Bose 525p manual Audio and video terms defined

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Audio and video terms defined

AAspect ratio – An expression for the width of the picture relative to the height and seen when as a rectangular TV image. For example, if the aspect ratio is 4:3 (read as 4 by 3), the shape of that picture is 4 units wide by 3 units high. The standard TV aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9.

CCD-R,CD-RW– Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Compact Disc (CD). Data can be added to a CD-R once only and to a CD-RW more than once.

CD-ROM– The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Compact Disc (CD), which allows no data to be added.

Chapter – A main division of contents in a DVD title.

Component video – Also called YPbPr, this video signal is split into three parts: luminance and two color signals for considerably better resolution than can be provided by either ! composite or S-video signals. This more complex signal also requires the use of component connection jacks, which are not available on all televisions or video components.

Composite video – The simplest of three types of video signal, which combines rather than separates brightness (black and white) and color information. It provides the lowest resolution of the three, but is compatible with the broadest range of televisions and other video compo- nents and requires a simple video cable connection to RCA jacks.

DDolby Digital – A perceptual coding system for audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories and accepted as an international standard. Dolby Digital is the most common means of encoding multi-channel audio.

– The logo representing Dolby Digital.

DTS – An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a type of multi-channel surround sound format used on certain CDs and many DVDs.

– The logo representing DTS.

DVD – An abbreviation most commonly known to mean Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc. The audio/video/data storage system is based on 12-cm optical discs.

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW – Abbreviations for Recordable (R) and ReWriteable (RW) Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD). Data can be added to a DVD-R or +R once only, and to a DVD-RW or +RW more than once.

DVD-ROM– The abbreviation for Read Only Memory (ROM) on a Digital Video (or Versatile) Disc (DVD), which allows no data to be added.

DVD video – A standard for storing and reproducing audio and video on DVD-ROM discs, based on MPEG video, Dolby Digital audio, and other proprietary data formats.

DVR – An abbreviation for Digital Video Recording, sometimes used interchangeably with

PVR, for Personal Video Recording.

IIR – An abbreviation for infrared. Pertains to the type of remote that sends/receives ! commands on an infrared light beam.

LLetterbox – A video format that has an aspect ratio wider than 4:3 and is shown with black bars above and below the picture.

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Contents Lifestyle DVD Class 1 laser product Additional safety informationPlease read this guide Class B emissions limits Contents Using System Menus Types of discs you can use with this system WelcomeClarifying some basics Check DVDs for region number compatibilityAudio and video terms defined EnglishDansk Remote control buttons System Controls Svenska Nederlands Getting strong remote control range and response Media center ControlsLight indicators Component system setup using the displayDisplay window To turn on the TV or other external components Initial pointers to get you startedTo turn on your system To watch a DVDEnjoying multiple system sources To adjust what you hear or seeYour remote control options Playing a DVDUsing DVD parental controls To repeat a segment of the DVD that is playingWhen you want to Playing a CDTo set a preset, use method a or B below Using the radioSetting, removing, or reassigning radio station presets Changing stationsTo remove a station preset Using the headphone jackUsing the sleep timer To reassign a preset to a different stationTo set the timer For TV control Using your LIFESTYLE! remote with other componentsSetting the remote to control each component It may take more than one tryPress the Enter button For cable/satellite control Follow the cable or satellite process belowFor VCR or other video recorder control Follow the VCR process belowFor AUX control Assigning channel control to the TV input deviceFollow the AUX process below 7N%0 Properties that you can adjust How to enter the System menuWhat it shows you Bass Compensation How to make changesAudio options Treble CompensationVideo options Media center options Remote control options CBL SAT Device TV BrandTV Code CBL SAT BrandDVD Lock options To set the restriction level and passwords Using the lock to apply parental controlSetting Rating Restriction Parental ControlQuick adjustments as you watch or listen Where to find the list of optionsHow to change the settings Set to Features Options Setting effect CD settings optionsDVD settings options Features Options Setting effectTuner settings options FM or AM radio TV settings options for VCR, CBL/SAT, and AUX System maintenance Replacing the remote control batteriesChanging remote control switch settings Other switches For a Bose link remote in another roomSetting up a second room with sound Bose link-compatible products make it easyCleaning the speakers Bose link remote switch settingsCleaning the media center Cleaning discsTroubleshooting Problem What to doDeutschEspañol Limited warranty Contacting Customer ServiceAccessories Technical information
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