There are 15 names in this directory beginning with the letter P.
PDR
A personal digital recorder - equipment that can digitally record programs onto a normal computer-like hard drive.
Penetration
Percentage of all homes or a given demographic which subscribe to either satellite or cable TV; or, the percentage of cable homes passed which actually subscribe.
Potential Audience
Also known as population or universe estimate. The total available people within the designated universe who meet the nominated audience criteria.
PPV
Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event to their homes. The event is shown at the same time to everyone ordering it, as opposed to video on demand systems, which allow viewers to see the event at any time. Events can be purchased using an on-screen guide, an automated telephone system, or through a live customer service representative. Events include feature films, sporting events, and pornographic movies. There is no video function capabilities such as Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward.
PVR
Personal Video Recorder - A device, also called Digital video recorder (DVR), which uses a hard drive to record and store digital video content. An important feature of the PVR is that it enables viewers to pause, fast-forward and rewind live programmes. Some of the appliances also have the capability to suggest programmes for users by recognising their viewing behaviour.