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Glossary
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generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog
signal based on these numbers.
DNS Server
A server which translates Internet domain names into IP addresses.
Dolby
®
Digital
The system to compress digital sound developed by Dolby
®
Laboratories. It offers you sound of
stereo (2ch) or multi-channel audio.
Dolby
®
Digital Plus
Dolby
®
Digital Plus is the next generation digital audio compression technology developed as an
extension to Dolby
®
Digital. Blu-ray Disc™ supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
Dolby
®
TrueHD
Dolby
®
TrueHD is a lossless coding technology developed for next generation optical discs.
Blu-ray Disc™ supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
DTS
®
DTS
®
is a multi-channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS
®
decoder, you can enjoy
movie dynamic and realistic sound like movie theater. DTS
®
surround sound technologies were
developed by DTS
®
, Inc.
DTS-HD
®
DTS-HD
®
is a lossless coding technology developed as an extension of the original DTS
®
Coherent Acoustics format. Blu-ray Disc™ supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
Gateway
IP Address of the electronic devices (such as router) which provide Internet access.
HDMI
®
(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
A digital interface between audio and video source. It can transmit component video, audio, and
control signal with one cable connection.
Hub
A device used for connecting multiple device to the network.
IP Address
A set of numbers which are assigned to devices participating in a computer network.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
JPEG is a method of compressing still picture files. You can copy JPEG files on BD-R/BD-RE,
DVD-RW/-R or CDRW/-R from a computer and play back the files in this unit.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A group of computer networks covering a small area like a company, school or home.
Local Storage
A storage area of sub contents for playing virtual packages on
Blu-ray™ Video.
MP3 (MPEG audio layer 3)
MP3 is a method of compressing files. You can copy MP3 files on BD-R/BD-RE, DVD-RW/-R
or CD-RW/-R from the computer and play back the files on this unit.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
The most common system of encoding digital audio, found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality
that requires a lot of data compared to formats such as Dolby
®
Digital and MPEG audio. For
compatibility with digital audio recorders (CD, MD and DAT) and AV amplifiers with digital
inputs, this unit can convert Dolby
®
Digital, DTS
®
, and MPEG audio to PCM.
Proxy Server
Proxy server is a server which acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the
Internet to ensure security.
Region Code
Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play
back discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by
looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).