Philips DVP3960 manual Glossary

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Glossary

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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/6.0: The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4 based video compression technology, developed by DivX® Networks, 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).

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.

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

WMA: Windows Media Audio. Refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files are recognized by their file extension “WMA.”

HDMI: High Definition Multimedia Interface. A specification developed by the HDMI Working Group that combines multi-channel audio and high definition video and that controls signals into a single digital interface for use with DVD player, digital television, and other audiovisual devices.

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Contents DVD Video Player Dear Philips product owner Model No Serial NoClass II equipment symbol EnglishEnglish CanadaFrançais Index Español Français EnglishPictures shown maybe different between countries General InformationFor Customer Use Language Code Contents DVD Menu Options OthersSetup Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs Accessories supplied Region codesRemote Two AAAConnecting to television Using Composite Video jacks CvbsUsing Component Video jacks YPbPr ConnectionsUsing an accessory RF modulator Connecting the power cord When no disc is loaded, pressOptional connections Connecting to a Hdmi or Hdmi connectionsProduct Overview Front and Rear PanelsRemote Control Prev íPLAY/PAUSE Next ëUsing the remote control to operate the system Getting StartedInserting Batteries Finding your viewing channelTo deactivate Progressive Scan manually Before you startDVD background screen appears TV color system NtscOn-screen display OSD language Setting the languageAudio, Subtitle and Disc menu languages Playable discs Playback from DiscSupported formats Playback Features Pausing playbackStarting disc playback Basic playback controls Selecting title/chapter/trackOperations for video playback Selecting various repeat functions Repeat play modeRepeating a section within a chapter/track Viewing the disc playback information Time Display Preview English For VCD/SVCDPreview menu appears on the TV screen Press S T to select the preview type, then press OKSpecial DVD Features Viewing Audio CD playback informationSpecial VCD and Svcd Feature For VCD with Playback Control PBC feature version 2.0 onlyPlaying a DivX disc Playback Control PBCPlaying MP3/WMA/JPEG/ Picture CD General OperationLoad a disc Playback selectionEnglish Preview Function Jpeg Press Disc Menu to return to Picture CD menuZoom picture Jpeg Playing MP3/WMA music and Jpeg picture simultaneouslyUsing the General setup menu DVD Menu OptionsLocking/Unlocking the disc for viewing Dimming player’s display panelTo input your favourite tracks/ chaper To remove a track To start program playbackTo exit program playback OSD LanguageSleep DivX VOD registration code MinsOff Lip SyncDigital Audio Setup Using the Audio setup menuAnalog Output Sound Mode CD Upsampling Night Mode English Select this to disable CD Upsampling88.2 kHz 176.4 kHzUsing the Video setup menu Setting the TV DisplayExample 43 Pan Scan TV TypePicture Setting English ProgressivePress S T to highlight one of the following options Closed CaptionsEnglish Hdmi Setup Using the Preference setup menu Wait for 5 seconds for the auto recoveryFor DVI TV only Press W to highlight OK and press OK to confirmEnglish Subtitle/Audio/Disc Menu ParentalRating Explanations Kid Safe PG RChanging the Password MP3/JPEG MenuWithout Menu With MenuReset DivX Subtitle , then pressSoftware upgrade Power supply must not be interrupted during upgradePress numeric keypad ‘55’ on the remote control OthersTroubleshooting Problem Solution Aspect ratio of the screen No Hdmi video output Specifications Audio FormatGlossary Philips Limited Warranty ONE 1 Year