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Blu-ray Disc (BD) (page 86)
A disc format developed for recording/
playing high-definition (HD) video (for
HDTV, etc.), and for storing large amounts of
data. A single layer Blu-ray Disc holds up to
25 GB, and a dual-layer Blu-ray Disc holds
up to 50 GB of data.
Deep Color (page 68)
These are video signals for which the color
depth of signals passing through an HDMI
jack have been enhanced. With a Non-Deep
Color-compatible player, the number of
colors 1 pixel can express is 24 bits
(16,777,216 colors). However, with a Deep
Color-compatible player, 1 pixel can express
more bits, such as 36 bits. With more bits, the
gradation of color depth can be expressed
more finely, and continuous color changes
will be displayed more smoothly.
Dolby Digital Plus (page 89)
Developed as an extension to Dolby Digital,
the audio coding technology supports 7.1
multi-channel surround sound.
Dolby TrueHD (page 89)
Dolby TrueHD is a lossless coding
technology that supports up to 8 channels of
multi-channel surround sound for the next
generation optical discs. The reproduced
sound is true to the original source bit-for-bit.
Digital audio compression technology that
DTS, Inc. developed. This technology
conforms to multi-channel surround sound.
The rear channel is stereo and there is a
discrete subwoofer channel in this format.
DTS provides the same discrete channels of
high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because
all of the channel data is recorded discretely
and little deterioration occurs because all
channel data processing is digital.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio (page 89)
Developed as an extension to DTS Digital
Surround format. It supports a maximum
sampling frequency of 96 kHz, and 7.1 multi-
channel surround.
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio has a
maximum transmission rate of 6 Mbps, with
lossy compression (Lossy).
DTS-HD Master Audio (page 89)
DTS-HD Master Audio has a maximum
transmission rate of 24.5 Mbps, and uses
lossless compression (Lossless), and DTS-
HD Master Audio corresponds to a maximum
sampling frequency of 192 kHz, and
maximum of 7.1ch.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
Interface) (page 19)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video
and audio on a single digital connection. The
HDMI connection carries standard- to high-
definition video signals and multi-channel
audio signals to AV components such as
HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without
degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Contents
Protection), a copy protection technology for
digital entertainment contents for HDMI.
HD Reality Enhancer (page 42, 49)
Sony-developed technology provides real-
time parsing pixel-by-pixel, performs
optimum smoothing, clarifies details,
removes noise and achieves smoother
gradation in video signals during playback.
LPCM (Linear PCM) (page 89)
A digital audio format that does not cause
deterioration in data compression and
expansion.
LTH (Low to High) (page 87)
LTH is a recording system that supports
organic pigment type BD-R.
PhotoTV HD (page 50)
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed
pictures, and photo-like expression of subtle
textures and colors. By connecting Sony
“PhotoTV HD” compatible devices using an
HDMI cable, whole new world of photos can
be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
For instance, the delicate texture of the
human skin, flowers, sand and waves can
now be displayed on a large screen in
beautiful photo-like quality.
