Glossary (continued)
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A
MP3: A file format with a sound data compression system. ‘MP3’ is the abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts Group 1 (or
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
PBC: Playback Control. A system of navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through
Progressive Scan: The progressive scan displays twice the number of frames per second than in an ordinary TV system. It offers higher picture resolution and quality.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit will only play discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking at the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions).
Surround: A system for creating realistic three dimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, enabling you to locate the title you want.
WMA: Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 9 or Windows Media Player for Windows XP. Files are recognised by their file extension ‘WMA’.
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