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ENGLISH
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TroubleshootingInformationHDMI Control FunctionPlaybackSetupConnectionsGetting Started Specications
Numerics
4:3 letterbox
When a wide (16:9) disc is played on the DBP-A100 while connected
to a 4:3 TV, this function displays the image with a black area at the
top and bottom.
4:3 pan-and-scan
When a wide (16 : 9) disc is played on the DBP-A100 while connected
to a 4:3 TV, this function cuts the left and right of the displayed image
to the 4 : 3 size according to the disc's control information.
A
Anamorphic lens
This lens enlarges the 16:9 image to a 2.35:1 image when projecting
the image with a projector.
Aspect ratio
This is the length and width ratio of the TV screen. The conventional
TV screen's ratio is 4:3 and a wide screen TV's screen ratio is
16:9.
B
BD-J (Java)
BD-Videos offer fun software with more interactive functions (games)
that use Java applications.
BD-LIVE
The DBP-A100 can be connected to the Internet to enjoy a number
of features, including additional contents such as special videos or
subtitles, network games, etc.
Bit rate
This is the amount of video or audio data recorded on a disc that is
read in one second.
Blu-ray disc
This is a one-sided, one-layer disc with 25GB capacity for recording
high vision video movie and games.
Bonus View
Special images for BD-Videos. It includes comments from the movie
director, simultaneously developing sub-stories, and images from
different angles.
C
Chapter
This is a break intended by the producer, who organizes the titles
of BD or DVD-Videos. The chapter search function searches for the
beginning of this break.
D
Deep Color
This technology allows expression of more colors than the
conventional 8-bit and can reproduce more natural colors without any
color streaking.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol)
This mechanism automatically performs network congurations,
such as IP addressing for network devices, including DBP-A100, PCs,
and broadband routers.
Dolby Digital (5.1-ch Surround)
This is a stereophonic effect developed by Dolby Laboratories. This
is a maximum of 5.1 channels, independent multi-channel audio
system.
Dolby Digital Plus
This is an extended version of Dolby Digital and is a high sound
quality, digital audio technology adopted as an optional audio for Blu-
ray discs.
Dolby TrueHD
This lossless coding technology is adopted as an optional audio for
Blu-ray disc and supports 7.1 channels.
Downmix
This function converts the number of channels of surround audio to
less channels for playback.
DTS
This is an abbreviation of Digital Theater System, which is a digital
audio system developed by DTS. When playing audio on this system
while connected to a device such as a DTS amplier, accurate sound
eld position and realistic sound effects can be obtained, making you
feel like you are in a movie theater.
DTS-HD
This audio technology provides an enhanced functionality and a
higher quality of sound than conventional DTS and is adopted as
an optional audio for Blu-ray disc. This technology supports multi-
channel, high data transfer speed, high sampling-frequency, and
lossless audio playback. A maximum of 7.1 channels are supported
on Blu-ray discs.
Dynamic range
The difference between the maximum, undistorted sound level and
the minimum sound level that is discernible above the noise emitted
by the device.
F
Finalizing
This process enables BD/DVD/CD discs recorded with a recorder to
be played by other players.
H
HDCP
When transmitting digital signals between devices, this copyright
protection technology encrypts the signals to prevent content from
being copied without authorization.
HDMI
This is an abbreviation of High-Denition Multimedia Interface, which
is an AV digital interface that can be connected to a TV or amplier.
Video signal and audio signal can be connected with 1 cable.
I
Interlacing (interlaced scanning)
This conventional method used to project images on a TV displays 1
frame of image in half and half, respectively as 2 elds.
Interactive audio
This is audio recorded in the titles of BD-Videos, such as clicking
sounds made during operations.
L
LFE
This is an abbreviation of Low Frequency Effect, which is an output
channel that emphasizes low-frequency effect sounds. Surround
audio is intensied by outputting 20Hz to 120Hz deep bass.
Linear PCM
This is an uncompressed PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) signal. This
is the same system as the CD audio but uses 192kHz, 96kHz, and
48kHz sampling frequencies on BD or DVD and provides higher
sound quality than CDs.
M
MPEG
This is an abbreviation of Moving Picture Experts Group, which is
an international standard of the moving picture audio compression
method. Images on BDs and DVDs are recorded using this method.
P
Picture-in-picture
This BD-Video function allows you to view scenes, such as the making
of or commentary on the movie, in the secondary video while viewing
the main story in the primary video.
Popup menu
This type of menu is recorded with BD software. While playing back
a BD, this menu can be displayed on the front of the screen and can
be operated.
Primary audio
This audio signal is recorded in the main story in BD-Video.
Progressive (sequential scanning)
This is a system for scanning the video signal that displays 1 frame of
video as one image. Compared to the interlace system, this system
provides images with less ickering and bleeding.
R
Rating
Depending on the age of the viewer, this function restricts the playing
of BD-Videos or DVD-Videos. DBP-A100 can be set to restrict viewing
in 0 to 254 levels for BD-Videos, and 1 to 8 levels for DVD-Videos.
Region code
This code indicates the country or region where the BD or DVD-Video
can be played back.
S
Secondary audio
This is audio content, such as the director's comments, and other
data recorded in the bonus view of BD-Video.
T
Title
This is the unit of content that consists of chapters of BD or DVD
-Videos. Some BDs or DVD-Videos may include multiple titles.
Explanation of Terms
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