Notes on Terminology
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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 , from the right , etc.).
With such discs, the Angle button can be used to change the angle of view for specific scenes.
ANGLE
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A Title is subdivided into many
sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of the video can be
searched quickly using these numbers.
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by
means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG-2) and high-
density recording technology, a DVD disc comprises two 0.6 mm thick discs bonded together.
An acronym for Pulse Code Modulation - another name for digital audio.
This is recorded on a video CD (version 2.0). Selected scenes or information can
be chosen from the menu displayed on the TV monitor.
Both the DVD player and DVD discs are encoded with a region number.
If the region number on the DVD disc does not correspond to the region number
of the DVD player, the player cannot play the disc.
Translated appearing at the bottom of the screen. A DVD disc can contain up to
32 subtitle languages.
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.
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video and
audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
Contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is roughly comparable
to that of video tape.
This player also supports video CDs with playback control (version 2.0).
You can enjoy 5.1 (or 6) channels of high fidelity digital sound from various
digital input sources such as DVD, CD etc.
DTS provides a realistic, clear surround sound that has not previously been
available from conventional surround sound.
5.1 (or 6) Channel Digital Surround sound reproduced from DVDs and LDs
recorded as a digital signals (with disc marking). With better sound quality,
dynamic range, and directionality than traditional Dolby surround technology, you
can enjoy dynamic, realistic sound.
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NUMBER
DVD
PCM
PBC
(PLAYBACK
CONTROL)
REGION NUMBER
SUBTITLES
TITLE NUMBER
TRACK NUMBER
VIDEO CD
A 4 channel analog sound reproduced from a program source such as a
videotape or LD with the mark. You can enjoy a more realistic, robust
sound unavailable from regular stereo sources.
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