The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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.... You also get the widest viewing angle, and the bright picture stands up well to see why. WHAT IT IS. With CRTs, the blacks are not saddled with phosphors. LIMITATIONS. Direct-view CRTs are the heaviest. BENEFITS. It's not hard to ambient room light. CRT televisions are... also limited in by an electron beam, the "cathode ray" that today's best CRTs are larger than ever. Sony's largest is greater. If you can weigh over 200 pounds and is typically over 20 inches deep. Speakers need to be magnetically shielded, ...
.... You also get the widest viewing angle, and the bright picture stands up well to see why. WHAT IT IS. With CRTs, the blacks are not saddled with phosphors. LIMITATIONS. Direct-view CRTs are the heaviest. BENEFITS. It's not hard to ambient room light. CRT televisions are... also limited in by an electron beam, the "cathode ray" that today's best CRTs are larger than ever. Sony's largest is greater. If you can weigh over 200 pounds and is typically over 20 inches deep. Speakers need to be magnetically shielded, ...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough to avoid the possibility of electrodes. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. And they need no magnetic shielding from the plasma itself, these panels have wide 16:9 ...the difference between the pressure inside the panel and the pressure outside. Unlike LCDs, plasma can be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. Even large plasma TVs can generate an acoustic buzz when used at high altitudes (altitude more than...
...to 63 inches diagonal, yet svelte enough to avoid the possibility of electrodes. Although today's plasma panels offer excellent picture quality, their black levels and contrast still cannot match CRTs. And they need no magnetic shielding from the plasma itself, these panels have wide 16:9 ...the difference between the pressure inside the panel and the pressure outside. Unlike LCDs, plasma can be as thin as 5-1/4 inches. The Sony Guide to achieve HDTV-level resolution. Even large plasma TVs can generate an acoustic buzz when used at high altitudes (altitude more than...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...individually adjusted. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. WHAT IT IS. BENEFITS. The LCD panels are fixed in pause or station logos ...And there are immune from "burn-in," so there's never any harm from videogames left on too long, DVDs in place and therefore need no magnetic shielding from your loudspeakers. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the...
...individually adjusted. Systems that use three LCD panels-one each for Red, Green and Blue. LCD rear projection features compact size and light weight. Black levels and contrast still cannot match today's best CRTs. WHAT IT IS. BENEFITS. The LCD panels are fixed in pause or station logos ...And there are immune from "burn-in," so there's never any harm from videogames left on too long, DVDs in place and therefore need no magnetic shielding from your loudspeakers. The Sony Guide to like-new brightness levels. LCD rear projection. Can't quite match the viewing angle of the...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Video connections can be better than composite video, because they 're highly desirable for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Composite video connection of source ...equipment enables far higher resolution and far better color than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD...
...Video connections can be better than composite video, because they 're highly desirable for a black-and-white signal (luminance) and a color signal (chrominance). In home The Sony Guide to deliver far higher picture quality than RF connection. Composite video connection of source ...equipment enables far higher resolution and far better color than RF, unencumbered by sound. S-Video connections. To avoid confusion, the video connectors are a must for progressive scan DVD...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...Disc player. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Enhanced definition TV signal with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players.... 5.1-Channel Inputs. So you to the proportions of widescreen movies and perfect for music that processes composite video signals, stripping the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black...1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of -the-art 16:9 programming sources...
...Disc player. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. Enhanced definition TV signal with both digital television broadcasting and progressive scan DVD players.... 5.1-Channel Inputs. So you to the proportions of widescreen movies and perfect for music that processes composite video signals, stripping the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black...1080 scanning lines and interlaced ("i") scanning. Home Theater Glossary 1080i. The Sony Guide to six times the detail of -the-art 16:9 programming sources...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...black bars at the top and bottom) of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in surround sound systems. The Center channel is ideal for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). Plays audio discs...DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with the black-and-white signal (luminance) in composite video connections, but it is the standard method of a 4:3 screen. An unwanted distortion of 4:3. CineMotion reverse 3-2 pull-down. A Sony... from your CD-R/RW burner. CD-R/RW audio...
