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Glossary of Terms
b-LAN
LodgeNet Interactive Corporation proprietary
RF communication system used to congure/
control TV via RF distribution system.
Channel Map
Typically refers to a logical channel mapping
of physical channels. This allows digital chan-
nels, 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 conguration.
Channel Banks
Enables tiered channel programming options
for hospital models. Each channel bank may
offer a custom channel lineup.
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.
Express Script Installer Menu Wizard
Hospital model TV conguration wizard that
guides the installer through the process of set-
ting up essential hospital model features for a
typical viewing application.
E-Z Installation
Enables splash screen image and TV
conguration and rmware le downloads
to selected TV models from a Pro:Centric
server. Managed and administered via the
Pro:Centric Admin Client.
FTG Mode
LG commercial TV mode that enables
Pro:Idiom decryption and logical channel
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
conguration.
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 func-
tional control, while disabling setup options.
Installer Menu
Denes 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
congured 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 operation.
TVs can be congured for stand-alone use or
as Master TVs for cloning purposes, and/or
TVs may be controlled externally in this mode.
Physical Channel Number
The major channel number assigned to rep-
resent a specic 6 MHz RF band as specied
by either the broadcast or CATV channel plan.
See CEA (formerly EIA) or NCTA specications
for further information.
Pillow Speaker
A wired remote control for patient in-room
hospital model TVs. The pillow speaker also
may be connected through a nurse call system
providing two way communication between
the patient and the nurses’ station. TV audio
can be congured to originate from the pillow
speaker or the TV main speakers or both.
Pro:Centric Application
LG content delivery and communication
interface that provides interactive entertain-
ment, 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 conguration
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 commercial
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 ash drive or USB storage device, etc.
that can be used for TV conguration purposes
(typically cloning or FTG Mode via CPU con-
guration) or for updating TV software.
Virtual Channel Number
An alias (virtual) channel number provided
in the data stream, by the broadcaster, 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.