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Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers ... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
Contents What is Home Theater Page 3 Why Sony Page 4 What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Page 6 Home Theater Sources DVD Players Page 7 About Progressive Scan Page 9 Super Audio CD Playback Page 10 Digital Satellite Receivers Page 11 About High Definition Page 12 High Definition TV Receivers ... Finishing Touches Page 39 Home Theater Connections Audio Connections Page 40 Video Connections Page 42 Home Theater Glossary Page 45 A Final Word Page 51 The Sony Guide to Home Theater 2
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... greater realism, drama and impact. So if you can come together with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. The Sony Guide to make assembling a home theater easier than you in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. And there's never been a better time to Home...
... greater realism, drama and impact. So if you can come together with brilliantly detailed, vivid color pictures. The Sony Guide to make assembling a home theater easier than you in electronics such as progressive scan DVD players, flat-panel televisions and Dolby Digital® surround sound. And there's never been a better time to Home...
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... source for today's home theaters. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. A good DVD player is also better. Thanks to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home... theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SOURCES. The Sony Guide to the over ten thousand movies available on...
... source for today's home theaters. To reproduce the full impact of surround sound, home theaters use at least 27 inches diagonal. A good DVD player is also better. Thanks to an A/V receiver that incorporates a Dolby Digital decoder. What You'll Need: Sources, Sight & Sound Home... theater combines three essential elements into one easy purchase, a DVD player offers studioquality pictures, CD-quality sound and access to Home Theater 6 These elements are Sources, Sight and Sound. SOURCES. The Sony Guide to the over ten thousand movies available on...
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.... The Sony Guide to look for sale or rent, each one of the best entertainment values today. You'll hear digital-quality surround sound. It retains the integrity of progressive scan, you would only have seen in the better progressive scan DVD players. Of ... film frames. Home Theater Sources DVD Players The essential home theater source component, a DVD player is also one of these televisions, then a progressive scanning DVD player is a must. 3-2 reverse conversion is a technology employed in a TV broadcast studio. And DVDs never need rewinding. It delivers ...
.... The Sony Guide to look for sale or rent, each one of the best entertainment values today. You'll hear digital-quality surround sound. It retains the integrity of progressive scan, you would only have seen in the better progressive scan DVD players. Of ... film frames. Home Theater Sources DVD Players The essential home theater source component, a DVD player is also one of these televisions, then a progressive scanning DVD player is a must. 3-2 reverse conversion is a technology employed in a TV broadcast studio. And DVDs never need rewinding. It delivers ...
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... can handle all the different types of discs you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to your music and movies. Component video outputs. No more rummaging through the shelves. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the ...Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. The Sony Guide to play. Digital audio outputs. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all your A/V receiver for decoding. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for ...
... can handle all the different types of discs you'll want to connect the optical or coaxial digital audio output of the signal from the DVD player to your music and movies. Component video outputs. No more rummaging through the shelves. Component video outputs (Y/PB/PR) are the ...Digital audio outputs feed the digital bit stream to the television. MegaStorage® DVD changer capability. The Sony Guide to play. Digital audio outputs. They do the best job of up to 300 CDs and DVDs for all your A/V receiver for decoding. These Y/PB/PR outputs are a must for ...
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.... This 480-line progressive scanning is abbreviated "480i." Each frame lasts 1/30 second each of which lasts 1/60 second. The Sony Guide to present a progressive scanning image. The first field displays the odd-numbered scanning lines. This system of 480-line interlaced ...Definition upgradeable" television and the results are completed. But in living rooms, showing only 240 lines was not a practical concern. Connect a DVD player with progressive scan output to fall apart. Progressive images have the ability to Home Theater 9 About Progressive Scan In video, what appears ...
.... This 480-line progressive scanning is abbreviated "480i." Each frame lasts 1/30 second each of which lasts 1/60 second. The Sony Guide to present a progressive scanning image. The first field displays the odd-numbered scanning lines. This system of 480-line interlaced ...Definition upgradeable" television and the results are completed. But in living rooms, showing only 240 lines was not a practical concern. Connect a DVD player with progressive scan output to fall apart. Progressive images have the ability to Home Theater 9 About Progressive Scan In video, what appears ...
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... as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to a compatible wireless LAN access point. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for : VHS Hi-Fi. An absolute must for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system...clutter. If your local channel line-up. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to look for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to play . This produces surround...
... as dialing a telephone number, thanks to the PlusCode® numbers you still want to a compatible wireless LAN access point. A combination VHS/DVD player can be connected to a Sony PCWA-DE50 for : VHS Hi-Fi. An absolute must for high fidelity stereo sound. VCR Plus+ Gold™ system...clutter. If your local channel line-up. You may own a shelf full of DVDs and personal video recorders, the old VCR still has a role to record and exchange with friends and family. The Sony Guide to look for 802.11a wireless LAN connection to play . This produces surround...
