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Glossar y
A V CHD
A VCHD is a new f ormat (sta ndard) for high definition video cameras
that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.
BD-J
Some BD-Video discs contain Ja va applications, and these
applications are called BD-J. Y ou can enjo y v arious inte ractiv e
features in addition to pla ying nor mal video .
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1ch) bef ore
it is decoded into its various channels.
BONUSVIEW (Final Standar d Profile)
This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM v ersion 2 Profile 1 version 1.1) that
suppor ts the new functions such as Picture-in-picture, Secondary
Audio , and Vir tual P ackage, etc.
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created b y DivX, Inc. DivX media
files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that
maintains a relatively small file size.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals dev eloped by Dolby
Laboratories. Apar t from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also be
multi-channel audio .
Dolby Digital Plus
Multi-channel audio and hig her audio quality is made possible using
Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video suppor ts up to 7.1ch output.
Dolby Digital Surr ound EX
This is the di gital surround syst em dev eloped by Dol by Laborat ories.
Dolby Digital Surround EX adds a surround ba ck channel t o the traditi onal
5.1ch f ormat of Dolb y Digital. Thi s creates a s ound with greate r presence .
Dolby Pr o Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic
II
enables you to pla y stereo sources on 5.1ch.
Dolby Pr o Logic IIx
Dolby Pro Logic
II
x enables y ou to play stereo and 5.1ch sourc es on 7.1ch.
Dolby T rueHD
Dolby T rueHD is a very high quality audio format that reproduces the
studio master audio . BD-Video suppor ts up to 7.1ch output.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theatres. There is good
separation between the channels, so realistic sound eff ects are possible.
DTS-ES
DTS-ES adds a surround back channel to the traditional 5.1ch format
of DTS. This creates a sound with greater presence.
DTS-HD
DTS-HD is a high-quality , sophisticated audio form at used in movie theatre s.
Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible equipment can play DTS-HD as
DTS Digital Surro und audio. BD-Video suppor ts up to 7.1ch out put.
DTS NEO:6
DTS NEO:6 enab les you to pla y stereo and 5.1ch sources on 6.1 channels.
DTS 96/24
DTS 96/24 provides 96 kHz sound at up to 24 bits. The 96 kHz/24 bit
high frequency sounds are play ed through multiple channels.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the diff erence between the lowest lev el of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
lev el of sound before distortion occurs.
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the
loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at lo w volumes
but still hear dialogue clearly .
Film and video
D VD-Video are recorded using either film or video . This unit can
determine which t ype has been used, then uses the most suitable
method of progressive output.
Film: R ecorded at 25 frames per second (P AL discs) or 24 frames per
second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per
second as well.) Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second. (P AL discs) or 30
frames/60 fields per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropr iate
for TV drama progr ammes or animation.
Frames and fields
F rames refer to the single images that constitute the video y ou see on
your TV . Each frame consists of tw o fields.
≥A frame still shows two fields, so there ma y be some blurring, but
picture quality is generally better .
≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher , but
there is no blurring.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a digital interface f or consumer electronic products. Unlike
conv entional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and
audio signals on a single cable .
JPEG (Joint Photograph ic Exper ts Group )
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If
you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras , etc., the
data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit
of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree
of compression.
Local storage
This storage area is used as a destination for sub contents f or playing
vir tual packages on BD-Video.
LPCM (Linear PCM)
These are uncompressed digita l signals, similar to those f ound on CDs.
MP3 (MPEG Au dio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to a pproximately
one tenth of its size without any significant loss of audio quality .
P an&Scan/Letterbo x
In general, D VD-Video are produced with the intention that they be
viewed on a widescreen TV (16:9 aspect r atio), so images ofte n don’t
fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) TVs. T wo styles of picture , “Pan & Scan”
and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.
P an&Scan: The sides are cut off so the picture fills
the screen.
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the picture so the picture itself
appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Picture-in-pic ture
This is a new function of BD-Video that pla ys the pr imar y video and
secondar y video simultaneously . For instance, the function is capable
of play ing the or iginal movie as the primar y video while playing video
commentar y from the film director on a small screen as a secondar y
video .
Progressive/ Interlace
The P AL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) inter laced (i) scan
lines, whereas progressiv e scanning, called 625p (or 576p), u ses
twice the number of scan lines. F or the NTSC standard , these are
called 525i (or 480i) and 525p (or 480p) respectively .
Using progressive output, y ou can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as D VD-Video. Y our TV must be compatib le
to enjoy progressiv e video . Panasonic TV with 625 (576)/50i·50p , 525
(480)/60i·60p input termin als are progressive compatible .
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wav e
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the
original sound.
Vir tual package
Some BD-Video discs copy data to other media (local storage) and
then play the secondary video, secondary audio , and subtitles (sub
contents) simultaneously .
These functions are called vir tual packages.
Sub contents are automatically recorded to other media from the disc
prior to playing the vir tual package . The playback methods v ar y
depending on discs.
1080i (1125i)
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alter nating scan lines pass
to create an interlaced image. Because 1080i (1125i) more than
doubles current TV broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much clearer and
creates a more realistic and r ich image.
1080p (1125p)
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the same
time to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not
alterna te scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen
fl icke r.
24p
This is a progressiv e image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second.
720p (750p)
In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same
time to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not
alterna te scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen
fl icke r.
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