Philips SA2SPK08, SA2SPK/00, SA2SPK04, SA2SPK02 Glossary, Bit rate, Compression, Decibel dB

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B

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 SA2SPK02 SA2SPK04 SA2SPK08 Contents About operating and storage temperatures General maintenanceTo establish a safe volume level Be responsible! Respect copyrights Compliance with copyright laws remains your responsibilityData logging Monkey’s Audio decoderXpat XML Parser Recycling the product and the built-in battery Your new What’s in the boxGetting started Overview of the controls and connectionsInstall Philips Songbird for the first time Overview of the main menuConnect and charge Connect Spark to a computerBattery level indication All settings and switches off within 60 secondsSoftware loaded on Files loaded on the SparkManually verify / update the firmware Update SparkUpdated and is ready for use again Spark has a lock switch to prevent accidental operation Turn Spark on and offAutomatic shut-down Lock the keysPhilips Songbird Build a media libraryBrowse your media library Organize and manage your Songbird libraryDelete media Remove media files from the Songbird media libraryLet Songbird watch a folder Change the look Songbird library Format Spark erase all music and dataCreate a playlist Add titles to a playlistRepair Spark restore factory settings Music Listen to musicFind your music Delete the currently playing music trackAudiobooks Add audiobooks to SparkAudiobook controls Select audiobook by book titlePictures Auto-tune preset radio station Play a preset radio stationListen to FM radio Manually tune a radio stationRecordings Record from FM radio Available with some versions onlyRecord audio/voices Listen to recordingsThis is how to delete recordings in Windows Explorer Delete one or more recordingsUse the Spark to carry data files This is how you use Spark to store and carry data filesPersonalize Settings Preference MTPTechnical data System requirementsGlossary Bit rateCompression Decibel dBSuperScroll Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V
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