Sony Dav Fz900 Operating Instructions

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The sound is distorted.  The bit rate used when encoding the audio files was low. Transfer audio files 
encoded with higher bit rates onto the USB device.
There is noise or the sound skips.  Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
 Noise may have entered during the transferring process. Delete the file, and try 
transferring again.
 Copy the files to your computer, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or 
FAT32 format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices 
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
The USB device cannot be 
connected into the   (USB) 
port. The USB device is being connected backwards. Connect the USB device in the 
correct orientation.
The USB device which has been 
used on another device does not 
work. It may be recorded in an unsupported format. If so, first take the precaution of 
backing up important files on the USB device by copying them to your 
computer hard disk. Next, format the USB device in FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 
format, and transfer the files to the USB device again.*
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices 
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
“READING” is displayed for a 
long time. The reading process can take a long time in the following cases.
– There are many folders or files on the USB device.
– The file structure is extremely complex.
– The memory capacity is excessive.
– The internal memory is fragmented.
 Sony recommends following these guidelines.
– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less
– Total files per folder: 150 or less
File names are not displayed 
properly. Transfer the music data onto the USB device again, as the data stored in the 
USB device may have been corrupted.
 The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and letters 
of the alphabet only. Other characters are not displayed correctly.
“DATA ERROR” appears in the 
front panel display during 
playback of a USB device. The audio file/JPEG image file/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 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 DivX Certified profiles.
 The file you want to play has the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v” but is not in MP4 
format, or is in MP4 format but does not conform to MPEG4 Simple Profiles.
Playback does not start.  Turn off the system, then reconnect the USB device.
 Connect the USB device that this system can play. See “Playable USB Devices” 
(supplement).
H to start play.
Playback does not start from the 
first track. Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play has been selected.
Press CLEAR to cancel these functions before playing a USB device.
 Resume Play has been selected.
During stop, press x on the unit or the remote and then start playback.
It takes time until playback 
starts. The system is playing an audio file in AAC format.
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The USB device (audio file/ 
JPEG image file/video file) 
cannot be played back. USB devices formatted with file systems other than FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 
are unsupported.*
 Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords, etc. cannot be played back.
 The MP3 file does not have the extension “.mp3.”
 The WMA file does not have the extension “.wma.”
 The AAC file does not have the extension “.m4a.”
 The DivX video file does not have the extension “.avi” or “.divx.”
 The MPEG4 video file does not have the extension “.mp4” or “.m4v.”
 The data is not stored in the desired format.
 The MP3 files in formats other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played 
back.
 If you use a partitioned USB device, only audio files on the first partition can 
be played.
 The system can playback to a depth of 8 folders only.
 Check the [MEDIA] setting (page 76).
 The number of folders has exceeded 200.
 For audio files/JPEG image files, the folder contains more than 150 files.
 The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.jpg” or “.jpeg.”
 The JPEG image file is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal 
mode, or more than 2,000,000 pixels in progressive JPEG mode which is 
mainly used on Internet Web sites.
 JPEG image files with a high width to length ratio cannot be played back.
 The system cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
 A WMA file that is in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format 
cannot be played back.
 An AAC file that is in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played 
back.
* This system supports FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32, but some USB devices 
may not support all of these. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
each USB device or contact the manufacturer.
Audio files or JPEG image files 
take longer to play back than 
others. After the system reads all files on the USB device, playback may take more 
time than usual if:
– the number of folders or files is very large.
– the folder or file organization structure is very complex.
– the memory capacity is very large.
– the file size is extremely large.
– the physical structure within the memory is fragmented. 
 Sony recommends following these guidelines.
– Total folders on the USB device: 200 or less
– Total files per folder: 150 or less
You cannot start transferring 
onto a USB device. The following problems may have occurred.
– The USB device is full.
– The number of audio files and folders on the USB device has reached the 
upper limit.
– The USB device is write-protected.
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The S-AIR function
Transferring stops before it is 
finished. The communication speed of the USB device is extremely slow. Connect a 
USB device that this system can play.
 If the transferring and erasing operations are repeated multiple times, the file 
structure within the USB device becomes complex. Follow the procedure in the 
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the 
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Transferring to a USB device 
results in an error. You are using an unsupported USB device. See “Playable USB Devices” 
(supplement).
 The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during 
transferring. The USB device may be broken. Follow the procedure in the 
operating instructions of the USB device to format the USB device. If the 
problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Audio files or folders on the 
USB device cannot be erased. Check if the USB device is write-protected.
