Panasonic SC-PT450 manual Glossary

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Glossary

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Dolby Digital

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

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 the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well). Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL discs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture.

There are about 30 frames shown each second.

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

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two 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.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080p) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video, a high-definition compatible television is required.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

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

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefi t of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

Playback control (PBC)

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If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes

 

and information with menus.

 

Progressive/Interlaced

 

The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced (i) scan

 

lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p, uses

 

twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard,

 

these are called 480i and 480p respectively.

 

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution

 

video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your

 

television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

 

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Sampling frequency

 

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound

 

wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into

 

digits (digital encoding).

 

Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per

 

second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction

 

REFERENCE

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft

of the original sound.

 

WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio)

 

Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3

 

with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

 

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Contents Operating Instructions SA-PT450 System SC-PT450 Main unitSafety precautions Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories AccessoriesRemote control UseSetup example Placement of speakersIf irregular coloring occurs on your television Attaching to a wall Speaker installation optionsFitting speaker stands not included For front, center and surround speakersConnect to the power supply Connect to the antenna Simple setupMaking the connections Connect to the speakersTelevision with an Hdmi terminal Connect to the various television terminalsTelevision with a Video in terminal Television with Component Video in terminalsQuick Setup screen assists you to make necessary settings Performing Quick SetupDetails of settings To change these settings laterDiscs that can be played Disc informationCommercial discs Discs that cannot be playedMain unit Overview of controlsDVD DVD/CD EXT-IN AUX 31, Music P Remote controlDisc Basic play Using the remote controlThis feature does not work during program and random play \ ∞ Group skip Content skipPress 3, Play to resume playback Shows a disc top menuDisplaying current playback condition Advanced playPlaying data discs Playing data discs using navigation menusPlaying the selected track in the CD Text disc Playing HighMAT discsSelecting from the list Playing the programsFunctions Menu Using on-screen menusPlay Menu Picture Menu Other SettingsDisplay Menu Audio MenuOther Menu Confirming Hdmi informationHdmi Status Hdmi is connected Hdmi InformationSetup menu Changing the player settingsDisplay Select the tabAudio tab Video tabHdmi tab To enter the speaker setting Changing the delay time of the speakersTo finish the speaker setting Display tabTo clean discs Disc handling precautionsTips for making data discs Naming folders and filesDisc Operations English Manual tuning Using the radioSelecting the preset channels Automatic presettingAdjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level Using sound effectsEnhancing the sound from the center speaker Center Focus Enhancing the surround sound effect Surround EnhancerEnhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic To output a test signalThis is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects Press Test againOptional antenna connection Operating other equipmentOptional connections To select Music P AUX → Music PUsing the Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM Press and hold for 2 seconds Operating the televisionWhile pressing and holding Power Troubleshooting guideUnresponsive or inoperable function Specific operation undesirable or unexpectedMenus B repeatSound abnormal or improper Picture abnormal or unviewableUnit displays Progressive videoTelevision displays Listening to the radioGlossary Mm x 60 mm x 364.4 mm SpecificationsApprox .5 kg Approx .8 WMaintenance Language code listClean this unit with a soft, dry cloth L0307LE1047
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