Pioneer DV-05 Playback Control PBC, Multi-angle, Aspect, Parental level, Condition memory

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Playback Control (PBC)

This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0) enabling playback control.

You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and playback.

You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard resolution still images.

Multi-angle

When you watch regular TV programs you are watching the image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this the picture is displayed on your TV from the view point of the TV camera’s position. In a TV studio the image is filmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of those images is selected by the program director and transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded with the angles of all camera’s used for filming and these can be selected using this player. These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.

Aspect

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-vision TV or wide TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.

Parental level

This function was suggested by parents. Parental level restrictions are restrictions incorporated into titles which include scenes that parents do not wish their children to view.

Condition memory

“Condition” refers to the various mode settings etc. On this player, various conditions, such as those set during playback etc. can be memorized. This function allows you to play back the same disc at any time without having to reset the condition settings.

Subtitle

Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies etc. Up to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc. The subtitle function can be used to select the language of your choice.

Regional restriction codes (region number)

Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD players and DVD discs for each sales region. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD disc, playback will not be possible.

The region number is described on the rear panel.

Optical digital output

Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the amplifier etc.. Changing this signal to a digital signal and transmitting it through an optical fibre cable is called optical digital output. (Optical digital input is the side receiving the signal form external units such as the amplifier etc.)

Dynamic range

Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum conversion level for transmission/conversion of distortion free signals and noise and/or the minimum level limited by the equipment’s characteristics. Decibel units (dB) are used.

Component (color difference) video output

The NTSC color signal is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (CB and CR) signals and then output. In this way mutural interference of each signal is avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these signals are synthesized to produce the picture.

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