Knowledge Base
The IPTV glossary
Every technical term you are likely to meet while setting up and watching IPTV Quebec, explained in a sentence or two.
4
4K / Ultra HD
A resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels, four times Full HD. Needs a 4K TV and about 25–40 Mbps per screen.
B
Backup server line
A second server address included with every IPTV Quebec plan. Switch to it if your main line ever struggles.
Bitrate
Mbps
How much data a stream uses per second. Higher bitrates mean better picture quality and need faster internet.
Buffering
A pause while the player waits for more data. Usually caused by weak Wi-Fi or a busy home network rather than the service.
C
Catch-up TV
Replay
Watching programs that have already aired, directly from the program guide, on channels that support it.
Connection
Simultaneous stream
One screen playing at a time. Plans come with one, two or three connections.
E
EPG
Electronic program guide
The on-screen TV guide showing what is on now and in the coming days. IPTV Quebec includes a seven-day guide.
Ethernet
LAN cable
A wired network connection between your device and router. The most reliable way to stream live sport.
F
Frame-rate matching
Match content
A device setting that switches the TV to the frame rate of the stream (50 Hz for Canadian TV) to remove judder.
Full HD
1080p
A resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. Comfortable at 15–20 Mbps per screen.
H
HDR
High dynamic range
A picture format with brighter highlights and richer colours. Requires a compatible TV and content.
HEVC
H.265
A modern video codec that delivers the same quality as H.264 at a lower bitrate. Supported by all current streaming devices.
I
IPTV
Internet Protocol Television
Television delivered over your internet connection instead of cable, satellite or an antenna.
M
M3U link
Playlist URL
A web address containing a list of channels. Used by players such as VLC that do not support Xtream Codes logins.
MAC address
Device ID
A unique ID some TV player apps show on first start. You enter your login on the player’s website using this ID.
Mesh Wi-Fi
Several access points working as one network to cover the whole home. Helps when the TV is far from the router.
P
Player app
IPTV player
The app on your TV or streaming device that plays the channels. It is separate from your subscription.
Powerline
dLAN
Adapters that carry your network over the home’s electrical wiring, a good alternative to a long cable.
S
Server URL
Portal URL
The address of the server your player connects to, part of your Xtream Codes login.
V
VOD
Video on demand
Films and series you can start whenever you like, rather than at a scheduled time.
W
Wi-Fi 5 GHz / 2.4 GHz
Two Wi-Fi bands. 5 GHz is faster but has shorter range; 2.4 GHz reaches further but is slower and busier.
X
Xtream Codes
Xtream API
A login method using a server URL, username and password. It loads channels, the program guide and on-demand titles automatically.
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