Glossary
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High
Definition)
The AVCHD is a high definition (HD) digital video camera
recorder format recording high-definition onto certain media
by using highly efficient codec technologies.
BDAV (Page 4)
BDAV (Blu-ray Disc Audio/Visual, BD-AV) refers to one of the
application formats used for writable Blu-ray discs such as
BD-R, BD-RE, etc. BDAV is a recording format equivalent to
DVD-VR (VR mode) of the DVD specifications.
BD-J application
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions.
“BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality
when creating interactive BD-ROM titles.
BD-LIVE (page 15)
A variety of interactive content is available from BD-LIVE
compatible Blu-ray discs via the internet.
BDMV (page 4)
BDMV (Blu-ray Disc Movie, BD-MV) refers to one of the
application formats used for BD-ROM which is one of the
Blu-ray Disc specifications. BDMV is a recording format
equivalent to DVD-video of the DVD specification.
BD-R (page 4)
A BD-R (Blu-ray Disc Recordable) is a recordable, write-once
Blu-ray Disc. Since contents can be recorded and cannot be
overwritten, a BD-R can be used to archive data or for storing
and distributing video material.
BD-RE (page 4)
A BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and
rewritable Blu-ray Disc.
BD-ROM
BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially
produced discs. Other than conventional movie and video
contents, these discs have enhanced features such as
interactive content, menu operations using pop-up menus,
selection of subtitle display, and slide shows. Although a
BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs
will contain movies in High Definition format for playback on
Blu-ray Disc players.
Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 4)
A disc format developed for recording/playing high-definition
(HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for storing large amounts of
data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 25 GB, and a
dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 GB of data.
Chapter number (pages 19, 20)
Sections of a movie or a music feature that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Some discs
may only be comprised of a single chapter.
Copy guard
This function prevents copying. You cannot copy discs marked
by the copyright holder with a signal which prevents copying.
Disc menu (page 15)
This lets you select things like the subtitle language or audio
format using a menu stored on the DVD video disc.
DivX®
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an
official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.
com for more information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX video.
Dolby Digital
A sound system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc. that
gives movie theater ambience to audio output when the
product is connected to a Dolby Digital processor or amplifier.
Dolby Digital Plus
A sound system developed as an extension to Dolby Digital.
This audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel
surround sound.
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports
up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next
generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the
original source bit-for-bit.
DTS
This is a digital sound system developed by DTS, Inc. for use
in cinemas.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a new technology
developed for the next generation high definition optical disc
format.
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD Master Audio is a lossless audio compression
technology developed for the next generation high definition
optical disc format.
DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential
DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a lossless audio
compression technology developed for the next generation
high definition optical disc format.
DVD upscaling
Upscaling (upconverting) refers to a function of various
players and devices that enlarge the image size to fit the size
of the screen of video equipments such as a TV.
DVD video (page 4)
A disc format that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. A single-layer
single sided DVD holds up to 4.7 GB; a double layer single-
sided DVD, 8.5 GB; a single layer double-sided DVD, 9.4
GB; double-layer double-sided DVD, 17 GB. The MPEG 2
format was adopted for efficient video data compression. It is
a variable rate technology that encodes the data to according
to the status of the video for reproducing high-quality images.
Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format such
as Dolby Digital, allowing for a realistic audio presence.
DVD-R/+R (page 4)
A DVD+/-R is a recordable, write-once DVD. Since contents
can be recorded and cannot be overwritten, a DVD+/-R can
be used to archive data or for storing and distributing video
material. The DVD+/-R has two different formats: VR format
and Video format. DVDs created in Video format have the
same format as a DVD video, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) format allow the contents to be programed or
edited.
DVD-RW/+RW (page 4)
A DVD+/-RW is a recordable and rewritable DVD. The re-
recordable feature makes editing possible. The DVD+/-RW
has two different formats: VR format and Video format. DVDs
created in Video format have the same format as a DVD
video, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) format
allow the contents to be programed or edited.
HDMI (page 9)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface
that supports both video and audio on a single digital
connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high
definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form
without degradation.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a
single “field” and is the standard method for displaying
images on television. The even numbered field shows the
even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered
field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
JPEG (pages 6, 17)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a still image data
compression format and is used in most of digital cameras.
Letter Box (LB 4:3) (page 21)
A screen size with black bars on the top and bottom of the
image to allow viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a
connected 4:3 TV.
Linear PCM Sound
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for Audio CDs
and on some DVD and Blu-ray discs. The sound on Audio
CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (Sound is recorded
between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits on DVD
video discs and between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 192 kHz
with 24 bits on BD video discs.)
MPEG-2
MPEG-2 (Moving Picture Experts Group phase 2) is one of
the video data compression schemes, which is adopted for
DVD videos and digital broadcasts worldwide. Some Blu-ray
Discs also use high bitrate MPEG-2.
Multi Angle (pages 19, 20)
This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. In some discs,
the same scene is shot from different angles, and these are
stored in a single disc so you can enjoy playback from each
angle. (This function can be enjoyed if the disc is recorded
with multiple angles.)
Multi Audio
This is a feature of DVD and BD video discs. This function
makes it possible to record different audio tracks for the same
video, so you can enhance your enjoyment by switching the
audio. (You can enjoy this function with discs recorded with
multiple audio tracks.)
Netflix
Netflix is an online DVD and Blu-ray Disc rental service,
offering rental-by mail and streaming instantly to Netflix
unlimited members.
Pan Scan (PS 4:3) (page 21)
A screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow
viewing of wide-screen (16:9) material on a connected 4:3 TV.
Parental control
In some digital broadcasts and BD/DVD video discs, a
control level for disc viewing is set depending on the age of
the viewer. With this Player, you can set the control level for
viewing such broadcasts and discs.
Pop-up menu (page 15)
An enhanced menu operation available on BD video discs.
The pop-up menu appears when
POPUP MENU/MENU
is pressed during playback, and can be operated while
playback is in progress.
Progressive format
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows
every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the
Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single
frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show
30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format
can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality
increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear
sharper.
Region code
Code identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a
BD/DVD.
Resume playback (pages 14, 19)
If you stop playback while it is in progress, the Player stores
the stop position in memory, and this function lets you
playback from that point.
Skip (page 18)
This returns to the start of the chapter (or track) being played,
or skips to the next chapter (or track).
Subtitles (pages 19, 20)
These are the lines of text appearing at the bottom of the
screen which translate or transcribe the dialog. They are
recorded on many DVD and BD video discs.
Time number
This indicates the play time which has elapsed from the start
of a disc or a title. It can be used to find a specific scene
quickly. (It may not work with some discs.)
Title number
These numbers are recorded on DVD and Blu-ray discs.
When a disc contains two or more movies, these movies are
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
Top menu (page 15)
In a BD/DVD video, this is the menu for selecting things like
the chapter to be played back and the subtitle language. In
some DVD videos, the top menu may be called the “Title
Menu”.
Track number (pages 19, 20)
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are
recorded on audio CDs. They enable specific tracks to be
located quickly.
x.v.Color
x.v.Color reproduces a greater range of color than before,
showing almost all of the colors that the human eye can
detect. (Applicable for JPEG files only with this system)
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