 The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during erasing. 
Delete the partially-erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device 
may be broken. Follow the procedure in the operating instructions of the USB 
device to format the USB device. If the problem persists, contact your nearest 
Sony dealer.
Symptom Remedy
S-AIR connection is not 
established (sound transmission 
is not established), e.g., the 
indicator of the S-AIR sub unit 
does the following:
 Turns off.

 Turns red. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away 
from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 84).
 Another S-AIR sub unit is paired to the S-AIR main unit. Pair the desired S-AIR 
sub unit with the S-AIR main unit (page 86).
 Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other 
wireless devices.
 Avoid using any other wireless devices.
 The S-AIR sub unit is turned off. Make sure the AC power cord (mains lead) is 
connected and turn on the S-AIR sub unit.
No sound is heard from the 
S-AIR sub unit. If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away 
from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
 Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the unit and S-AIR sub unit (page 84).
 Confirm the pairing setting (page 86).
 Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
 Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
microwave oven.
 Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other 
wireless devices.
 Avoid using any other wireless devices.
 Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 88).
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
 Turn off the system and S-AIR sub unit, then turn on them.
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Surround amplifier operation
If no sound is output from the surround speakers, check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator 
on the surround amplifier. For details of the POWER / ON LINE indicator, see “Step 3: Setting up the 
Wireless System” (page 30).
There is noise or the sound skips.  If you use another S-AIR main unit, place it more than 8 m (about 25 feet) away 
from the S-AIR main unit you are using.
 Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit closer together.
 Avoid use of equipment that generates electromagnetic energy, such as a 
microwave oven.
 Place so that the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit are separated from other 
wireless devices.
 Avoid using any other wireless devices.
 Change the “RF CHANGE” setting (page 88).
 Change the S-AIR ID settings of the S-AIR main unit and S-AIR sub unit.
Symptom Remedy
The power is not turned on.  Check that the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected securely.
The POWER / ON LINE 
indicator does not turn on.Turn off the surround amplifier and remove the AC power cord (mains lead) of 
the surround amplifier, then check the following items.
 Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the surround amplifier?
 After checking the above items and fixing any problems, connect the AC power 
cord (mains lead) of the surround amplifier and turn on the surround amplifier. 
If the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above 
items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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There is no sound. Check the status of the POWER / ON LINE indicator on the surround amplifier.
 turns green
– The speaker cord is not connected securely.
– Check the speaker connections and settings.
– The volume of the S-AIR main unit is set to minimum.
– The S-AIR main unit is in mute status.
– Depending on the source or the settings of the S-AIR main unit, the effect of 
the speakers may be less noticeable.
– Headphones are connected.
 flashes green
– The S-AIR main unit is not turned on.
– Pair the S-AIR main unit with another S-AIR sub unit.
– The surround amplifier is paired to another S-AIR main unit.
– Confirm the S-AIR IDs of the S-AIR main unit and surround amplifier being 
the same ID (page 84).
– Pairing operation is not completed.
– Sound transmission is poor. 
Move the surround amplifier so that the POWER / ON LINE indicator turns 
green.
– Move the system away from another wireless devices.
– Avoid using any other wireless devices.
– The wireless transceiver(s) is/are not inserted correctly.
 turns red
– Set the SURROUND SELECTOR switch of the surround amplifier to 
SURROUND.
“HP NO LINK” and “VOLUME 
MIN” appear alternately in the 
front panel display, and the 
volume of the unit becomes 
minimum. Volume becomes minimum when you turn off the surround amplifier with 
headphones connected before you turn off the unit or if radio reception is poor. 
In these cases, check radio reception, and set the volume again.
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Self-diagnosis Function 
(When letters/numbers appear in the 
display)
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 TV screen or front panel display. In this case, 
check the following table.
When the version number 
appears on the TV screen
When you turn on the system, the version 
number [VER.X.XX] (X is a number) may 
appear on the TV screen. Although this is not a 
malfunction and for Sony service use only, 
normal system operation will not be possible. 
Turn off the system, and then turn on the system 
again to operate.
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 104).
