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S
Surround
A system that creates realistic, three-
dimensional sound fi elds. It is usually achieved
with multiple speakers that are arranged around
the listener.
M
MP3
A fi le 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.
Multichannel
Usually DVD is specifi ed to have each sound
track constitute one sound fi eld. Multichannel
refers to a structure of sound tracks having
three or more channels.
P
Parental control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the
disc by the age of the users according to the
limitation level in each country. The limitation
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,
playback will be prohibited if the software’s level
is higher than the user-set level.
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.
R
Region code
A system that allows discs to be played only in
the region designated. This unit only plays discs
that have compatible region codes. You can fi nd
the region code of your unit on the product
label. Some discs are compatible with more
than one region (or ALL regions.)
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