DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 70)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).
DTS-HD Master Audio (page 70)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.
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.
HD Reality Enhancer (page 38, 41)Sony-developed technology provides real- time parsing pixel-by-pixel, performs optimum smoothing, clarifies details, removes noise and achieves smoother gradation in video signals during playback.
LTH (Low to High) (page 67)LTH is a recording system that supports organic pigment type BD-R.
PhotoTV HD (page 42)“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. 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 35)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.
Super Bit Mapping (page 10, 48)It is possible to achieve smoother gradation by putting 14 bits of information into an 8-bit video signal. This Sony-developed technology takes into account human vision characteristics.
x.v.Color (page 48)x.v.Color is a familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for Color space in video.
This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
24p True Cinema (page 47)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.
