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9 Glossary
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Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of
TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while
the ratio of a high-definition or wide TV is 16:9.
The letter box allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
J
JPEG
A very common digital still picture format. A still-
picture data compression system proposed by the
Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features
small decrease in image quality in spite of its high
compression ratio. Files are recognized by their file
extension ‘.jpg’ or ‘.jpeg.’
M
MP3
A file format with a sound data compression
system. MP3 is the abbreviation of Motion Picture
Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio Layer 3. With
the MP3 format, one CD-R or CD-RW can contain
about 10 times more data than a regular CD.
P
PBC
Playback Control. A system where you navigate
through a Video CD/Super VCD with on-screen
menus that are recorded onto the disc. You can
enjoy interactive playback and search.
Progressive scan
The progressive scan displays twice the number of
frames per second than in an ordinary TV system. It
offers higher picture resolution and quality.
W
WMA
Windows Media™ Audio. Refers to an audio
compression technology developed by Microsoft
Corporation. WMA data can be encoded with
Windows Media player version 9 or Windows
Media player for Windows XP. Files are recognized
by their file extension ‘.wma.’
No reaction to the remote control.
Connect this product to the power outlet.
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Point the remote control at the IR sensor
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located on the front panel of this product.
Insert the batteries correctly.
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Insert new batteries in the remote control.
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Picture
No picture.
See the TVs user manual on how to select
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the correct input on the TV. Change the TV
channel until you see the Philips screen.
If you have turned on the progressive scan
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setting or change the TV system setting,
switch back to default mode: 1) Press to
open the disc compartment. 2) Press the
Numeric button ‘1’
(for progressive scan) or
the
Numeric button’3’
(for TV system).
Sound
No audio output from the TV.
Ensure that the audio cables are connected to
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the audio input of the TV.
Assign the audio input of the TV to the
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corresponding video input. See the TV user
manual for details.
No audio output from the loudspeakers of the
audio device (stereo system/amplifier/receiver).
Ensure that the audio cables are connected to
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the audio input of the audio device.
Turn on the audio device to its correct audio
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input source.
Play
The disc cannot be played.
The disc is badly scratched, deformed, or dirty.
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Replace or clean the disc.
Use the correct disc format or file format.
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The aspect ratio of the screen is not aligned with
the TV display setting.
The aspect ratio is fixed on the disc.
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