Pioneer DVL-909 Operating Instructions Manual page 56

I Video CDs
These discs provide MD quality sound, and VHS quality video
images. Thanks to MPEG1, the digital signal compression
system, a single disc provides up to 74 minutes of continuous
digital audio and video. There are also Video CDs with Playback
Control (PBC) that let you select playback of desired scenes
using menus, and view still images.
I Playback Control (PBC)
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2,0)
enabling playback control,
You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy,
interactive Search for desired scenes, and playback.
You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard resolution
still images,
[ High-resolution images 1
If the high-resolution still images are recorded in the Video
CD, you can enjoy viewing them with four times the resolution
of moving images.
I Screen saver I
When a still picture is displayed for a long period a phenomena
know as "screen burn" may occur.
To avoid this, computers are equipped with screen savers.
Multi-angle I
When you watch regular TV programs you are watching the
image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this the
picture is displayed on your TV from the view point of the TV
camera's position. In a TV studio the image is filmed by many
cameras at the same time, and one of those images is selected
by the program director and transmitted to your household
TV. If all the filmed images were transmitted to your TV you
would be able to select the camera image you want. Some
DVD discs are recorded with the angles of all camera's used
for filming and these can be selected using this prayer. These
types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
I Subtitle
Subtitles are language titles superimposed on movies etc. Up
to 32 different subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD
disc The subtitle function can be used to select the language
of your choice.
] [ Condition memory ]
"Condition" refers to the various mode settings etc. On this
player, various conditions, such as those set during playback
etc, can be memorized. This function allows you to play back
the same disc at any time without having to reset the condition
settings.
Playable
Player Disc
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Regional restriction codes (region number) ]
Regional restriction codes are built-in to DVD players and DVD
discs for each sales region, If the regional code of the DVD
player does not match one of the regional codes of the DVD
disc, playback will not be possible, At this time an indicator
will appear on the screen.
The region number is described on the rear panel.
Unplayable
Player Disc
I Optical digital output I
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and
transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the
amplifier etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal and
transmitting it through an optical fibre cable is called optical
digital output. (Optical digital input is the side receiving the
signal such as the amplifier etc.)
You can switch the setting of the optical digital output.
• PCM/[][]: Choose this setting when connecting to the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) optical digital input of an amp equipped with a
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder.
• PCM: Choose this setting when connecting to the optical
digital input of a regular amp, a Dolby Pro Logic amp etc
I Dynamic range ]
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum
conversion level for transmission/conversion of distortion free
signals and noise and/or the minimum level limited by the
equipment's characteristics. Decibel units (dB) are used.
L Aspect ratio J
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens
The ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-vision TV
or wide TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspectwe.
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