Yamaha Yamaha DVD Changer, DV-C6860 owner manual Glossary

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Glossary

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers.Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of widescreens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of this unit that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a Disc.

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles.A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of this unit that send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B,Y/PB/PR, etc.).

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc. recorded on a DVD.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the digital audio output jacks.These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, center and subwoofer).

DTS: Digital Theatre Systems.This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country.The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the level of the software is higher than the user-set level.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing, with no data compression used in conversion.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as software having a search function.

Progressive scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

Region code: A system for allowing discs to be played back only in the region designated beforehand.This unit only plays discs that have compatible region codes.You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color.You can use S-Video only if your TV has S- video In jack.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of this unit that sends video to a TV.

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Contents DV-C6860 Varo Important notes for users in the U.KVaroitus VarningVorsicht MIT DEM Laser Laser SafetySecurite Laser GefahrDo not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or cords LaserContents Introduction Supplied accessoriesCleaning discs Region codesOPEN/CLOSE Functional OverviewFront panel PlayxchangeRear panel 3 4Remote control Audio connections Digital connection ConnectionsGeneral notes on connections Analog connectionComponent video jacks B Video connectionsScart terminal a Composite video jack CGetting Started Using the remote controlHandling the remote control When Screen Saver is set to OFF see Setting a color system for yourWhen Screen Saver is set to on see About the auto standby functionMulti Setting an aspect ratio for yourPAL NtscSetup Setting the audio, subtitle and disc menu languagesSetting the OSD language If the language you want is not in the list, select OthersBasic playback Pausing playbackDisc Operations General operationSearching backward/forward Selecting a track/chapterSelecting the various repeat/ shuffle functions Repeat Stopping playbackRepeating a section within a chapter/track To select a playback feature or itemTo access or exit from the menu Shuffle except DVD/VCD/SVCDOn-screen display OSD ZoomingResuming playback from the last stopped point DVDSpecial DVD features Playing by title Camera angleSubtitles Special VCD & Svcd features Playback control PBCAudio Audio CDs Playing by discsPreview function Jpeg Special picture disc featuresSelecting a folder and track/file Zooming picturesScan effect Playing MP3 music and Jpeg pictures simultaneouslyLocking/Unlocking the disc for viewing Setup MenuGeneral setup menu Dimming the front panel displayTo remove a disc Program DiscTo remove a track Screen saver Sleep timerAudio setup menu OFFSetting the analog output Setting the digital outputCD upsampling Night modeVideo setup menu TV typeLetter BOX Setting the TV displayPAN Scan 169Picture settings ProgressiveSwitching the YUV/RGB Preference setup menuPBC Playback control Audio, subtitle and disc menuRestricting playback with parental control MP3/JPEG menuWith Menu Changing the passwordResetting the system Without MenuLanguage Code Old Bulgarian Old Slavonic Troubleshooting DVDTroubleshooting Glossary Specifications 3139 245
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