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Glossary

Chapters

Also known as 'scenes', a DVD movie can be broken up into sections much like the chapters of a book, that can be accessed quickly and easily via the DVD menu or remote control.

Component video (Y Pb Pr)

is the highest quality picture transmission option. This is achieved by dividing the video signal into a luminance signal (Y) and two colour difference signals - red minus luminance (V) and blue minus luminance

(U). As a rule, "Cr, Pr" or "R-Y" is used to describe the red difference signal and "Cb, Pb" or "B-Y" the blue difference signal.

These signals are transmitted through separate lines. The connectors of this cable and the corresponding sockets are usually green (luminance, Y), blue (U, Pb, Cb, B-Y), and red (V, Pr, Cr, R-Y).

NICAM

NICAM is a digital sound transmission system. Using NICAM, you can transmit either 1 stereo channel or 2 separate mono channels. However, if reception is poor and the sound distorted you can turn off

NICAM.

NTSC

National Television Systems Committee. The colour TV broadcast system used in the US, Canada and Japan. An NTSC picture is made up of 525 horizontal lines and has inferior picture quality in comparison to the PAL system. All Australian-sold DVD players are NTSC compatible, however DVD's that are played on a television that is not compatible will appear in black and white.

PAL

Phase Alternating Line. The colour TV broadcast system used in Australia, UK & Europe. A PAL picture delivers a better quality picture than NTSC due to its 625 horizontal lines (sharper picture and better colours).

Region code

Since DVD films are not normally released in all parts of the world at the same time, all DVD players have a specific regional code. Discs can be given a regional code. If the regional codes differ between the player and the disc, playback is not possible.

The regional code of the DVD recorder is shown on the type plate at the back or bottom.

2 sound

Some TV programmes transmit an extra audio signal in stereo in addition to the normal audio signal (2-channel sound). In most cases this means that an additional language is available. If a TV programme is available in, say, English and German, German may be available as the second language.

To record TV programmes in 2-channel sound, you can select the language you want as the default setting. This setting does not become active until the sound of a TV programme is transmitted in 2-channel sound.

When you play back the recording you can play back the sound only in the language you used for the recording.

Macrovision

Macrovision is a copy-protection technique intended to keep you from making copies of DVDs with your VCR. It works by continuously adjusting the video signal level that results in a recording where the brightness of the picture continuously fluctuates between light and dark, and the color levels fluctuate between oversaturated and washed out. Macrovision "encoded" DVDs contain a bit of data that tells the DVD player to activate its internal macrovision circuitry in order to prevent copying.

105 DVDR 725H/02, DVDR 725H/00 specifications

The Philips DVDR 725H/00 and DVDR 725H/02 are versatile DVD recorders that combine functionality with modern digital technology, providing an all-in-one solution for today's home entertainment needs. These models are part of Philips' acclaimed line of digital recording devices, designed for users who want to archive their videos and enjoy multimedia in the comfort of their homes.

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The device is equipped with Philips' unique Video Recording format, which guarantees high-quality video and audio output. Additionally, its progressive scan technology provides smoother and clearer images, making it ideal for watching movies and sports. The user-friendly interface, combined with a remote control, simplifies navigation, allowing users to record, edit, and manage their media effortlessly.

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