Sony DA V-HDX5OO - Manual (Page 105)

Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The Interlace format is the NT.SC standard
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames
per second. Each frame is scamicd twice -
alternately between the even mtmbered seanning
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at
60 times per second.
MPEG audio
A coding system to compress digital audio
signals. MPEG-1 is used for MP3 (MPEG-1
Audio Layer-3). MPEG-2 is used for one of the
audio format of DVD.
Multi-angle function
Various angles of a scene, or viewpoints of the
video camera are recorded on some DVDs,
Multilingual function
Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a
picture are recorded on some DVDs,
Neural Surround
Neural Surround™, as the chosen format for XM
Satellite Radio’s new XM HD Surround
programming will deliver the excitement of
surround music to more of America’s listening
audience. It provides the rich envelopment and
discrete image detail of surround sound in a
format 100% compatible with stereo.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback is completely prohibited, violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes
and so on.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
A method for converting analog audio to digital
audio. It is used for the Compact Disc (CD)
audio format.
Playback Control (PBC)
Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0)
to control playback.
By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO
CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing
simple interactive programs, programs with
search functions, and so on.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the Interlace format, the
progressive format can reproduce ,30 - 60 frames
per second by reproducing all scanning lines
(.32.3 lines for the NT.SC system). The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This formal
is compatible with the 323 or 623 progressive
formal.
Region Code
This system is used to protect copyrights, .A
region number is alloca.led on each DVD system
or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each
region code is shown on the system as well as on
the disc packaging. The system can play discs
that match its region code. The system can also
play discs with the ” mark. Even when the
region code is not shown on the DVD. the region
limit may still apply.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures
and stilt pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a
VIDEO CD, CD. or MP3. An album is
composed of several tracks (MP3 only).
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