Sony Dav Dz10 Operating Instructions

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selects PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital sound, and MPEG 
audio tracks in this order.
x[MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/
VIDEO CD only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or 
off.
x[AUDIO DRC] (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW only)
Narrows the dynamic range of the sound track. 
Useful for watching movies at low volume late 
at night.
 [AUDIO DRC] only applies to Dolby Digital sources.
x[DivX] (except for the United Kingdom 
models)
Displays the registration code for this system.
For more information, go to 
http://www.divx.com
 on the Internet.To obtain the best possible surround sound, set 
for the size of the speakers you have connected 
and their distance from your listening position. 
Then use the test tone to adjust the level and the 
balance of the speakers to the same level.
Select [SPEAKER SETUP] in the Setup 
Display. For details, see “Using the Setup 
Display” (page 67).
The default settings are underlined.
To return to the default setting 
when changing a setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that 
only the [SIZE] setting does not return to the 
default setting.
x[SIZE]
If you do not connect center or surround 
speakers, or move the surround speakers, set the 
parameters for [CENTER] and [SURROUND] 
and specify the surround speaker position. Since 
the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot 
change them.
[ON]Stores the resume settings in 
memory for up to 40 discs.
[OFF]Does not store the resume settings 
in memory. Playback restarts at 
the resume point only for the 
current disc in the system.
[OFF]No compression of dynamic 
range.
[STANDARD]Reproduces the sound track with 
the kind of dynamic range that the 
recording engineer intended.
[MAX]Compresses dynamic range at the 
maximum.
Note
Settings for the Speakers
[SPEAKER SETUP]
SPEAKER SETUP
DISTANCE:
LEVEL(FRONT):
LEVEL(SURROUND): 
OFF
TEST TONE:
FRONT:
CENTER:
YES BEHINDYES YES
SURROUND:
SUBWOOFER:SIZE:
90 
20 
45 A A
B B
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 When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
x[DISTANCE]
The default distance setting for the speakers in 
relation to the listening position is shown below.
When you set the distance using the Quick Setup 
(page 25), the settings is automatically 
displayed.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display 
when you move the speakers.
* When you perform the Quick Setup (page 25), the 
default settings are changed.
 When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a 
moment.
 If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an 
equal distance from your listening position, set the 
distance according to the closest speaker.
 Do not place the surround speakers farther away from 
your listening position than the front speakers.
 Depending on the input stream, the [DISTANCE] 
setting may not be effective.
x[LEVEL (FRONT)]
You can vary the level of front speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
x[LEVEL (SURROUND)]
You can vary the level of surround speakers as 
follows. Be sure to set [TEST TONE] to [ON] 
for easy adjustment.
(This settings appear except when you set 
[SURROUND] to [NONE] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
[FRONT][YES]
[CENTER][YES]: Normally select this.
[NONE]: Select this if no center 
speaker is used. 
[SURROUND][BEHIND]: Select this if surround 
speakers are located in section B.
[SIDE]: Select this if surround 
speakers are located in section A.
[NONE]: Select this if no 
surround speaker is used.
[SUBWOOFER][YES]
Note
[FRONT] 
3.0 m/10 ft*Front speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set in 0.2 
meter (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 
7.0 meters (4 to 23 ft).
[CENTER] 
3.0 m/10 ft*(appears when 
you set 
[CENTER] to 
[YES] in the 
[SIZE] setting.)
Center speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set in 0.2 
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to 
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
1.0 - 7.0 m/ 
4 - 23 ft
0.0 - 7.0 m/ 
0 - 23 ft
[SURROUND]
3.0 m/10 ft*(appears except 
when you set 
[SURROUND] 
to [NONE] in the 
[SIZE] setting.)
Surround speaker distance from the 
listening position can be set in 0.2 
meter (1 ft) increments from 0.0 to 
7.0 meters (0 to 23 ft).
Note
[L]
0 dBSet this between –6 dB and 0 dB 
in 1 dB increments.
[R]
0 dBSet this between –6 dB and 0 dB 
in 1 dB increments.
[CENTER] 
0 dB
(appears when you 
set [CENTER] to 
[YES] in the [SIZE] 
setting.)
Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB 
in 1 dB increments.
[SUBWOOFER] 
0 dBSet this between –6 dB and +6 dB 
in 1 dB increments.
[L]
0 dBSet this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 
1 dB increments.
[R]
0 dBSet this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 
1 dB increments.
 
						

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To adjust the volume of all the 
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or 
press VOLUME +/– on the remote.
x[TEST TONE]
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust 
[LEVEL (FRONT)] and [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)].
Adjusting the speaker level by 
using the test tone
1Press   DISPLAY when the system is 
in stop mode.
The Control Menu appears.
2Press X/x to select   [SETUP], 
then press ENTER.
