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Glossary Terms

DVR (Digital Video Recorder) — a consumer electronics
device that records television shows to a hard disk in
digital format.
Ethernet — a local area networking technology that
enables communication between devices over a network
of connected Ethernet cables.
Firewall —In order to allow for a secure network, most
modern networking devices (PCs, routers, modems, etc.)
include software, which enables you to block, or filter
incoming signals, which may be harmful to devices on
the network. These harmful signals could carry viruses,
data mining applications, or applications, which track a
person's keystrokes. If a firewall is in place where a
Digital Deck is to be installed, the firewall device must be
set to allow Digital Deck access to the Internet.
HD (High Definition) — the most superior video picture
available in digital television to date. In the U.S., the 1080i
and 720p formats in a 16:9 aspect ratio are the two
acceptable HDTV formats.
HDMI (High Definition Multi-media Interface) — an
industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/
video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any
compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top
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