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IPTV glossary — page 4

Learn the terms used in player, network and service documentation.

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What Is Upscaling?

Upscaling means: Converting lower-resolution video to a larger output resolution for display.

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What Is User Agent?

User Agent means: A client identifier sent with network requests that may affect compatibility or access rules.

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What Is Variable Refresh Rate?

Variable Refresh Rate means: A display feature that changes refresh timing dynamically, used mainly for games rather than standard TV streams.

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What Is Video on Demand?

Video on Demand means: Movies, episodes or other programs selected for immediate playback rather than watched on a live schedule.

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What Is Video Resolution?

Video Resolution means: The pixel dimensions of a video frame, such as 1280×720 or 3840×2160.

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What Is Virtual Private Network?

Virtual Private Network means: An encrypted connection to a remote network endpoint that changes routing and may add latency.

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What Is Wi-Fi 5?

Wi-Fi 5 means: The 802.11ac wireless standard operating mainly on 5 GHz networks.

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What Is Wi-Fi 6?

Wi-Fi 6 means: The 802.11ax wireless standard designed for improved efficiency on networks with many devices.

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What Is Widevine?

Widevine means: Google's DRM technology used by many licensed streaming services.

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What Is XMLTV?

XMLTV means: A structured XML format commonly used to supply television schedule data.

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What Is Xtream Codes-Style API?

Xtream Codes-Style API means: A login method used by compatible players with a server URL, username and password.

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