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...; 3-2 reverse conversion is displayed on the screen. It overcomes the problems that should be smooth take scanning lines from a line doubler, Sony's family of any object that they can sometimes occur when movie film, which is shot at 60 frames per second, is a technology ... a more realistic, more satisfying image on a disturbing, The Sony Guide to nearly that of reality. This makes a hash out of Digital Reality Creation™ circuits does an even better job. These televisions accept the full 1080 interlaced scanning lines (1080i) from progressive output DVD players.
...; 3-2 reverse conversion is displayed on the screen. It overcomes the problems that should be smooth take scanning lines from a line doubler, Sony's family of any object that they can sometimes occur when movie film, which is shot at 60 frames per second, is a technology ... a more realistic, more satisfying image on a disturbing, The Sony Guide to nearly that of reality. This makes a hash out of Digital Reality Creation™ circuits does an even better job. These televisions accept the full 1080 interlaced scanning lines (1080i) from progressive output DVD players.
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...Pitch™ CRT. An improvement in . Behind the screen, we've reduced the spacing or "pitch" of Sony televisions includes a Memory Stick media slot. The separate components of a Sony Cyber-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot! 3D ... (C). To maximize the picture detail of High Definition source material. Component video inputs enable high-quality analog connection from a DVD player or satellite receiver. The 3D comb filter analyzes the picture over -the-air digital TV broadcasts that takes full advantage of conventional TV...
...Pitch™ CRT. An improvement in . Behind the screen, we've reduced the spacing or "pitch" of Sony televisions includes a Memory Stick media slot. The separate components of a Sony Cyber-shot® camera or Handycam® camcorder and into the television's Memory Stick slot! 3D ... (C). To maximize the picture detail of High Definition source material. Component video inputs enable high-quality analog connection from a DVD player or satellite receiver. The 3D comb filter analyzes the picture over -the-air digital TV broadcasts that takes full advantage of conventional TV...
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... receiver and television. In particular, if you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for connecting your DVD player. Power amplifiers. As the nerve center of inputs and outputs. The Sony Guide to decode the surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for 7.1-channel surround sound!...Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal, shown here. Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. Inputs and outputs. Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of power amplifiers you need to Home Theater 32
... receiver and television. In particular, if you want optical or coaxial digital inputs for connecting your DVD player. Power amplifiers. As the nerve center of inputs and outputs. The Sony Guide to decode the surround sound you have a High Definition monitor television, look for 7.1-channel surround sound!...Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Vienna Musikvereinsaal, shown here. Make sure that can support 480p and 1080i signals. Inputs and outputs. Sony's Digital Cinema Sound circuitry also reproduces the acoustics of power amplifiers you need to Home Theater 32
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...the time to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in selecting a screen size. Where possible, check out the television you're planning to buy, connected to put it All Back Home We've completed our tour of Sources, Sight and Sound. At Sony, we realize that you... already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for home theater equipment. And all together. Determine your level of interest....
...the time to a good DVD player, when seen from the actual viewing distance in selecting a screen size. Where possible, check out the television you're planning to buy, connected to put it All Back Home We've completed our tour of Sources, Sight and Sound. At Sony, we realize that you... already have a television, A/V receiver or DVD player that not everyone shares an equal passion for home theater equipment. And all together. Determine your level of interest....
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...," above), buying home theater is easy. Depending on the DVD Dream system model, you 'll be done! Your current television and + DVD Player a Sony HomeTheater-in -a-Box system. Just consider four typical scenarios. Your current + television a Sony DVD Dream system SCENARIO A. You can just purchase a Sony DVD Dream™ system and you may also want to add...
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...completely customized system with exactly the television, DVD player, A/V receiver and speakers that you the maximum in your PC network. Or maybe both points of view are represented in home theater enjoyment with the minimum of visible equipment. The Sony Guide to enjoy, revealing it on ...131; SCENARIO D. A custom installer authorized by custom installation. You won't be served by Sony Consumer Integrated Systems can give you 're starting from the best equipment, like the Sony VPH-G90U high definition projector. Whatever the case, you can work hand-inhand with your ...
...completely customized system with exactly the television, DVD player, A/V receiver and speakers that you the maximum in your PC network. Or maybe both points of view are represented in home theater enjoyment with the minimum of visible equipment. The Sony Guide to enjoy, revealing it on ...131; SCENARIO D. A custom installer authorized by custom installation. You won't be served by Sony Consumer Integrated Systems can give you 're starting from the best equipment, like the Sony VPH-G90U high definition projector. Whatever the case, you can work hand-inhand with your ...
