TermsDTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a
surround system different from Dolby Digital that has
Aspect ratiobecome a popular surround sound format for movies. In
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TVorder to enjoy the benefits of DTS encoded discs, the
screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratiodigital output jack (either coaxial or optical) of this player
of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allowsneeds to be connected to an AV amplifier or receiver or
you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.to a DTS decoder to be able to enjoy the surround sound
of DTS audio. DTS audio is not output from the analog
Chapter numberaudio outputs.
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections
of a title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the
disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate the
section you want very quickly using search and otherDynamic range
functions.
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the
maximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack
Component (color difference) video output
as measured in decibels (dB).
The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminanceCompressing the dynamic range raises the minimum
(Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then
signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This
output. In this way mutual interference of each signal isallows you to hear voices and other low level audio
avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these
signals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like
signals are synthesized to produce the picture.the sound of explosions.
Condition memory
MPEG
OCondition� refers to the various mode settings, etc. On
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an
this player, various conditions, such as those set duringinternational standard for compression of moving
playback, can be memorized. This function allows you to
play back the same disc at any time without having toimages. On some DVDs, digital audio has been
compressed and recorded in this format.
redo your preferred settings.
Multi-angle
Digital bitstream
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, butWhen you watch a TV program, you are watching the
image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this,
rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomesthe picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of
the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams via
the TV cameraOs position. In a TV studio, the image is
the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If thefilmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of
bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AV
those images is selected by the program director and
amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstreamtransmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were
formats compatible with different entertainment
transmitted to your TV you would be able to select the
systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded
menu.
with the angles of more than one camera used for
filming, and these can be selected using this player.
Digital output (Coaxial)
These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted
electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signalParental lock level
being transmitted is digital, connection must be made to
This function was suggested by parents concerned
the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise will
be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as theabout what type of media their children were able to
watch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictions
digital signal cannot be decoded.
incorporated into titles which include scenes that
parents may not wish their children to view.
Digital output (Optical)
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and
PCM
transmitted through an electric wire from the player toPCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital
the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal
audio. The digital audio of CDs is PCM. This player also
and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is calledhas a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG
optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital input
digital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to
receives digital signals from external units such as an AVquality digital sound even without a special decoder.
amplifier or receiver.
Playback Control (PBC)
Dolby Digital
This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this high2.0) enabling playback control.
quality surround system is used in many of the finer
movie theaters around the world.You can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for
easy, interactive search for desired scenes, and
playback.
1You can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard
resolution still images.
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