Philips DVP5900 user manual Glossary

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Glossary

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 3.11/4x/5x: 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).

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.

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 Need help fast? Varoitus Klass 1 laseraparat Laser General InformationEnglish IndexEspañol 102Contents DVD Menu Options TroubleshootingCleaning discs Supplied accessoriesSetup Using Composite Video jacks Cvbs Using Scart jackConnections Using an accessory RF modulator Using Component Video jacks Y Pb PrWhen no disc is loaded, press Connecting the power cordUsing Hdmi High Definition Optional Connecting to aHdmi compatible device Multimedia Interface socketsReceiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG2 decoder Optional Connecting Digital Audio System AV ReceiverFront and Rear Panels Functional OverviewRemote Control Setting up the TV Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control to operate the Player Getting StartedPress 2 to select Video, then press OK to confirm Press System MenuBelow menu appears on the TV Press 1 to highlightSelecting the colour system that corresponds to your TV To reset to default TV colour systemSetting the OSD Language Setting language preferenceSetting the Audio, Subtitle and DVD menu language Press 2 to select Language, then press OKPlayable Discs Disc OperationsRegion Codes Your DVD Player will playTo select a playback feature or item Using the Disc MenuTo access or exit from the menu For VCD with Playback Control PBC feature version 2.0 onlyPlay B Basic playback controlsForward / Reverse Searching DVD/VCD/CD Slow Motion DVD/VCDPreview DVD/VCD For DVDPlaying a Title Playing a DivX discCamera Angle Changing the Audio LanguagePlaying MP3/JPEG Picture CD Setting the DivX Subtitle font DVD Setup Menu OptionsLanguage OSD LanguageSetting the TV Display Video SetupPress 2repeatedly to select Video Press OK to confirm TV TypeTo reset Progressive Scan to OFF Switching the YPbPr/RGBRGB Progressive turning on/offHdmi Output HD Jpeg ModeDigital Output Audio SetupAll PCM48K Lpcm Output Night Mode turning on/offPlayback a disc recorded at the sampling rate of 48kHz 96KWhen doing this for the first time, key in ‘0000’ Changing the PasswordSetting the Rating RatingRating explanations Restoring to original settingsDivX registration Problem Solution TroubleshootingRemote Control Problem SolutionVideo Performance SpecificationsGlossary