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The DVD VIDEO also uses a variable rate
coding technology that changes the data to be
allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in
Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing
you to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions
such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and
Parental Control functions are provided with
the DVD VIDEO.
File (page 69, 76)
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA-CD or
“Memory Stick.” (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this player.) A single file
consists of a single image.
Index (CD)/Video Index (VIDEO CD) (page
50)
A number that divides a track into sections to
easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO
CD or CD. Depending on the disc, no index
may be recorded.
Parental Control (page 78)
A function of the DVD VIDEO used to limit
playback of the disc according to the age of
the user and the limitation level in each
country. The limitation varies from disc to
disc; when it is activated, or playback is
completely prohibited, violent scenes are
skipped or replaced with other scenes, etc.
Region Code (page 7)
This system is used to protect copyrights. A
region number is allocated on each DVD
player or DVD disc according to the sales
region. Each region code is shown on the
player as well as on the disc packaging. The
player can play the discs that match its region
code. The player can also play discs with the
mark. Even when the region code is not
shown on the DVD, the region limit may still
be activated.
SDMI
SDMI which stands for Secure Digital Music
Initiative, is a forum that consists of over 130
companies in the fields of recorded audio
content, computers, and consumer
electronics, dedicated to developing an
integrated method of copyright protection
technology that can be used worldwide.
SDMI is working to create a framework for
preventing improper usage of audio files and
to promote legal music distribution services.
Scene (page 11)
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback
control) functions, the menu screens, moving
pictures and still pictures are divided into
sections called “scenes.”
Title (page 11)
The longest section of a picture or music
feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video
software, or the entire album in audio
software.
Track (page 11)
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a
VIDEO CD, CD, DATA-CD or “MG
Memory Stick” (the length of a song).
(“Track” in DATA-CD or “MG Memory
Stick” is an exclusive definition for this
player.)
TV Virtual Surround (TVS) (page 59)
Technology from Sony developed to produce
surround sound for home use using just a
stereo TV. Designed to work with the sound
characteristics of your TV, this technology
brings the excitement of surround sound to
your home using nothing more than your
stereo TV’s internal speakers. Furthermore,
various TVS modes are available. For
example, “TVS WIDE” uses just two
speakers to create a virtual sound
environment that makes you feel like you are
surrounded by multiple speakers.
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