GLOSSARY
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SCART socket
The SCART socket is the simplest connection between your DVD recorder
and your TV. It transports not only the picture signals, but also the sound
signals.
S-Video
S-Video offers significantly improved video signal performance through a
basic composite video connection. To use this type of connection, your TV
must have an S-Video input.
SVCD
Super Video CD is a further development of the Video CD. It uses MPEG 2
video compression with a higher and variable data rate.
VCD
Video CD. A digital video disc format that uses MPEG 1 video compression.
The picture quality is roughly that of VHS tapes.
VPS
Video Programming System. VPS is used to control the start and duration
of TV channel recordings. If a TV programme starts earlier or ends later
than it was scheduled, the DVD recorder will still switch itself on and off at
the correct times.
Wide-screen
Transmission of a wide-screen film on video with black bars on top and on
bottom.
WMA
Windows Media Audio is a streaming media format from Microsoft.