Yamaha DRX-1 manual Glossary

Glossary

This section explains most important terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this document.

Term	Explanation
AC-3	Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital. Multi-channel digital audio compression system from
	Dolby Labs.
A/V	Audio/Video
Chapter	A part of a title.
Disc Bar	A graphical representation of the contents of a (DVD+RW) disc.
Disc Pointer	An arrow indicating the current playback/recording position on the DVD+RW disc, appears on the
	‘disc bar.’
DTS	Digital Theater System.A high-end Multi-channel audio compression format.
DV	Digital Video.A video camera format for high-quality video, different from MPEG. It is converted
	into MPEG 2 video when recorded on DVD-RW.
DVD	Digital Versatile Disc
DVD+RW	DVD+ReWritable.The disc standard used by the DVD Recorder.
i.LINK	Also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high band width digital signals as
	used by Digital video camera.
Index Picture Screen	A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW disc, with ‘index pictures’ that each represent a
	recording.
MPEG	Motion Picture Experts Group.A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
NTSC	See TV system. NTSC is the most common color system in the U.S.
OSD	On-screen Display.The menus by which you can control the DVD Recorder via the TV screen.
OTR	One-Touch Recording.With this feature you can easily start a recording (by pushing just one
	button) and select the switch-off time in intervals of 30 minutes.
PAL	See TV system.
PBS	Public Broadcast Service.The channel that transmits data for Auto Clock Set and VCR Plus+
	system.
PCM	Pulse Code Modulation.A digital audio encoding system.
RGB	Red-Green-Blue.A top-quality video connection where red, green and blue components of a video
	signal are carried through separate wires.
SECAM	See TV system.
S-Video	Sometimes called S-VHS or Super-VHS.A high-quality video connection standard.
Title	The name given to the unit of recording on the disc.A title, typically, represents one recording.
TruSurround	A system for simulating Multi-channel sound reproduction via a two-channel set-up, by SRS Labs,
	Inc.
TV system	There are various systems for transmitting television signals, for example PAL, PAL-I, PAL-BG,
	SECAM, SECAM-DK, NTSC, etc.The TV system is country dependent.The Recorder automatically
	selects the right TV system.
VCD	Video Compact Disc
VCR	Video Cassette Recorder
VCR Plus+	Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a PlusCode number found in participating TV
	listings.

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