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Glossary

Bit rate

Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures.

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.

Dolby Digital

This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound.

DTS

Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital.

DVD

 

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving

 

pictures even though its diameter is the same

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7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data

as a CD.

 

The data capacity of a single-layer and

 

single-sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is

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capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided

 

DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double- sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.

The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture.

The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy

more real audio presence.

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Contents Compact Disc Recorder For customers in the U.S.A WelcomePrecautions Table of Contents 5US Terms for discs About this ManualThis Recorder Can Use the Following Discs Copyrights Region codeExamples of discs that the recorder Cannot play On handling discs CD-RW Synchro-Recording15 14 Index to Parts and ControlsFront Panel Front Panel Display 10USRear Panel 11USAngle Audio Time 12USRemote Number buttons13US Quick OverviewUnpacking Inserting Batteries into the RemoteRequired cords Video cord for connecting a TV monitor suppliedHooking Up the Recorder 14US15US Connecting to a TV or an audio system16US Connecting to a TV equipped with an S-video jack17US Connecting to a TV and an amplifier with Digital In jack18US 19US 20US Connecting to make reccordings from external sourceConnecting the AC Power Cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outletControl Menu Guide to the Control Menu Display21US Selecting the Language for On-Screen Display Necessary Setup Before Using the RecorderSelect the Menu Language using X/x, then press c Select the language you want using X/x, then press EnterAgain to close the disc tray Press Power on the recorderPlaying Discs 23USHeadphone jack and Headphone Level control 24USAdditional operations Discs 25USPress Time PlayingWhile playing a disc, press x to stop playback Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc26US 27US Using the DVD’s MenuProgram Program Play To move next column, press c using Deck a or AMSCreating Your Own 28US29US Playing repeatedly RepeatTo return to repeat play not A-B Playing in random order30US Shuffle PlayPress DVD Display during playback Select the desired audio signal using C/c buttonsChanging the Sound 31USPress X/x to select 1 ENG Subtitle To cancel the Subtitle settingDisplaying the Subtitles 32US33US Changing the Angles3D Surround Glossary Playing MP3 Discs34US Tips on recording MP3Insert a disc and close the tray Playing MP3 Discs Deck a only35US Press Enter or H Programmed playback with MP336US Press c37US Playing MP3 files repeatedlyWatching frame by frame Slow Motion play Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc Scan, Slow38US Motion PlayPress X/x to select the search method Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track39US Press DVD DisplayTo turn off the Setup Menu Using the Setup DisplaySelection of initial settings Press X/x to select Setup Setup then press Enter41US Selecting Parental Control Rating Levels Setting the PasswordPress X/x to select Password 42USPress X/x to select TV Aspect Settings43US Selecting TV AspectPress X/x to select Others Each you press ENTER, the setting turns On or OFF in turn44US OthersPress X/x to select Digital Audio Output 45USSelecting the Digital Audio Output Press CD Synchro Normal Press PowerRecording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at Normal Speed 46USRecording Recording a CD to CD-R or CD-RW disc at High Speed47US Press CD Synchro HighRecorder stands by for recording Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Manually48US Press REC zPress H Start playing the sound source you want to record For details, see Adjusting Recording Level belowAuto/Manual Track Increment 49US50US On the TOC and CD-R/RW indicatorAdjusting the Recording Level Analog in only Checking the Remaining Recordable TimePress Finalize Press Hwhile the Finalize indicator is flashingFinalizing a CD-R or CD- RW disc 51USUnfinalizing a CD-RW disc Press Hwhile the Unfinalize indicator is flashing52US Press the Erase button twiceErasing an Entire CD-RW disc Erasing a single track of CD-RW discControlling TVs with the remote You can control your TV using the buttons belowControlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 54USAdditional Information Error MessageSystem Limitations 55USPicture TroubleshootingPower 56USOperation 57USDeck B the CD-R and CD-RW Recording section 58USInformation GlossaryAdditional 60US 61US SpecificationsLanguage spellings conform to the ISO 639 1988 E/F standard Language Code List62US 63US DVD Setup Menu ListRCD-W7V.p6555-Rear cover 12/9/01, 609 PM
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