Onkyo DVSP406B, DV-SP406 instruction manual Glossary, Mpeg audio

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Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Com- pare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also “Digital audio”.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conven- tional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to- digital converter, generating a stream of numbers.

On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also “Sam- pling frequency” and “Analog audio”.

DivX

DivX is a media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain compressed video. DivX files can also include advanced media features like menus, subti- tles, and alternate audiotracks.

Dolby Digital

Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world.

The on-screen display shows which channels are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel.

DRM

DRM (digital rights management) is a type of server software developed to enable secure distribution of paid content over the web, recently incorporated by WMA (Windows Media Audio).

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a sur- round system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise).

Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)

A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufac- turers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indicate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indicates an MP3 file.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a high- speed digital interface which has the capability to sup- port standard, enhanced, or highdefinition video plus standard to multichannel surround-sound audio on a single digital connection. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 5 gigabytes per second and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

ISO 9660 format

International standard for the volume and file structure of CD-ROM discs.

JPEG

A file format used for still images, such as photographs and illustrations. JPEG files are identified by the file extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Most digital cameras use this format.

MP3

MP3 (MPEG1 audio layer 3) is a compressed audio file format. Files are recognized by their file extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.

MPEG audio

An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs. This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See also “PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)”.

MPEG video

The video format used for Video CDs and DVDs. Video CD uses the older MPEG-1 standard, while DVD uses the newer and much better quality MPEG-2 standard.

PBC (PlayBack Control) (Video CD only)

A system of navigating a Video CD through on-screen menus recorded onto the disc. Especially good for discs that you would normally not watch from beginning to end all at once—karaoke discs, for example.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CDs and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio to PCM. See also “Digital audio”.

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Contents DV-SP406 Important Safety Instructions AvisPower PrecautionsInstalling this Unit Label on the right is applied on the rear panel PrecautionsFor models having a power cord with a polarized plug FCC Information for UserSupplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesConnections FeaturesAudio / Video Processing MiscellaneousContents Regional Codes About the Symbol DisplayTypes of Playable Discs About playing copy-controlled CDsHandling Discs Cleaning DiscsTypes of Playable Discs Storing DiscsUsing the Remote Controller Before Using the DVD playerInstalling the Batteries Open the battery compartment, as shownFront & Rear Panels Front PanelRear Panel AV Connector European model onlyFront & Rear Panels North American and Oceanian models European modelRemote control Remote control Before Making Any Connections Connecting the DVD playerAV Cables & Connectors Optical Digital OutputsAudio and Video Connection Connecting the DVD playerNorth American and Oceanian models Video connection not European model Resolution SettingHooking up the DVD player more you can Scart European model onlyAnalog Audio Connection Connecting to an AV ReceiverBefore Connecting Digital Audio Output ConnectionHooking up the DVD player more you can do Hdmi ConnectionAbout Hdmi DVD Player turns on Connecting the Power/Turning on the DVD playerSetting the TV system Not North American model Controller is pressed while the unit is on StandbyAdjust the language settings Adjust the settingsAdjust the settings more you can do Adjust the display settingsAdjust the lock settings Adjust the settingsAdjust the audio settings Adjust the others settingsDisplaying Disc Information Symbol Used in this ManualDisplaying Disc Information more you can do Playing a Disc Playing a Disc more you can doPlaying a Disc Viewing the DVD menu DVD Watching an enlarged video imageViewing the title menu DVD Marking a favorite scene DVD DivX VCDPlaying a DivX movie file more you can do Playing a DivX movie fileDivX file requirement Creating your own program Listening to Music Disc or filesListening to Music Disc or files more you can do List, press Program to enterDisplaying file information ID3 TAG Listening to Music Disc or filesMP3/WMA music file requirement Viewing photo files Viewing photo files more you can doWatching an enlarged photo image Viewing photo filesPhoto file requirement Using an USB Flash Drive European & Other models only Area Codes Language CodesChoose a area code from this list Glossary Mpeg audioGlossary Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications and features subject to change without noticeGeneral Memo 3 4 4 8 5
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