Glossary

■Analog

Sound that has not been converted into numerical values. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.

■Aspect ratio

The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.

■Audio output jacks

Jacks on the back of the DVD player that send audio to another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).

■Bit rate

The amount of data used to hold a given length of music, measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space on a disc.

■Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

■Component video output jacks

Jacks on the back of the DVD player that send high- quality video to a TV that has component video input jacks (R/G/B, Y/PB/PR, etc.).

■Disc menu

A screen display prepared for allowing selection of images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc. recorded on a DVD.

■Digital

Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the digital audio output jacks. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.

■DivX®

DivX® is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX® media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. DivX® files can also include advanced media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio tracks. Many DivX® media files are available for download online, and you can create your own using your personal content and easy-to-use tools from DivX.com.

■DivX® Ultra

DivX® Ultra Certified products provide enhanced playback of advanced media features supported by the DivX® Media Format. Key features include interactive video menus, subtitles, alternate audio tracks, video tags, and chapter points.

■DMF (DivX® Media Format)

The DivX® Media Format supports advanced media features, adding controls for an interactive media experience: interactive video menus, chapter points, multi-language subtitles, and alternate audio tracks.

■Dolby Digital

A surround sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right, center and subwoofer).

■DTS

Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The formats were developed by different companies.

■HDCP

HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) developed by Intel corporation, is a method to encrypt digital video and audio data for purpose of content protection. For further information on HDCP, visit the HDCP website at “www.digital-cp.com”.

■HD JPEG

HD (High-Definition) JPEG provides images in their enhanced resolution via HDMI connection.

■HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital A/V (audio/video) interface. Providing an interface between any A/V source (such as a set-top box or A/V receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television- DTV), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high- definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth extra to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

When used in combination with HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and system operations. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website at “www.hdmi.org/”.

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