This unit has many features, some are outlined below. Please read the owner’s manual to take full advantage of all the features this unit has to offer.
• BD-ROM Playback
BD-ROM is a next generation optical disc format in the HD era. Featuring massive storage capacity of 25 to 50 GB (five times larger than a DVD) and a high-speed transfer rate of up to 54 Mbps, this format offers not only uncompromised HD quality video*†, but also enables rich bonus content on a single disc and HD quality audio up to 8ch, and interactive operability.
* A compatible HD display device is necessary to enjoy the same quality.
† Some discs allow viewing only with an HDMI connection.
•24p True Cinema
Movies shot with a film camera consist of 24 frames per second. Since conventional televisions (both CRT and flat panels) display frames either at 1/60 or 1/50 second intervals, the 24 frames do not appear at an even pace.
When connected to a TV with 24p capabilities, the player displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals — the same interval originally shot with the film camera, thus faithfully reproducing the original cinema image.
•BD-J application
The BD-ROM format supports Java for interactive functions. “BD-J” offers content providers almost unlimited functionality when creating interactive BD-ROM titles. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
•Support of uncompressed multi-channel Linear PCM
In combination with a compatible AV amplifier, the player can output up to 8ch Linear PCM surround sound.* With a non-compatible amplifier, the player can output 5.1ch analog signals from its 5.1CH OUTPUT jack for high quality audio enjoyment.
* Note that the DIGITAL OUTPUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack does not output 8ch signals. You will need an HDMI cable and an HDMI compatible device that support 8ch signals.
•Support of “Dolby TrueHD” and “DTS-HD” - 7.1 Channel Surround Sound
The player supports the bitstream output functionality of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio bitstream via HDMI. It also supports the decoding functionality of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio to multi-channel Linear PCM via HDMI.
•HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) digital interface
When connected to an HDMI-equipped display device using a single HDMI cord, the player can output both SD to HD video and multi-channel audio signals, in digital form without degradation. The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
•Library function for recorded files (For JPEG image, MP3 audio and WMV9 files only)
With DATA-DVDs and DATA-CDs, three separate Audio/Video/Picture/All Title List-browsers allow for easy sorting, searching and playback.
