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A screen display that allows election of images,
sounds, subtitles, multi-angles, etc., recorded on
a DVD.
DivX®
The DivX® codec is a patent-pending, MPEG-4
based video compression technology developed
by DivX®, Inc. It can shrink the fi le size of digital
video and still maintain the high visual quality.
Dolby Digital
A surround sound system developed by Dolby
Laboratories that contains up to six channels of
digital audio (front left and right, surround left
and right, center and subwoofer.)
Dolby Digital Pro Logic II
An advanced, matrix decoding technology
that expands any two channel audio, such as
CDs and stereo encoded videocassettes, video
games and TV broadcasts to a fi ve channel full
bandwidth (range) playback (Left/Center/Right/
Left Surround/Right Surround), resulting in a
surround sound experience.
E
EasyLink
Philips Easylink complies to the HDMI
CEC industry standard protocal to share
functionalities between this unit and its
connected devices. This feature is only available
if you connect this unit to a HDMI compliant
device with a HDMI cable.
H
HDCP
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection.
This is a specifi cation that provides a secure
transmission of digital contents between
different devices (to prevent unauthorized
copyright.)
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Analog audio
Sound that has not been turned into numbers.
Analog sound is available when you use the
AUDIO LEFT/RIGHT. These red and white jacks
send audio through two channels, the left and
right.
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-defi nition or wide TV
is 16:9. The letter box allows you to enjoy a
picture with a wider perspective on a standard
4:3 screen.
AUX
Auxiliary input that allows you to connect
portable audio devices.
C
Component Video Out sockets
An analog video connection. It is capable of
transmitting high quality video through the
red, blue and green connectors on this unit.
Commonly labeled as R/G/B, Y/Pb/Pr, etc.
Composite video (CVBS)
A single video signal commonly used in most
consumer video products.
D
Digital Audio
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been
converted into numerical values. Digital sound
can be transmitted through multiple channels.
Analog sound can only be transmitted through
two channels.
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