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MP3: A file format with a sound data
compression system. 'MP3' is the
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data than a
regular CD.
Multi-channel: DVD is specified to have
each sound track constitute one sound field.
Multi-channel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Parental Control: A function of the DVD
to limit playback of the disc by the age of the
users according to 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.
PBC: Playback Control. A system of
navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through
on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
You can enjoy interactive playback and
searching.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A
system for converting analog sound signal to
digital signal for later processing, with no
data compression used in conversion.
Progressive Scan: The progressive scan
displays twice the number of frames per
second than in an ordinary TV system. It
offers higher picture resolution and quality.
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 find the region code
of your unit by looking at the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
Glossary
SACD: The SACD format employs a new
technology Direct Stream Digital (DSD),
which is gentler to the music than CD's
Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) format. CDs
has a 44.1kHz sampling rate, while DSD can
go up to 2.8224MHz.
This leads to higher resolution, texture and
detail than CDs. Standard Super Audio CDs
will run on only SACD players, while newer
hybrid SACDs will play on SACD, CD and
DVD players.
A receiver equipped with DSD 5.1 analog
inputs and a good-quality speaker system is
required to enjoy the SACD surround
sound.
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.
TV OUT jack: Jack on the back of this unit
that sends out video signals to the TV.
WMA: Windows Media™ Audio. 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 recognized by their
file extension '.WMA'.
WMV: A video file or stream in Windows
Media format. It is a compression format of
motion picture based on MPEG-4 developed
by Microsoft.
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