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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.

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).

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.

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

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 DVP522 Environmental Information Laser safetyGeneral Information LaserIndex EnglishG l i s h Contents Supplied accessories Care and safety informationIntroduction Using Component Video jack Y Pb Pr Using Composite Video jacks CvbsNglish Connections Using S-Video jackUsing an accessory RF modulator EnglishConnecting the power cord When no disc is loaded, pressAudio System Receiver Optional Connecting Digital AVOptional Connecting to an Receiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG2 decoderFunctional Overview Front and Rear PanelsRemote Control Using the Remote Control to operate the Player Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlSetting up the TV Getting StartedPress System Menu Press 1 2 to select ‘Video Setup Page’Selecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV Move to ‘TV Type’ and pressSetting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language Setting language preferenceSetting the OSD Language If you choose Others in Audio, Subtitle or Disc MenuPlaying discs Disc OperationsPlayable Discs ALLUsing the Disc Menu Basic playback controlsPlay B Slow Motion DVD/VCD Repeat DVD/SVCD/VCD/CDRepeat A-B DVD/VCD/CD Forward / Reverse Searching DVD/VCD/CDSpecial disc features Playing MP3/JPEG Picture CDSpecial Jpeg features Basic Operations General SetupSystem Menu Options Program not for Picture CD/MP3Audio Setup Speaker SetupDigital Audio Setup Dual Mono Dolby Digital Setup EqualizerSound Mode DynamicVideo Setup 3D Processing TV DisplayClosed Captions Sharpness Picture SettingPreference Brightness/ContrastRating explanations Parental cont’dSpecifications Video PerformanceTroubleshooting Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Glossary Language Code Hotline