Hitachi L22DP03U User Manual

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Definition of Terms

Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes,

which have been simultaneously shot from a

number of different angles (the same scene is

shot from the front, from the left side, from the

right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE

button can be used to view the scene from dif-

ferent angles.
Chapter Number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A

title is subdivided into many sections, each of

which are numbered, and specific parts of video

presentations can be searched quickly using

these numbers.
DVD
This refers to a high-density optical disc on which

high-quality pictures and sound have been re-

corded by means of digital signals. Incorporat-

ing a new video compression technology

(MPEG II) and high-density recording technol-

ogy. DVD enables aesthetically pleasing full-

motion video to be recorded over long periods

of time (for instance, a whole movie can be re-

corded).
DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6-mm

thin discs, which are adhered to each other. Since

the thinner the disc, the higher the density at

which the information can be recorded, a DVD

disc has a greater capacity than a single 1.2

mm thick disc. Since the two thin discs are ad-

hered to each other, there is the potential to

achieve double-sided play sometime in the fu-

ture for even longer duration play.
Playback Control
This is recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0).

The scenes or information to be viewed (or lis-

tened to) can be selected interactively with the

TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on

the TV monitor.
Subtitles
These are printed lines appearing at the bot-

tom of the screen, which translate or transcribe

the dialogue. They are recorded on the DVD

discs.
Time Number
This indicates the playtime, which has elapsed

from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to

find a specific scene quickly. (Not all discs per-

mit the time search feature to be used. Avail-

ability is determined by the disc’s manufacturer.)

Title Number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs.

When a disc contains two or more movies, these

movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Track Number
These numbers are assigned to the tracks,

which are recorded on AudioCDs. They enable

specific tracks to be located quickly.
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound

whose quality is on a par with that of videotape.

This player also supports Video CDs with play-

back control (Version 2.0).
Dolby Digital
Many movie theatres are equipped with 5.1 chan-

nel surround systems. This same type of tech-

nology is available to you in your home. To enjoy

full 5.1-channel surround, your DVD player must

be connected to an external Dolby Digital de-

coder via the digital outputs (either coaxial or

optical).
Dolby Pro Logic
This is Dolby Laboratories’ technology to de-

code Dolby Surround encoded programs ac-

tively. Dolby Surround programs have four chan-

nels of audio (Left, Center, Right and Surround)

encoded into a standard 2-channel stereo sig-

nal. The rear channel is monaural.
LPCM
LPCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is

digital audio.
MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is

an international standard for compression of

moving images. On some DVDs digital audio

has been compressed and recorded in this for-

mat.

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