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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 BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-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 that 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.
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.
Track
Audio CD use tracks to divide up the content of a disc. The BD-
video or DVD-video equivalent is called a chapter. See also
“Chapter”.
Glossary
Virtual Package
The function which copies data to other media (local storage)
from the Internet and play the secondary video, secondary
audio and the subtitle at the same time. The method of the
playback varies depending on discs.
Windows Media™ Audio
Windows Media™ Audio is the audio compressing technology
developed by Microsoft. You can copy Windows Media™ Audio
files on BD-RE/-R, DVD-RW/-R, CD-RW/-R or SD Memory
Card from a computer and play them back on this unit.
x.v.Color
“x.v.Color” is a promotion name given to the products that have
the capability to realize a wide color space based on the xvYCC
specifications and is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
