DV-SV80H (serv.man2) - Sharp DVD User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 39

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes, which have been simultaneously shot from a number off different angles

(the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button

can be used to view the scene from different angles.
Chapter Number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which are numbered, and

specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers.
DTS
This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas.This system uses 6 audio channels

and provides accurate sound field positioning and realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder,

you can also listen to DTS Digital Surround sound.)
DVD
This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been recorded by means of digital

signals. Incorporating a new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology. DVD enables

aesthetically pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a whole movie can be

recorded).
Playback Control
This is recorded on a Video CD (Version 2.0). The scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected

interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on the TV monitor.
Subtitles
These are printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen, which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are recorded

on the DVD discs.
Time Number
This indicates the playtime, which has elapsed from the start of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene

quickly. (Not all discs permit the time search feature to be used.  Availability is determined by the disc’s manufacturer.)
Title Number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are numbered as

title 1, title 2, etc.
Track Number
These numbers are assigned to the tracks, which are recorded on AudioCDs. They enable specific tracks to be located

quickly.
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is on a par with that of videotape. This player also supports

Video CDs with playback control (Version 2.0).
Dolby Digital
Many movie theatres are equipped with 5.1 channel surround systems. This same type of technology is available to you

in your home. To enjoy full 5.1-channel surround, your DVD player must be connected to an external Dolby Digital decoder

via the digital outputs (either coaxial or optical).
Dolby Pro Logic
This is Dolby Laboratories’ technology to decode Dolby Surround encoded programs actively. Dolby Surround programs

have four channels of audio (Left, Center, Right and Surround) encoded into a standard 2-channel stereo signal. The rear

channel is monaural.
PCM
PCM stands for Pulse Code Modulation and is digital audio.
MPEG
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an international standard for compression of moving images. On some

DVDs digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format.