Panasonic DMR-ES15 manual Glossary, Rgb

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Glossary

Bitstream

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

Component video output

Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.

DivX

A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that compresses video files without any considerable loss of video quality.

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.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into two channels for stereo output. It is useful when you want to listen to the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’s speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then only output the front two channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. 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. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.

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 programmes or animation.

Finalize

A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R or +R DL on this unit.

After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to become recordable.

Formatting

Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.

You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW on this unit.

When you use a new DVD-RW, +R, +R DL or +RW, it must be formatted.

Formatting deletes irrevocably all contents.

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

 

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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour 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 feature of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

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. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW.

Pan & Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan& Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen.

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or 576p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 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. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

Protection

You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection.

RGB

This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

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 of the original sound.

Thumbnail

This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list.

TIFF (Tag Image File Format)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. A common format for storing high quality images on digital cameras and other devices.

•A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but picture quality is generally better.

•A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.

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Contents Please keep this manual for future reference For Australia and N.ZExample Before use How to replace the fuseFor Middle East and South Africa This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents Included accessories+R DL Disc informationDiscs you can use for recording and play BeforeTypes of disc for the type of connected TV Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played InformationUnit care Remote control informationDisc handling Main unit Remote controlControl reference guide 9 blMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionConnection Other connections ÔConnecting a television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionChannel reception and TV aspect settings Set up to match your television and remote control Television operation When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displaySet up to match your television and remote control While pressing TV, enter the code with the numbered buttonsAspect Widescreen Recorded in 43 aspect Important notes for recordingBoth main and secondary audio can be recorded Cprm compatible disc onlyRecording modes and approximate recording times When finalizing the discWhen opening the tray without disc finalization Disc Insertion/EjectionPress * REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress 1 2 CH to select the channel Playing while you are recording To specify a time to stop recording -One Touch RecordingFlexible Recording To cancel recording when recording has already begun Ô Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodeTimer icon Manually programming timer recordingsTimer recording Press PROG/CHECKPress g To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press w,q to select Stop Recording and press EnterTo change a programme To exit the timer recording listCheck, change or delete a programme To delete a programmeChanging audio during play Playing discsInsert a disc Ô Press q Play Press AudioOperations during play Playing discsPress Functions Using menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFFSelecting file type to play Press e,r to select Menu and press EnterTo select other folder group Useful functions during still picture playRegarding MP3, DivX and still Regarding DivX VOD contentUsing menus to play MP3, DivX and still pictures JPEG/TIFF PicturesPress Display Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press e, r to select the menuPress e,r to select an item and press Enter Using on-screen menus/FUNCTIONS window and Status messageFunctions window Status messageDeleting titles during play Using Delete Navigator to delete titlesDeleting titles Editing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersProperties Title operationsDelete Enter NameCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress e,r to select Playlists Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPress e,r to select To Others Press e,r,w,q to select the playlistManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Start play on the other equipmentPress e,r,w,q to select a character Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press g SetDVD Management Close First Layer Enabling discs to be played on other equipment FinalizeCreating Top Menu Create Top Menu Child Lock Changing the unit’s settingsTo cancel the Child Lock Tabs Menus OptionsSummary of settings Child Lock/Changing the unit’s settingsChanging the unit’s settings DTS MpegChanging the unit’s settings Press e,r to select Manual Resetting channel settingTo change detailed station settings Resetting channel setting/TV System Press e,r to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterTo change the setting all at once PAL ↔ Ntsc Automatic settingSafety precautions Set the clock manuallyOn the television Set the clock manually/Safety precautions/MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayPCM Frequently asked questionsSet up Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide RAMTroubleshooting guide Glossary RGBSpecifications Glossary/SpecificationsIf you see this symbol Index
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