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CHAPTER
It means the information recorded in a DVD. A title in a DVD is divided into many tracks, of
which a track is called as a chapter. A certain scene of a screen can be quickly searched with the
chapter number.
TITLE
It means the information recorded in a DVD. A DVD can be divided into may titles.
TRACK
It means the information recorded in a video CD and audio CD. A disc consists of many a track,
for which a user can search a certain position.
dts
Digital Theatre System is a 5.1 -channel surround sound system, which is widely used in movie
theatres around the world. It enables the bit rate to be increased to provide good sound quality.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi Angle
Some DVD discs contain the various scenes that have been simultaneously shot from a number of
different angles.
PCM
Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in a CD, while CD is recorded in 44.1kHz/16bit, a
DVD is recorded in 48KHz/16bit up to 96KHz/24bit.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital enables the delivery of mono through 5.1-channel audio at data rates from 32 kbps
to 640 kbps, thus offering flexibility and economical performance as well as uncompromised
sound quality.
Bitstream
Digital audio data that is decoded into an analog signal for subsequent output to speakers.
Lt/Rt
It indicates L/R of Dolby Digital 2CH Downmix output.
Downmix
DOWNMIX is reproducing the proper audio when audio format recorded on a disc differs from
the output audio channel configuration. For example, with just one stereo speaker system you can
hear full 5.1 channel audio.
RGB
This stands for red, green and blue. It means the video signal separated into its three primary
colour components ready to drive the picture tube almost directly. Two signalling connections are
needed to make the television accept the synchronisation and RGB signals. All this is in the
SCART connector. Not all televisions have RGB inputs.
SCART
An acronym (Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) for a
connector used with many kinds of audio-visual equipment. It is also called Peritel and Euro-
connector.
About DVD
Handling Disc
• To keep a disc clean condition, please do not touch a side containing play
information.
• Do not attach a bit of paper or sticky tape on it.
• Do not expose a disc to a direct sunlight or electric heating systems.
• After using it, please keep a disc in a case.
Cleaning Disc
• Before using it, please rub it from center toward outside with clean clothes.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzol (benzene), commercial cleaning
goods or antistatic sprays.
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How to use a head cleaner
• In case of a old or contaminated videotape, screen may not be clean from the contamination of VCR heads.
Please remove contaminants using a head-cleaner like below order.
1
Insert a head-cleaner into VCR
2
Press “PLAY” for 5 seconds, and then press “FF” for about 10 seconds.
3
Eject a head-cleaner from VCR
• If the screen is not clean yet, please repeat the above 2 or 3 times more.
• A head-cleaner is not for sale. Please ask it for the nearest agent.
• In case a user ask the removal of contaminants of us, the user should pay extra charges.
PLAY (5secs)
FF (10secs)
Basic information about VCR and Videotape
What is dew condensation symptom?
• If a VCR is moved from a cool place to a warm and damp place or a place facing a direct cool wind from air-
conditioner...and others, temperature varies sharply, which makes dew on head drums of VCR.
If dew condensation occurs,
1
First, turn it on for one or two hours before using it.
2
Do not use it because it may develop troubles of a VCR or videotape.
Terms related with VCR
AFT
Automatic fine tuning, a circuit that automatically adjusts TV reception to optimum condition.
CABLE
Cable television.
EP
Extended play, the slowest recording speed. Designed to store the maximum amount of program
material on a single video cassette. There is some degradation in picture/audio quality.
Index Search
A feature of this VCR that automatically records an index each time recording begins. It helps you
locate a particular segment of the tape quickly and easily.
LP
Long Play, an intermediate tape recording speed that combines most of the picture/audio quality
obtainable at the standard recording speed with some of the tape economy of Extended Play (EP).
OSD
On-screen display of information pertinent to the features of the VCR.
OTR
One-touch recording, a feature that allows you to record the program you’re watching by
pressing the REC key. Each press of the key increases the recording time by 30 minutes, up to four
hours.
RF
Radio frequency, the composite audio/video signal supplied to a TV receiver (or other video
component) by an antenna or cable system.
Safety tab
The plastic tab at the back of a video tape cassette which, when removed, prevents accidental
erasure of a recording.
SP
Standard play, the recording speed to use when the best picture quality is of prime importance
(and when total recording time is not).