Philips DVDR3570H User Manual page 105

Glossary
(continued)
PBC: Playback Control. A system of
navigating a Video CD/Super VCD through
on-screen menus recorded onto the disc.
You can enjoy interactive playback and
searching.
PCM: Pulse Code Modulation. A digital
audio encoding system.
Progressive Scan: The progressive scan
displays twice the number of frames per
seconds than ordinary TV system. It offers
higher picture resolution and quality.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This
unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can fi nd the region code
of your unit by looking on the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by
sending separate signals for the luminance
and the colour. You can use S-Video only if
your TV has an S-Video In socket.
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound fi elds full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
WMA: Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to
an audio compression technology developed
by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be
encoded by using Windows Media Player
version 9 or Windows Media Player for
Windows XP. Files are recognised by their
fi le extension 'WMA'.
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