Panasonic NV-VP31 manual Glossary, 1 ch

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Glossary

Audio channel for DVD (ch)

Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. Example: 5.1 channel

Front speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel Centre speaker— 1 channel

Surround speakers— 1 left channel and 1 right channel Subwoofer— 1 channel a0.1 (the ratio of bass to the total

amount of sound output)

The following are indicated on the On-Screen Menu Icons. Example:

3/2 .1 ch

(1)

.1: Subwoofer signal

 

(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2)

0: No surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1: Mono surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2:Stereo surround (left/right)

(3)1: Centre

2:Front leftiFront right

3:Front leftiFront rightiCentre

Bitstream

Digitized and compressed audio signal

It is decoded by decoders into multi-channel audio signals, such as 5.1 channels.

Decoder

A device 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 are also compatible with 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.

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.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Frame and field

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. A frame is made up of 2 fields.

 

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Frame

Field

Field

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.

ID3 tag

An MP3 file has an area in which the character-based information referred to as ID3 tag, is stored. The information of the track, such as the title, artist name, etc. can be stored here. The information can be displayed on players supporting the ID3 tag when a track is played back. However, this unit cannot because it does not support the ID3 tag.

Interlace and progressive output

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480P.

I/P/B

The DVD recording system shares the data commonly used by screens and uses screen-independent data individually for each screen to store the data on the disc efficiently.

I-picture (Intra coded picture):

A frame recorded independently as reference for commonly used data

P-picture (Predictive coded picture):

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

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

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

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

Multi-session

This means recording data onto a CD-R/CD-RW disc several times. “Read-in/Programme area/Read-out” of the data on a disc makes one session.

If data, such as music, is added onto a pre-recorded CD-R/RW disc, a new session will be added. Such a disc is referred to as a multisession disc.

Normal audio CD players can play back only the first session. On the other hand, this unit can play back 2 or more sessions.

Playback control (PBC)

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

In this manual, playing back of the contents of a Video CD using the menu screen is referred to as “Menu play” for Video CD.

Helpful Hints

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Contents DVD Player Video Cassette Recorder Contents NV-VP31GL Australia model NV-VP31GN New Zealand model AccessoriesFor your safety Condensation may form in the following casesVHS Deck and Cassette Tape Information Remote ControlDisc Information Unit’s Display Control Reference GuideMain Unit Control Reference Guide Remote Control For better video from DVD ConnectionsBasic Connections Audio/Video Output SocketsAnalog connection ConnectionsTo enjoy sound through other audio equipment Digital connectionCheck whether the TV can be operated properly TV Maker SettingRefer to the chart below for the code of your TV Operating the TVPress VHS Í to turn on this unit Tuning the TV to Your UnitªTo restart Plug in Auto Tuning Press MenuClock SET Setting Up for VHSPress Menu to start the clock and exit the setting screen Press Menu Press 34 to select the menu Press EnterTV Aspect DVD Quick SetupPress Enter and then Setup to end the settings Press 34 to select the item and press EnterPress 1PLAY PlaybackInsert a recorded video cassette tape Ntsc Playback Picture ModeAdjusting the playback picture PlaybackPress REC¥ to start recording RecordingPress CH IJ buttons to select the TV station Press Speed to select the tape speedTape Refresh Function One-Touch Recording OTRRecording Recording from an external sourcePress PROG/CHECK Use 34 to move through the items Timer RecordingChange the settings with 2 Press TimerTo check and cancel a Timer Programme Timer RecordingPress Navi several times to select Programme Search FunctionsJet Navigator Press NaviEasy Programme Playback Search FunctionsVHS Index Search System Viss Press backward or 9 forwardAuto Tuning Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayTuner Preset Press 34 to select Auto Tune Press 2 1 to start Auto TuningSystem Settings Using the On-Screen DisplayOption To change the audio, press Audio Press DisplayChanging audio Place the disc with the label facing upward Playing Discs-basic playPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Chapter Review Playing Discs-basic playPosition Memory function Quick Replay Convenient FunctionsStarting play from a selected item Selecting groups to playTo repeat playing in the order programmed Convenient Functions Rotating PicturesRepeat Play During play, press RepeatRandom Play Changing Play SequenceProgram Play Playing a play list Direct Navigator34 21 to select the picture MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPress TOP Menu Press 34 to select the track orPress 342 1 to select then press Enter MP3/WMA, CD text and Jpeg Navigating MenusPlaying HighMAT discs Press Subtitle To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreChanging soundtracks, subtitles and angles During play, press AudioVariable Zoom function To Enjoy Movies and Music MoreAdvanced Surround CinemaLbelow and press Enter Press SetupDigital output Select Audio tab with 2To change the position of the icons Using On-Screen Menu IconsPress 2 1 to select the item Change the setting with Disc informationMarker Using On-Screen Menu Icons Progress indicatorUnit information Audio/Subtitle language Using On-Screen Menu IconsTo change the user mode Audio attributes DVD-V RAM Display onlyPress 34 to select the item Changing SettingsEntering a password Ratings Press 2 1 to select the menu’s tabMenus Items Changing SettingsSetup menu One-Touch Dubbing Recording from DVD to VHSManual Dubbing Music with Picture Adding Music to VideoSound Before Requesting ServiceGeneral VHS picture Before Requesting ServiceDisc play PictureEditing Error MessagesSelf-diagnostic Indications on the unit’s display Disc picture1 ch GlossarySpecifications WMA IndexNtsc Page Helpful Hints