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64 Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.
AUDIO OUT Jacks: Jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo Receiver, etc.).
A/V: Audio/Video.
CD: Compact Disc.
Chapter: A part of a Title.
COAX (coaxial) jack: Sends digital audio to a Stereo Receiver, allowing you to adjust the volume at the Receiver. The Receiver must have a coaxial in jack. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound as heard in movie theaters.
COMPONENT VIDEO Jacks: The OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder send
Digital: Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the COAX (coaxial) or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.
DTS: Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.
DVD: Digital Video Disc.
DVD+RW: DVD+ReWritable. The disc standard used by the DVD Recorder.
i.LINK: Also known as ‘FireWire ’and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as used by Digital Video camcorders.
Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW. An Index Picture represents each recording.
Letterbox: Widescreen format; a TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video in
OTR:
Pan & Scan: A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with
PBC: Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD that enables interactive use.
PBS: Public Broadcast System. The channel transmits data for Automatic clock setting.
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation.A digital audio encoding system.
RGB:
Title: A unit of recording on a Disc. A Title typically represents one recording on a DVD+RW.
TruSurround: A system that simulates
TV system: There are various systems for transmitting television signals, for example PAL, SECAM, and NTSC. NTSC is the most common color system in the United States of America. The TV system is country dependent. The Recorder automatically selects the right TV system.
VCD: Video Compact Disc
VCR: Video Cassette Recorder
VCR Plus+: Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a code from your TV guide.
VIDEO OUT Jack: Jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder that sends video (picture) to a TV.
Widescreen: A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you connect the DVD Recorder to a widescreen TV.