Panasonic SC-PT464 manual Glossary, Wma

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Glossary

Getting Started

Playing Discs

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel sound.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.

One frame is made up of two fields. A regular TV shows these fields one after the other to create frames.

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

Progressive/Interlaced

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Other Operations

Reference

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p, 1080i, 1080p) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video, a high-definition compatible TV is required.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

I:Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P:Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.

B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

WMA

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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Contents Please keep this manual for future reference Illustrations shown may differ from your unit Region numberExample FCC Note StartedGetting Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Table of Contents Accessories Getting Playing DiscsOther Operations Reference K2KA2BA00001Setup example Step Positioning≥Use only supplied speakers If irregular coloring occurs on your TVStep Connections Getting StartedConnect to the terminals of the same color Subwoofer Center FrontBasic setup example FeaturesViera Link Hdavi Control TV terminalDo not Preparing the remote controlGetting Started Step Select DVD/CD Show the Easy setup Select Yes Follow the messages and make the settingsFinish Easy setup Turn on the unitSetting up the radio Select FMSelect the channel Select the frequencySelecting the playback source Getting Started DiscsPlaying Show the Start menuSelecting the source by the remote control Selecting the playback sourceGetting Started Playing Discs Operations OtherWhisper-mode Surround RIGHT, Surround LeftBasic play Playing Discs Other Operations ReferenceUsing the remote control GettingProgram and Random play Other modes of playRepeat play Using navigation menus Other ReferencePlaying data discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW DVD-VR discsUsing on-screen menus Make the settingsShow the on-screen Menu Select the itemConfirming Hdmi information Menu 4 HdmiMenu 2 Video Menu 3 AudioUsing the Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM Auto input switchingPower off link Playing Discs OperationsGetting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Speaker controlHome theater Start menu will be shown. e.g. DVD-VUsing the iPod Connect the iPod not included firmlySelect the menu Select music or video menu on the TVSpeaker installation option On your iPodDisc menu Changing the player settingsVideo menu Audio menu Display menuHdmi menu Others menuDiscs that can be played Commercial discsLogo RemarksMaintenance Format Disc Extension ReferenceCD-R/RW DVD-R/RWTroubleshooting guide PowerUnit displays General operationSound PictureIPod operation Hdmi or progressive videoSpecifications Product Service GeneralGlossary WMAGetting Playing Discs Other Operations One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New JerseySet the Sleep timer Press and hold -SLEEP Control reference guide= TV operations @ Source selectStandby/on switch Power Í/I DVD/CD#FM#AUX§#D-IN§#IPODModel Number SC-PT464Serial Number F0209NP1049
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