Philips DVDR3575H User Manual page 99

JPEG: A very common digital still picture
format. A still-picture data compression
system proposed by the Joint Photographic
Expert Group, which features small decrease
in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio. Files are recognised by
their fi le extension 'JPG or JPEG'.
MP3: A fi le format with a sound data
compression system. 'MP3' is the
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data than a
regular CD. Files are recognised by their fi le
extension '.MP3'.
MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. A
collection of compression systems for digital
audio and video.
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.
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).
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Glossary
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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