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Storing Discs DVD-RW (DVD rewritable): A type of DVD disc that can be
recorded many times. Can be used to make DVD-Video discs or
Y DonOt store discs in places subject to direct sunlight, or near to store computer data.
heat sources.
 DVD-Video: The format for storing movies on DVD, with
Y DonOt store discs in places subject to moisture or dust, such as interactive menus, multiple language soundtracks, subtitles,
in a bathroom or near a humidiŢer.
YAlways store discs in their cases and vertically. Stacking, or camera angles, and so on.
putting objects on unprotected discs may cause warping,  Field: In interlaced scanning, a Ţeld is a single scan of the
scratches, or other damage.screen. There are two Ţelds per frame.
Copyright Frame: An individual TV picture is called a frame. With the
NTSC color system there are 30 frames per second.
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on  Interlaced scanning: TV pictures are made by scanning
cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without per-the screen in horizontal lines from top to bottom. With Interlaced
mission.
scanning, two scans (Å¢elds) are used to make each picture
DVD-Video discs are copy-protected, and any recordings made (frame). Contrast with Progressive scanning.
from these discs will be distorted.
 JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): The com-
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that pressed Ţle format used to store digital photos.
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
 LFE (low-frequency effects): The surround-sound chan-
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation nel used for low-frequency effects.
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright-protection tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is  Linear PCM: The uncompressed digital audio format used
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless for audio CDs. PCM stands for Pulse Code modulation.
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3): Popular compressed Ţle
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
format for storing digital music.
 MPEG1 (Moving Picture Experts Group 1): The com-
DV-CP701-related Terminologypressed digital video format used for Video CDs.
 CD-R (compact disc recordable): A type of CD that can  MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group 2): The com-
pressed digital video format used for DVD-Videos, offering bet-
be recorded only once. Can be used to make Video-CDs, audio
CDs, or MP3/WMA/JPEG discs.ter picture quality than MPEG1.
 NTSC: The color TV system used in the United States,
 CD-RW (compact disc rewritable): A type of CD that can
be recorded many times. Can be used to make Video-CDs, audio Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
CDs, MP3/WMA/JPEG discs. PAL: The color TV system used in most of Europe, the
 Chapter: Titles on DVD-Video discs can be subdivided into United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, and China.
chapters. PBC (Playback Control): Version 2.0 of the Video CD
standard supports interactive menus and search functions.
 Component video: A video connection format that sepa-
rates the luminance (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), Â Progressive scanning: TV pictures are made by scanning
providing better picture quality than S-Video.the screen in horizontal lines from top to bottom. With progres-
 Composite video: A video connection format that mixes sive scanning, each picture (frame) is made by scanning the
the luminance and color signals together.entire screen in one go, resulting is a clearer and stabler picture.
Contrast with Interlaced scanning.
 Dolby Digital: The multi-channel digital surround sound
 S-Video: A video connection format that separates the lumi-
format used on most DVD-Videos.
 Dolby Pro Logic: The four-channel analog surround sound nance (Y) and color (C) signals, providing better picture quality
than composite video.
format that can be encoded in normal stereo soundtracks and
used with VHS video cassettes, analog TV broadcasts, and other  Title: Movies on DVD-Video are called titles.
analog stereo systems. Video CD: The format for storing movies on CD.
 Downmixing: The process of mixing multiple audio chan- WMA (Windows Media Audio): A compressed Ţle format
nels into fewer channels. For example, a 5.1-channel surround for storing digital music.
mix can be downmixed into two channels for reproduction on
stereo systems.
 Downsampling: The process of reducing the sampling rate
of digital audio.
 DTS (Digital Theater System): The 5.1-channel surround
format that uses less compression for faithful reproduction.
 DVD-R (DVD recordable): A type of DVD disc that can be
recorded only once. Can be used to make DVD-Video discs or
to store computer data.
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