Panasonic DMR-EH60 Operating Instructions Manual

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68RQT8307 ReferenceGlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)before it is decoded into its various channels.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 DVDs to normal. Thisis called decoding.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. A large amount of audio information canbe recorded on one disc using this method.When recording on this unit Dolby Digital (2 channel) is the defaultaudio.Down-mixingThis is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found onsome discs into two channels. It is useful when you want to listen tothe 5.1-channel audio recorded on DVDs through your television’sspeakers. Some discs prohibit down-mixing and this unit can thenonly output the front two channels.DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)DPOF is the standard printing format for still picture data taken by adigital camera, etc. It is used for automatic printing at a photodeveloping store or on your home printer.DriveIn the instance of this unit, this refers to the hard disk (HDD), disc(DVD) and SD card (SD). These perform the reading and writing ofdata.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is goodseparation between the channels, so realistic sound effects arepossible.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 dialog clearly.EPG (Electronic Program Guide)This is a system used to display the television program list ontelevisions, computers and cellular phones. Data is transmitted usingthe internet or television waves. This unit is compatible with themethod using television waves. You can use the television programlist for functions such as scheduled recording.Film and videoDVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit candetermine which type has been used, then uses the most suitablemethod of progressive output.Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generallybeing 24 frames per second.Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).FinalizeA process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc.possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalizeDVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +R on this unit.After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longerrecord or edit. However, finalized DVD-RW can be formatted tobecome recordable.FolderThis is a place on the hard disk or memory card where groups ofdata are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the placewhere still pictures (JPEG, TIFF) are stored.FormattingFormatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAMrecordable on recording equipment.You can format the HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (only as DVD-Videoformat) and SD memory card on this unit. Formatting irrevocablyerases all contents.Frames and fieldsFrames refer to the single images that constitute the video you seeon your television. Each frame consists of two fields.≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, butpicture quality is generally better.≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, butthere is no blurring.HDD (Hard disk drive)This is a mass data storage device used in computers, etc. A diskwith a surface that has been treated with magnetic fluid is spun anda magnetic head is brought in close proximity to facilitate the readingand writing of large amounts of data at high speed.JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. Ifyou select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., thedata will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. Thebenefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality consideringthe degree of compression.LPCM (Linear PCM)These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found onCDs. LPCM sound is available when recording in XP mode.MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)An audio compression method that compresses audio toapproximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss ofaudio quality. You can play MP3 you have recorded onto CD-R andCD-RW.Pan&Scan/LetterboxIn general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they beviewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so imagesoften don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles ofpicture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fillsthe screen.Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top andbottom of the picture so the picture itselfappears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.Playback control (PBC)If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes andinformation with menus.(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)Progressive/InterlaceNTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.This is called 480p.Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution videorecorded on media such as DVD-Video.Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.Frame Field Fieldu r