Philips DVP3040K/96 user manual Glossary, Visual quality

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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, Stereo, etc.).

Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the 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 send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.).

Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, 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.

DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x: The DivX codec is a patent- pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc., that can shrink digital video to sizes small enough to be transported over the internet, while maintaining high

visual quality.

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, center and subwoofer).

DTS: Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies. JPEG: A very common digital still picture format.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.“MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. By using 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 each sound track 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, with no data compression used in conversion.

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

Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. This system can convert the interlaced video from DVD into progressive format for connection to a progressive display. It dramatically increases the vertical resolution.

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

Surround: A system for creating 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 a TV.

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Contents Need help fast? Laser safety General InformationEnvironmental Information English IndexType For Customer UseModel No. DVP 3040K Serial No LaserLanguage Code Contents Troubleshooting DVD Setup Menu OptionsIntroduction Supplied accessoriesCleaning discs SetupUsing Composite Video jacks Cvbs Using Component Video jacks Y Pb PrConnections Connecting the power cord Using an accessory RF modulatorWhen no disc is loaded, press Helpful Hint Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG2 decoderFront and Rear Panels Functional OverviewRemote Control Getting Started Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlSetting up the TV Using the Remote Control to operate the PlayerTo deactivate Progressive manually Press 1 to highlight OK in the menu Press OK to confirmBelow menu appears on the TV Press 1 to highlight OK in the menu and press OK to confirmSelecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV To reset to default TV colour system manuallySetting language preference Setting the OSD LanguageSetting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language Your DVD Player will play Disc OperationsPlayable Discs Region CodesOperations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCD Using the Disc MenuPlaying discs Basic playback controlsOSD On-Screen Display DVD/ VCD/SVCD Preview Function Repeat A-BOSD On-Screen Display Audio CD Special DVD FeaturesPlayback Control PBC Special VCD & Svcd FeaturesPlaying MP3/WMA/JPEG/Kodak Picture CD Playing a DivX discPreview Function Jpeg Playback selectionZoom picture Jpeg Playback with multi-angles JpegVocal When ‘Mic’ is selected, press 1 2 to set Mic On/OffKaraoke Operations Playing Karaoke discsUnlock DVD Setup Menu OptionsGeneral Setup menu LockMins DivXR VOD registration code48K Playback a disc recorded at the sampling rate of 48kHz Digital Audio SetupDigital Output Lpcm OutputSound Mode CD Upsampling TV Type Video Setup MenuNight Mode turning on/off OFFPicture to be trimmed or formatted to fit your TV screen Setting the TV Display Progressive turning on/offPersonal StandardVivid CoolPreference Audio, Subtitle, Disc MenuRestricting playback by Parental Control MP3/JPEG Menu turning on/off Without MenuWith Menu Changing the Password Setting the DivX Subtitle font Restoring to original settingsStandard Problem Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Video Format SpecificationsVisual quality Glossary