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GLOSSARY
LAN (Local Area Network)
A group of computer networks covering a small area like a
company, school or home.
Local Storage
A storage area of sub contents for playing virtual packages
on BD-video.
MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3)
MP3 is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3
files on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R, BD-RE/-R or SD Memory
Card from the computer and play back the files on this
unit.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
The most common system of encoding digital audio,
found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a lot
of data compared to formats such as Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio. For compatibility with digital audio recorders
(CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital inputs,
this unit can convert Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG audio
to PCM. See also “Digital Audio”.
Proxy Server
Proxy server is a server which acts as an intermediary
between a workstation user and the Internet to ensure
security.
Region Code
Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of
the world. This unit will only play back discs that have
compatible region codes. You can find the region code of
your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are
compatible with more than one region (or all regions).
Router
A networking device which distinguishes the IP address
assigned to each device and routing and forwarding
information in the computer network.
Sampling Frequency
The rate which sound is measured by a specified interval
to turn into digital audio data. The numbers of sampling in
one second defines as sampling frequency. The higher the
rate, the better the sound quality.
Subnet Mask
A mask which is used to determine what subnet an IP
address belongs to.
Title
A collection of chapters on BD-video or DVD-video. See
also “Chapter”.
Track
Audio CD uses tracks to divide up the content of a disc.
The BD-video or DVD-video equivalent is called a chapter.
See also “Chapter”.
Virtual Package
The function which copies data to other media (local
storage) from the Internet and plays secondary video,
secondary audio and subtitles at the same time. The
method of the playback varies depending on discs.
Windows Media™ Audio is the audio compressing
technology developed by Microsoft. You can copy
Windows Media™ Audio files on CD-RW/-R, DVD-RW/-R or
SD Memory Card from a computer and play them back on
this unit.
