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MP3
A fi le format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With
the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain
about 10 times more data than a regular CD.
Multichannel
Usually DVD is specifi ed to have each sound track
constitute one sound fi eld. Multichannel refers to
a structure of sound tracks having three or more
channels.
P
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 where you navigate
through a Video CD/Super VCD with on-screen
menus that are recorded onto the disc. You can
enjoy interactive playback and search.
PCM
Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding
system.
R
Region code
A system that allows discs to be played only in the
region designated. This unit only plays discs that
have compatible region codes. You can fi nd the
region code of your unit on the product label. Some
discs are compatible with more than one region (or
ALL regions.)
S
S-Video
An analog video connection. It is capable of
transmitting clear picture quality by sending
separate signals for luminance and colour to the
connected device. You can use S-Video only if your
TV has an S-Video In socket.
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Surround
A system that creates realistic, three-dimensional
sound fi elds. It is usually achieved with multiple
speakers that are arranged around the listener.
T
Title
On commercial DVDs, this is the longest section
of a movie or music feature on DVD. Each title is
assigned a title number, so that you can locate the
title you want.
When you record programs, they are stored
as titles. Depending on the recording settings,
recorded titles may automatically contain several
chapters.
V
VIDEO OUT socket
Yellow socket that sends the DVD picture video to
a TV.
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