Glossary

AE

The AE (Auto Exposure) function automatically adjusts the exposure based on the brightness of the object as determined by the camera.

AF

The AF (Auto Focus) function adjusts the focus automatically.

ATRAC3plus

ATRAC3plus is an enhanced version of ATRAC3. Compared to ATRAC3 (used in LP2 and LP4 mode), which attains a compression ratio 10 times higher than that of a CD, ATRAC3plus (used in Hi-SP and Hi-LP mode) achieves a higher compression ratio that is 20 times higher than that of a CD, but with no loss in sound quality.

CMOS

CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) is a semiconductor that can convert optical signals into electric signals.

DCF

DCF (Design rule for Camera File) system, is a standard determined by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

DSP TYPE-S for ATRAC/ATRAC3

This player supports DSP TYPE-S, a specification for high-level Sony MiniDisc decks equipped with digital signal processors (DSP). This specification allows the player to produce high-quality sound from tracks recorded in MDLP mode. Since it retains DSP TYPE-R support, the player produces superior results during recording or playback in SP (normal stereo) mode.

Exif

Exif is a file format that allows you to add information such as recording data determined by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Format

When you format a disc, all the data (including audio data) on the disc are erased so that you can save new data.

Hi-MD

“Hi-MD” is a new MiniDisc format. Incorporating the new ATRAC3plus audio compression technology, Hi-MD is a new recording format that delivers longer recording times than standard MD discs. Hi-MD discs can also be used as a computer storage medium for non-audio data such as text and still images. For more details on Hi- MD, refer to the supplied flyer “What you can do with the Hi-MD Walkman.”

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