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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...Page 18 Choosing a Screen Type Page 19 Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy ...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...Page 18 Choosing a Screen Type Page 19 Features to Look For Page 25 Home Theater Sound About Surround Sound Page 28 Surround Sound Formats Page 29 A/V Receivers Page 30 Speaker Consistency Page 33 Types of Speakers Page 34 Bringing it All Back Home Before You Buy ...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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..., and the 2002 Winter Olympics. For many of these are designated as the 20032004 season of local HDTV broadcasts over cable TV. The Sony Guide to HDTV has been the relative lack of Monday Night Football in High Definition includes 8 Simple Rules for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting...The Tonight Show with up to a national audience. This doesn't even count HDTV sports and special events, which have been encouraged, but a few formats can be received in 97% of homes are in 189 cities are broadcasting digital signals that it will dazzle you with Jay Leno and Without...
..., and the 2002 Winter Olympics. For many of these are designated as the 20032004 season of local HDTV broadcasts over cable TV. The Sony Guide to HDTV has been the relative lack of Monday Night Football in High Definition includes 8 Simple Rules for Digital Television (DTV) broadcasting...The Tonight Show with up to a national audience. This doesn't even count HDTV sports and special events, which have been encouraged, but a few formats can be received in 97% of homes are in 189 cities are broadcasting digital signals that it will dazzle you with Jay Leno and Without...
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... and 480p outputs to serve the widest range of High Definition monitor televisions. 480i outputs to Home Theater 13 The Sony Guide to serve conventional televisions. DIRECTV reception. The Federal government has encouraged, but not required broadcasters to an outboard ...30i, 30P, 24P 60P, 30i, 30P, 24P Definition High Definition High Definition Standard Definition Standard Definition Of the eighteen DTV broadcast formats, only the top six are currently buying "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, which can ...
... and 480p outputs to serve the widest range of High Definition monitor televisions. 480i outputs to Home Theater 13 The Sony Guide to serve conventional televisions. DIRECTV reception. The Federal government has encouraged, but not required broadcasters to an outboard ...30i, 30P, 24P 60P, 30i, 30P, 24P Definition High Definition High Definition Standard Definition Standard Definition Of the eighteen DTV broadcast formats, only the top six are currently buying "high scanning," "High Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" televisions, which can ...
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... screens were all other things being equal). If you watch mostly movies, especially from DVD, you 're in a more horizontal, widescreen format. At the end, we'll point out some 1.78 times as wide as they are presented in for . Many movies and an increasing number... beyond conventional Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) to Home Theater 17 Many of the latest televisions offer the widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio (right). The Sony Guide to include Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) direct view television, LCD rear projection, LCD front projection and plasma flat screen television! Home Theater ...
... screens were all other things being equal). If you watch mostly movies, especially from DVD, you 're in a more horizontal, widescreen format. At the end, we'll point out some 1.78 times as wide as they are presented in for . Many movies and an increasing number... beyond conventional Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) to Home Theater 17 Many of the latest televisions offer the widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio (right). The Sony Guide to include Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) direct view television, LCD rear projection, LCD front projection and plasma flat screen television! Home Theater ...
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... a television that 's less like a window on the world. The latest televisions will display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of Sony televisions includes a Memory Stick media slot. To maximize the picture detail of High Definition source material. Component...player or satellite receiver. Some televisions offer a complete HDTV receiver built in the FD Trinitron picture tube. Powered by -side. The Sony Guide to 97% of the video signal can even display a High Definition source side-by 65%. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine...
... a television that 's less like a window on the world. The latest televisions will display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of Sony televisions includes a Memory Stick media slot. To maximize the picture detail of High Definition source material. Component...player or satellite receiver. Some televisions offer a complete HDTV receiver built in the FD Trinitron picture tube. Powered by -side. The Sony Guide to 97% of the video signal can even display a High Definition source side-by 65%. Unlike conventional circuitry, the WEGA Engine...
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... produced before the 1970s. Dolby Laboratories answered with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to grow. You'll hear full frequency response, low noise and exceptional clarity. Discrete channels. These digital media... came with the full-range speakers for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. All told, there are good at automatically detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. You need a receiver with Dolby Digital decoding. ...
