Glossary, Term explanation – Philips DVDR150099 User Manual

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GLOSSARY 61

Glossary

This section explains most important terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this document.

Term

Explanation

AC-3

Audio Coding 3, also known as Dolby Digital. Multi-channel digital audio
compression system from Dolby Labs.

A/V

Audio/Video

Chapter

A part of a title.

Disc Bar

A graphical representation of the contents of a (DVD+RW) disc.

Disc Pointer

An arrow indicating the current playback/recording position on the
DVD+RW disc, appears on the ‘disc bar’.

DTS

Digital Theater System. A high-end Multi-channel audio compression
format.

DV

Digital Video. A camcorder format for high-quality video, different from
MPEG. It is converted into MPEG 2 video when recorded on DVD-RW.

DVD

Digital Versatile Disc

DVD+RW

DVD+ReWritable. The disc standard used by the DVD Recorder.

i.LINK

Also known as ‘FireWire’ and ‘IEEE 1394.’ A cable for transfer of high
band width digital signals as used by Digital Video camcorders.

Index Picture Screen

A screen that gives an overview of a DVD+RW disc, with ‘index
pictures’ that each represent a recording.

MPEG

Motion Picture Experts Group. A collection of compression systems for
digital audio and video.

NTSC

See TV system. NTSC is the most common color system in the U.S.

OSD

On-screen Display. The menus by which you can control the DVD
Recorder via the TV screen.

OTR

One-Touch Recording. With this feature you can easily start a
recording (by pushing just one button) and select the switch-off time in
intervals of 30 minutes.

PAL

See TV system.

PBC

Playback Control. A special feature on a VCD 2.0 or Super VCD that
enables interactive use.

PBS

Public Broadcast Service. The channel that transmits data for Auto
Clock Set and VCR Plus+ programming.

PCM

Pulse Code Modulation. A digital audio encoding system.

RGB

Red-Green-Blue. A top-quality video connection where red, green and
blue components of a video signal are carried through separate wires.

SECAM

See TV system.

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