Marantz DV-12S1 - Manual (Page 66)

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Terms
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 latter allows you to enjoy a
picture with a wider perspective.
Bonus Group (DVD-Audio only)
An ‘extra’ group on some DVD-Audio discs that requires a
key number to access. See also Group.
Browsable pictures (DVD-Audio only)
A feature of some DVD-Audio discs in which the user can
browse still pictures recorded on the disc as the audio is
played. See also Slideshow.
Chapter number
Chapter numbers are the numbers assigned to sections of a
title on the disc, similar to chapters in a book. If the disc
includes chapter numbers, you can locate the section you
want very quickly using search and other functions.
Component (color difference) video output
The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y)
signal and the color (C
B and C R ) signals and then output. In
this way mutual interference of each signal is avoided. On a
TV with component input jacks, these signals are synthesized
to produce the picture.
Condition memory
“Condition” refers to the various mode settings, etc. On this
player, various conditions, such as those set during playback,
can be memorized. This function allows you to play back the
same disc at any time without having to redo your preferred
settings.
Digital bitstream
The bitstream does not refer to the audio signal, but rather to
the digital data that, once converted, becomes the audio
signal. The player outputs digital bitstreams via the digital
optical or digital coaxial output. If the bitstream cannot be
decoded by the connected AV amplifier etc., digital noise is
produced. Digital bitstream formats compatible with different
entertainment systems can be selected in the Setup screen
Audio 1 menu.
Digital output (Coaxial)
Output of the digital audio signal is transmitted electronically
using a coaxial cable. Because the signal being transmitted
is digital, connection must be made to the coaxial digital
input of another component. Noise will be output if connected
to the analog audio inputs as the digital signal cannot be
decoded.
Digital output (Optical)
Normally, audio is converted to an electric signal and
transmitted through an electric wire from the player to the
amplifier, etc. Changing this signal to a digital signal and
transmitting it through a fiber-optic cable is called optical
digital output. Similarly, optical digital input receives digital
signals from external units such as an AV amplifier or
receiver.
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Dolby Digital
Using a maximum of 5.1 channels of audio, this
high quality surround system is used in many of
the finer movie theaters around the world.
DTS
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a
surround system different from Dolby Digital that
has become a popular surround sound format for
movies.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range refers to the difference between the maximum
and minimum levels of the audio soundtrack as measured in
decibels (dB).
Compressing the dynamic range raises the minimum signal
level and lowers the maximum signal level. This allows you to
hear voices and other low level audio signals clearly while
lowering strong audio signals like the sound of explosions.
Group (DVD-Audio only)
A collection of tracks on a DVD-Audio disc. Equivalent to a
DVD-Video title. See also Title and Track.
Interlaced video
A method of displaying a picture in which odd-numbered
lines are updated in one pass, then even-numbered lines
updated in the next. See also Progressive scan video.
MPEG Audio
An audio format used on Video CDs and some DVD discs.
This unit can convert MPEG audio to PCM format for wider
compatibility with digital recorders and AV amplifiers. See
also PCM.
MPEG Video
Short for Moving Picture Experts Group. This is an
international standard for compression of moving images. On
some DVDs, digital audio has been compressed and
recorded in this format.
Multi-angle
When you watch a TV program, you are watching the image
filmed through the TV camera. Because of this, the picture is
displayed on your TV from the viewpoint of the TV camera’s
position. In a TV studio, the image is filmed by many cameras
at the same time, and one of those images is selected by the
program director and transmitted to your TV. If all the filmed
images were transmitted to your TV you would be able to
select the camera image you want. Some DVD discs are
recorded with the angles of more than one camera used for
filming, and these can be selected using this player. These
types of discs are called multi-angle discs.
Packed PCM (DVD-Audio only)
A lossless compression system that enables more PCM audio
to be stored on a DVD-Audio disc than would otherwise be
possible.
Parental lock level
This function was suggested by parents concerned about
what type of media their children were able to watch. Parental
lock restrictions are restrictions incorporated into titles which
include scenes that parents may not wish their children to
view.