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M
MAC Address
A unique identifi cation number for network devices such as LAN cards.
MP3 (MPEG AudioPlayer 3)
This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme, using the
MPEG
This is an abbreviation of Moving Picture Experts Group, which is an international standard of the moving picture audio compression method. Images on BD and DVD are recorded using this method.
N
Netflix
This is a video streaming distribution service offered by Netflix Inc. in the United States.
P
Picture-in-picture
This
Pop up menu
This type of menu is recorded with BD software. While playing back a BD, this menu can be displayed on the front of the screen and can be operated.
Primary audio
This audio signal is recorded in the main story in
Primary subtitle
This subtitle is recorded in the main story in
Primary video
This video signal is recorded in the main story in
Progressive (sequential scanning)
This is a system for scanning the video signal that displays 1 frame of video as one image. Compared to the interlace system, this system provides images with less flickering and bleeding.
Proxy
This is a hookup to secure
R
Rating
Depending on the age of the viewer, this function restricts the playing of
Region code
This code indicates the country or region where the BD or
Explanation of Terms
S
Sampling frequency
Sampling involves taking a reading of a sound wave (analog signal) at regular intervals and expressing the height of the wave at each reading in digitized format (producing a digital signal).
The number of readings taken in one second is called the “sampling frequency”. The larger the value, the closer the reproduced sound is to the original.
Secondary audio
This is audio content, such as the director’s comments, and other data recorded in the bonus view of
Secondary subtitle
This subtitle, such as the director’s comments and other data recorded in the bonus view of
Subnet Mask
A
T
Title
This is the unit of content that consists of chapters of BD or DVD
Y
YouTube
This is the
W
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
This is audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded using Windows Media® Player Ver.7, 7.1, Windows Media® Player for Windows® XP and Windows Media® Player 9 Series.
To encode WMA files, only use applications authorized by Microsoft Corporation. If you use an unauthorized application, the file may not work properly.
X
x.v.Color
This function lets HDTVs display colors more accurately. It enables display with natural, vivid colors. “x.v.Color” is a Sony registered trademark.
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