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Getting Started Simple Version Connections Playback (Basic) Settings Playback (Advanced) ENGLISH Explanation of Terms Numerics 4:3 LB (letterbox) When a wide (16:9) disc is played back by connecting a 4:3 TV and this unit, this function plays back the image with black area at the top and bottom. 4:3 PS (pan scan) When a wide (16:9) disc is played back by connecting a 4:3 TV and this unit, this function cuts left and right of the played back image to the 4:3 size according to the disc's control information. A AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) This is an internationally standardized audio data compression scheme. It has a compression ratio 1.4 times higher than the "MP3 audio compression scheme adopted for "MPEG-1. Aspect ratio This is the length and width ratio of the TV screen. The conventional TV's screen ratio is 4:3 and the wide screen TV's screen ratio is 16:9. Audio commentary This is an audio program included as a bonus feature in a DVD-Video or BD-Video. It uses a multiaudio function to provide an audio explanation or commentary by members of the crew or director, etc. to accompany the video. Audyssey Dynamic EQ™ Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased by taking into account human perception and room acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem with Audyssey MultEQ® to provide well-balanced sound for every listener at any volume level. Audyssey Dynamic Volume™ Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of large variations in volume level between television programs, commercials, and between the soft and loud passages of movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the playback volume is adjusted automatically, the perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround impression, and dialog clarity remain the same. Audyssey MultEQ® Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution that calibrates any audio system so that it can achieve optimum performance for every listener in a large listening area. Based on several room measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization solution that corrects for both time and frequency response problems in the listening area and also performs a fully automated surround system setup. AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) This is a high-definition digital camera (HD) standard using high-efficiency encoding technology for recording high-definition Hi-Vision signals to various media. B BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java) With BD-Videos, there are fun software with more interactive functions (games) using Java applications. BD-LIVE This unit can be connected to the Internet to enjoy a number of features, including additional contents such as special videos or subtitles, network games, etc. Bit rate This expresses the read amount per 1 second of video/audio data recorded in a disc. Blu-ray Disc This is one-side 1 layer disc having 25 GB capacity and can record high vision video movie and games. Bonus View Special images for BD-Videos. It includes comment of the movie director, simultaneously developing sub-story, and images from different angles. C Chapter This is a break intended by a producer who organizes the title of Blu-ray Disc or DVD-Video. The chapter search function searches the beginning of this break. D Deep Color This technology allows expression of more number of colors than the conventional 8 bits and can reproduce colors close to natural ones without color streak. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) This mechanism automatically perform network configuration such as IP address for network devices including the unit, PC, and broadband router. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A total of 5.1 channels are played: 3 front channels ("FL" , "FR" and "C"), 2 surround channels ("SL" and "SR") and the "LFE" channel for low frequencies. Because of this, there is no crosstalk between channels and a realistic sound field with a "threedimensional" feeling (sense of distance, movement and positioning) is achieved. A realistic, powerful sense of presence is achieved when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well. Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users to enjoy in their homes the "DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND EX" audio format jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films. The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back channels, provide improved sound positioning and expression of space. Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal format that is compatible with up to 7.1 channels of discrete digital sound and also improves sound quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance. It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby Digital, so it offers greater flexibility in response to the source signal and the conditions of the playback equipment. Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless coding technology to faithfully reproduce the sound of the studio master. This format is compatible with a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz and up to 7.1 channels, so it is used for applications particularly prioritizing sound quality. Dolby Pro Logic g Dolby Pro Logic g is a matrix decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into 5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect. The surround channel signals are converted into stereo and full band signals (with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create a "three-dimensional" sound image offering a rich sense of presence for all stereo sources. Dolby Pro Logic gx Dolby Pro Logic gx is a further improved version of the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology. Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded to achieve a natural sound with up to 7.1 channels. There are three modes: "Music" suited for playing music, "Cinema" suited for playing movies, and "Game" which is optimized for playing games. Multizone GUI Remote Control Part Names Other Information Troubleshooting Spec. Index 72

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ENGLISH
Remote
Control
Playback
(Advanced)
Connections
Simple
Version
Playback
(Basic)
Multi-
zone
GUI
Settings
Getting
Started
Troubleshooting
Other
Information
Spec.
Index
Part
Names
Explanation of Terms
Numerics
4:3 LB (letterbox)
When a wide (16:9) disc is played back by connecting
a 4:3 TV and this unit, this function plays back the
image with black area at the top and bottom.
4:3 PS (pan scan)
When a wide (16:9) disc is played back by
connecting a 4:3 TV and this unit, this function cuts
left and right of the played back image to the 4:3
size according to the disc’s control information.
