Sony DAV-HDX265 Operating Instructions Manual page 89

Film based software, Video based
software
DVDs can be classified as Fihn based or Vide()
based software. Fihn based DVDs contain the
same images (24 fi'mnes per second) that are
shown at movie theaters. Video based DVDs,
such as television dramas or sit-corns, displays
images at 3(1frames (or 60 fields) per second.
HDMI (high-definition multimedia
interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital cmmectiou,
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital
picture and sonnd. The HDMI specification
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Contents Protection), a copy protection
technology that incorporates coding technology
for digital vide(> signals.
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method f_)r displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each l)'ame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
MPEG audio
A coding system to compress digital audio
signals. MPEG-1 is used lor MP3 (MPEG-I
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the
audio lormat of DVD.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
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 limitatiou
varies from disc to disc: when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method for converting analog audio to digital
audio. It is used lot the Compact Disc (CD)
audio format.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version
2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC tunctions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search fimctions, and so on.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
lu contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive lormat can reproduce 50 - 60 flames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines for the NTSC system, 625 lines for the
PAL system). The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text and horizontal
lines appear sharper. This R)rmat is compatible
with the 525 or 625 progressive format.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region nmnber is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the "[_ " mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.
Scene
On a VIDE() CD with PBC (playback control)
fimctions, the menu screens, moving pictm'es
and still pictures are divided into sections called
"scenes."
Title
The longest section of a picture or music tlzature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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