the nth program available in
that digital video stream.
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