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Glossary
Progressive Scan: I.t displays all the horizontal
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.
This system can convert the interlaced video
from DVD into progressive format for connec-
tion to a progressive display. It dramatically
increases the vertical resolution.
Region code: A system for allowing discs to be
played back only in the region designated before-
hand. This unit will only play discs that have com-
patible region codes. You can find the region
code of your unit by looking on the product
label. Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
S-Video:
Produces a clear picture by sending
separate signals for the luminance and the color.
You can use S-Video only if your TV has S- video
In jack.
Super
Audio CD (SA-CD): This audio format is
based upon the current CD standards but includes a
greater amount of information that provides higher
quality sound. There are three types of discs: single
layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The hybrid disc
contains both standard audio CD and Super Audio
CD information.
Surround: A system for creating realistic three
dimensional sound fields full of realism by arrang-
ing multiple speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or music
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software,
or the entire album in audio software. Each title
is assigned a title number enabling you to locate
the title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the
DVD System that sends video to a TV.
VR (Video Recording) format: A format
which enables you to create a DVD disc that can
be extensively re-edited.