The options for [SETUP] appear.
3Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then 
press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
4Press X/x repeatedly to select 
[SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER 
or c.
5Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press ENTER or c.
6Press X/x repeatedly to select [ON], 
then press ENTER.
You will hear the test tone from each 
speaker in sequence.
7From your listening position, adjust the 
value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL 
(SURROUND)] using C/X/x/c.
The test tone is emitted from only the 
speaker which you are adjusting.
8Press ENTER when you have finished 
making adjustments.
9Press X/x repeatedly to select [TEST 
TONE], then press ENTER.
10Press X/x repeatedly to select [OFF], 
then press ENTER.
 When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts 
off for a moment.
[OFF]The test tone is not emitted from the 
speakers.
[ON]The test tone is emitted from each speaker 
in sequence while adjusting level. When 
you select one of the [SPEAKER SETUP] 
items, the test tone is emitted from each 
speaker in sequence.
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On power sources
 AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at 
the qualified service shop.
On placement
 Place the system in a location with adequate 
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
 At high volume, over long periods of time, the cabinet 
becomes hot to the touch. This is not a malfunction. 
However, touching the cabinet should be avoided. Do 
not place the unit in a confined space where 
ventilation is poor as this may cause overheating.
 Do not block the ventilation slots by putting anything 
on the system. The system is equipped with a high 
power amplifier. If the ventilation slots are blocked, 
the unit can overheat and malfunction.
 Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a rug 
and do not block the ventilation holes.
 Do not place the system in a location near heat 
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, 
excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm 
location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture 
may condense on the lenses inside the system. Should 
this occur, the system may not operate properly. In 
this case, remove the disc and leave the system turned 
on for about half an hour until the moisture 
evaporates.
 When you move the system, take out any disc. If you 
don’t, the disc may be damaged.
On adjusting volume
 Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section 
with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you 
do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level 
section is suddenly played.
On cleaning
 Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth 
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do 
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or 
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning 
your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens 
cleaner
• Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc 
or disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may 
cause apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV’s color
 If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have 
color irregularity, turn off the TV then turn it on after 
15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity should persist, 
place the speakers farther away from the set.
On moving the system
When you carry the system, use the following 
procedure to protect the inner mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select 
“DVD.”
2Make sure that all discs are removed from 
the system.
3Press x and "/1 simultaneously. 
“MECHA LOCK” appears in the front panel 
display after “STANDBY.”
4Remove the AC power cord (mains lead) 
from the wall outlet (mains).
Additional Information
Precautions
IMPORTANT NOTICECaution: This system is capable of holding a still 
video image or on-screen display image on your 
television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still 
video image or on-screen display image displayed 
on your TV for an extended period of time you risk 
permanent damage to your television screen. 
Projection televisions are especially susceptible to 
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On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its 
edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or 
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in 
a car parked in direct sunlight as the 
temperature may rise considerably inside the 
car.
 After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
 Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning 
cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
 Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, 
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static 
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
This system can only play back a standard 
circular disc. Using neither standard nor circular 
discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape) may cause 
a malfunction.
Do not use a disc that has a commercially 
available accessory attached, such as a label or 
ring.If you experience any of the following 
difficulties while using the system, use this 
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the 
problem before requesting repairs. Should any 
problem persist, consult your nearest Sony 
dealer.
Note that if service personnel changes some 
parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
Power
The power is not turned on.
 Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is 
connected securely.
If “PROTECT” and “UNPLUG” appears 
alternately in the front panel display.
Immediately unplug the AC power cord (mains 
lead) and check the following items.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Are you using only the specified speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the 
system?
After checking the above items and fixing any 
problems, connect the AC power cord (mains lead) 
again and turn on the system. If the cause of the 
problem cannot be found even after checking all the 
above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Picture
There is no picture.
 The video connecting cords are not connected 
securely.
 The video connecting cords are damaged.
 The system is not connected to the correct TV 
input jack (page 19).
 The video input on the TV is not set so that you 
can view pictures from the system.
 You have set progressive format but your TV 
cannot accept the signal in progressive format. In 
this case, return the setting to interlace format (the 
default setting) (page 20).
 Even if your TV is compatible with progressive 
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be 
affected when you set progressive format. In this 
case, return the setting to interlace format (the 
default setting) (page 20).
Picture noise appears.
 The disc is dirty or flawed.
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 If the picture output from your system goes 
through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD programs 
could affect picture quality. If you still experience 
problems even when you connect your system 
directly to your TV, try connecting your system to 
your TV’s S video input (page 19, 23).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in [TV 
TYPE] of [SCREEN SETUP], the picture does 
not fill the screen.
 The aspect ratio on the disc is fixed.
Sound
There is no sound.
 The speaker cord is not connected securely.
