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| 1 | |Bandwidth| | |Bandwidth| | |<P>The data transfer capacity of a digital communications system | such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN). Bandwidth is usually expressed in the number of bits that a system is capable of transferring in a second: bits per second (bps). High bandwidth or broadband refers to a network capable of a fast data transfer rate.| |
| 2 | |Bitrate| | |Bit rate| | |<P>The speed at which digital audio and video content streams from a source | such as a file | to be rendered properly by a player | or the speed at which binary content in general is streamed on a network. Bit rate is usually measured in kilobits per second (Kbps) | for example | 28.8 Kbps. The bit rate of a Windows Media file or live stream is determined during the encoding process | when the streaming content is created. Bandwidth is the total bit rate capacity of a network. For audio and video content to render properly when streaming over a network | the bandwidth of the network must be high enough to accommodate the bit rates of all the different content that is concurrently being streamed.| |
| 3 | |CompactMode| | |Compact Mode| | |<P>Windows Media Player can appear in two modes û full or compact. Compact Mode is the smaller | reduced-functionality mode that is customizable and allows more room for using other applications. To make sure you are in Compact Mode | type ALT+2. | |
| 4 | |FullMode| | |Full Mode| | |<P>Windows Media Player can appear in two modes û full or compact. Full Mode is the fully functional mode with complete sets of toolbars. To make sure you are in Full Mode | type ALT+1. | |
| 5 | |Licensedfiles| | |Licensed files| | |<P>A Windows Media file that has an associated license that restricts the playing of that file. The restrictions stated in the license will vary depending on the license creator. Any file created by copying a CD track using Windows Media Player is assigned a license that restricts the playing of that file to the computer where the file was created. | |
| 6 | |Multiplebitrates| | |Multiple bit rates| | |<P>A term used to identify streams that can be delivered at several speeds. Typically a stream has only one speed or bit rate. However | some streams are created so that if network traffic hinders the delivery of the stream | the stream will switch to a lower bit rate in an attempt to make the flow of information consistent. If the flow of information slows down | youÆll notice breaks in the audio and/or video or the stream will stop.| |
| 7 | |glossary_Portabledevice| | |Portable device| | |<P>A computing device or storage card that is not a desktop computer. Portable devices can be computing devices | such as palm-size PCs and pocket PCs | or can be storage cards | such as CompactFlash cards or micro drives. Computing devices typically connect to a computer via a COM port. Storage cards typically are used in the computing devices as additional storage.| |
| 8 | |Skin| | |Skin| | |<P>A file that customizes the look and functionality of Windows Media Player. The player will work as the skin directs when the player is in Compact Mode. | |
| 9 | |Visualization| | |Visualization| | |<P>Visualizations are splashes of color and geometric shapes that change with the beat of the audio that is currently playing.| |
| 10 | |WindowsMediafile| | |Windows Media file| | |<P>A file | typically with an .asf or .wma extension | which contains audio | video | or script data. These files are highly optimized for streaming | yet then provide dynamic sound when downloaded and played by Windows Media Player.| |
| 11 | |WindowsMediaFormat| | |Windows Media Format| | |<P>The format used by Microsoft Windows Media Technologies (or a third party product that incorporates a licensed Windows Media technology) to author | store | edit | distribute | stream | or play timeline-based content.|
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