Packet write
This is a general term for a method of writing
on CD -R, etc. at the time required for a file,
just as is done with files on floppy or hard
disks.
Parental lock
Some DVD-Video discs with violent or adult-or-
iented scenes feature parental lock which pre-
vents children from viewing such scenes. With
this kind of disc, if you set the unit’s parental
lock level, playback of scenes inappropriate for
children will be disabled, or these scenes will
be skipped.
Phone book
An address book on user’s phone is collec-
tively referred to as “Phone book”. Depending
on the cellular phone, “Phone book” may be
called a name such as “Contacts”, “Business
card” or something else.
Point of Interest (POI)
Point Of Interest; any of a range of locations
stored in the data, such as railway stations,
shops, restaurants, and amusement parks.
Region number
DVD players and DVD discs feature region
numbers indicating the area in which they
were purchased. Playback of a DVD is not pos-
sible unless it features the same region num-
ber as the DVD player.
Route setting
The process of determining the ideal route to a
specific location; route setting is done auto-
matically by the system when you specify a
destination.
Set route
The route marked out by the system to your
destination. It is highlighted in bright color on
the map.
Title
DVD-Video or DVD-VR discs have a high data
capacity, enabling recording of multiple mo-
vies on a single disc. If, for example, one disc
contains three separate movies, they are di-
vided into title 1, title 2 and title 3. This lets you
enjoy the convenience of title search and
other functions.
Track log
Your navigation system logs your course that
you already pass through if the track logger is
activated. This recorded course is called “track
log”. It is handy when you want to check a
route traveled or if returning along a complex
route.
VBR
VBR is short for variable bit rate. Generally
speaking CBR (constant bit rate) is more
widely used. But by flexibly adjusting the bit
rate according to the needs of audio compres-
sion, it is possible to achieve compression-
priority sound quality.
Voice guidance
The giving of directions by navigation voice
while in guidance.
Waypoint
A location that you choose to visit before your
destination; a journey can be built up from
multiple way points and the destination.
WMA
WMA is short for Windows Media™ Audio
and refers to an audio compression technol-
ogy that is developed by Microsoft
Corporation.
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