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Definition of terms Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been simultaneously shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles. Chapter number These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is subdivided into many sections, each of which is numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can be searched quickly using these numbers. DVD 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 2) 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 great 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-side play sometime in the future for even longer duration play. Playback control (PBC) This is recorded on a Video CD (version 2.0). The scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking at the menu shown on the TV monitor Subtitles These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of the screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue. They are recorded on DVD disc. Time number 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.) Title number 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. Track number These number are assigned to the tracks which are recorded on Video CDs and CDs. They enable specific tracks to be located quickly. Video CD This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose quality is on a par with that of video tape. This player also supports Video CDs with playback control (version 2.0). Specification Power Requirements: Power Consumption: AC 110 -240 V, 50/60 Hz 22W (approx. 3.5 W when power is OFF by the power button or the remote control) Signal system: Weight: NTSC/PAL 3.8 kg Dimensions: 430 (W) x 325 (D) x 87.5 (H) mm (excluding protrusions) Operating temperature : +5~+35 0C Operating humidity range: 5~90% (no condensation) Discs played: (1) DVD-VIDEO disc 12 cm, single-sided, single-layer 12 cm, single-sided, double-layer 12 cm, double-sided, double-layer (one layer per side) 8 cm, single-sided, single-layer 8 cm, single-sided, double-layer 8 cm, double-sided, double-layer (2) Compact disc (CD-DA, VIDEO CD) 12 cm disc 8 cm disc S-video output: Y output level: 1 v p-p (75 ) C output level: 0.300 V p-p (75 ) (PAL) 0.286 V p-p (75 )(NTSC) Output connector : S terminal (1 system) Video output: Output level: 1 V p-p (75 ) Audio output: Output level: 2Vrms (1kHZ, 0 db) 5.1 ch discrete output Audio signal output characteristics: (1) Frequency response: l DVD (linear audio): 2 Hz-22 Hz (48 kHz sampling) 2 Hz-44 Hz (96 kHz sampling) l CD audio: 2 Hz-20 Khz (EIAJ) (2) S/N ratio: l CD audio: 110 db (EIAJ) (3) Dynamic range: l DVD (linear audio): 100 db l CD audio: 99 db (EIAJ) (4) Total harmonic distortion l CD audio: 0.0025% (EIAJ) Digital audio output: Optical digital output: Optical connector Coaxial digital output: Pin jack MIC jack: 6.3mm jack (2 systems) Pickup: Wave length: 655 nm Laser power: CLASS 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. 24

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Definition of terms
Angle
Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have
been simultaneously shot from a number of different
angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the
left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the
ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from
different angles.
Chapter number
These numbers are recorded on DVD discs. A title is
subdivided into many sections, each of which is
numbered, and specific parts of video presentations can
be searched quickly using these numbers.
DVD
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 2) 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 great 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-side play sometime in the future for even longer
duration play.
Playback control (PBC)
This is recorded on a Video CD (version 2.0). The
scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can
be selected interactively with the TV monitor by looking
at the menu shown on the TV monitor
Subtitles
These are the printed lines appearing at the bottom of
the screen which translate or transcribe the dialogue.
They are recorded on DVD disc.
Time number
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.)
Title number
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.
Track number
These number are assigned to the tracks which are
recorded on Video CDs and CDs. They enable specific
tracks to be located quickly.
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound whose
quality is on a par with that of video tape. This player
also supports Video CDs with playback control (version
2.0).
Specification
Power
Requirements:
AC 110 -240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power
Consumption:
22W (approx. 3.5 W when power
is OFF by the power button or
the remote control)
Signal system:
Weight:
3.8 kg
Dimensions:
430 (W) x 325 (D) x 87.5 (H) mm
(excluding protrusions)
Operating temperature : +5~+35
0
C
Operating humidity range: 5~90%
(no
condensation)
Discs played:
(1) DVD-VIDEO disc
12 cm, single-sided, single-layer
12 cm, single-sided, double-layer
12 cm, double-sided, double-layer (one layer
per side)
8 cm, single-sided, single-layer
8 cm, single-sided, double-layer
8 cm, double-sided, double-layer
(2) Compact disc (CD-DA, VIDEO CD)
12 cm disc
8 cm disc
S-video output:
Y output level:
1 v p-p (75
)
C output level:
0.300 V p-p (75
) (PAL)
0.286
V p-p (75
)(NTSC)
Output connector : S terminal (1 system)
Video output:
Output level:
Audio output:
Output level:
5.1 ch discrete output
Audio signal output characteristics:
Frequency response:
l
DVD (linear audio):
2 Hz-22 Hz (48 kHz sampling)
2 Hz-44 Hz (96 kHz sampling)
l
CD audio:
2 Hz-20 Khz (EIAJ)
S/N ratio:
l
CD audio: 110 db (EIAJ)
Dynamic range:
l
DVD (linear audio): 100 db
l
CD audio: 99 db (EIAJ)
Total harmonic distortion
l
CD audio: 0.0025% (EIAJ)
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Optical connector
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
MIC jack:
6.3mm jack (2 systems)
Pickup:
Wave length: 655 nm
Laser power:
CLASS 2
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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(4)
(3)
(2)
(1)
NTSC/PAL
1 V p-p (75
)
2Vrms (1kHZ, 0 db)