Panasonic DMR-BW500 Operating Instructions Manual

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114RQT9132Glossary∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unitYou can play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit bymaking folders as shown below. However depending on themethod of writing data (writing software), play may not be in theorder you numbered the folders.AVCHDAVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video camerasthat can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.BD-JSome BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and theseapplications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactivefeatures in addition to playing normal video.BitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)before it is decoded into its various channels.BONUSVIEW™With the new play function of the BD-Video, you can enjoy thesecondary video recorded on the disc, in addition to the main movie.CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed tobe recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only withCPRM compatible recorders and discs.DecoderA decoder restores the coded audio signals on discs to normal. Thisis called decoding.Deep ColourThis unit incorporates HDMI TM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour) technologythat can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) whenconnected to a compatible TV.You can enjoy exceptionally rich, natural-looking colours, withsmooth, detailed gradation and minimal colour banding.[A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without Deep Colour, will bereproduced if connected to a TV which does not support DeepColour. The unit will automatically set appropriate output to suit theconnected TV.]DivXDivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivXmedia files contain highly compressed video with high visual qualitythat maintains a relatively small file size.DNS ServerA server which acts like a telephone directory and translates Internetdomain names into IP addresses.Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals developed by DolbyLaboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals canalso be multi-channel audio.Dolby Digital PlusMulti-channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible usingDolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format that reproduces thestudio master audio. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.Down-mixingThis is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found onsome discs into fewer channels.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is goodseparation between the channels, so realistic sound effects arepossible.DTS-HDDTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used in movietheaters. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible equipment canplay DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio. BD-Video supports upto 7.1 channel output.Dynamic rangeDynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of soundthat can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highestlevel of sound before distortion occurs.Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between theloudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at lowvolumes but still hear dialogue clearly.Film and videoDVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit candetermine which type has been used, then uses the most suitablemethod of progressive output.[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Structure of MP3, still picture or DivXfoldersPrefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updatedor taken.[BD-RE] [RAM]¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters§1 Folders can be createdon other equipment.However, these folderscannot be selected as acopying destination.≥If a folder name or filename has been inputusing other equipment,the name may not bedisplayed properly or youmay not be able to play oredit the data.[SD]¢¢¢: Numbers XXX: Letters001001track.mp3002track.mp3003track.mp3001track.mp3002track.mp3003track.mp3001track.mp3002track.mp3003track.mp3004track.mp3RootOrder of play(file=track)001 Folder002 Folder003 FolderMP3P0000010.jpgP0000011.jpgP0000012.jpgP0000003.jpgP0000004.jpgP0000005.jpgP0000001.jpgP0000002.jpgP0000006.jpgP0000007.jpgP0000008.jpgP0000009.jpgRootOrder of play002 Folder003 Folder004 FolderStill picture DivXP0000010.divxP0000011.divxP0000012.divxP0000003.divxP0000004.divxP0000005.divxP0000001.divxP0000002.divxP0000006.divxP0000007.divxP0000008.divxP0000009.divxRootOrder of play002 Folder003 Folder004 FolderDCIMJPEGXXXX.JPGXXXX.JPGXXXXXXXXXXDCIMXXXX.JPG1RootMOV.MODPRG.PGIMOV.MOISD_VIDEO001PRGXXXX.JPGDCIMP0000001.JPGP0000001.JPGXXXXXMGR_INFOPRIVATECardAny folder with JPEG filese.g.,(Picture folder)(MPEG2 information folder)(MPEG2 folder)(AVCHD folder)Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discsrecorded at 30 frames per second as well.)Generally appropriate for motion picture films.Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (PALdiscs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs).Generally appropriate for TV drama programmes oranimation.Specifications