A
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
This is an internationally standardized audio data
compression scheme. It has a compression ratio
1.4 times higher than the “MP3 audio compression
scheme adopted for “MPEG-1.
Aspect ratio
This is the length and width ratio of the TV screen.
The conventional TV’s screen ratio is 4:3 and the
wide screen TV’s screen ratio is 16:9.
Audio commentary
This is an audio program included as a bonus
feature in a DVD-Video or BD-Video. It uses a multi-
audio function to provide an audio explanation or
commentary by members of the crew or director,
etc. to accompany the video.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ™
Audyssey Dynamic EQ solves the problem of
deteriorating sound quality as volume is decreased
by taking into account human perception and room
acoustics. Audyssey Dynamic EQ works in tandem
with Audyssey MultEQ
®
to provide well-balanced
sound for every listener at any volume level.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume™
Audyssey Dynamic Volume solves the problem of
large variations in volume level between television
programs, commercials, and between the soft and
loud passages of movies. Audyssey Dynamic EQ
is integrated into Dynamic Volume so that as the
playback volume is adjusted automatically, the
perceived bass response, tonal balance, surround
impression, and dialog clarity remain the same.
Audyssey MultEQ
®
Audyssey MultEQ is a room equalization solution
that calibrates any audio system so that it can
achieve optimum performance for every listener
in a large listening area. Based on several room
measurements, MultEQ calculates an equalization
solution that corrects for both time and frequency
response problems in the listening area and also
performs a fully automated surround system
setup.
AVCHD
(Advanced
Video
Codec
High
Definition)
This is a high-definition digital camera (HD) standard
using high-efficiency encoding technology for
recording high-definition Hi-Vision signals to various
media.
B
BD-J (Blu-ray Disc Java)
With BD-Videos, there are fun software with
more interactive functions (games) using Java
applications.
BD-LIVE
This unit can be connected to the Internet to enjoy
a number of features, including additional contents
such as special videos or subtitles, network games,
etc.
Bit rate
This expresses the read amount per 1 second of
video/audio data recorded in a disc.
Blu-ray Disc
This is one-side 1 layer disc having 25 GB capacity
and can record high vision video movie and games.
Bonus View
Special images for BD-Videos. It includes comment
of the movie director, simultaneously developing
sub-story, and images from different angles.
C
Chapter
This is a break intended by a producer who
organizes the title of Blu-ray Disc or DVD-Video. The
chapter search function searches the beginning of
this break.
D
Deep Color
This technology allows expression of more number
of colors than the conventional 8 bits and can
reproduce colors close to natural ones without color
streak.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
This mechanism automatically perform network
configuration such as IP address for network devices
including the unit, PC, and broadband router.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital signal format
developed by Dolby Laboratories.
A total of 5.1 channels are played: 3 front channels
(“FL” , “FR” and “C”), 2 surround channels
(“SL” and “SR”) and the “LFE” channel for low
frequencies.
Because of this, there is no crosstalk between
channels and a realistic sound field with a “three-
dimensional” feeling (sense of distance, movement
and positioning) is achieved.
A realistic, powerful sense of presence is achieved
when playing movie sources in AV rooms as well.
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital EX is a 6.1-channel surround format
proposed by Dolby Laboratories that allows users
to enjoy in their homes the “DOLBY DIGITAL
SURROUND EX” audio format jointly developed by
Dolby Laboratories and Lucas Films.
The 6.1 channels of sound, including surround back
channels, provide improved sound positioning and
expression of space.
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus is an improved Dolby Digital signal
format that is compatible with up to 7.1 channels
of discrete digital sound and also improves sound
quality thanks to extra data bit rate performance.
It is upwardly compatible with conventional Dolby
Digital, so it offers greater flexibility in response to
the source signal and the conditions of the playback
equipment.
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is a high definition audio technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, using lossless
coding technology to faithfully reproduce the sound
of the studio master.
This format is compatible with a maximum sampling
frequency of 96 kHz and up to 7.1 channels, so it is
used for applications particularly prioritizing sound
quality.
Dolby Pro Logic
g
Dolby Pro Logic
g
is a matrix decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Regular music such as that on CDs is encoded into
5 channels to achieve an excellent surround effect.
The surround channel signals are converted into
stereo and full band signals (with a frequency
response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz or greater) to create
a “three-dimensional” sound image offering a rich
sense of presence for all stereo sources.
Dolby Pro Logic
g
x
Dolby Pro Logic
g
x is a further improved version of
the Dolby Pro Logic g matrix decoding technology.
Audio signals recorded in 2 channels are decoded
to achieve a natural sound with up to 7.1 channels.
There are three modes: “Music” suited for playing
music, “Cinema” suited for playing movies, and
“Game” which is optimized for playing games.