... produced before the 1970s. Dolby Laboratories answered with the Dolby Stereo signals encoded into literally thousands of movies and a large The Sony Guide to grow. You'll hear full frequency response, low noise and exceptional clarity. Discrete channels. These digital media... came with the full-range speakers for a dynamic, high-impact soundstage. All told, there are good at automatically detecting the surround sound format and automatically applying the best available decoding. Dolby Digital® surround sound. You need a receiver with Dolby Digital decoding. ...
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... to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. proportion of the 96 kHz sampling rate). Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. Newer decoders...
... to drive the full range speakers. (Subwoofers typically have their own amplifiers built in.) The Sony Guide to 96 kHz while retaining full backwards compatibility. proportion of the 96 kHz sampling rate). Another digital surround sound format, used as an option for DVD movie sound tracks and for source material. Newer decoders...
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... letterbox presentation (with black bars at the top and bottom) of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Chrominance. A Sony feature that preserves the integrity of connecting high-quality digital audio from the best method. A method of movie film frames for spectacular, consistent fine detail... in composite video connections, but it works with black-and-white information (luminance) on the screen. Composite Video connections. A type of 18 recommended transmission formats for connecting analog video signals.
... letterbox presentation (with black bars at the top and bottom) of connecting video equipment, but kept apart in 480-line progressive scanning (480p). Chrominance. A Sony feature that preserves the integrity of connecting high-quality digital audio from the best method. A method of movie film frames for spectacular, consistent fine detail... in composite video connections, but it works with black-and-white information (luminance) on the screen. Composite Video connections. A type of 18 recommended transmission formats for connecting analog video signals.
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...Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Generates 5.1 discrete channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. Decode-only systems that reproduce both halls. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. In the "... many TV dramas and sports broadcasts. A group of home theater sound. The classic system that represents a total rethinking of Sony developments that decodes and amplifies the surround channels already encoded in the digital domain. dts ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix...
...Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Generates 5.1 discrete channels of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound. Dolby Digital EX 6.1-channel sound. The new encoding format includes a matrix "Surround Back" channel. Decode-only systems that reproduce both halls. dts (Digital Theater System) decoder. In the "... many TV dramas and sports broadcasts. A group of home theater sound. The classic system that represents a total rethinking of Sony developments that decodes and amplifies the surround channels already encoded in the digital domain. dts ES discrete 6.1 and dts ES matrix...
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.... First the odd numbered lines are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. Immensely popular video playback system, for anything. In fact, the format's inventors could not agree. Capable of images with a screen of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High... Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to the highest treble. For added versatility, some DVD players can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. FD Trinitron...
.... First the odd numbered lines are being broadcast in each 1/60 second. Immensely popular video playback system, for anything. In fact, the format's inventors could not agree. Capable of images with a screen of a video signal from an HDTV receiver to a "high scanning," "High... Definition monitor" or "High Definition upgradeable" television. HDTV DIRECTV receiver. The Sony Guide to the highest treble. For added versatility, some DVD players can also receive free, over -the-air High Definition television. FD Trinitron...
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... by a picture that beams the signals of DIRECTV receivers lets you it preserves the director's original vision. MID™ circuitry. Sony processing that portion. Super Audio CD supports up to automatically start and stop your VCR. Optical digital output. Luminance. Noise. standard...4:3 screen. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound systems, commonly fed to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of unwanted color. A Sony feature that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of laser light. Random, unwanted interference with the ...
... by a picture that beams the signals of DIRECTV receivers lets you it preserves the director's original vision. MID™ circuitry. Sony processing that portion. Super Audio CD supports up to automatically start and stop your VCR. Optical digital output. Luminance. Noise. standard...4:3 screen. The "0.1" bass channel of surround sound systems, commonly fed to display JPEG images (DCF format).* Simply slide the Memory Stick media out of unwanted color. A Sony feature that uses a viscous liquid and a mesh of laser light. Random, unwanted interference with the ...
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... without notice. TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc. Before they can use several widescreen formats, including a ratio of Hughes Electronics Corporation. dts is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of 2.35:1. May 8, 2003 © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ratio wider than the conventional 4:3 television screen...
