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Aspect
Aspect Ratio refers to the length to height ratio of a TV screen.
The ratio of a normal TV is 4:3, while the ratio of a Hi-Vision
or Wide TV is 16:9. This allows you to enjoy a picture with
a wider perspective.
Component Video Output
The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y)
signal and the two color (PB and PR) signals before output.
This methods avoids interference between the signals. On a
TV with component input jacks, these signals are synthesized
to produce a picture.
Parental Level
Parental level controls are restrictions incorporated into
scenes that limit content viewing.
Dynamic Range
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum
and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in
decibels (dB).
Dolby Digital
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the surround
system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters is digital data
compressed by AC-3.
For DVD discs, the digital output PCM/ jack must be con-
nected to the amplifier or processor’s digital input AC-3/PCM
jack.
Playback Control (PBC)
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0)
enabling playback control.
Use menus recorded on discs with PBC for easy, interactive
searching for desired scenes and playback. Also enjoy the
high-resolution and standard resolution still images.
Multi-Angle
This feature refers to a sequence recorded from different
viewpoints. Some DVD discs include an additional view
or up to nine views or angles. The number of angles rely
upon the producer's or director's discretion.
Multi-Audio
Some DVD has multi audio language streams. Up to eight
separate streams may be recorded on a DVD disc. These
can include language options or sound effects.
Subtitle
Subtitles are language titles super-imposed over movies etc.
Up to 32 subtitle languages can be recorded on a DVD disc.
The subtitle function can be used to select any language from
a particular disc.
Regional Restriction Codes (Region Number)
Regional restriction codes are built in to DVD players and DVD
discs for each global region. If the regional restriction codes
of the player does not match one of the regional codes of the
DVD disc, playback fails.
The regional restriction code can be found on the rear panel
of the DVD player.
Linear PCM
This refers to a DVD audio recording format which matches
the format for CD audio. However, the sampling frequency
is recorded at 48 kHz and 96 kHz, with audio at an improved
sound quality than that of CD.
DTS
DTS stand for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround sound
system different from Dolby Digital but is a popular format
for movies.
MPEG
MPEG stand for Moving Picture Expert Group that is an
international standard for compression of moving images.
Some DVDs have the digital audio compressed and recorded
in this format.
PCM
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio
signal. The digital audio of CD and DVD discs is PCM.
5.1 ch
This refers to multi-channel audio with a special low sound
range (0.1 channel) added to the five channels of front left/right,
center and rear left/right. Dolby Digital and DTS surround
systems use this configuration.
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