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MP3: A 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
then a regular CD.
Multi-channel: DVDs are formatted to have each
sound track constitute one sound eld.
Multi-channel refers to a structure of sound tracks
having three or more channels.
Parental control: Limits disc play according to
the age of the users or the limitation level in each
country. The limitation varies from disc to disc;
when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if
the software’s level is higher than the user-set
level.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can
enjoy interactive playback and searching.
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video from
DVD into progressive format for connection to a
progressive display. It dramatically increases the
vertical resolution.
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 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.)
Super Audio CD (SACD): This audio format is
based upon the current CD standards but includes
a greater amount of information that provides
higher quality sound. There are three types of
discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs.
The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD
and Super Audio CD information.
Glossary (continued)
Surround: A system for creating realistic three
dimensional sound elds full of realism by
arranging multiple speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or music
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of
the DVD system that sends the DVD picture
video to a TV.
WMA : WMA is short for Windows Media Audio
and 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 recognized by their le extension”.
wma” or “.WMA”.
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