Sony DAV-X1 Operating Instructions Manual page 89

lines f orthe NTSC s ystem). The o verall picture
quality increases and s till i mages, text and
horizontal lines a ppear sharper. This l )rnrat is
compatible with the 525 p rogressive format.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number 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 :nay still apply.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
"scenes."
S-FORCE PRO FRONT SURROUND
Sony's long-tern: involvement in surround
technology (and the vast amounts of acoustic
data accumulated as a result) has led to the
development of all-new processing method and
advanced DSP to handle this task effectively,
which we cal! S-FORCE PRO FRONT
SURROUND. Compared with previous front
surround technologies, S-FOR( E PRO FRONT
SURROUND reproduces a more convincing
sense of distance and space, resulting in a true
surround sound experience without the need i)r
rear speakers.
S-MASTER
S-MASTER is an all-digital amplifier
technology developed by Sony, which
effectively minimizes the occurrence of sound
fragmentation and jitter, delivering superb
dialog clarity and faithful reproduction of the
original sound. The compact amplifier section
sports a higher power efficiency and improved
thermal performance.
Title
The longest section ofa picntre or music feature
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 (D, (D, or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
VIDEO CD
A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
The picture data uses the MPEG 115rnrat, one of
a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/140 of its original size. ( onsequently, a
12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minntes
of moving pictures.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of hnman hearing are
compressed while 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
picntres and sounds.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolntion still
picntres and enjoy PBC functions.
This system conforms to both versions.
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