Panasonic PV-27DF5 Operating Instructions Manual

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45InformationInformationThese displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.OSD CAUTION PagePLEASE SET CLOCK BYPRESSING ACTION KEYIf you attempt to set or review a Timer Recording or set the On-Timer and the Clock is notset... 14PLEASE CHECK THE DISC,AND FOR STAINS OR SCRATCHESON DISCIf you press PLAY, or the unit reads data from a stained or scratched disc in DVD mode.Also, if the type of disc is other than DVD, CD or Video CD... 7THIS DISC MAY NOT BE PLAYEDIN YOUR REGIONPlayback of a disc with different region number was attempted. Only discs marked region “1,”“ALL,” or those that include “1” are playable on this unit. 7THIS TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BEPLAYED. PLEASE INSERT ADIFFERENT DISCAn unusable disc is inserted in the unit, or the disc is not inserted with label side up. 7AngleSome DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different angles. The ANGLE buttoncan be used to view the scene from different angles. (ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unitwhen a scene recorded from different angles is detected.)BitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded intoits various channels.Chapter NumberTitles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can quickly search for a favorite scene usingthese numbers.DecoderA decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo(2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multichannel audio. A large amount of audioinformation can be recorded on one disc using this method.Dolby Pro LogicA surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then isrestored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7kHz.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is goodseparation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.Dynamic rangeDynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above thenoise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.DVDA high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound have been digitallyrecorded. DVD incorporates new video compression technology (MPEG II) and high-densityrecording technology which allow entire movies to be recorded with incredible playback quality.Film and videoDVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames persecond, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.Frame still and field stillFrames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television showsthese fields one after the other to create frames.A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternatingfields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred,but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.Playback ControlWith Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information may be selected for viewing or listeningfrom an interactive menu that appears on the TV screen.Regional CodeThis is a copyright protection measure unique to DVD-Video. There are 6 regional codesworldwide. In order to play a disc encoded with a regional code, the DVD player must beequipped with the same code.Sampling bit numberThis is the resolution shown in number of bits to determine how faithfully the sampled analogfrequency was expressed at the time the signal was converted from analog to digital.Sampling FrequencyThis is the number of times sampling is performed in (1) second shown in Hz units at the timethe signal is converted from analog to digital using the PCM method. The greater the number,the higher the sound quality.SubtitlesWritten dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.Time NumberThe elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title. Use to quickly find scenes. (May not workwith some discs.)Title NumberFor DVD discs with two or more titles, the titles are numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.Track NumberNumbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to allow specific tracks to be quicklylocated.Video CDCD containing picture and sound with same quality level as video tape. This unit also supportsVideo CDs with playback control (version 2.0).V.S.S. FeatureVirtual surround sound playback is possible even with only 2 speakers. For example, using thisunit’s built-in speakers, the 2 speakers of a connected stereo, etc., you can enjoy a surroundsound effect. If the disc was recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1 ch, with just the two front L/Rspeakers, you will feel as if you are hearing sound from nonexistent speakers on both sides ofyou. This effect also works with Dolby Digital 2-channel discs.Warning and Instruction DisplaysGlossary