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Interlace format
(interlaced scanning)
Tile Interlace format is the NTSC standard
method fk)rdisplaying TV images at 30 l]'ames
per second. Each frame is scanned twice -
alternately between the even numbered scanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
MPEG audio
A coding system to compress digital audio
signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-I
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used lot one of the
audio format of DVD.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs.
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs.
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audience. It provides the rich envelopment and
discrete image detail of surround sound in a
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Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method l\)r converting analog audio to digital
audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD)
audio t_rlnat.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC timctions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search fnnctions, and so on.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive l\_rmat can reproduce 50 - 60 fi'ames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(525 lines li_r the NTSC system). The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive
li)rmat.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the "{_ " mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD, the region
limit may still apply.
Scene
On a VIDE() CD with PBC q_layback control)
limctions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and still pictures are divided into sections called
"scenes."
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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