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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).

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).

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 DVP630 DVP632 DVD PlayerMains plug Important notes for users in the U.KKlass 1 laseraparat Laser Laser safetyGeneral Information Environmental InformationContents Introduction Supplied accessoriesCare and safety information Connections Using RGB jackUsing Composite Video jacks Cvbs Using Component Video jacks Y Pb Pr Using S-Video jackUsing an accessory RF modulator Connecting the power cordReceiver has a PCM, Dolby Digital, or MPEG2 decoder Optional Connecting to an Audio SystemOptional Connecting Digital AV Receiver Front and Rear Panels Functional OverviewRemote Control To deactivate Progressive manually Using the Remote Control toOperate the Player To exit from the menu Press System Menu Getting StartedSetting the Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu language Setting language preferenceSetting the OSD Language Your DVD Player will play Discs Disc OperationsPlayable Discs Region CodesPlay B Using the Disc MenuPlaying discs Basic playback controlsDVD VCD / Svcd / CD VCD / SvcdDisc Special DVD FeaturesSpecial VCD & Svcd Features IntroFor CD Playing MP3/DivX/MPEG-4 JPEG/Kodak Picture CDTrack ExitSpecial MP3/JPEG/DivX features Basic Operations General Setup menuSmart Power DVD Menu OptionsDivXR VOD Disc Lock DVD/VCD/CDFor VCD / CD Audio Setup Menu Off, Studio, Movie, Stadium Church, Club Lpcm Output18/03/2004,/0510058239AM 210 01-36 DVP630EU051 Activating Progressive Smart PictureRating explanations PasswordDefault Video Format SpecificationsProblem Solution TroubleshootingButtons do not work Visual quality GlossaryMeet Philips at the Internet Hotline
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