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Glossary

Analog audio

An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).

DRM

DRM (digital rights management) is a type of server software developed to enable secure distribution of paid content over the web, recently incorporated by WMA (Windows Media Audio ).

DTS

DTS stands for Digital Theater Systems. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-to-digital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.

Dolby Digital

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Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high quality surround system is used in many of the finer movie theaters around the world.

The on-screen display shows which channels are active, for example showing 3/2.1. The 3 being the two front channels and the center channel; the 2 being the surround channels, and the .1 being the LFE channel.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a very wide dynamic range, deliv- ering dramatic cinema-like effects.

EXIF (Exchangeable Image File)

A file format developed by Fuji Photo Film for digital still cameras. Digital cameras from various manuafcturers use this compressed file format which carries date, time and thumbnail information, as well as the picture data.

File extension

A tag added to the end of a filename to indi- cate the type of file. For example, “.mp3” indi- cates an MP3 file.

ISO 9660 format

International standard for the volume and file structure of CD-ROM discs.

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Pioneer DV-466-K, DV-266-S, DV-466-S, DV-366-S, DV-366-K operating instructions Additional information Glossary

DV-466-K, DV-466-S, DV-266-S, DV-366-K, DV-366-S specifications

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The DV-366 models, available in silver (S) and black (K), are designed to offer seamless playback of various disc formats. This includes standard DVDs, CDs, and CD-R/RW formats, making them suitable for a wide array of media. The Progressive Scan feature enhances the video quality by providing a smoother picture and reducing motion artifacts, ensuring that content is displayed with clarity and depth. The built-in Dolby Digital decoder allows for immersive surround sound, enhancing the viewing experience, whether it's a movie or a concert recording.

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