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Glossary
AVCHD
AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video
cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution
HD images.
BD-J
Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these
applications are called BD-J . You can enjoy various interactive
features in addition to playing normal video.
BD-Live
This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM Profile 2) that supports the new
functions such as Internet conn ection, etc. in addition to the
BONUSVIEW functio n.
Bitstream
This is the digital form of mu lti-channel audio data (e.g.,
5.1channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.
BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile)
This is a BD-Video (BD-R OM Profile 1 version 1.1) tha t
supports the new functions su ch as Pi c tu r e-i n- p ic tu re and
Secondary Audio, et c.
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX
media files contain highly compressed video with high visual
quality that maintains a rela tively small file size.
DNS Server
A server which acts lik e a telephone directory and translates
Internet domain names into IP addresses.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from s tereo (2-channel) audio, these
signals can also be m ulti-channel audio.
Dolby Digital Plus
Multi-channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible
using Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel
output.
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is a very hi gh quality audio forma t that
reproduces the studio master audio. BD-Video supports up to
7.1 channel output.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the mu lti-channel audio found
on some discs into fewer channe ls.
DTS (Digital Theater S ystems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is
good separation betw een the channels, so re alistic sound
effects are possible.
DTS-HD
DTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio form at used in
movie theaters. Previous DT S Di gi ta l Surr ound-compatible
equipment can play DTS -HD as DTS Digital Surro und audio.
BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
This is a signal format achieved by improving t he previous
DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 formats. It i s compatible with
sampling frequency 96 kHz/48 k Hz. BD-Video supports up to
7.1 channel output.
DTS-HD Master Audio
This is a lossless audio f ormat and compatible with 9 6 kHz/
7.1ch or less. In additi on, faithful reproducti on of the master
audio is enabled using l ossless audio encoding t echnology.
BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.
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.
Dynamic range compression means r ed uc ing th e ga p be tween
the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at
low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
Film and video
DVD-Video are recorded us ing either film or video . This unit
can determine which type has be en use d, the n uses the most
suitable method of progressive output.
Folder
This is a place on the media where groups of dat a are stored
together. Additional folders can be created within folders, and
you can make detailed classifications depending on the folder
structure. (>43)
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that c onstitute the video you
see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
≥A frame still shows two fiel ds, so t he re ma y b e some bl urr i ng,
but picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be
rougher, but there is no bl urring.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia I nterface)
HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products.
Unlike conventional co nnections, it transmits uncompressed
digital video and audio signals on a single cable.
Hub
Used for connecting more than one d evice to the network.
IP address
A set of numbers which distingu is h each de vi ce on the net wor k
when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a
PC in a LAN to access a PC o r device that is not includ ed in the
LAN, the IP address is called the l ocal IP address. (e.g.,
192.168.0.10)
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30
frames per second as w ell). Generally appropr iate for
motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 30 frames /60 fields per second.
Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or
animation.
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