Philips DCR5012 Glossary of terms, Analogue audio, Aspect ratio, Delay, De-scrambling/scrambled

13 Glossary of terms

Analogue audio

Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analogue sound is available from the LEFT/ RIGHT AUDIO outputs.The red and white sockets send audio through two channels, the left and right.

Aspect ratio

Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens.The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9.The letterbox format allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.

Delay

The time difference between a sonic event and its perception at the listening position. Use the Lip Synchronization feature to cancel the delay.

De-scrambling/scrambled

Many TV channels are scrambled.To de-scramble them you need specific smart cards provided by different pay-TV providers.

Digital audio

Sound signal that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL.These sockets send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analogue does.

Dolby Digital

A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, centre and subwoofer).

DVB

Digital Video Broadcasting.

HDMI

HDMI is a standard for video interfacing; it can convey a massive amount of digital data. It means it can easily support all HDTV standards.

HDTV

High-Definition Television.

Interactive

Gives you access to an interactive page offering various information and services.

JPEG-EXIF

JPEG-Exchangeable Image File.A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manufacturers use this compressed file format, which carries date, time and thumbnails information, as well as picture data.

JPEG

A very common digital still picture format.A still-picture data compression system proposed by the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features small decrease in image quality in spite of its high compression ratio. Files are recognized by their file extension “JPG” or “JPEG”.

Lip Synchronization

Setting used to synchronize sound and pictures in case a delay is experienced, in particular if the sound of speech does not match lip movements.

MPEG

Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.

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