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 TV screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the TV screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a DVD is usually divided into chapters. See also "Title".
Component Video Output
Each signal of luminance (Y) and component (Ps/Cs, PRI CR) is independent to output so that you can experience picture color as it is.
Also, due to compatibility with progressive video (480p), you can experience
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-
DivX'"
DivX'"is a codec (compression/decompression) that can compress images to a very small amount of data.
Dolby'"Digital
The system to compress digital sound developed by Dolby Laboratories. It offers you sound of stereo(2ch) or multi channel audio.
PCM (pulse code modulation)
The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs, this unit can convert Dolby Digital and MPEG audio to PCM. See also "Digital Audio".
Progressive Scan (480p)
A type of display that does not split each frame into fields, and instead scans directly through all the scanlines of each frame in order. Progressive scan provides less flickering and higher image resolution than traditional (480i) TV signals. Refer to page 94 for instructions on selective progressive scan mode.
Region Code
Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play back discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).
Sampling Frequency
The rate which sound is measured by a specified interval to turn into digital audio data. The numbers of sampling in one second defines as sampling frequency. The higher the rate, the better the sound quality.
S-Video Output
It delivers independently each signal of color(C) and luminance(Y) to TV as video signals, so that
Title (DVD only)
A collection of chapters on DVD. See also "Chapter".
Track
Audio CD use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The DVD equivalent is called a chapter. See also "Chapter".
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DTS'"(Digital Theater System)
DTS is a multi channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS decoder you can enjoy dynamic and realistic sound like movie theatre. DTS surround sound technologies were developed by DTS, Inc.
Finalize
To make DVD, which have been recorded on, possible to play back in DVD players.
HDMI™ (high definition multimedia interface)
A digital interface between audio and video source. It can transmit component video, audio, and control signal with one cable connection.
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JPEG is a method of compressing still image files. You can copy JPEG files on
MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3)
MP3 is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3 files on
Video mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used on the DVD videos you purchase in local shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this format in most DVD players, however it offers only limited editing. You will need to finalize discs recorded in video mode before playing them back on other unit.
VR mode
A basic recording format for
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio)
WMA is the audio compressing technology developed by Microsoft. You can copy WMA files on
+VR mode
A recording format for DVD+RW/+R. +VR mode offers basic editing, and it is playable on most DVD players. Finalization is recommended before playing them back on other unit.
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