The official audio standard for analog television broadcasting in Australia. It is a technique of implementing stereo or dual-mono audio for NTSC and PAL video. One FM subcarrier transmits a L+R signal, and a second FM subcarrier transmits a R signal (for stereo) or a second L+R signal. Also known as Zweiton Stereo.

The player will loop (repeat) a portion of a disc between two designated points.

See Dolby.

Technology that compresses audio data discarding the information that is undetectable by the human ear whilst preserving CD-quality sound.ATRAC: Achieves approximately 80% compression rate in comparison to original sound file. The original technology employed by MiniDisc.ATRAC3: Improves upon ATRAC by achieving approximately 90% compression. The technology employed by MiniDisc Long Play (MDLP).

In standby mode, the unit is camouflaged as a flat black panel. In display mode, the panel puts on a brilliant colourful light show, also giving you access to most functions. In operational mode, the motorised panel swings out revealing the full control panel and slots for discs.

Selectively improves the bass and treble segment of your music. Unlike other technologies that cause unwanted phase change in the mid-range section, ADSG produces natural sound effect without introducing distortion.

An electrical current which, unlike Direct Current (DC), reverses flow direction at regular intervals, measured in cycles per seconds or Hertz. The Australian standard is 230V, 50Hz.

A standards-setting, non-governmental organisation that develops and publishes standards for voluntary use in the United States.

A technique for transmitting radio signals. See also Medium Wave (MW).

This is the process of converting analog signal to digital signal. The accuracy depends on the sampling frequency and the number of bits used to describe the levels.

A standard measurement of light output.

Defect commonly occurring in digital video resembling pixelation of the video image.

The relationship of width and height. When an image is displayed on different screens, the aspect ratio must be kept the same to avoid either vertical or horizontal stretching.4:3: The picture aspect ratio of traditional video.16:9: The picture aspect ratio that approximates that of 35mm film. Also known as Widescreen.2.35:1: The picture aspect ratio of some 35 and 70mm film.

A hardware and software specification that documents the interface between a host computer and CD-ROM drives using the ATA bus.

The audio recording technology used in Video 8 and Hi8 Handycam camcorders.

A multimedia file format for storing sound and moving pictures in RIFF format developed by Microsoft. An AVI file can use different codecs and formats so there is no set format for an AVI file.

Senses the distance between camera and subject, and adjusts the lens focus accordingly.AF Illuminator: Emits a orange light, making it possible to focus on an object that is normally difficult in a dark place.Hologram AF: An enhanced technology that emits a red laser pattern for further improved low light focusing.

A system to control the gain, or the increase in the amplitude of an electrical signal from the original input to the amplified output, automatically.

See Automatic Gain Control (AGC).

Automatically locates the beginning of the current or following selection.

See Automatic Gain Control (AGC).

Delivers you maximum acoustics without sound leak — all at volume levels that won't damage your ears. Playback will not exceed preset volume limits, which means that even when you are on the move, volume will not accidentally increase to an uncomfortable level.