Panasonic DVD-RV21, DVD-RV26 manual Glossary

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Bitstream

This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan- nel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo- ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1*channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound

that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and fhe highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Field

One frame is made up of 2 fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the ether to create frames.

Frame

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving piclure. There are about 30 frames shown each second.

Frame still and field still

I A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopfed for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

I:Intra coded picture (I-picture)

This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself. This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P:Predictive coded picture (P-picture)

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.

B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture (B-picture)

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P- pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

PCM is the usual digital method used for music CDs. DVDs have a greater volume so they use linear PCM, which has a higher sam _-

piing rate. Compressed PCM signals are called packed PCM (PPCM).

Optical digital audio cable

Electronic signals are converted to optical signals for output to the • amplifier. This reduces noise caused by electronic interference.

Playback control

If a Video CD has "playback control" written on it or its jacket, it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing inferactively with the television using the menu screen. This unit can play Video CDs with playback control.

Using menus to control play of a Video CD is called "menu play" in these operating instructions.

Title/Chapter

DVDs are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers.

Track

Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, and the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.

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Contents DV Sdeoc 0 Player Table of contents Following Applies only in the U.S.A, and Cana Following Applies only in the U.S.AThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera To personsHeat can damage the unit PlacementEnvironment Disc information Disc handling Illiillilti Ar mArc tl Remote control Connection to a television Video OUT terminalConnect Your Unit Directly To Your Tele- vision Component VideoPress Action to end the settings Selecting TV screen typeBasic play RmntmrinwmmlRb0rmrar=r Press the numbered buttons to select an itemPress the numbered buttons Basic play AL,i,I,vA,e=L,IPress 11or IH RmrmlRmarzmrmartl I0VD-RV2tJ Press Subtitle Press AngleJe taime Numbered ButtonsIncreasing your enjoyment of movies Rmar¢iPress Advanced Surround IyiuiRmarm rmarl Press Dialogue EnhancerPress Press and hold ONE Touch Cinema Memory until it lightsRepeat play Press A-B Repeat at the finishing point BPress A-B Repeat at the starting point a To repeat only your favorite tracksChanging the play sequence RmrtmIgr Press 1 playUsing On-Screen Menu Icons Press DisplayPress A, to select the menu To change the position of the iconsIconContent Icons for display menu Ar mlIcons for video menu Changing initial settings Ratings IFfl I DVO-RV21 BikLacevelControlITIPCM Changing initial settingsOptions Is selected Iatings Language Code listWhen changing ratings When the level is Oto Channel balance Q FRONTL-.CENTER--.FRONTRChanging initial setting When playing DVDs recorded in 96 kHzSetting Yes Connection Digital Analog PCM Down ConversionHome Theater-Enjoying more powerful sound SettingsIe,rartmlie r l Rmar m ImmmlHome Theater-Enjoying more powerfulsound 3ENTER SUB Front WooferDD-RV21 Back of the unit Red White Optical digital Amplifier Or system componentTo enjoy Dolby Pro Logic or Bass Plus is on Subwoofers Input Terminal Analog recordingOperation Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers PowerReset procedure No Disc Product ServiceMaintenance Glossary Servicenter List Only for U.S.A Player Limited Warranty Only for U.S.APanasonic/Technics Audio Video Guia de referencia rdpida en espafiolFuncion de reanudaci6n Specifications
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