IRD (Integrated Receiver Decoder)
A satellite receiver with a built-in decoder for unscrambling subscription channels. It is usually called the receiver.

A indoor device accepting signals from at least one LNB, which recovers the original signal from the signal delivered by the LNB. It includes a built-in decoder for reception of services that are protected by a Conditional Access system, subject to authorization from the service provider. A plug-in "smart card" is often used for authorization purposes.

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