Panasonic DVD-CV51 Operating Instructions Manual

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GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multiple channel audio date (e.g., 5.1 chan-nel) before it is decoded into its various channels.Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo-ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals canalso be 5.1-channel audio. A large amount of audio information canbe recorded on one disc using this method.Dolby Pro LogicA surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play, The surroundchannel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theaters around theworld. There is good separation between the channels, so realisticsound effects are possible.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.FieldOne frame is made up of 2 fields. A regular television shows thesefields one after the other to create frames.FrameFrames are the still pictures that go together to make a movingpicture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.Frame still and field stillA still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still ismade up of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred,but overall quality is high.A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a framestill so picture quality is lower.I Disc handlingDo not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.These can damage the unit.)• How to hold a discDo not touch the recorded surface.• If the surface is dirtyWipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.RQT5895I/PIBMPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use withDVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.h Intra coded picture (I-picture)This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself.This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to usewhen adjusting the picture.P: Predictive coded picture (P-picture)This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture (B-picture)This picture is calculated by compadng past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)PCM is the usual digital method used for music CDs. DVDs have agreater volume so they use linear PCM, which has a higher sam-pling rate. Compressed PCM signals are called packed PCM(PPCM).Optical digital audio cableThis cable carries optical digital signals to the amplifier to reducenoise caused by electronic interference.Playback controlIf a Video CD has "playback control" written on it or its jacket, itmeans that particular scenes or information can be selected forviewing interactively with the television using the menu screen. Thisunit can play Video CDs with playback control.Using menus to control play of a Video CD is called "menu play" inthese operating instructions.Title/ChapterDVDs are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections,chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called titlenumbers and chapter numbers.TrackVideo CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, andthe numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.• If the disc is brought from a cold to a warmenvironment, moisture may form on the discWipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc,• Handling precautionseDo not write on the label side with a baU-point pen or other writinginstrument.oDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static elec-tricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs withexposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)eDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.eDo not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.• Do not place or store discs in the followingplaceseLocations exposed to direct sunlighteHumid or dusty locationsoLocations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance