Glossary
AVCHD
AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play
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Some
BD-Live
This is a
Bitstream
This is the digital form of
BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile)
This is a
Deep Colour
This unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technology that can reproduce greater color gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.
You can enjoy exceptionally rich,
[A lower color gradation (256 steps), without Deep Colour, will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does not support Deep Colour.
The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit the connected TV.]
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.
DNS Server
A server which acts like 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 stereo
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format that reproduces the studio master audio.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
DTS-HD
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DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
This is a signal format achieved by improving the previous DTS,
DTS-HD Master Audio
This is a lossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHz/7.1ch or less. In addition, faithful reproduction of the master audio is enabled using lossless audio encoding technology.
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 reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
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. |
Folder
This is a place on the disc, USB device or SD card where groups of data are stored together. Additional folders can be created within folders, and you can make detailed classifications depending on the folder structure. ( 35)
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
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Frame FieldField
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but there is no blurring.
Gateway
IP address of the electronic device providing Internet access. Usually called a router IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.1)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable.
Hub
Used for connecting more than one device to the network.
IP address
A set of numbers which distinguish each device on the network when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a PC in a LAN to access a PC or device that is not included in the LAN, the IP address is called the local IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.10)
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