Philips HTS9800W Guida Utente

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MP3: A fi le format with a sound data compression 
system. “MP3” is the abbreviation of Motion 
Picture Experts Group 1 (or MPEG-1) Audio 
Layer3. By using the MP3 format, one CD-R or 
CD-RW can contain about 10 times more data 
then a regular CD.

Multi-channel: DVDs are formatted to have each 
sound track constitute one sound fi eld.
Multi-channel refers to a structure of sound tracks 
having three or more channels.

Parental control: Limits disc play according to 
the age of the users or the limitation level in each 
country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; 
when it is activated, playback will be prohibited if 
the software’s level is higher than the user-set 
level.

Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal 
recorded on video CDs or SVCDs for controlling 
playback. By using menu screens recorded on a 
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can 
enjoy interactive playback and searching.

Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal 
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame. 
This system can convert the interlaced video from 
DVD into progressive format for connection to a 
progressive display. It dramatically increases the 
vertical resolution.

Region code: A system allowing discs to be
played only in the region designated. This unit will 
only play discs that have compatible region codes. 
You can fi nd the region code of your unit by 
looking on the product label. Some discs are 
compatible with more than one region (or ALL 
regions.)

Super Audio CD (SACD): This audio format is 
based upon the current CD standards but includes 
a greater amount of information that provides 
higher quality sound. There are three types of 
discs: single layer, double layer and hybrid discs. 
The hybrid disc contains both standard audio CD 
and Super Audio CD information.

Surround: A system for creating realistic three 
dimensional sound fi elds full of realism by 
arranging multiple speakers around the listener.

Title: The longest section of a movie or music
feature on DVD. Each title is assigned a title
number, enabling you to locate the title you want.

VIDEO OUT jack: Yellow jack on the back of 
the DVD system that sends the DVD picture 
video to a TV.

WMA : WMA is short for Windows Media Audio 
and refers to an audio compression technology 
developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data 
can be encoded by using Windows Media Player 
version 9 or Windows Media Player for Windows 
XP. Files are recognized by their fi le extension”.
wma” or “.WMA”.