JVC XV-N5SL manual MP3, Mpeg, Pbc

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Menu

Most DVD VIDEO or Video CD/SVCD discs provide a menu, through which users can select desired material, conditions, etc.

MP3

MP3 is an audio data compression format, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3. Using MP3, you can achieve a data reduction of about 1:10.

MPEG

A family of Standards for compressing audio-visual information. "MPEG" standards include MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4. Video CD and MP3 are based on MPEG-1, while DVD is based on MPEG-2. MPEG stands for Moving Picture coding Experts Group.

MPEG Multichannel

This feature expands the 5.1 channel audio format recorded on the disc to a 7.1 channel format. The further expansion of the 5.1 channel audio makes it easy for you to reproduce the movie theater experience in your own home.

Multisession

A method of adding data to a CD-R/CD-RW in more than one recording session using the Track-At-Once method.

NTSC (National television system committee)

A black and white and color television system format used in the U.S.A., Canada, Mexico and Japan.

Packet Writing

A method of writing data on a CD-R/CD-RW in small increments. Packets can be of fixed or variable length.

PAL (Phase Alternation by Line)

A color television system format used extensively in Western Europe.

Pan and scan

A type of video display for normal (4:3) TV screens. The image is zoomed to fill the screen vertically, and the field of view may be panned while the left and/or right sides of the picture are cut off.

Parental lock

A DVD function that prevents undesired viewing by children depending on disc content. Ordinarily, a password is required to play back a locked disc. Otherwise, undesirable scenes are automatically skipped or replaced with other pictures.

PBC

PBC stands for "Playback control" and is a method of controlling disc play for Video CDs (VCD). You are able to interact with the disc through menus.

Region code

Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a DVD.

Sampling frequency

The rate at which measurements of an audio signal are taken during A/D conversion. The sampling frequency is expressed in samples per second.

Surround

An audio system with more than two (left and right) channels, usually including rear channels, etc.

S-video

A video signal which improves picture quality over standard composite connections. Used on Super VHS, DVD, high end TV monitors, etc.

Title

The largest division on DVD VIDEO.

Track

The smallest division on Audio CD, Video CD and SVCD discs.

Transfer rate

The rate of transferring digital data. The transfer rate is usually expressed in bits per second. The DVD system uses a variable transfer rate for high efficiency.

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