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
C:13:50
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Specifications
Amplifier SectionChinese models:
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C*: 100 watts (per 
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz)
Subwoofer*: 100 watts (at 
3 ohms, 80 Hz)
Latin American models:
Stereo  mode  (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 
1 kHz, 1% THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR*: 144 watts (per 
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 
10% THD)
C*: 142 watts (per channel 
at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% 
THD)
Subwoofer*: 280 watts (at 
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 
THD)
Other models:
Stereo  mode  (rated) 108 W + 108 W (at 3 ohms, 
1 kHz, 1% THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
FL/FR/C*: 144 watts (per 
channel at 3 ohms, 1 kHz, 
10% THD)
Subwoofer*: 280 watts (at 
1.5 ohms, 80 Hz, 10% 
THD)
* Depending on the decoding mode settings and the 
source, there may be no sound output.
Inputs (Analog)
TV (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
SAT/CABLE (AUDIO IN) Sensitivity: 450/250 mV
AUDIO IN/MIC Sensitivity: AUDIO IN 
250/125 mV/MIC 1 mV
Inputs (Digital)
TV (COAXIAL IN/OPTICAL IN)
Impedance: 75 ohms/-
Input Stream: Dolby 
Digital 5.1ch/DTS 5.1ch/
Linear PCM 2ch 
(Sampling Frequency: less 
than 48 kHz)
Outputs (Analog)
Phones Accepts low- and high-
impedance headphones.
Super Audio CD/DVD SystemLaser Diode Properties Emission Duration: 
ContinuousLaser Output: Less than 
44.6μW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance 
of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the 
Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Signal format system
Mexican and Latin American models:
NTSC
Australian models: PAL/NTSC
Other models: NTSC/PAL
USB Section (USB) port:
Maximum current: 500 mA
Tuner SectionSystem PLL quartz-locked digital 
synthesizer
FM Tuner section
Tuning range
North American models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz 
(100 kHz step)
Other  models: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz (50 
kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) FM wire antenna (aerial)
Antenna (aerial) terminals 75 ohms, unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Video SectionOutputs VIDEO: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
COMPONENT:
Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 
75 ohms
HDMI OUT: Type A (19 
pin)
Speakers
Front (SS-TS97)
Speaker system 2-Way 2-Driver Bass 
reflex
Speaker unit Tweeter: 20 mm dome 
type
Woofer: 65 mm cone type
Rated impedance 3 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 295 mm × 1,185 mm × 295 
mm (113 mm × 640 mm × 
87 mm speaker only for 
reference) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 3.4 kg
Center (SS-CT92)Speaker system Full range Magnetically 
Shielded
Speaker unit 30 mm × 60 mm cone type
Rated impedance 3 ohms
Dimensions  (approx.) 380 mm × 51 mm × 68 mm 
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Mass (approx.) 0.4 kg
Surround (SS-TS98)Speaker system Full range Bass reflex
Speaker unit 65 mm cone type
Rated impedance 3 ohms
Dimensions  (approx.) 295 mm × 1,185 mm × 295 
mm (113 mm × 640 mm × 
87 mm speaker only for 
reference) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 3.3 kg
Subwoofer (SS-WS94)Speaker system Subwoofer Bass reflex
Speaker unit 180 mm cone type
Rated impedance 1.5 ohms
Dimensions (approx.) 225 mm × 395 mm × 335 
mm (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 6.5 kg
GeneralPower requirements
North American and Mexican models: 
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Taiwan models:  120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Latin American models:  110 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Other models:  220 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 125 W
Standby: 0.3 W (at the 
Power Saving mode) 
Output voltage (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
DC 5 V
Output current (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT)
700 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 430 mm × 66 mm × 395 
mm (w/h/d) incl. 
projecting parts
430 mm × 66 mm × 425 
mm (w/h/d) (incl. Wireless 
transceiver)
Mass (approx.) 4.3 kg
Surround amplifier (TA-SA100WR)Amplifier Section
Latin American models:
Stereo mode (rated) 80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1 
kHz, 1 % THD)
Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
120 W (per channel at 3 
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*
Other models:
Stereo mode (rated) 80 W + 80 W (at 3 ohms, 1 
kHz, 1 % THD)Surround mode (reference) RMS output power
144 W (per channel at 3 
ohms, 1 kHz, 10 % THD)*
* Depending on the source, there may be no sound 
output.
