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■ Analog
Sound that has not been converted into numerical
values. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has
specific numerical values. These jacks send audio
through two channels, the left and right.
■ Aspect ratio
The ratio of vertical and horizontal sizes of a displayed
image. The horizontal vs. vertical ratio of conventional
TVs is 4:3, and that of wide-screens is 16:9.
■ Audio output jacks
Jacks on the back of the DVD player that send audio to
another system (TV, Stereo, etc.).
■ Bit rate
The amount of data used to hold a given length of
music, measured in kilobits per seconds, or kbps. Or,
the speed at which you record. Generally, the higher the
bit rate, or the higher the recording speed, the better the
sound quality. However, higher bit rates use more space
on a disc.
■ Chapter
Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number
enabling you to locate the chapter you want.
■ Component video output jacks
Jacks on the back of the DVD player that send high-
quality video to a TV that has component video input
jacks (R/G/B, Y/P
B/PR, etc.).
■ Disc menu
A screen display prepared for allowing selection of
images, sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc. recorded on
a DVD.
■ Digital
Sound that has been converted into numerical values.
Digital sound is available when you use the digital
audio output jacks. These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as
analog does.
■ DivX
®
DivX
®
is a popular media technology created by DivX,
Inc. DivX
®
media files contain highly compressed
video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively
small file size. DivX
®
files can also include advanced
media features like menus, subtitles, and alternate audio
tracks. Many DivX
®
media files are available for
download online, and you can create your own using
your personal content and easy-to-use tools from
DivX.com.
■ DivX
®
Ultra
DivX
®
Ultra Certified products provide enhanced
playback of advanced media features supported by the
DivX
®
Media Format. Key features include interactive
video menus, subtitles, alternate audio tracks, video
tags, and chapter points.
■ DMF (DivX
®
Media Format)
The DivX
®
Media Format supports advanced media
features, adding controls for an interactive media
experience: interactive video menus, chapter points,
multi-language subtitles, and alternate audio tracks.
■ Dolby Digital
A surround sound system developed by Dolby
Laboratories containing up to six channels of digital
audio (front left and right, surround left and right, center
and subwoofer).
■ DTS
Digital Theatre Systems. This is a surround sound
system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The
formats were developed by different companies.
■ HDCP
HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
developed by Intel corporation, is a method to encrypt
digital video and audio data for purpose of content
protection. For further information on HDCP, visit the
HDCP website at “www.digital-cp.com”.
■ HD JPEG
HD (High-Definition) JPEG provides images in their
enhanced resolution via HDMI connection.
■ HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the
first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital A/V
(audio/video) interface. Providing an interface between
any A/V source (such as a set-top box or A/V receiver)
and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television-
DTV), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-
definition video as well as multi-channel digital audio
using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC
(Advanced Television Systems Committee) HDTV
standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with
bandwidth extra to accommodate future enhancements
and requirements.
When used in combination with HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides
a secure audio/video interface that meets the security
requirements of content providers and system
operations. For further information on HDMI, visit the
HDMI website at “www.hdmi.org/”.
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