ES DVD Players 2005, Version 4.0 Page 38
Video Off and Display Off modes
One potential concern with so many types of circuitry in one chassis is
mutual interference. Sony minimizes the possibility of radiated interference with
power-off configurations that shut down potential sources of noise:
Video Off: Shuts down the video circuitry and the HDMI™ output to
eliminate even slight residual effects on the audio circuitry.
Display Off: Disables the display for a further reduction in noise.