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Chapter 1

Before you start

Features

24-bit/96kHz compatible DAC

This system is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering better-than-CD sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high- frequency detail.

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II*1 and

Picture zoom

While a DVD or Video CD is playing, you can zoom in on any part of the picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer look. See Zooming the screen on page 52.

MP3 and WMA compatibility

This system is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 or WMA audio tracks. See also Compressed audio compatibility on page 11.

DTS*2

Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders let you enjoy true discrete multichannel home theater sound with Dolby Digital and DTS encoded DVD discs.

Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding adds excitement to two-channel source material with surround sound playback.

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.

Graphical on-screen displays

Setting up and using your DVD home theater system is made very easy using the graphical on-screen displays.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” 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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