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CHAPTER Information recorded on a DVD. A title on a DVD is divided into many tracks, each
of which are referred to as chapters. Each chapter is numbered and can be searched
using its number.
TITLE Information recorded on a DVD. A DVD can be divided into may titles.
TRACK Information recorded on a video CD or audio CD. A disc consists of many tracks.
Each track is numbered and can be searched using its number.
dts Digital Theatre System is a 5.1 -channel surround sound system that is widely used
in movie theatres around the world. It enables the bit rate to be increased to provide
excellent sound quality. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi Angle Some DVD discs contain various scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a
number of different angles.
PCM Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used on CDs. While a CD is recorded at
44.1kHz/16bit, a DVD is recorded at 48KHz/16bit up to 96KHz/24bit.
Dolby Digital Dolby Digital enables the delivery of mono through 5.1-channel audio at data rates
from 32 kbps to 640 kbps, thus offering flexibility and economical performance as
well as uncompromised sound quality.
Bitstream Digital audio data that is decoded into an analog signal for subsequent output to
speakers.
Lt/Rt Provides a Dolby Surround-compatible downmix mode which can be decoded by a
Dolby Pro Logic decoder to produce a multi-channel surround experience.
Downmix DOWNMIX is reproducing the proper audio when audio format recorded on a disc
differs from the output audio channel configuration. For example, with just one
stereo speaker system you can hear full 5.1 channel audio.
S-VIDEO The S-VIDEO output separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before
transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture.
COMPONENT Component Video is a technology to divide and transmit a color signal (C) into B-Y
(Pb) and R-Y (Pr) color difference signal. This technology supplies a clearer and
more vivid picture than composite video.

ABOUT DVD

Handling Discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch the side containing playback information.
• Do not attach paper or tape to it.
• Do not expose a disc to direct sunlight or electric heating systems.
• Keep discs in their case between uses to prevent damage.
Cleaning Discs
• Before using, gently wipe the disc from the center out with a clean cloth.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzol (benzene), commercial
cleaning products or antistatic sprays.