Glossary

xA.F.D. (Auto Format Direct)

A function that automatically detects the input audio signal format for optimal processing. Recorded or encoded sound is faithfully reproduced without added sound effects such as reverb, etc.

xA/V SYNC

When the video lags behind the audio signal, this function can be used to delay the audio for synchronizing the audio and video.

xComponent video

A format for transmitting video signal information consisting of three separate signals: luminance Y, chrominance Pb, and chrominance Pr. High quality pictures, such as DVD video or HDTV pictures, are transmitted more faithfully. The three jacks are color- coded green, blue, and red.

xComposite video

A standard format for transmitting video signal information. The luminance signal Y and chrominance signal C are combined and transmitted together.

xCrossover frequency

The frequency at which two speaker’s frequencies intersect.

xDolby Digital

Digital audio encoding/decoding technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It consists of front (L/R), center, surround (L/R) and sub-woofer channels. It is a designated audio standard for DVD-video and also known as 5.1ch surround. Since surround information is recorded and reproduced in stereo, more realistic sound with fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby surround.

xDolby Digital Surround EX

Acoustic technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Surround back information

is matrixed into regular left and right surround channels so that the sound can be reproduced in 6.1ch. Active scenes, especially, are recreated with a more dynamic and realistic sound field.

xDolby Pro Logic II

This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded audio into 5.1ch for playback. There is a MOVIE mode for movies and MUSIC mode for stereo sources such as music. Old movies encoded in the traditional stereo format can be enhanced with 5.1ch surround sound.

xDolby Pro Logic IIx

Technology for 7.1ch (or 6.1ch) playback. Along with audio encoded in Dolby Digital Surround EX, 5.1ch Dolby Digital encoded audio can be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch). Furthermore, existing stereo recorded content can also be reproduced in 7.1ch (or 6.1ch).

xDolby Surround (Dolby Pro Logic)

Audio processing technology developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Center and mono surround information is matrixed into two stereo channels. When reproduced, audio is decoded and output in 4ch surround sound. This is the most common audio processing method for DVD-video.

xDownmix

Amethod to output multi-channel audio such as 5.1ch, encoded into two channels.

xDSD (Direct Stream Digital)

Audio format used for a Super Audio CD. DSD converts analog signals to digital and records them directly, without adding any processing, so that no information is omitted. Recording and playback of high fidelity, quality sound is achieved.

xDTS 96/24

A high sound quality digital signal format. It records audio at a sampling frequency and bit rate of 96kHz/24bit which is the highest possible for DVD-video. The number of

126GB