Sony MHC-GN100D Operating Instructions Manual page 86

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Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights.
A region code is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the unit as well as on the
disc packaging. The system can play the discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the "
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still be activated.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu
screens, moving pictures and still pictures are
divided into sections called "scenes". Each
scene is assigned a secne number enabling you
to locate the scene you want.
Title
The longest section of a picture or a music piece
on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on
video software; or an album, etc., for a music
piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the title you
want.
Track
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or
VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track
number enabling you to locate the track you
want.
Title
DVD
structure
Chapter
VIDEO CD
Track
or CD
structure
Index
Album
MP3
structure
Track
Album
JPEG
structure
File
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Disc
Disc
Disc
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of
the worldwide standards for digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sound outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while the sounds we can hear are
not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times
the audio information of conventional audio
CDs.
There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution
still pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.

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