 Press MUTING on the remote if “MUTING ON” 
is displayed in the front panel display. 
 The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion 
Play mode. Press H to return to normal play 
mode.
 Fast forward or fast reverse is performed. Press 
H to return to normal play mode.
 Check the speaker settings (page 71). 
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or 
reversed.
 Check that the speakers and components are 
connected correctly and securely.
There is no sound from the subwoofer.
 Check the speaker connections and settings 
(page 14, 71).
 Set the sound field to “AUTO FORMAT DIRECT 
AUTO” (page 52).
Severe hum or noise is heard.
 Check that the speakers and components are 
connected securely.
 Check that the connecting cords are away from a 
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters (10 ft) 
away from your TV set or a fluorescent light.
 Move your TV away from the audio components.
 The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a 
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
 Clean the disc.
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a 
VIDEO CD, a CD, or an MP3.
 Set [AUDIO] to [STEREO] by pressing AUDIO 
(page 50).
 Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect is difficult to hear when 
you are playing a Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG 
audio sound track.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 52). Check the speaker connections and settings (page 
14, 71). 
 Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not 
be the entire 5.1 channel. It may be monaural or 
stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby 
Digital or MPEG audio format.
The sound comes from the center speaker 
only.
 Depending on the disc, the sound may come from 
the center speaker only.
No sound is heard from the center speaker.
 Check the speaker connections and settings.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 52).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the center 
speaker may be less noticeable.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is 
heard from the surround speakers.
 Check the speaker connections and settings.
 Make sure the sound field function is on 
(page 52).
 Depending on the source, the effect of the 
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
Operation
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Check that the antenna (aerial) is connected 
securely. Adjust the antenna (aerial) or connect an 
external antenna (aerial) if necessary.
 The signal strength of the stations is too weak 
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct 
tuning.
 No stations have been preset or the preset stations 
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning 
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 63).
 Press DISPLAY so that the frequency appears in 
the front panel display.
The remote does not function.
 There are obstacles between the remote and the 
system.
 The distance between the remote and the system is 
too far.
 The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on 
the system.
 The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
 There is no disc inserted.
 The disc is upside down.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing down.
 The disc is skewed on the disc tray.
 The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 7).
 The region code on the DVD does not match the 
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 Moisture has condensed inside the system and 
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove the disc 
and leave the system turned on for about half an 
hour.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2 or 
Joliet.
 The MP3 audio track does not have the extension 
“.MP3.”
 The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it 
has the extension “.MP3.”
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO 
format.
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[IMAGE (JPEG)] (page 38).
 If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] 
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then 
on.
 The DATA CD contains a DivX video file. 
(Except for the United Kingdom models.)
 This system cannot play MP3 audio files recorded 
on DATA DVDs.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format 
that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or 
Joliet.
 It has an extension other than “.JPEG” or “.JPG.”
 It is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in 
normal mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in 
Progressive JPEG which is mainly used on the 
Internet WEB site.
 It does not fit the screen (those images are 
reduced).
 The [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] setting has been set to 
[AUDIO (MP3)] (page 38).
 If you cannot change the [MODE (MP3, JPEG)] 
setting, re-load the disc or turn the system off, then 
on.
 The DATA CD contains a DivX video file. 
(Except for the United Kingdom models.)
 This system cannot play JPEG image files 
recorded on DATA DVDs.
The MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image file 
starts playing simultaneously.
 [AUTO] has been selected in [MODE (MP3, 
JPEG)] (page 38).
The DivX video file cannot be played. (Except 
for the United Kingdom models.)
 The file is not created in DivX format. The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or 
“.DIVX.”
 The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD is not 
created in a DivX format that conforms to ISO 
9660 Level 1/Level 2 or, Joliet/UDF.
 The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) 
× 
576 (height).
The titles of album/track/file name are not 
displayed correctly.
 The system can only display numbers and letters 
of the alphabets. Other characters are displayed as 
[*].
A disc does not start playing from the 
beginning.
 Program play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has 
been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before 
playing a disc.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the system or the remote 
and then start playback (page 29).
 The title, DVD or PBC menu automatically 
appears on the TV screen.
The system starts playing the disc 
automatically.
 The DVD features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
 Some discs may contain an auto pause signal. 
While playing such a disc, the system stops 
playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such as 
Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play, or Repeat 
Play.
 Depending on the disc, you may not be able to 
perform some of the operations above. See the 
operating manual that came with the disc.
Messages do not appear on the screen in the 
language you want.
 In the Setup Display, select the desired language 
for the on-screen display in [OSD] under 
[LANGUAGE SETUP] (page 68).
The language for the sound track cannot be 
changed.
 Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD 
being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the language for the 
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed.
 Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the 
DVD being played.
 The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles.
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The subtitle cannot be turned off.
