TermsDTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a
surround system different from Dolby Digital that has
Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TVbecome a popular surround sound format for movies, as
well as CDs. In order to enjoy the benefits of DTS
screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while the ratioencoded discs, the digital output jack (either coaxial or
of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9. The latter allows
you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective.optical) of this player needs to be connected to an AV
amplifier or receiver or to a DTS decoder to be able to
enjoy the surround sound of DTS audio. DTS audio is not
Chapter numberoutput from the analog audio 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 other
functions.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the
Digital bitstreammaximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack
as measured in decibels (dB).
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, but
rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomesCompressing the dynamic range raises the minimum
the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreamssignal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This
via the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If theallows you to hear voices and other low level audio
bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AVsignals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like
amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstreamthe sound of explosions.
formats compatible with different entertainment
systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1
menu.Karaoke mode
This mode is used when you desire to enjoy Karaoke.
There is no digital output when using in the Karaoke
Digital output (Coaxial)mode. Set to the Normal mode when desiring to enjoy
Output of the digital audio signal is transmittedmoviesor music.
electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signal
being transmitted is digital, connection must be made to
the coaxial digital input of another component. NoiseMPEG
will be output if connected to the analog audio inputs asShort for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an
the digital signal cannot be decoded.international standard for compression of moving
images. On some DVDs, digital audio has been
compressed and recorded in this format.
Digital output (Optical)
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and
Multi-angle
transmitted through an electric wire from the player to
the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signalWhen you watch a TV program, you are watching the
and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is calledimage filmed through the TV camera. Because of this,
optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital inputthe picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of
receives digital signals from external units such as an AVthe TV cameraOs position. In a TV studio, the image is
amplifier or receiver.filmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of
those images is selected by the program director and
transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were
Dolby Digitaltransmitted to your TV you would be able to select the
camera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in the
surround system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters iswith the angles of more than one camera used for
filming, and these can be selected using this player.
digital data compressed by the third generationThese types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
algorithm encoder, AC-3.
In order to enjoy Dolby Digital discs, this unitOs digital
output jack (either coaxial or optical) must be connected
to the digital input jack of an AV amplifier with Dolby
Digital decoding capability or to a Dolby Digital decoder.
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