Sony STRDG800 Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
91
US
F:\Sony SEM
HA\Revision2_DG800\JC060412_2667346121DG800_US\2667346121\US05AMP_STR-DG800-
CEL.fm
masterpage: Right
STR-DG800
2-667-346-12 (1)
Additional Information
Glossary
x Component 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.
x Composite video
A standard format for transmitting video
signal information. The luminance signal Y
and chrominance signal C are combined and
transmitted together.
x Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. It
consists of front (left/right), center, surround
(left/right) 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.
x Dolby 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.
x Dolby 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.
x Dolby 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).
x Dolby 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.
x DTS 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
playback channels varies depending on the
software.
x DTS Neo:6
This technology converts 2ch stereo recorded
audio for 6.1ch playback. There are two modes
to select according to the playback source or
your preference, CINEMA for movies, and
MUSIC for stereo sources such as music.
x DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. It compresses audio less than
Dolby Digital, delivering a higher quality
sound reproduction.
Additional Information
US01COV_STR-DG800-CEL.book Page 91 Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:53 PM