CyberHome Entertainment CH-DVD 635S Optical digital audio connector, Pan & Scan, Progressive-Scan

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GLOSSARY

NTSC

National Television System Committee, television norm among others in the

 

USA and Japan (from 525 lines only 480 lines will be transferred with a picture

 

changing frequency of 60 half pictures per second).

Optical digital audio connector

A digital audio connection used to connect a DVD player to a receiver or pre-

 

amplifier. Transfers a “RAW” digital audio signal, minimizes signal degradation.

PAL

Phase Alternation Line, television norm in Germany and other European coun-

 

tries (from 625 lines only 576 lines will be transferred with a picture changing

 

frequency of 50 half pictures per second).

Pan & Scan

When used with a normal TV (4:3 aspect ratio), this setting results in the typical

 

“Pan & Scan” display, where a movie is clipped on the sides to fit on the TV

 

screen.

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation. Linear data stream, which arises from the scanning of

 

an analogue signal in the same intervals.

Progressive-Scan

Is a method of making a computer picture by drawing all the scan lines sequen-

 

tially from top to bottom resulting in a slightly brighter, more stable and flicker

 

free picture.

Region code

DVD movies are produced with region encoding to restrict distribution of titles to

 

certain areas at certain times. To play back a DVD title with a specific region

 

code, you will need a DVD player with the same region code.

RGB

Electrical transmission possibility for video pictures, i.e. it is a picture signal,

 

which is splintered according to the primary colours of the TV (red, green and

 

blue).

SACD

Super Audio CD is a new generation of the CD which dispose of a higher stor-

 

age capacity, a higher frequency spectrum (0-100kHz), a more detailed repro-

 

duction as well as a longer playing time and additional data like lyrics or graph-

 

ics.

SCART socket

The SCART socket is the simplest connection between your DVD player and

 

your TV. It transports not only the picture signals, but also the sound signals.

S-Video

S-Video offers significantly improved video signal performance through a basic

 

composite video connection. To use this type of connection, your TV must have

 

an S-Video input.

SVCD

Super Video CD is a further development of the Video CD. It uses MPEG-2

 

video compression with a higher and variable data rate.

VCD

Video CD. A digital video disc format that uses MPEG 1 video compression. The

 

picture quality is roughly that of VHS tapes.

Widescreen

Transmission of a wide-screen film on video with black bars on top and on bot-

 

tom.

WMA

Windows Media Audio is a streaming media format from Microsoft.

YUV

The description YUV means the component video signals, i. e. the luminance

 

(Y) signal and two separate chrominance [B-Y (U), R-Y (V)] signals.

XviD

XviD (aback DivX) is a further development of the “OpenDivX” project created

 

by DivXNetworks. It should be for free for everybody.

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Contents D P l a y e r Content Special features for DVD’s Special features for Video CD’sAdditional features for Jpeg files Troubleshooting Specifications GlossaryAccessories Remote controlIntroduction Region code informationCompatibility of PC created discs CompatibilityUsable disc types DVD-Audio compatibility Sacd compatibilityHdcd compatibility Data transfer ratesTaking care of player and discs Operation Operation of control panelOperation of rear panel DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of DTS, IncOperation Operation of VFD display MULTI-FUNCTION Display / Text LineMessages on the display Operation of remote controlInstalling the batteries Using the remote control Important notes about the batteriesSlow IA Remote control functionsB, a +10 Playing the first secondsAudio and Video Connections Television connectionsAudio/Video connection to a TV with Scart socket White RED Stereo Audio Video Input Entering the setup menu to change the video setting Connecting the player using the component video cableUsing a Progressive-Scan TV PreparationAudio output connections Stereo Audio Input White L R REDLoud distorted noise comes from your loudspeakers Optical Digital Audio Input Receiver Powering on the unit How to insert a double-sided DVD?Getting Started Inserting a discPausing a disc Switching off the powerStart playing Stop playingPlaying a DVD PlaybackGeneral playback hints Playing a DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW or DVD+R DL disc Playing a Super Video CDPlaying an MPEG-4/DivXdisc Supported DivX versionsPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying the DivX VOD registration codeWhen creating MP3 discs, please note the following Playing an Audio CD or HdcdPlaying an MP3 disc Additional playing functionsPlaying a Super Audio CD Playing a WMA CDPlaying a Picture CD Playing a mixed format discSelecting a chapter using the DVD menu Playing FunctionsSelecting a section of the disc to play Playing from a specific timePlaying a specific track, picture, title, chapter or group Using the repeat features1 Skipping through tracks, pictures, titles or chaptersRepeating an entire disc or playlist2 Repeating a track, title, chapter or group2Shuffle play Repeating a section of a discProblem No sound during slow play Slow playStill the picture frame / Pause a disc Playing a disc frame by frameUsing position markers Bookmark Zooming in and out of an imageIntro function for Audio CDs and HDCDs Using the Intro featureIntro function for DVD-Audio discs Suspending audio with the Mute button Using the reverb effectsChanging the audio settings Displaying disc information Display menu for DVD-Video discsPress the Display button while a disc is playing Navigate with the direction buttonsTime displays for DVD-Audio discs Display menu for Video CDsTime displays for Audio CDs and HDCDs Displaying subtitles Special Features for DVD’SUsing the DVD menu Changing the camera angle Special Features for Video CD’SUsing playback control PBC Playing a file Selecting the play modeNavigating to a file or folder Additional Features for Jpeg Files Rotation of a pictureViewing thumbnails of your Jpeg pictures Making a slide showZooming in and out Creating a Playlist Creating a playlist of DVDsCreating a playlist of Video CDs, Audio CDs or HDCDs Program Track ExitNextImportant notes for moving in the setup menu Changing the language settingsUser Preferences OSD languageDVD menu1 Audio1Subtitles1 Language codesChanging the video settings TV shapeTV type Video outputVideo mode Scan modeVideo quality setup Video qualityAudio output Changing the audio settingsSpeaker setup User Preferences Spdif setup Spdif outputDual mono Channel delayDual mono/DRC Pro Logic Sound setupSurround setup Hdcd Sample ratePassword Changing the security settingsSacd mode Change PSW ParentalChanging the general settings Angle markCaptions Screen saverVersion DefaultDVD mode Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications General specificationsAudio features DVD-Audio specificationsGlossary DVD-Video DVD-10 DVD-18Interlace KHz MacrovisionOptical digital audio connector Pan & ScanProgressive-Scan Region codeRevision 635-01 ENG

CH-DVD 635S specifications

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