Glossary - Panasonic DMR-EH75VS Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary

Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)
A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit
supports CPPM.
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)
CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to
be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with
CPRM compatible recorders and discs.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This
is called decoding.
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.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information
can be recorded on one disc using this method.
When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the default audio.
Down-mixing
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on
some discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen to
the 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television's
speakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can then
only output the front two channels.
[DVD-A] Tracks that do not allow down-mixing will not play correctly on
this unit except when connecting with an HDMI cable to an amplifier
that meets HDMI Ver. 1.1 standards and is CPPM compatible.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by a
digital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photo
developing store or on your home printer.
Drive
In the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc
(DVD), SD card (SD) and video cassette (VHS). These perform the
reading and writing of data.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low
volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
This is a system used to display the program listings on televisions,
computers and cellular phones. Data is transmitted using the
internet or television waves. This unit is compatible with the method
using television waves. You can use the program listings for
functions such as scheduled recording.
Film and video
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30 frames
per second as well). Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally
appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R,
etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can
finalize DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and
+R DL on this unit.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer
record or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted to
become recordable.
Folder
This is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups of
data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place
where still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) and MPEG2 are stored.
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
The following can be displayed on this unit.
¢¢¢: Numbers
XXX: Letters
DVD-RAM
JPEG
(Higher folder)
DCIM¢¢¢
(Picture folder)
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
DCIM
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
¢ Folders can be created on other equipment. However, these
folders cannot be selected as a copying destination.
≥The folder cannot be displayed if the numbers are all "0" (e.g.,
DCIM000 etc.).
≥If a folder name or file name has been input using other
equipment, the name may not be displayed properly or you may
not be able to play or edit the data.
Formatting
Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM
recordable on recording equipment.
You can format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Video format),
+RW, SD memory card and the HDD or unused +R and +R DL on
this unit. Formatting irrevocably deletes all contents.
Frames and fields
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see
on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.
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Frame Field
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but
picture quality is generally better.
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but
there is no blurring.
HDD (Hard disk drive)
This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A disk
with a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun and
a magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the reading
and writing of large amounts of data at high speed.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits
uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This
unit supports high-definition video output (720p, 1080i) from HDMI
AV OUT terminals. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition
compatible television is required.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the
data will be compressed to 1/10 to 1/100 of its original size. The
benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering
the degree of compression.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
CDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.
Card
(Higher folder)
DCIM
(Picture folder)
¢¢¢XXXXX
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
IM¢¢CDPF or IMEXPORT
XXXX¢¢¢¢.JPG
XXXX¢¢¢¢.TIF
SD_VIDEO
PRG¢¢¢(MPEG2 folder)
MOV¢¢¢MOD
MOV¢¢¢MOI
PRG¢¢¢PGI
MGR_INFO (MPEG2 information
folder)
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Field
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