JVC XV-N310B manual Appendix D Glossary

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Appendix D: Glossary

480i/480p

Indicates the number of scanning lines and scanning format of an image signal. 480i indicates 480 scanning lines with interlace format, and 480p indicates 480 scanning lines with progressive format.

ASF

ASF is an abbreviation of “Advanced Streaming Format,” and is a data compression format for streaming developed by Microsoft Corporation. ASF can contain the various data types such as audio, video, and text.

Aspect ratio

A ratio which defines the shape of the rectangular picture in a TV. It is the width of the picture relative to the height. A conventional TV picture is 4:3 in aspect ratio.

Bitstream

The digital form of multichannel audio data (e.g., 5.1-channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

Chapter/title

Chapter is the smallest division and title is the largest division on DVD VIDEO. A chapter is a division of a title and similar to a track for Video CD or Audio CD.

Component video

Video signals with three channels of separate information that makes up the picture. There are some types of component video, such as R/G/B and Y/CB(PB)/CR(PR).

Composite video

A single video signal commonly used in most consumer video products that contains all luminance, color, and synchronization information.

Dolby Digital (AC3)

A six-channel system consisting of left, center, right, left rear, right rear and LFE (Low-Frequency Effect channel, for use with a sub-woofer) channels. All processing is done in the digital domain. Not all Dolby Digital discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.

Dolby Surround/Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Surround records four channels of front and rear audio in two channels in a way that allows a decoder to recover the original four channels for playback. Because the audio is recorded in two channels, it can be played back naturally by a two-channel stereo system.

Dolby Pro Logic introduces directional circuits in decoder-side processing (increasing the level of specific channels and lowering the level of silent channels) for greater spatial perspective, and adds a center speaker used primarily for dialog. The result is enhanced channel separation.

Down-mix

Internal stereo mix of multichannel surround audio by a DVD player. The down-mix signals are output from stereo output connectors.

DTS

A Digital Surround audio encoding format configured with six (5.1) channels, similar to Dolby Digital. It requires a decoder, either in the player or in an external receiver. DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems.

Not all DTS discs contain six (5.1) channels of information.

Dynamic range

The difference between the loudest and softest sounds.

Interlaced scanning

In a conventional video system, a picture is shown on the display monitor in between lines of two halves. The Interlaced scanning system places lines of the second half of the picture in-between lines of the first half of the picture.

JPEG

A popular file format for still image compression and storage. JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.

There are three sub-types of the JPEG format as follows.

•baseline JPEG: used for digital cameras, the web, etc.

•progressive JPEG: used for the web

•lossless JPEG: an old type, rarely used now

Linear PCM audio

PCM stands for “pulse code modulation.” Linear PCM is the usual method for digitally encoding audio without compression, and is used for the audio tracks on DVD VIDEO discs, Audio CDs, etc.

MP3

MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data reduction of about 1:10.

MPEG-4

MPEG-4 is an audio/video data compression format, which is highly efficient and more stable than MPEG-1 and MPEG-2.

NTSC (National television system committee)

A black and white and color television system format used in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and Japan.

PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)

A color television system format used extensively in Western Europe.

PBC

PBC stands for “Playback control” and is a method of controlling disc play for Video CDs (VCD). You are able to interact with the disc through menus.

Progressive scanning

Progressive scanning displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a single frame. A progressive scanning DVD player converts the interlaced (480i) video from DVD into progressive (480p) format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

S-video

A video signal which improves picture quality over standard composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV monitors, etc.

Track

The smallest division on SVCD, Video CD and Audio CD discs.

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Contents Audio/Video files playback Changing the initial settings Region code of DVD VideoMises en garde, précautions et indications diverses Important for Laser Products Important Pour Produits LaserSupplied accessories Table of contentsPrecautions About this manualBefore operation About discsRemote control unit Names of parts and controlsFront panel Display windowConnecting to a TV PreparationsConnections Connecting to a TV with component jacks About the scanning modeProgressive scan video playback available SourceConnecting to optional audio equipment Connecting to a stereo audio amplifier/receiverConnecting to a digital audio device Digital equipmentUsing the remote control unit Connecting the power cordTo install batteries Precautions of the safe use of batteriesInitial setup Basic playbackTurning the player on and off Starting playback Changing the resume mode Restarting playback after stopping resuming playbackAbout On-screen guide icons Various kinds of playback Playback at various speedsUsing the numeric buttons Locating the beginning of a scene or songPlaying from a specific position Locating a desired scene from the DVD menuChanging the playback order Specifying a desired titleTo play back in a specific order Program play About PBC Playback ControlTo exit the program mode To play back in random order Random playTo stop program playback To clear the programRepeat playback Changing the language, sound and scene angleTo repeat a desired part A-B repeat playback To select the subtitle language SubtitleSpecial picture and sound effects To change the audio language or sound AudioTo select a scene angle of DVD Video Angle To zoom in picturesTo adjust the picture character VFP To dismiss the VFP mode selection windowTo change sound field Sound Effect To deactivate the Sound EffectBasic operation procedure Menu bar functionsTo bring up the menu bar To dismiss the menu bar and status barMenu bar functions for DVD Video Menu bar functions for SVCD/Video CD/ Audio CDPrecautions Audio/Video filesPlayback OutlineBasic operations To pause playbackTo zoom in a picture To rotate/reflect a still pictureTo quit program playback mode Direct selection for Jpeg filesPlay To stop random playbackSlide show playback Changing the picture of the opening displayChanging the initial settings How to set preferencesSelecting preferences About the Preference displayLanguage menu Picture menuENGLISH, FRENCH, Spanish AUTO, FILM, VIDEONORMAL, VideoactiveAudio menu Others menuLimiting playback by children To set Parental Lock for the first timeStop mode, bring up the Others menu Press 5/∞ to move To select Parental Lock then press EnterTo change the settings To temporarily release the Parental LockAV Compu Link remote control system Connection and setupAdditional information OperationTroubleshooting PowerPicture AudioSpecifications Appendix a Country/Area code list for Parental Lock ForAppendix C Digital output signal chart Output Disc typeAppendix D Glossary Limited Warranty Authorized Service Centers DVD Player
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