Glossary - Hitachi DZ-BD70A Instruction Manual

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Glossary

1080i(1125i)/480i(525i)
These are types of video signals. 1080i is
a hi-vision image signal and 480i is a
former image signal which is not hi-
vision. Depending on the equipment,
1080i may be referred to as 1125i, and
480i may be referred to as 525i.
Audio feedback
A screeching noise which may be
produced when the camcorder is
connected to a TV or speakers. To
prevent the noise, keep a distance
between the camcorder and the TV or
speakers, or turn off the volume of the
connected device.
Component jacks (Component
video input jacks)
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
You can easily transmit a component
video signal and control signals (aspect
ratio, scan line, etc.) via the supplied
component video cable.
Double-sided disc
A disc which allows recording on both
sides.
Finalize
The process of enabling you to play back
BD-R/DVD-RW (VF mode)/DVD-R
recorded on this camcorder using other
BD/DVD recorders/players.
Formatting
The process of preparing a disc for use by
creating an empty file system. This is also
known as initializing a disc.
HDMI output terminal
Connects the camcorder to a TV.
The HDMI output terminal provides
better picture quality on the connected
TV than the component jacks.
HD movie image quality/
HD image quality
Refers to hi-vision image quality. HD is
an abbreviation for High Definition.
NTSC
NTSC is one of the standard color
television systems.
NTSC is in use in the United States,
Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, the
Philippines, Central and South America,
and some other countries.
PAL
PAL is one of the standard color
television systems.
PAL is in use in Europe, China, and some
other countries.
SD memory card
A memory card standard for recording
images. This camcorder allows for
recording still images to SD memory
card.
SD movie image quality/
SD image quality
Refers to an image quality standard that
is not hi-vision. SD is an abbreviation for
Standard Definition.
Single-sided disc
A disc which allows recording on one
side only.
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