Rated impedance:  3 - 16 Ω
General
Power requirements
North American and Mexican models: 
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Taiwan models:  120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Argentine models: 220 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Latin American models:  110 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Other models:  220 V - 240 V AC, 
50/60 Hz
Power consumption On: 50 W
Dimensions (approx.) 85 mm × 100 mm × 330 
mm (w/h/d) (incl. Wireless 
transceiver)
85 mm × 100 mm × 345 
mm (w/h/d) incl. speaker 
cord cover and speaker 
cord holder
Mass (approx.) 1.7 kg incl. speaker cord 
cover and speaker cord 
holder
Wireless transceiver
Iran models (EZW-RT10/EZW-RT10A)
Communication system S-AIR Specification 
version 1.0
Frequency band 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Modulation method DSSS
Power requirements DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm 
(w/h/d)
Mass (approx.) 24 g
Except Iran models (EZW-RT10)Communication system S-AIR Specification 
version 1.0
Output 12.0 mW
Frequency band 2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Modulation method DSSS
Power requirements DC 3.3 V, 350 mA
Dimensions (approx.) 50 mm × 13 mm × 60 mm 
(w/h/d)
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Supported file format
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3)
File Extension: mp3
Bitrate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz
WMA (USB device only)File Extension: wma
Bitrate: 48 kbps - 192 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
AAC (USB device only)File Extension: m4a
Bitrate: 48 kbps - 320 kbps
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
DivXFile Extension: avi/divx
Video codec: DivX video
Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX)
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576
Audio codec: MP3
MPEG4File format: MP4 File Format
File Extension: mp4/m4v
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile 
(AVC is not compatible.)
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
Frame rate: 30 fps
Resolution: 720 × 576
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not 
compatible.)
DRM: Not compatible
Design and specifications are subject to change 
without notice.
Glossary
DCS (Digital Cinema Sound)
In collaboration with Sony Pictures 
Entertainment, Sony measured the sound 
environment of their studios and integrated the 
data of the measurement with Sony DSP (Digital 
Signal Processor) technology to develop 
“Digital Cinema Sound.” “Digital Cinema 
Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal 
movie theater sound environment based on the 
preference of the movie director.
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration was developed 
by Sony to automatically measure and adjust the 
speaker settings to your listening environment in 
a short period of time. 
Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer
Utilizing Sony proprietary S-master technology, 
the Digital Direct Twin Drive Subwoofer 
features two S-master Digital Amplifiers that 
provide dedicated power to a strategically 
located subwoofer for astounding sound 
performance. Easy to set up, Digital Direct Twin 
Drive Subwoofer provides a stable sound field 
over a much larger listening area without having 
to adjust frequency levels.
Dolby Digital
This movie theater sound format 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 
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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 sound field 
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 DTS, Inc. This technology 
conforms to 5.1-channel surround. This format 
is comprised of a stereo rear channel and a 
discrete subwoofer channel. 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 digitally.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia 
Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video 
and audio on a single digital connection, 
allowing you to enjoy high quality digital 
picture and sound. The HDMI specification 
supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital 
Content Protection), a copy protection 
technology that incorporates coding technology 
for digital video signals. 
Interlace format
(Interlaced scanning)
The interlace format is the NTSC standard 
method for displaying TV images at 30 frames 
per second. Each frame is scanned twice - alternately between the even numbered scanning 
lines and then odd numbered scanning lines, at 
60 times per second.
Parental Control
A function of the DVD to limit playback of the 
disc by the age of users according to the 
limitation level in each country. The limitation 
varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, 
playback is completely prohibited, violent 
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes 
and so on.
Progressive format
(sequential scanning)
In contrast to the interlace format, the 
progressive format can reproduce 50 - 60 frames 
per second by reproducing all scanning lines 
(525 lines for the NTSC system). The overall 
picture quality increases and still images, text 
and horizontal lines appear sharper. This format 
is compatible with the 525 or 625 progressive 
format.
S-AIR
(Sony Audio Interactive Radio 
frequency)
Recent times have seen the rapid spread of DVD 
media, Digital Broadcasting, and other high-
quality media.
To ensure that the subtle nuances of these high-
quality media are transmitted with no 
deterioration, Sony has developed a technology 
called “S-AIR” for the radio transmission of 
digital audio signals with no compression, and 
has incorporated this technology into the EZW-
RT10/EZW-RT10A/EZW-T100.
This technology transfers digital audio signals 
with no compression using the 2.4 GHz band 
range of ISM band (Industrial, Scientific, and 
Medical band), also used by wireless LANs and 
Bluetooth applications.
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio 
disc standard where music is recorded in the 
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format 
(conventional CD is recorded in the PCM 
format). The DSD format, using a sampling 
frequency 64 times higher than that of a 
conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, 
achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide