Philips SA2RGA08, SA2RGA02, SA2RGA04 user manual Glossary, Bit rate, Compression, Decibel dB

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Bit rate

Bit rate is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. The bit rate is usually measured in some multiple of bits per second (kilobits per second: kbps). The term bit rate is a synonym for data transfer rate (or simply data rate).

C

Compression

In audio terms, this is a process of temporarily or permanently reducing audio data for more efficient storage or transmission. A temporary reduction in file size is called ‘non-lossy’ compression, and no information is lost. A permanent reduction in file size (such as with MP3 files) is called ‘lossy’ compression, and involves discarding unnecessary information which is irretrievably lost.

D

Decibel (dB)

A unit of measure used to express relative difference in power or intensity of sound.

F

FM (Frequency Modulation)

In radio broadcasting: a method of modulation in which the frequency of the carrier voltage is varied with the frequency of the modulation voltage.

Frequency Response

Is the range of frequencies that a speaker reproduces, lowest frequency to the highest. While the optimal normal is 20-20,000 Hz (Hertz), the range of human hearing for individuals is often much more restricted.

Agood full-range speaker system however, reproduces as much of this range as possible to cover all variations. Individual drivers are limited to reproduce only that part of the spectrum for which they were made, so their response is limited, but still a necessary point to consider when designing a complete sound system.

FullSound

FullSound™ is an innovative technology designed by Philips. FullSound™ faithfully restores sonic details to compressed music, enhancing it to provide a full sound experience without any distortion.

L

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Probably the most common way to show visual information on non-computer electronic equipment.

Lossless compression

A system for reducing the number of data bits (density) in a musical signal without corrupting the original.

M

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

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Contents SA2RGA02 SA2RGA04 SA2RGA08 Contents General maintenance About operating and storage temperaturesTo establish a safe volume level Be responsible! Respect copyrights Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibilityData logging Monkey’s Audio decoderRecycling the product and the built-in battery PermissionPhilips Relocate the receiving antennaThis device may not cause harmful interference, Your new What’s in the boxGetting started Overview of the controls and connectionsOverview of the main menu Connect and chargeInstall Philips Songbird for the first time Battery level indicationSoftware loaded on Files loaded on the RagaUpdate Raga Manually verify / update the firmwareUpdated and is ready for use again Raga has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation Turn Raga on and offAutomatic shut-down Lock the keysPhilips Songbird Build a media libraryBrowse your media library Organize and manage your Songbird libraryThis is how to delete media files in Windows Explorer Remove media files from the Songbird media libraryDelete media Change the look of the Songbird library Format Raga erase all music and dataCreate a playlist Add titles to a playlistRepair Raga restore factory settings Music Listen to musicNavigate inside a music track Find your musicPlay a preset radio station RadioListen to FM radio Manually tune or fine tune a radio stationRecordings Record audio/voicesListen to recordings Upload your recordings to a computerUse the Raga to carry data files This is how you use Raga to store and carry data filesSettings Hebrew some versions Technical data PowerSystem requirements Flac sample rates 1 1,048 kHz APE APE sample rates 8 48 kHzGlossary Bit rateCompression Decibel dBSuperScroll Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V
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