Sharp DV-NC55U Operation Manual page 103

DTS
DVD
Letter Box
4:3 LB
Linear PCM
Sound
Pan Scan
4:3 PS
Pickup
Region
Number
Subtitles
Time Number
Title Menu
Title Number
Track Number
This is a digital sound system developed by Digital Theater Systems for use in cinemas.
This system uses 6 audio channels and provides accurate sound field positioning and
realistic acoustics. (By connecting a DTS Digital Surround decoder, you can also listen
to DTS Digital Surround sound.)
This refers to a high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have
been recorded by means of digital signals. Incorporating a new video compression
technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology, DVD enables esthetically
pleasing full-motion video to be recorded over long periods of time (for instance, a
whole movie can be recorded).
DVD has a structure consisting of two 0.6 mm thin discs which are adhered to each
other. Since the thinner the disc, the higher the density at which the information can be
recorded, a DVD disc has a greater capacity than a single 1.2 mm thick disc. Since the
two thin discs are adhered to each other, there is the potential to achieve double-sided
play sometime in the future for even longer duration play.
Screen size that cuts off the top and bottom of the image to allow playing of Wide (16:9)
software on a connected 4:3 TV.
Linear PCM is a signal recording format used for audio CDs.
The sound on audio CDs is recorded at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits. (On DVD discs, sound is
recorded at between 48 kHz with 16 bits and 96 kHz with 24 bits.)
Screen size that cuts off the sides of the image to allow playing of Wide (16:9) software
on a connected 4:3 TV.
Laser device that reads the data from a disc for playback.
Number identifying a geographic region of compatibility for a DVD.
These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or
transcribe the dialog. They are recorded on DVD discs.
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.)
This is a menu displayed by some DVDs for selection of chapters and subtitle set. The
title menu is also called a "top menu".
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. When a disc contains two or more movies,
these movies are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.
These numbers are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on video CDs and audio
CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly.
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