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JPEG: A very common digital still picture
format. A still picture data compression
system proposed by the Joint Photographic
Expert Group, which features a small
decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio.
MP3: A le format with a sound data
compression system. “MP3” is the
abbreviation of Motion Picture Experts
Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer3. By
using the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW
can contain about 10 times more data than a
regular CD.
Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have
each sound track constitute one sound eld.
Multichannel refers to a structure of sound
tracks having three or more channels.
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the
signal recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for
controlling playback. By using menu screens
recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that
supports PBC, you can enjoy interactive
playback and searching.
Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This
unit will only play discs that have compatible
region codes. You can nd the region code
of your unit by looking at the product label.
Some discs are compatible with more than
one region (or ALL regions).
Surround: A system for creating realistic
three dimensional sound elds full of realism
by arranging multiple speakers around the
listener.
Title: The longest section of a movie or
music feature on DVD. Each title is assigned
a title number, enabling you to locate the
title you want.
VIDEO OUT socket: Yellow socket on
the back of the DVD system that sends the
DVD picture video to a TV.
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