Philips DVDR3400 User Manual page 71

PBC: Playback Control. Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive
playback and searching.
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital
audio encoding system.
Parental control: Limits disc play according
to the age of the users or the limitation level
in each country. The limitation varies from
disc to disc; when it is activated, playback will
be prohibited if the software's level is higher
than the user-set level.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This
unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can fi nd the region code
of your unit by looking on the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions.)
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by
sending separate signals for the luminance
and the colour. You can use S-Video only if
your TV has an S-Video In jack.
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound fi elds full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or
music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned
a title number, enabling you to locate the
title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back
of the DVD system that sends the DVD
picture video to a TV.
Glossary
WMA : WMA is short for Windows Media
Audio and refers to an audio compression
technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by
using Windows Media Player version 9 or
Windows Media Player for Windows XP.
Files are recognised by their fi le extension".
wma" or ".WMA".
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