Sony DA V-HDX5OO operating instructions 105Us, Playback Control PBC

Interlace format

(interlaced scanning)

Tile Interlace format is the NTSC standard method fk)r displaying TV images at 30 l]'ames 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.

MPEG audio

A coding system to compress digital audio signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-I Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used lot one of the audio format of DVD.

Multi-angle function

Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the video camera are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function

Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Neural Surround

Neural Surrouud TM, aS the chosen formal ['or XM Satellite Radio's new XM HD Surl'ound

programming will deliver the excitement of surround music to more of America's listening audience. It provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a lormat 10()r;{ compatible with stereo.

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 is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on.

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

A method l\)r converting analog audio to digital audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD) audio t_rlnat.

Playback Control (PBC)

Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback.

By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC timctions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search fnnctions, and so on.

Progressive format

(sequential scanning)

In contrast to the Interlace format, the progressive l\_rmat can reproduce 50 - 60 fi'ames per second by reproducing all scanning lines (525 lines li_r the NTSC system). The overall picture quality increases and still images, text and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive li)rmat.

Region Code

This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the "{_ " mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still apply.

Scene

On a VIDE() CD with PBC q_layback control) limctions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called "scenes."

Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Track

Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is

composed of several tracks (MP3 only).

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