Philips MCD510/25 user manual Glossary, English

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Glossary

Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values.These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image.The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs. is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that send audio to another system (TV set, Stereo, etc.).

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per second, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a Disc.

Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Component Video Out Jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD System that sends high-quality video to a TV set that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for the selection of images, sound, subtitles, multi-angles, etc recorded on a DVD.

Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL or OPTICAL jacks.These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.

Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right and center).

DTS: Digital Theater Systems.This is a surround sound system, but different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

JPEG: A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio.

MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system,“MPE” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3.Through the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times as much data volume as a regular CD can.

Multichannel: DVD is specified to have all sound tracks constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

Parental control: A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital signal for later processing without data compression.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for reproduction control. By using screen menus recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive-type software as well as software having a search function.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in preset regions.This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes.You can find the region code of your unit from the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).

S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for luminance and the color.You can use S-Video only if your TV set has S-Video In jack.

Sampling Frequency: Frequency of data sampling when analog data is converted to digital data. Sampling frequency numerically represents how many times the original analog signal is sampled per second.

Surround: A system for users to create realistic three-dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a picture or music feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD System that sends video to TV.

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Contents DVD Micro Theatre Copyright in the U.K How to connect a plugImportant notes for users in the U.K Mains plugDVD/WMA-CD/MP3-CD Compatible Klass 1 laseraparat Dansk Svenska Italiano Nederlands Deutsch IndexEnglish 176Contents Tape Operation/Recording Clock/TimerDiscs for playback FeaturesSupplied accessories General InformationGeneral Information/Maintenance Care and safety informationEnvironmental information Demagnetising the head Cleaning the disc lensCleaning the head and the tape paths Finding a suitable locationAntenna RightLeft Placing speakersMW Antenna Connecting speakersConnections Antennas ConnectionConnecting TV Using Scart jackUsing Composite Video jacks Cvbs Using an accessory RF modulator English Using S-Video In jackUsing the VCR for recording DVDs C Connecting the power cordOptional Connecting additional equipment Connecting an active subwoofer BControls Controls on the system Controls on the remote controlEcho not for this version KEY not for this version Power-saving automatic standby Switching the system onListening through headphones Switching the system to Eco Power Standby modePreparations Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting the clock Using the remote control to operate SystemTo remove the menu Press System Menu Setting language preferenceSetting video preference Connecting TVVideo NtscPAL AutoUsing the disc menu Disc OperationsPlaying discs Basic playback controls Fast search Programming favorite tracksFor CD/VCD/SVCD Playing MP3/ WMA/picture disc Kodak, Jpeg Special disc featuresJpeg Mixed-mode discSetting audio Using the system menuSetting language preference Setting video preference DVD onlyUse the Numeric Keypad 0-9 to enter the four-digit code Night Mode turning On / OffSetting Rating OffTo change the password To play discs of rating control DVD onlyTo remove the menu Automatic programming Tuning to radio stationsRadio Reception Programming radio stationsScrolling through different RDS information Setting the RDS clockGeneral information on recording Tape Operation/RecordingTape playback Rewinding / Fast forwardingSynchro start CD recording for CD only Recording timerWhen recording is in progress Preparation for recordingSleep timer setting Clock/TimerClock setting Timer settingSpecifications Troubleshooting English ProblemSolution Check that the speakers are connected correctly Glossary