 The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
 Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being 
played (page 55).
 The DVD prohibits changing the angles.
A disc cannot be ejected and “LOCKED” 
appears in the front panel display.
 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility.
[Data error] appears on the TV screen when 
playing a DATA CD or DATA DVD.
 The MP3 audio track/JPEG image file/DivX 
video file* you want to play is broken.
 The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
 The JPEG image file format does not conform to 
DCF.
 The JPEG image file has the extension “.JPG” or 
“.JPEG,” but is not in JPEG format.
 The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” 
or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in 
DivX format but does not conform to a DivX 
Certified profiles.*
* Except for the United Kingdom models.
The system does not work normally.
 Disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from 
the wall outlet (mains), then reconnect after 
several minutes.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to 
prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a 
combination of a letter and 4 digits appears on 
the screen and the front panel display. In this 
case, check the following table.
Self-diagnosis Function 
(When letters/numbers appear in the 
display)
First 3 
characters of 
the service 
numberCause and/or corrective action
C 13 The disc is dirty.
,Clean the disc with a soft cloth 
(page 75).
C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.
,Restart the system, then re-insert 
the disc correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)To prevent a malfunction, the 
system has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
,Contact your nearest Sony 
dealer or local authorized Sony 
service facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated) 50 W + 50 W (3 ohms at 1 
kHz, 1 % THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power, 10 % 
THD
Front: 67 W + 67 W
(with SS-TS60)
Center*: 67 W
(with SS-CT54)
Surround*: 67 W + 67 W(with SS-TS61)
Subwoofer*: 65 W
(with SS-WS34)
* Depending on the sound field settings and the source, 
there may be no sound output.
Inputs
TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 250/450 mV
Impedance: 50 kilohms
DVD system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(DVD: λ = 650 nm)
(CD: λ = 790 nm)
Emission duration: 
continuous
Signal format system PAL/NTSC
Frequency response (at 2 CH STEREO mode)
DVD (PCM): 2 Hz to 22 
kHz (±1.0 dB)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.0 
dB)
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.03 %
Tuner section
System PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer system
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz 
step)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the 
interval set at 9 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) AM loop antenna (aerial)
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Video section
Outputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohmsS VIDEO:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
Speakers
Front
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 50 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 68 × 126 × 55 mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.40 kg
Center
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 50 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 125 × 69 × 51 mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.30 kg
Surround
Speaker system Bass reflex
Speaker unit 50 mm  dia. cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 68 × 126 × 55 mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 0.30 kg
Subwoofer
Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically 
shielded
Speaker unit 150 mm dia. cone type
Rated impedance 3.0 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 169 × 300 × 335 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 3.7 kg
General
Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 95 W
Standby: 0.3 W (at the 
Power Saving mode) 
Dimensions  (approx.) 430 × 70 × 295 mm (w/h/d) 
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 3.6 kg
Supplied accessories See page 12.
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
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Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a data 
CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is 
composed of several chapters.
DivX®
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. 
Videos encoded with DivX technology are 
among the highest quality with a relatively small 
file size.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format for is more 
advanced than Dolby Surround Pro Logic. In 
this format, the surround speakers output stereo 
sound with an expanded frequency range, and a 
subwoofer channel for deep bass is 
independently provided. This format is also 
called “5.1” with the subwoofer channel 
designed as the 0.1 channel (since it functions 
only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six 
channels in this format are recorded separately 
for superior channel separation. Furthermore, 
since all the signals are processed digitally, less 
signal degradation occurs.
Dolby Pro Logic II 
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth 
output channels from 2 channel sources. This is 
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix 
surround decoder that extracts the spatial 
properties of the original recording without 
adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.
xMovie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television 
shows and all programs encoded in Dolby 
Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield 
directionality that approaches the quality of 
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
xMusic mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music 
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound 
space.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, 
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four 
channels from 2 channel sound. Compared with 
the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right 
panning more naturally and localizes sounds 
more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby 
Surround Pro Logic, you should have one pair of 
surround speakers and a center speaker. The 
surround speakers output monaural sound.
DTS
Digital audio compression technology 
developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This 
technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. 
This format comprises of stereo rear channel and 
there is discrete subwoofer channel in this 
format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete 
channels of high quality digital audio. The good 
channel separation is realized due to the all 
channel data being recorded discretely and 
processed in digitally.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving 
pictures even though its diameter is the same as 
a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times 
that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a 
dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a 
single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and 
a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of 
a worldwide standard of digital compression 
technology. The picture data is compressed to 
about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also 
uses the variable rate coding technology that 
processes allocated data according to the status 
of the picture.
The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as 
well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more 
realistic audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such 
as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental 
Control functions are provided with the DVD.
DVD-RW
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc 
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The 
DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode 
Glossary