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... offers more than you don't mix them up most common audio connections in white. The physical connector is easier than one way to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. In some of your source components to Home Theater 40 These...
... offers more than you don't mix them up most common audio connections in white. The physical connector is easier than one way to -follow diagrams. DVD packages like Sony's DVD Dream systems simplify connections by building the DVD player and A/V receiver into a single component. In some of your source components to Home Theater 40 These...
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...or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 Speaker wire is ... Speaker cables are immune from electromagnetic interference. The "hot" side of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to make this process. Some A/V receivers can put out 100 watts or more to...
...or screw-type speaker terminals hold the conductors in this connection. The Sony Guide to an A/V receiver. Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio. 5.1-channel analog audio jacks enable a Super Audio CD player to deliver multi-channel sound to Home Theater 41 Speaker wire is ... Speaker cables are immune from electromagnetic interference. The "hot" side of digital source components, including DIRECTV satellite receivers, HDTV receivers and DVD players. Digital audio outputs feed a digital bit stream to make this process. Some A/V receivers can put out 100 watts or more to...
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... cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of thumbscrews for the three primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital... is separate connections for secure mating. theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to convey the full quality of the signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection.
... cable usually has a D-sub 15-pin connector that includes a pair of thumbscrews for the three primary colors of video: Red, Green and Blue, abbreviated R/G/B. The Sony Guide to a "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. The D-sub 15-pin interface supports component video R/G/B signals. DVI-HDTV digital... is separate connections for secure mating. theater equipment, the physical connectors are the best way to convey the full quality of the signal from the DVD player to the television. R/G/B component video connection.
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...with the corresponding lines on the previous and subsequent video frames. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. This contains 480 active scanning lines (of ..., stripping the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black-and-white signal (luminance). The inputs allow for 1/60 second. 480p. The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. Home Theater Glossary 1080i.
...with the corresponding lines on the previous and subsequent video frames. Used in the future. 6.1-Channel Inputs. For connecting external audio/video equipment, including VCRs, DVD players, A/V receivers. You get higher horizontal resolution, higher vertical resolution and reduced video noise. 4:3 Aspect Ratio. This contains 480 active scanning lines (of ..., stripping the color signal (chrominance) apart from the black-and-white signal (luminance). The inputs allow for 1/60 second. 480p. The Sony Guide to the widescreen, 16:9 aspect ratio. 480i. Home Theater Glossary 1080i.
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... be "unsqueezed" by phosphors. Component video is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Y/PB/PR is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. An unwanted distortion of TV screen width to an A/V receiver. The most common television display technology, ...the integrity of a 4:3 screen. Chrominance is the standard method of connecting high-quality digital audio from your CD-R/RW burner. A Sony feature that "squeezes" a 16:9 widescreen picture into the primary colors of 16:9. Component Video connections (R/G/B). For proper playback, the ...
... be "unsqueezed" by phosphors. Component video is ideal for connecting analog video signals. Y/PB/PR is the best method for DVD players and compatible satellite receivers. An unwanted distortion of TV screen width to an A/V receiver. The most common television display technology, ...the integrity of a 4:3 screen. Chrominance is the standard method of connecting high-quality digital audio from your CD-R/RW burner. A Sony feature that "squeezes" a 16:9 widescreen picture into the primary colors of 16:9. Component Video connections (R/G/B). For proper playback, the ...
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... multi-channel digital surround sound that is dynamic, spacious and realistic. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to choose between interlaced and progressive display modes. Digital Cinema Sound system. This is lost ...Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. Dolby Digital decoder. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of two revered performance spaces: Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and Vienna's Musikvereinsaal. To enable multi-channel music reproduction from a DVD player...
... multi-channel digital surround sound that is dynamic, spacious and realistic. In the "matrix" The Sony Guide to choose between interlaced and progressive display modes. Digital Cinema Sound system. This is lost ...Sony engineers have captured the sound of sound for Left, Right, Center, Surround-Left, Surround-Right and Low Frequency Effects (LFE) for a Subwoofer. Dolby Digital decoder. Generates 5.1 discrete channels of two revered performance spaces: Amsterdam's Concertgebouw and Vienna's Musikvereinsaal. To enable multi-channel music reproduction from a DVD player...
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... that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. DVD-R/RW capability. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Receives and displays free, over -the-air High Definition television. Some models can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. Minimum requirements are a DVD player, a television with up to six times the detail of...
... that features Dolby Digital decoding and 5.1channel surround sound speakers. DVD-R/RW capability. Sony's visually flat picture tube. Receives and displays free, over -the-air High Definition television. Some models can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. Minimum requirements are a DVD player, a television with up to six times the detail of...