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
Chapter numbernot output 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 theDynamic range
disc includes chapter numbers, you can locate theDynamic range refers to the difference between the
section you want very quickly using search and othermaximum and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack
functions.as measured in decibels (dB).
Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum
Component (color difference) video output
signal level and lowers the maximum signal level. This
The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminanceallows you to hear voices and other low level audio
(Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and thensignals clearly while lowering strong audio signals like
output. In this way mutual interference of each signal isthe sound of explosions.
avoided. On a TV with component input jacks, these
signals are synthesized to produce the picture.MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an
Condition memory
international standard for compression of moving
OCondition� refers to the various mode settings, etc. Onimages. On some DVDs, digital audio has been
this player, various conditions, such as those set duringcompressed and recorded in this format.
playback, can be memorized. This function allows you to
play back the same disc at any time without having toMulti-angle
redo your preferred settings.When you watch a TV program, you are watching the
image filmed through the TV camera. Because of this,
Digital bitstreamthe picture is displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, butthe TV cameraOs position. In a TV studio, the image is
rather to the digital data that, once converted, becomesfilmed by many cameras at the same time, and one of
the audio signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams viathose images is selected by the program director and
the digital optical or digital coaxial output. If thetransmitted to your TV. If all the filmed images were
bitstream cannot be decoded by the connected AVtransmitted to your TV you would be able to select the
amplifier etc., digital noise is produced. Digital bitstreamcamera image you want. Some DVD discs are recorded
formats compatible with different entertainmentwith the angles of more than one camera used for
systems can be selected in the Setup screen Audio 1filming, and these can be selected using this player.
menu.These types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
Digital output (Coaxial)Parental lock level
Output of the digital audio signal is transmittedThis function was suggested by parents concerned
electronically using a coaxial cable. Because the signalabout what type of media their children were able to
being transmitted is digital, connection must be made towatch. Parental lock restrictions are restrictions
the coaxial digital input of another component. Noise willincorporated into titles which include scenes that
be output if connected to the analog audio inputs as theparents may not wish their children to view.
digital signal cannot be decoded.
PCM
Digital output (Optical)PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNormally, audio is converted to an electric signal andaudio. The digital audio of CDs is PCM. This player also
transmitted through an electric wire from the player tohas a function that converts Dolby Digital and MPEG
the amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signaldigital bitstreams into PCM to enable you to listen to
and transmitting it through an fiber-optic cable is calledquality digital sound even without a special decoder.
optical digital output. Similarly, optical digital input
receives digital signals from external units such as an AVPlayback Control (PBC)
amplifier or receiver.This refers to signals recorded on a Video CD (Version
2.0) enabling playback control.
Dolby DigitalYou can use menus recorded on discs with PBC for
The maximum 5.1 channels of audio used in theeasy, interactive search for desired scenes, and
surround system (Surround Digital) for movie theaters isplayback.
digital data compressed by the third generation algorithmYou can also enjoy viewing high-resolution/standard
encoder.resolution still images.
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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 or Dolby Digital
decoder to enjoy the sound of Dolby Digital soundtracks.
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