2. Basics

Table 2.1 Definition of terms

Terminology	Significance
MPEG buffer	Memory area managed by MPEG / Video LSI.
Frame buffer	A region where decoded image data is stored. It consists of multiple frame banks. Normally 4 banks in resolution and 1 bank in high resolution .
Frame bank	Image for one picture of MPEG video stream A region where data is expanded.
VBV buffer	A region used to decode an MPEG video stream. It is secured in the MPEG buffer.
Display window	A rectangular area on a TV monitor where MPEG video is output. The frame buffer window data is output .
Frame buffer window	A rectangular area set for the frame buffer. This area is the output target.
Bright spot	Minimum display unit on the display.
Pixels	Composed of 2 × 2 bright spots at normal resolution and 1 × 1 bright spot at high resolution Display unit to be displayed.
Image data	Decoded color data. It is transferred to the host area as 16 color data.
MPEG window	Object for controlling the display window and the frame buffer window.
MPEG video handle	Object for controlling MPEG video.
MPEG still image handle	Object for controlling MPEG still image.
MPEG handle	A generic term for MPEG video handles and MPEG still image handles.
MPEG report	Data representing the state of the MPEG system. Please refer to the CD communication interface manual for details.