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Before You Start
Features
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i.LINK*
digital interface
The i.LINK interface makes it possible to connect
this player to an i.LINK-equipped AV receiver with a
single cable and enjoy high sampling rate (up to
192kHz) PCM multichannel digital audio from
DVD-Audio and SACD discs, as well as digital
audio from DVD-Video, CD, Video CD and MP3
discs.
In addition to simplified connection, jitterless audio
is possible with Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz
Lock System) technology when playing CDs,
SACDs and DVD-Audio discs.
Other advantages of using i.LINK include 'smart'
features such as automatic configuration and
automatic function selection—start playback of a
disc and the receiver automatically changes the
input function to this player.
Noise Shaped Video (NSV)*
Noise Shaped Video processing makes it possible
to display video images at higher resolutions than
would otherwise be possible using the same video
data converter. This is achieved using the digital
processing techniques of oversampling (to reduce
high-frequency aliasing), and multi-bit Sigma-Delta
processing (to reduce quantization noise).
DVD-Audio and SACD compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio perform-
ance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD).
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this
player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate
discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound
quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level
resolution and high-frequency detail.
Built-in Dolby*
decoding with multichannel outputs
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This player features multichannel analog outputs
for connection to an AV amplifier to give you
stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS
and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.
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Digital and DTS*
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TruSurround*
and Virtual Dolby Digital
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TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a realistic
surround-sound effect from any Dolby Digital
source using just two speakers (see page 51).
Multiple video output formats that can
be selected to best suit your TV or
monitor
This player features two composite and two S-video
jacks, component video and two AV CONNECTOR
terminals. The AV connector can output an RGB
signal (although it is not possible to output RGB
and component video at the same time).
PureCinema progressive scan
When connected to a progressive scan-compatible
TV or monitor using the component video outputs,
you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images,
with the same frame refresh rate as the original
movie (see page 54).
Super Fine Focus digital filter
This improves the quality of the video output by
reducing video noise and increasing the
horizonatal resolution to 540 lines (see page 54).
MP3 compatibility
This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and
CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio tracks (see
pages 8-9).
Graphical on-screen displays
Setting up and using your DVD player is made very
easy using the graphical on-screen displays.
*1 "i.LINK" and the "i.LINK" logo are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
*2 These features may not be compatible with all
i.LINK-equipped receivers..
*3 Noise Shaped Video is a trademark of Analog
Devices Inc.
*4 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*5 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*6 TruSurround and the
of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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symbol are trademarks