Disc structure, About discs – JVC SP-THM45C User Manual
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About discs
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IMPORTANT
Before playing a disc, make sure of the following;
• Check the connection with the TV.
• Turn on your TV and select the correct input mode on the TV to view
the pictures or on-screen information on the TV screen.
• For DVD playback, you can change the initial setting to your
DVD
A DVD consists of “titles” and each title may be divided into
“chapters”.
For example, if a DVD contains movies, each movie may have its
own title number and may be further divided into chapters.
Video CD/SVCD/Audio CD
A Video CD, SVCD, Audio CD consists of “tracks”.
In general, each track has its own track number. (On some discs,
each track may also be further divided by indexes.)
MP3 discs
On an MP3 disc, each song is recorded as a track (file). Tracks are
usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include
other groups, creating hierarchical group layers. This system can
recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up to 99 groups per disc.
• If there is any type of file other than MP3 files in a group
(folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.
JPEG discs
On a JPEG disc, each still picture is recorded as a file. Files are
usually grouped into a group (folder). Groups can also include
other groups, creating hierarchical folder layers. This system can
recognize up to 150 files per group and up to 99 groups per disc.
• If there is any type of file other than JPEG files in a group
(folder), those files are also counted in the total number of 150.
The Playback Control function allows you to enjoy menu-driven
operation and high-resolution still images which have a resolution
four times greater than moving pictures.
High-resolution still image display
You can display high-quality images which are four times clearer
than moving pictures.
Menu-driven playback
A selection menu is displayed when you start playing a Video CD
or SVCD with the Playback Control feature. The selection menu
shows a list of numbers for selection. Some discs may show
moving pictures or a divided screen.
You can interact with the screen using a menu display to select and
play an entry.
See example illustration below about basic features of menu-driven
playback (for details about the operation through the menu, also see
page 33).
NOTE
• When operating a Video CD or SVCD using the menu, some
functions such as Repeat Playback may not work.
If
B appears on the TV screen when pressing a button;
The disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or the
information required for that operation is not recorded on the
disc.
NOTICE: In some cases, without showing
B, operations will not
be accepted.
Disc structure
Title 1
Title 2
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4
Track 5
Group 1
Group 2
Track 1
Track 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 1
Group 2
File 1
File 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Playback Control function
(PBC) — VCD and SVCD
only
Submenu
Menu screen
A: Moving picture
B: Still picture
Press RETURN.
Press RETURN.
Press
RETURN.
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