...black bars at the top and bottom) of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in surround sound systems. The Center channel is ideal for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). Plays audio discs...DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. Composite video puts color information (chrominance) together with the black-and-white signal (luminance) in composite video connections, but it is the standard method of a 4:3 screen. An unwanted distortion of 4:3. CineMotion reverse 3-2 pull-down. A Sony... from your CD-R/RW burner. CD-R/RW audio...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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... television display type that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of unwanted color. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The black-and-white component of hiss or static. Luminance is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of transistors to automatically start and ...outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to an A/V receiver. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on and off. A Sony feature that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables you record a show from a source component to convert pulses of...
... television display type that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of unwanted color. Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. The black-and-white component of hiss or static. Luminance is picture "snow," random flecks or specks of transistors to automatically start and ...outputs use a fiber optic transceiver to an A/V receiver. No need for accommodating widescreen programming on and off. A Sony feature that does not fill their 4:3 screen. Multi-Channel Super Audio CD playback. LCDs are disturbed by a picture that enables you record a show from a source component to convert pulses of...
The Sony Guide to Home Theater
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...today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. Refinement of view left or right, "panning" the frame. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal... ideally suited to automatically suggest TV shows you might like image. the point of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables even higher resolution. Others appreciate a picture that fills their... that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of modern surround ...
...today, Super Audio CD supports both stereo and multi-channel music reproduction. Super Fine Pitch™ CRT. Refinement of view left or right, "panning" the frame. S-Video keeps the black-and-white signal... ideally suited to automatically suggest TV shows you might like image. the point of the Sony FD Trinitron CRT that enables even higher resolution. Others appreciate a picture that fills their... that makes channel programming and timer setting easy. PVRs offer many brands of TVs, VCRs, DVD players and A/V receivers. (May not be measured in pixels or in "lines of modern surround ...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...both D-1 and D-2 • Select "DIGITAL&5.1CH OUTPUT." SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) ...you wish to output to your TV. Is this player connected to connect your amplifier (receiver). YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)...
...both D-1 and D-2 • Select "DIGITAL&5.1CH OUTPUT." SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE 9 Press X/x to select the type of jack (if any) ...you wish to output to your TV. Is this player connected to connect your amplifier (receiver). YES LINE OUTPUT L/R (AUDIO)...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...between the picture and sound. 76 Choose the preset Video Control setting that appear to 400 discs remain in the player's memory, and will be automatically applied whenever you watch a movie, "CINEMA 1" ... NR (chroma noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set of a DVD or VIDEO CD from the Control Menu (page 15). DYNAMIC 1 2 Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly to obtain ...CINEMA 1: Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is canceled. Adjusting the...
...between the picture and sound. 76 Choose the preset Video Control setting that appear to 400 discs remain in the player's memory, and will be automatically applied whenever you watch a movie, "CINEMA 1" ... NR (chroma noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in "CUSTOM SETUP" is set of a DVD or VIDEO CD from the Control Menu (page 15). DYNAMIC 1 2 Press VIDEO CONTROL repeatedly to obtain ...CINEMA 1: Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level. • CINEMA 2: White colors become brighter and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is canceled. Adjusting the...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... X/x DISPLAY/ FILE ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY/FILE when the player is selected. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT:... FULL Options Settings and Adjustments c continued 87 The options for "SETUP" appear. 3 5 ALL ( 4 7 ) : : STOP DVD QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 3 Press X/x to ...
... X/x DISPLAY/ FILE ENTER 1 Press DISPLAY/FILE when the player is selected. Example: "TV TYPE" SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 4:3 LETTER BOX SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND: 4:3 PAN SCAN BLACK LEVEL: 16:9 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT:... FULL Options Settings and Adjustments c continued 87 The options for "SETUP" appear. 3 5 ALL ( 4 7 ) : : STOP DVD QUICK CUSTOM RESET QUICK 3 Press X/x to ...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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.... Example: "16:9" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...player as it takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. z Hint If you select a language in step 3 and press ENTER 2 Select "YES" using the number buttons. Follow from "Language Code List" on page 105 using X/x. 3 Press ENTER. Note When you select "OTHERS t" in the disc is not recorded on the DVD...
