AC-3: Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital; a multi-channel digital audio compression system from
Dolby Labs.
Analog:
Sound that has not been turned into numbers. Analog sound varies, while digital sound has specific
numerical values. Analog sound is available when you use the red and white audio jacks on your equipment.
These jacks send audio through two channels, the left and right.
AUDIO OUT Jacks:
Jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder that send audio to another system (TV,
Stereo Receiver, etc.).
A/V
: Audio/Video.
CD
: Compact Disc.
COAX (coaxial) jack:
Sends digital audio to a Stereo Receiver, allowing you to adjust the volume at the
Receiver. The Receiver must have a coaxial in jack. This connection provides the 5.1 channel surround sound
as heard in movie theaters.
Color system:
There are various systems for transmitting television signals, for example PAL, SECAM, and
NTSC. NTSC is the most common color system in the United States of America. The TV system is country
dependent. The Recorder automatically selects the right TV system.
COMPONENT VIDEO
Jacks
: The OUT jacks on the rear of the DVD Recorder send high-quality video
to a TV that has Component Video In jacks. The IN jacks allow the Recorder to receive high-quality video
from other equipment, such as a DVD Player.
Digital:
Sound that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound is available when you use the
COAX (coaxial) or OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the Recorder. These jacks send audio through
multiple channels, instead of just two channels as analog does.
Dolby Digital:
A surround sound system that provides 5.1 channel sound as used in movie theaters.
DTS:
Digital Theater Systems. This is a surround sound system, but it is different from Dolby Digital. The
formats were developed by different companies.
DVD
: Digital Video Disc.
DVD+R:
DVD+Recordable. These Discs can be recorded and finalized only once.
DVD+RW:
DVD+ReWritable. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly.
i.LINK:
Also known as ‘FireWire ’and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high bandwidth digital signals as
used by Digital Video camcorders or some Personal Computers.
Index Picture Screen:
A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW or DVD+R. An Index Picture rep-
resents each recording.
Letterbox:
Widescreen format; a TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video in full-width, with black
bars at the top and bottom of the TV screen. This format is similar to seeing a movie in a theater. If the Disc
does not include a letterbox format, selecting 4:3 letterbox may have no effect. (For example, some DVDs
are two-sided, with one side playing in widescreen format and the other side playing in a normal format.)
MPEG:
Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for digital audio and video.
OPTICAL
Jack: Converts electrical signals into optical signals before sending the audio to the Stereo
Receiver. Optical audio is not prone to external electrical influences and has less noise, which reduces
adverse effects on external equipment. Be sure to keep the protective cap on the jack when the jack is not in
use. This keeps dust out of the jack.
OTR:
One-Touch Recording. Start a timed recording by pushing just one button; select the switch-off time
in intervals of 30 minutes.
Pan & Scan:
A TV aspect ratio setting (4:3). Displays the video with full-height picture, with one or both
sides of the picture trimmed to fit on your TV screen. Some movie companies refer to this as “reformatting
the picture to fit your TV screen.”
PBC:
Playback Control. A special feature on a Video CD or Super VCD that enables interactive use.
PBS:
Public Broadcast System. The PBS channel transmits data for Automatic clock setting.
PCM:
Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.
RGB:
Red-Green-Blue. A top-quality video connection where red, green and blue components of a video
signal are carried through separate wires. This also is referred to as the component video connection.
S-Video:
Produces a clearer picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the color. If you con-
nect the supplied S-Video cable, you will not need to use the supplied yellow video cable. You can use S-
Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack.
TruSurround:
A system that simulates multi-channel sound via a two-channel connection (audio left and
right). This allows you to enjoy multi-channel sound if your Stereo does not have a multi-channel decoder.
VCD:
Video Compact Disc
VCR Plus+ System:
Allows you to set a timer recording by entering a PlusCode number found in partici-
pating TV listings.
VIDEO OUT Jack:
Jack on the rear of the DVD Recorder that sends video (picture) to a TV.
Widescreen:
A TV aspect ratio setting (16:9). Displays the video appropriately when you connect the DVD
Recorder to a widescreen TV.
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