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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

DVD-Audio and SACD compatible
Experience the super high-quality audio perfor-
mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
(SACD).
Super VCD compatible
This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan-
dard. Compared to the Video CD standard,
Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and
allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded.
Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.
24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC
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
*1
Digital and DTS
*2
decoding with multichannel outputs
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.
PureCinema Progressive Scan video
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.
New Disc Navigator with moving
pictures
The new Disc Navigator enables you play the
first few seconds of each title or chapter in a
thumbnail image on screen.
DSP effects for enhanced playback
See
Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus
on
page 32.
Picture zoom
See
Zooming the screen
on page 30.
MP3 and WMA compatibility
See
Compressed audio compatibility
on page 8.
JPEG compatibility
See
JPEG file compatibility
on page 9.
DivX video compatibility
See
DivX video compatibility
on page 9.
Energy saving design
An auto power-off function switches the player
into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems Inc.
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