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Glossary
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 letterbox allows you to enjoy a picture with a wider perspective
on a standard 4:3 screen.
BD-Java™
With some Blu-ray Disc™ which support Java™ applications, you can enjoy the interactive functions such
as games or interactive menus.
AVCHD™
AVCHD™ is a new format for high definition video camcorders which can record and play high-resolution
HD images.
AVI
Audio Video Interleave, known by its acronym AVI, is a multimedia container format. AVI files can contain both
audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video playback.
Glossary
Dolby
®
Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus is the next generation digital audio compression technology developed as an extension to
Dolby Digital. Blu-ray Disc™ supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
Dolby
®
TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology developed for next generation optical discs. Blu-ray Disc
TM
supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
Blu-ray Disc
TM
Blu-ray Disc
TM
is a next generation optical video disc capable of storing five times more data than a
conventional DVD. The large capacity makes it possible to benefit from the features such as high-definition
videos, multichannel surround sound, interactive menus and so on.
BD-Live™
BD-Live™ is a BD-video (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2.0/Profile 1.1) which contains new functions (e.g.
Internet connection), in addition to the function.
Digital Audio
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound can be transmitted
through multiple channels. Analogue sound can only be transmitted through two channels.
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a Blu-ray Disc™-video or DVD-video is usually
divided into chapters.
Dolby
®
Digital
The system to compress digital sound developed by Dolby Laboratories. It offers you sound of stereo (2ch)
or multichannel audio.
Disc handling
IR signal check
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.
Note that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played back on this
unit. Do not attempt to playback such discs, as they may damage the unit.
If the remote control is not working properly, you can use a digital camera (including a cellular phone with
built-in camera) to see if it is sending out an infrared signal.
