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GLOSSARY 55

PAL

See TV system.

PBC

Playback Control. A special feature on a VCD 2.0 or Super VCD disc
that enables interactive use.

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

PDC

Program Delivery Control

RGB

Red-Green-Blue. A top-quality video connection where red, green and
blue components of a video signal are carried through separate wires.

SCART

cable

Also known as Euro-AV cable. This standard cable is an easy way to
connect various AV devices and televisions. In addition to audio and
video it can carry control signals.

SECAM

See TV system.

S-video

Sometimes also called S-VHS or Super-VHS. A high-quality video
connection standard.

SVCD

Super Video Compact Disc.

Title

It is the name given to the unit of recording on the disc. A title,
typically, represents one recording.

TruSurround

A system for simulating Multi-channel sound reproduction via a two-
channel set-up, by SRS Labs, Inc.

TV system

There are various systems for transmitting television signals, for example
PAL, PAL-I, PAL-BG, SECAM, SECAM-DK, NTSC, etc. The TV system is
country dependant.

VCD

Video Compact Disc

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

VIDEO Plus+

A system by which you can easily program a timer recording by entering
a nine-digit PlusCode number found next to the programme description
in most TV guides.

VPS

Video Programming System

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