Glossary
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
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 relatively small file size.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo
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.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
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
B:
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour 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.
Film and video
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well).
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL discs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.
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.
HDMI
HDMI is a
Maintenance
∫To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DO | DO NOT |
MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.
Progressive/Interlaced
The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas |
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progressive scanning, called 576p, uses twice the number of scan lines. |
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For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i and 480p respectively. |
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Using progressive output, you can enjoy the |
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recorded on media such as |
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Your TV must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. | Maintenance | |
Sampling frequency | ||
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Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog |
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signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). |
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Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger |
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numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound. | Glossary / | |
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∫Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to
do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. | RQTX0088 |
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