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Glossary
Analog: Sound that has not been turned into
numbers. 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 widescreens is 16:9.
Audio output jacks: Jacks on the back of the
DVD System 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 System that send high-quality
video to a TV that has Component Video In jacks
(R/G/B, Y/Pb/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.
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 HDTV standards and
supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth
to spare 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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