Philips DVDR3305 user manual Glossary, PCM Pulse Code Modulation. a digital audio encoding system

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Glossary

Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These sockets 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 Sockets: Red and white sockets on the back of the system that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc).

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 Sockets: Sockets on the back of the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV that has Component Video In sockets (R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc).

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

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

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, centre 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.

Index Picture Screen: A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW or DVD+R. An Index Picture represents each recording.

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 the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data then a regular CD.

MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling playback. By using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive playback and searching.

PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

Parental control: Limits disc play according to the age of the users or 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.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. 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 an S- Video In socket.

Surround: A system for creating realistic threedimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on the back of the DVD system that sends the DVD picture video to a TV.

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Contents Need help fast? Norge ItaliaKlass 1 laseraparat Disposal of your old product English Index16861dvdr330505eng5.indd 2005-06-29 40841 PM What kind of disc should I use for recording? Frequently Asked QuestionsContents Playback TroubleshootingAdditional Playback Features DVD System Menu OptionsAbout recycling Care and Safety InformationCleaning discs SetupRegion codes Accessories suppliedGeneral Information IntroductionBasic Connections DVD recorder Connecting the antenna cablesThese connections enable you to Option 3 Using Video Cvbs socket good picture quality Connecting the video cableOption 1 Using Scart socket best picture quality Option 2 Using S-Video socket excellent picture qualityOption 2 Using a coaxial cable Connecting the audio cablesOption 1 Using an audio cable Optional Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite ReceiverConnecting to a VCR or other similar device Connecting to a VCR and Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Using S-VIDEO In or Video In socket Connecting a camcorder to the front socketsSockets behind the flap Main UnitRemote Control Playé Numeric keypadREC Source DISC-MENUInserting Batteries Finding your viewing channel Using the remote control to operate the systemGetting Started System Menu General and press  System Menu Channel Setup and press Select the country of your residence TV channel programmingEnglish Modifying Channel Information Sort Channels and press OK Setting the languageDefault Audio Language Sorting the TV channelsPress OK to set Datedd/mm/yy Setting the time & date The system menu appears Use  keys to select System Menu Clock and press  to confirmUnrecordable pictures Recording settingsRecording Discs for recordingEnglish Auto Chapter Markers Default SourceDefault Recording Mode One Touch Recording automatic turn-off Pausing a recordingManual recording About ‘VPS/PDC’ About timer recordingTimer recording manually To make a timer recording, your DVD recorder needs to knowDate Rec ModeSource ModePlus+ System Timer recording VideoWatching another TV channel Changing/ Deleting a timer recordingSimultaneous recording and playback Watching playback from other deviceAbout Disc editing Accessing disc editing menuEditing/Finalising Recording Overwrite disc DVD+RW only Rename discErase disc DVD+RW only Record new titleRecorder only Playing your recordings DVD+R on other DVD playersEnglish Make compatible DVD+RW only Lock/Unlock disc DVD+RW onlyVideo editing Accessing title editing menuAbout title editing Append recording Rename title Overwrite title DVD+RW only EnglishErase title Overwrite from the selected titleAbout video editing Accessing video editing menuSelecting a chapter Selecting a title Creating chapter marker EnglishUse the numeric keypad 0-9 to key in a title and press OK Splitting a title DVD+RW only Hiding an unwanted chapter Changing Index PictureTo unhide a chapter  The current chapter will be visible during playbackInserting a disc PlaybackPlayable discs Playing an audio CD Starting disc playbackPlaying a DVD video disc Playing a Super Video CDPlaying a MP3 disc English Playing a DVD+R/+RW discfile extension has to be ‘.JPG,’ ‘.JPE’ or ‘.JPEG.’ PlaybackPlaying a picture disc or musical Slide showChapter and use numeric keypad Additional Playback FeaturesPausing playback and step play Changing to another title/ chapter/trackSelecting various repeat/shuffle functions Using T/C optionsChanging the audio soundtrack language English Programming disc tracksTime search English Switching camera anglesChanging subtitle language Use  keys to select the language and press OK to confirmCountry Accessing System Menu GeneralDVD System Menu Options Screen SaverPAL Video Output Format Restore Factory settingsNtsc 169 Accessing System Menu PlaybackPress  to select a setting and press OK to confirm TV Aspect RatioParental rating level Lpcm ALLAccessing System Menu Clock Accessing System Menu RecordAccessing System Menu Language Accessing System Menu Channel SetupProblem Solution TroubleshootingPicture is distorted or black and white during playback Front Connections SpecificationsPCM Pulse Code Modulation. a digital audio encoding system GlossaryCountry VHF UHF DVD Regions TV System GuideLibya Secam B Secam G Lithuania 3139 246 SgpJP-0526/05-1 Meet Philips at the Internet
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