Panasonic DMRBW880 Operating Instructions Manual

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ReferenceVQT2J70106GlossaryAVCHDAVCHD is a new format (standard) for High Definition videocameras that can be used to record and play high-resolutionHD images.BD-JSome BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and theseapplications are called BD-J. You can enjoy variousinteractive features in addition to playing normal video.BitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g.,5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that areallowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can berecorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs.Deep ColourThis unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour)technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation(4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.You can enjoy exceptionally rich, natural-looking colours,with smooth, detailed gradation and minimal colour banding.[A lower colour gradation (256 steps), without Deep Colour,will be reproduced if connected to a TV which does notsupport Deep Colour. The unit will automatically setappropriate output to suit the connected TV.]Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals developed byDolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio,these signals can also be multi-channel audio.Dolby Digital PlusMulti-channel audio and higher audio quality is madepossible using Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to7.1 channel output.Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format thatreproduces the studio master audio. BD-Video supports upto 7.1 channel output.Down-mixingThis is the process of remixing the multi-channel audiofound on some discs into fewer channels.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theatres. Thereis good separation between the channels, so realistic soundeffects are possible.DTS-HDDTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used inmovie theatres. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatibleequipment can play DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio.BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.Dynamic rangeDynamic range is the difference between the lowest level ofsound that can be heard above the noise of the equipmentand the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.Dynamic range compression means reducing the gapbetween the loudest and softest sounds. This means youcan listen at low volumes but still hear dialogue clearly.