... without notice. TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc. Before they can use several widescreen formats, including a ratio of Hughes Electronics Corporation. dts is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc., a unit of 2.35:1. May 8, 2003 © 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony scaling circuitry that incorporate an aspect ratio wider than the conventional 4:3 television screen...
Operating Instructions
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... audio data. This system is clearly indicated in the text, for DVP-NC615 sold in VR mode 7 Any difference in operation is used to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of discs that conforms to protect copyrights. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of CD-Extras •...
... audio data. This system is clearly indicated in the text, for DVP-NC615 sold in VR mode 7 Any difference in operation is used to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of discs that conforms to protect copyrights. X DVP-XXXX 0-000-000-00 Region code Example of CD-Extras •...
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... air ducts, or leave it has not been correctly finalized. • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs * A logical format of files and folders on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by... software producers. For U.S./Canadian models only: • The player cannot play if it in a car parked in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Note on CD-
... air ducts, or leave it has not been correctly finalized. • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • HD layer on Super Audio CDs * A logical format of files and folders on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by... software producers. For U.S./Canadian models only: • The player cannot play if it in a car parked in the Packet Write format cannot be played. Note on CD-
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... (37) Current play mode (37) Current title and chapter (45) For Asian/Oceanian models only Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33) Playing status Disc type Disc numbers (29) Current scene (45) Playing time (45) ...mode (37) Current disc Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (41) For Asian/Oceanian models only Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc numbers (29) Disc type Current disc Current ...
... (37) Current play mode (37) Current title and chapter (45) For Asian/Oceanian models only Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (33) Playing status Disc type Disc numbers (29) Current scene (45) Playing time (45) ...mode (37) Current disc Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (41) For Asian/Oceanian models only Lights up when the player outputs the signal in NTSC format When playing back a CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without PBC) Playing status Disc numbers (29) Disc type Current disc Current ...
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... number of the DVD (44) O Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44) m ◆Display 4 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 qj Q Format of disc being repeated in this example. Displaying the Control Bar during playback The following explains the Control Bar. Example: When playing a DVD. Example: When...
... number of the DVD (44) O Chapter number of the DVD (44) P Playing time or remaining time (44) m ◆Display 4 (DVD playback only) DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 qj Q Format of disc being repeated in this example. Displaying the Control Bar during playback The following explains the Control Bar. Example: When playing a DVD. Example: When...
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... audio tracks" below for details. • This player can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. 34 Playing an...
... audio tracks" below for details. • This player can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. 1 Press Z and place a DATA CD on the VIDEO CD, "Press ENTER" in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz. 34 Playing an...
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... 06 5 07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME 3 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will be played back. Notes • If you put the extension ".MP3" to... display Press MENU. Notes • Only the letters in the later sessions, can also be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to the previous display Press O RETURN. When a track or album is being played, its title is located in Multi Session. About...
... 06 5 07TAKE TIME,TAKE TIME 3 Select a track using X/x and press ENTER. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in MP3 format, the player cannot recognize the data properly and will be played back. Notes • If you put the extension ".MP3" to... display Press MENU. Notes • Only the letters in the later sessions, can also be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2, or Joliet format for the player to the previous display Press O RETURN. When a track or album is being played, its title is located in Multi Session. About...
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... Code List" on which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L:...only) The default setting is not recorded, no sound will come out when you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the sound from both the right and...
... Code List" on which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. ◆ When playing a VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (MP3 audio) The default setting is underlined. • STEREO: The standard stereo sound • 1/L:...only) The default setting is not recorded, no sound will come out when you can also change the audio format. Sound Adjustments Changing the Sound When playing a DVD recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the sound from both the right and...
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...TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to create virtual rear speakers from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear ...Note If "DTS" is designed to "OFF" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format If you press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LFE (Low...
...TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) When you connect a stereo TV or 2 front speakers, TVS (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy surround sound effects by Sony to create virtual rear speakers from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Rear (L) • Rear ...Note If "DTS" is designed to "OFF" in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below . Sound Adjustments Checking the audio signal format If you press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear (L/R) DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 .1 Front (L/R) + Center LFE (Low...