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Dolby Digital Plus (page 76)
Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital,
the audio coding technology supports 7.1
multi-channel surround sound.
Dolby TrueHD (page 76)
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding
technology that supports up to 8 channels of
multi-channel surround sound for the next
generation optical discs. The reproduced
sound is true to the original source bit-for-bit.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 76)
Developed as an extension to DTS Digital
Surround format. It supports a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi-
channel surround.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a
maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with
lossy compression (Lossy).
DTS-HD Master Audio (page 76)
DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum
transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps, and uses
lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS-
HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and
maximum of 7.1ch.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) (page 15)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection. The
HDMI connection carries standard- to high-
definition video signals and multi-channel
audio signals to AV components such as
HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection), a copy protection technology for
digital entertainment contents for HDMI.
HD Reality Enhancer (HDMI) (page 40, 44)
Sony-developed technology provides real-
time parsing pixel-by-pixel, performs
optimum smoothing, clarifies details,
removes noise and achieves smoother
gradation in video signals during playback.
LTH (Low to High) (page 74)
LTH is a recording system that supports
organic pigment type BD-R.
PhotoTV HD (page 45)
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle
textures and colors. By connecting Sony
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an
HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the
human skin, flowers, sand and waves can
now be displayed on a large screen in
beautiful photo-like quality.
Pop-up menu (page 37)
An enhanced menu operation available on
BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when
POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback,
and can be operated while playback is in
progress.
Super Bit Mapping (page 52)
It is possible to achieve smoother gradation
by putting 14 bits of information into an 8-bit
video signal. This Sony-developed
technology takes into account human vision
characteristics.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (page 25, 32)
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup specification
easily sets the security of wireless home
networks.
There are 2 ways to use the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup function:
–The Push Button Configuration method,
using the WPS button on the wireless LAN
router (access point)
–The PIN method, using a PIN code
x.v.Color (page 52)
x.v.Color is a familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range
than the currently used broadcast standard.