Glossary – Sony PCV-MXS20 User Manual

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Glossary

This section contains a list of common terms and definitions for the
VAIO® MX computer and Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder
system.

ATRAC3

Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding 3 (ATRAC3) is
an audio compression technology which produces
high quality recording and superior compression
rates. ATRAC3 technology delivers a compression
rate that is approximately ten times higher than an
audio CD.

Cabinet

A container for Video Capsules in Video Explorer.

CATV

Community Access Television, otherwise known as
cable television.

Check-In

The process of returning audio files from a MiniDisc,
Memory Stick media or portable audio device to a
computer, that is managed by an OpenMG compliant
application, such as SonicStage™ Premium.

Check-Out

The process of transferring audio files between a
computer, MiniDisc, Memory Stick media or portable
audio device, that is managed by an OpenMG
compliant application, such as SonicStage Premium.
(Note: Files that are checked out from a specific
computer must be checked in to the same computer.)

Clip

A Video Capsule is called a clip when it is used in
Playlist Builder.

Cut

A selected scene taken from a previously recorded
Video Capsule.

EMD

Electronic Music Distribution (EMD) is a service
which distributes digital audio contents over the
Internet.

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