Multichannel

Usually DVD is specified to have each sound track constitute one sound field. Multichannel refers to a structure of sound tracks having three or more channels.

P

Parental control

A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is higher than the user-set level.

PBC

Playback Control. A system where you navigate through a Video CD/Super VCD with on-screen menus that are recorded onto the disc. You can enjoy interactive playback and search.

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

R

Region code

A system that allows discs to be played only in the region designated. This unit only plays discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit on the product label. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or ALL regions.)

S

S-Video

An analog video connection. It is capable of transmitting clear picture quality by sending separate signals for luminance and colour to the connected device. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In socket.

Surround

A system that creates realistic, three- dimensional sound fields. It is usually achieved with multiple speakers that are arranged around the listener.

T

Title

On commercial DVDs, this is the longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title number, so that you can locate the title you want.

When you record programs, they are stored as titles. Depending on the recording settings, recorded titles may automatically contain several chapters.

V

VIDEO OUT socket

Yellow socket that sends the DVD picture video to a TV.

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Philips MCD170/98 user manual Multichannel, Parental control, Pbc, Pcm, Video