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The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the
Section of a picture on a data CD containing JPEG image files.
Film based software, Video based softwareDVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs contain the same images (24 frames per second) that are shown at movie theatres. Video based DVDs, such as television dramas or
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard method for displaying TV images at 30 frames per second. Each frame is scanned twice - alternately between the even numbered scanning lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 60 times per second.
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual functionSeveral languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.
Neo:6Developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., applies a conventional
CINEMA mode allows for more separation of
channels to enhance the 6.1 channel effect, and is best suited for movies.
MUSIC mode allows the front L and R channels to go unprocessed for optimum stereo, with the addition of the surround components adding a special quality to the sound.
Parental ControlA function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the viewer according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.
Playback Control (PBC) |
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Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) |
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to control playback. |
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By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO |
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CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing | ||
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simple interactive programs, programs with |
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search functions, and so on. |
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Progressive format (sequential | Information | |
scanning) | ||
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In contrast to the Interlace format, the |
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progressive format can reproduce 60 frames per |
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second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 |
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lines for the NTSC system). The overall picture |
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quality increases and still images, text and |
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horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is |
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compatible with the 525 progressive format. |
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Region Code |
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This receiver is used to protect copyrights. A |
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region number is allocated on each DVD system |
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or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each |
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region code is shown on the receiver as well as |
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on the disc packaging. The receiver can play the |
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discs that match its region code. The receiver |
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can also play discs with the “ ALL ” mark. Even |
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when the region code is not shown on the DVD, |
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the region limit may still be activated. |
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Scene |
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On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control) |
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functions, the menu screens, moving pictures |
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and still pictures are divided into sections called |
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“scenes.” |
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