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Aspect ratio
Aspect ratio refers to the length to height ratio of TV screens. The ratio of a standard TV is 4:3, while
the ratio of a high definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letterbox allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
the ratio of a high definition or wide TV is 16:9. The letterbox allows you to enjoy a picture with a
wider perspective on a standard 4:3 screen.
AVCHD™
AVCHD™ is a new format for high definition video camcorders which can record and play
high-resolution HD images.
high-resolution HD images.
AVI
Audio Video Interleave, known by its acronym AVI, is a multimedia container format. AVI files can
contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video
playback.
contain both audio and video data in a file container that allows synchronous audio-with-video
playback.
BD-Java
With some Blu-ray Disc™ which support Java™ applications, you can enjoy the interactive functions
such as games or interactive menus.
such as games or interactive menus.
BD-Live™
BD-Live™ is a BD-video (BD-ROM version 2.5 Profile 2) which contains new functions (e.g.
Internet connection), in addition to the function.
Internet connection), in addition to the function.
Blu-ray 3D™
Blu-ray 3D™ is a BD-video (BD-ROM version 3 Profile 5.0) which contains 3D view function, in
addition to the BD-Live/BONUSVIEW function.
addition to the BD-Live/BONUSVIEW function.
Blu-ray Disc
TM
Blu-ray Disc
TM
is a next generation optical video disc capable of storing five times more data than a
conventional DVD. The large capacity makes it possible to benefit from the features such as
high-definition videos, multichannel surround sound, interactive menus and so on.
high-definition videos, multichannel surround sound, interactive menus and so on.
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on a Blu-ray Disc™ video or DVD-video is
usually divided into chapters.
usually divided into chapters.
Digital Audio
Digital Audio is a sound signal that has been converted into numerical values. Digital sound can be
transmitted through multiple channels. Analogue sound can only be transmitted through two channels.
transmitted through multiple channels. Analogue sound can only be transmitted through two channels.
Dolby
®
Digital
The system to compress digital sound developed by Dolby Laboratories. It offers you sound of stereo
(2ch) or multichannel audio.
(2ch) or multichannel 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.
extension to Dolby Digital. Blu-ray Disc™ supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound output.
Glossary
Glossary