Pioneer DV-588A-S operating instructions Glossary, DivX

Page 52

08Additional information

Note

Static electricity or other external influences may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplug the power cord and then plug back in. This will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your nearest Pioneer service center.

Glossary

Analog audio

Direct representation of sound by an

 

 

 

 

 

electrical signal. See also Digital audio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its

 

 

 

 

 

height. Conventional TVs are 4:3;

 

 

 

 

 

widescreen models are 16:9.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonus Group

An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio

(DVD-Audio

discs that requires a key number to

only)

access.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Browsable

A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in

pictures

which the user can browse still pictures

(DVD-Audio

recorded on the disc as the audio is

only)

played. See also Slideshow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital audio

Indirect representation of sound using

 

 

 

 

 

numbers. See also Sampling frequency

 

 

 

 

 

and Analog audio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video

 

 

 

 

 

format created by the DivX® video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

codec from DivXNetworks, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby

A multi-channel audio encoding system

Digital*1

developed by Dolby Laboratories that

 

 

 

 

 

enables far more audio to be stored on a

 

 

 

 

 

disc than PCM encoding. See also PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Pulse Code Modulation).

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRM (WMA) DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recording equipment) and/or software.

DTS*2

A multi-channel audio encoding system

 

 

 

 

developed by Digital Theater Systems

 

 

 

 

that enables far more audio to be stored

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on a disc than PCM encoding. See also

 

 

 

 

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXIF

A file format developed by Fuji Photo

(Exchangeable

Film for digital still cameras. Digital

Image File)

cameras from various manufacturers

 

 

 

 

use this compressed file format which

 

 

 

 

carries date, time and thumbnail

 

 

 

 

information, as well as the picture data.

 

 

 

 

 

File

A tag added to the end of a filename to

extension

indicate the type of file. For example,

 

 

 

 

“.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

 

 

 

 

 

ISO 9660

International standard for the volume

format

and file structure of CD-ROM discs.

 

 

 

 

 

JPEG

A standard file format used for still

 

 

 

 

images. JPEG files are identified by the

 

 

 

 

file extension “.jpg”.

 

 

 

 

 

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a

 

 

 

 

compressed stereo audio file format.

 

 

 

 

Files are recognized by their file

 

 

 

 

extension “.mp3”.

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CDs and

 

 

 

 

some DVD discs.

 

 

 

 

 

Packed PCM

A lossless compression system that

(DVD-Audio

enables more PCM audio to be stored

only)

on a DVD-Audio disc than would

 

 

 

 

otherwise be possible.

 

 

 

 

 

PBC

A system of navigating a Video CD

(PlayBack

through on-screen menus recorded

Control)

onto the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

PCM

Digital audio encoding system found on

(Pulse Code

CDs. Good quality, but requires a lot of

Modulation)

data compared to Dolby Digital, DTS

 

 

 

 

and MPEG encoded audio. See also

 

 

 

 

Digital audio.

 

 

 

 

 

52

En

Image 52
Contents DV-588A-s Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start What’s in the box Hints on installationPutting the batteries in the remote CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityBefore you start Compressed audio compatibilityAbout WMA About DivXJpeg file compatibility DivX video compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility Connecting up Chapter Connecting upEasy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting upConnecting using the component video output Interlace Plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlSwitching on Using the on-screen displaysGetting started Getting started ChapterSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Setting up the player for yourGetting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting started Playing discsPress play to start playback Resume and Last Memory Basic playback controlsNumbers DVD disc menus Video CD PBC menusMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Playing discs Playing discs ChapterScanning discs Playing in slow motionViewing a Jpeg slideshow Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseBrowsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Use the cursor buttons Enter to navigateLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuUsing random play Playing discs Using repeat playSelect a repeat play option Creating a program list Select a random play optionSearching a disc Select a search modeOther functions available from the program menu Switching audio language/ channels Switching subtitlesZooming the screen During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Playing discs Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus ChapterAudio Settings menu Audio DRCAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Video Adjust menuMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter DialogInitial Settings menu Initial Settings menu ChapterUsing the Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settingsVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Display settings Options settingsChanging your password Registering a new passwordParental Lock Setting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country/Area codeAbout DivX VOD content DTS DownmixDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Playing DivX VOD contentSelect ‘Display’ Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Audio Output ModeAbout the audio output settings DTS CDSpeaker Distance UseSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceSpeaker Installation Default settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW OnTo change the current setting Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerAdditional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsSelecting languages using the language code list Resetting the playerDVD-Video regions Country/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Troubleshooting DVD and CD volume Malfunction No picture/No colorScreen is stretched or Aspect does not changeCan’t hear effect OutputVirtual Surround Glossary DivXWMA Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Corporation