.... Example: "16:9" Selected setting SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: ON BACKGROUND: JACKET PICTURE BLACK LEVEL: ON BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT): ON COMPONENT OUT: INTERLACE 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL Setting the Display or Sound Track Language ...player as it takes a few seconds to select a setting, then press ENTER. z Hint If you select a language in step 3 and press ENTER 2 Select "YES" using the number buttons. Follow from "Language Code List" on page 105 using X/x. 3 Press ENTER. Note When you select "OTHERS t" in the disc is not recorded on the DVD...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio). BLACK The background color is already recorded on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. Lowers the standard black level. BLUE The background color is blue. ON Turns on page 87. If the disc does not contain a jacket ... selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in the player appears. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" on the screen saver. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode...
... while playing a Super Audio CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio). BLACK The background color is already recorded on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER BOX" may be connected. Lowers the standard black level. BLUE The background color is blue. ON Turns on page 87. If the disc does not contain a jacket ... selected automatically instead of "4:3 PAN SCAN" or vice versa. ◆ SCREEN SAVER The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in the player appears. To use the display, see "Using the Setup Display" on the screen saver. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio television. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image, and a 4:3 aspect ratio signal with black bands on the rear panel of the player is selected in "SCREEN SETUP" is connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.... you cannot change the aspect ratio on the rear panel of the player selects the signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks: interlace, progressive, or selectable. ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for more information about the two different signal types...
... on a standard 4:3 aspect ratio television. Shows a 16:9 aspect ratio signal with black bands on left and right sides of the image, and a 4:3 aspect ratio signal with black bands on the rear panel of the player is selected in "SCREEN SETUP" is connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.... you cannot change the aspect ratio on the rear panel of the player selects the signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks: interlace, progressive, or selectable. ◆ BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Selects the black level (setup level) for more information about the two different signal types...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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...ENERGY STARR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for SA-CD and DVD Emission duration: continuous Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: -2 dB ±1 dB), Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to... (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/CB, PR/CR: interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interlace**=0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohms * BLACK LEVEL is ON ** BLACK LEVEL is a U.S. registered mark. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 10 kg (22 lb 1 oz) Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °...
...ENERGY STARR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for SA-CD and DVD Emission duration: continuous Signal format system: NTSC Audio characteristics Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (44 kHz: -2 dB ±1 dB), Super Audio CD: 2 Hz to... (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR): Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB/CB, PR/CR: interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or interlace**=0.7 Vp-p/ 75 ohms * BLACK LEVEL is ON ** BLACK LEVEL is a U.S. registered mark. projecting parts Mass (approx.): 10 kg (22 lb 1 oz) Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °...
Operating Instructions (DVD Player DVPCX777ES)
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... AUDIO ATT 92 AUDIO DRC 92 AUDIO FILTER 93 AUDIO SETUP 92 AUTO PLAY 91 AUTO POWER OFF 91 B BACKGROUND 89 Batteries 17 BLACK LEVEL 89 C CD 34 CD DIRECT 92 CHAPTER 15, 61 Chapter 10, 101 CHAPTER VIEWER 63 Child Lock 36 COMMAND MODE 18 COMPONENT OUT 90 Connecting 19 Continuous ...play DATA CD 42 DVD 34 Super Audio CD/CD/ VIDEO CD 34 Control Menu 14 CONTROL S 19 CUSTOM 87 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 80 CUSTOM SETUP 91 D DATA CD 6, 42 DIGITAL OUT 93 Digital output 93 DIMMER 91 DISC 61 Disc Explorer 50 Disc Memo 55 DISC MEMO INPUT 55 Display Control Menu Display...
... AUDIO ATT 92 AUDIO DRC 92 AUDIO FILTER 93 AUDIO SETUP 92 AUTO PLAY 91 AUTO POWER OFF 91 B BACKGROUND 89 Batteries 17 BLACK LEVEL 89 C CD 34 CD DIRECT 92 CHAPTER 15, 61 Chapter 10, 101 CHAPTER VIEWER 63 Child Lock 36 COMMAND MODE 18 COMPONENT OUT 90 Connecting 19 Continuous ...play DATA CD 42 DVD 34 Super Audio CD/CD/ VIDEO CD 34 Control Menu 14 CONTROL S 19 CUSTOM 87 CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL 80 CUSTOM SETUP 91 D DATA CD 6, 42 DIGITAL OUT 93 Digital output 93 DIMMER 91 DISC 61 Disc Explorer 50 Disc Memo 55 DISC MEMO INPUT 55 Display Control Menu Display...