Panasonic CQ-D1703N Operating Instructions Manual

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4544ENGLISHCQ-D1703NDefinition of TermsDigital audio output connector (Optical)The digital audio output connector (optical) convertselectrical signals into optical signals and transfersthem to the amplifier. Consequently, it has a numberof features including its immunity from electrical inter-ference from external sources and its ability to preventthe generation of noise and its minimal effect on theexternal environment.Dolby DigitalThis fully discrete format divides the music signalsinto 5.1 channels: Front Left (L), Front Right (R),Centre (C), Left Surround (LS), Right Surround (RS)and Subwoofer (SW: 0.1 channel) for recording andplayback. The number of channels that are recordeddepends on the software. (1 to 5.1 channels)Interactive DVDAn interactive DVD is DVD software which includesmultiple angles, multiple plot endings, etc.Letterbox screenThis refers to a screen on which the playback pictureof wide-screen DVDs or VCD (Video CD)s appearswith black bands running along the top and bottom.LPCM (Linear PCM audio)In this format, the audio signal is converted to digitaldata and recorded in two channels without compres-sion. Because the capacity of a DVD disc is large, itcan store more data with better accuracy than a CD.Pan & Scan screenThis refers to a screen on which the playback pictureof wide-screen DVDs or VCD (Video CD)s is cut off atthe left and right sides.Playback control (VCD (Video CD))If the VCD (Video CD) has “With Playback Control” orothers written on the disc surface or on the jacket, thescenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) canbe selected interactively with the screen by looking atthe menu shown on the screen.In these instructions, playback using the menu screenis referred to as the “menu play” for video CDs. Thisplayer supports Video CDs with playback control.dtsThis format requires more data than Dolby Digital, andprovides higher quality surround playback.Similar to Dolby Digital, this fully discrete formatdivides the music signals into 5.1 channels: Front Left(L), Front Right (R), Center (C), Left Surround (LS),Right Surround (RS) and Subwoofer (SW: 0.1 chan-nel) for recording and playback.DivXDivX is a popular media technology created by DivX,Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed videowith high visual quality that maintains a relativelysmall file size. DivX files can also include advancedmedia features like menus, subtitles, and alternateaudio tracks. Many DivX media files are available fordownload online, and you can create your own usingyour personal content and easy-to-use tools fromDivX.com.Manufactured under license from DolbyLaboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories.Confidential unpublished works. Copyright1992–1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rightsreserved.“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DigitalTheater Systems, Inc.This product incorporates copyright protectiontechnology that is protected by U.S. patents andother intellectual property rights. Use of thiscopyright protection technology must be authorizedby Macrovision, and is intended for home and otherlimited viewing uses only unless otherwiseauthorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering ordisassembly is prohibited.Official DivX® Certified productPlays all versions of DivX ® video (including DivX ® 6)with standard playback of DivX ® media filesDivX,DivX Certified, and associated logos are trade-marks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.