Toshiba SD-150ESB, SD150E, SD-152E, SD-250E-S-TE manual Definition of Terms, Dvd

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Angle

Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes, which have been simultaneously shot from a number different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles.

Chapter Number

These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which are numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.

DVD

This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology. DVD enables esthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be recorded).

DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs, which are adhered to each other. Since the thinner the disc, the higher the density at which the information can be recorded, a DVD disc has a greater capacity than a single 1,2 mm thick disc.

Playback Control

This is recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0). The scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on the TV monitor.

Subtitles

These are printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen, which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are recorded on the DVD discs.

Time Number

This indicates the playtime, which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene quickly. (Not all discs permit the time search feature to be used. Availability is determined by the disc’s manufacturer.)

Title Number

These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track Number

These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on Audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.

Video CD

This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is on a par with that of video tape. This player also supports Video CDs with playback control (Version 2.0).

Dolby Digital

Many movie theaters are equipped with 5.1 channel surround systems. This same type of technology is available to you in your home. To enjoy full 5.1 channel surround, your DVD player must be connected to an external Dolby Digital decoder via the digital outputs .

Dolby Pro Logic

This is Dolby Laboratories’ technology to decode Dolby Surround encoded programs actively. Dolby Surround programs have four channels of audio (Left, Center, Right and Surround) encoded into a standard 2-channel stereo signal. The rear channel is monaural.

PCM

PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio.

MPEG

Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international standard for compression of moving images. On some DVDs digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.

DivX

DivX is a digital video compression technology based on MPEG-4 and developed by DivX Networks Inc.