Philips MX5900SA-37B - Manual (Page 51)

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Progressive Scan: It displays all the
horizontal lines of a picture at one time,
as a signal frame. This system can convert
the interlaced video from DVD into
progressive format for connection to a
progressive display. It dramatically
increases the vertical resolution. A
progressive-scan TV is needed to receive
progressive scan output from the player.
Region code: A system for allowing
discs to be played back only in the region
designated beforehand. This unit will only
play discs that have compatible region
codes. You can find the region code of
your unit by looking on the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more
than one region (or ALL regions.)
S-Video: Produces a clear picture by
sending separate signals for the luminance
and the color. You can use S-Video only if
your TV has S-Video In jack.
Sampling Frequency: Frequency of
sampling data when analog data is
converted to digital data Sampling
frequency numerically represents how
many time the original analog signal is
sampled per second.
Seating control: It gives the user a
perfect sound and movie experience
anywhere in the room, providing
maximum flexibility and real total
immersion because the user can choose
their preferred seat.
Super Audio CD (SACD): This audio
format is based upon the current CD
standards but includes a greater amount of
information which provides higher quality
sound. There are three types of discs: single
layer, double layer and hybrid discs. The
hybrid disc contains both standard audio
CD and Super Audio CD information. Surround: A system for creating
realistic three-dimensional sound fields
full of realism by arranging multiple
speakers around the listener.
Title: The longest section of a picture or
music feature on DVD, music, etc., in
video software, or the entire album in
audio software. Each title is assigned a
title number enabling you to locate the
title you want.
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of
the DVD System that sends video to a TV.
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