BD-RE (page 61)

BD-RE (Blu-ray Disc Rewritable) is a recordable and rewritable Blu-ray Disc, available in the same capacities as the BD below. The re-recordable feature makes extensive editing and time-shifting applications possible.

DTS-HD Master Audio (page 65)

DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps, and uses lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS- HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and maximum of 7.1ch.

BD-ROM (page 61)

BD-ROMs (Blu-ray Disc Read-Only Memory) are commercially produced discs and are available in the same capacities as the BD below. Other than conventional movie and video contents, these discs have enhanced features such as interactive content, menu operations using pop-up menus, selection of subtitle display, and slideshow. Although a BD-ROM may contain any form of data, most BD-ROM discs will contain movies in High Definition format, for playback on Blu-ray Disc/DVD players.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) (page 15)

HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard- to high- definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.

The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology for digital entertainment contents for HDMI.

Information Additional

Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 61)

A disc format developed for recording/ playing high-definition (HD) video (for HDTV, etc.), and for storing large amounts of data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to

25GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to 50 GB of data.

Dolby Digital Plus (page 65)

Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital, the audio coding technology supports 7.1 multi-channel surround sound.

Dolby TrueHD (page 65)

Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding technology that supports up to 8 channels of multi-channel surround sound for the next generation optical discs. The reproduced sound is true to the original source bit-for-bit.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 65)

Developed as an extension to DTS Digital Surround format. It supports a maximum sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi- channel surround.

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with lossy compression (Lossy).

LTH (Low to High) (page 62)

LTH is a recording system that supports organic pigment type BD-R.

PhotoTV HD (page 39)

“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colours. By connecting Sony “PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. For instance, the delicate texture of the human skin, flowers, sand and waves can now be displayed on a large screen in beautiful photo-like quality.

Pop-up menu (page 33)

An enhanced menu operation available on BD-ROMs. The pop-up menu appears when POP UP/MENU is pressed during playback, and can be operated while playback is in progress.

x.v.Colour (page 45)

x.v.Colour is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony.

xvYCC is an international standard for Colour space in video.

This standard can express a wider colour range than the currently used broadcast standard.

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