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Glossary
• Cinema Studio EX
A surround sound mode that can be regarded
as
the compilation of Digital Cinema Sound
technology, delivers the sound
of
a dubbing
theater using three technologies: "Virtual
Multi Dimensions", "Screen Depth
Matching", and "Cinema Studio
Reverberation".
"Virtual Multi Dimensions", the virtual
speaker technology, creates a virtual multi-
surround environment with actual speakers up
to 7.] channels, and brings the surround sound
experience
of
a theater with the latest facilities
into your home.
"Screen Depth Matching" reproduces treble
attenuation, fullness, and depth
of
sound
usually created in a theater using sound
emission from behind the screen. This is then
added
to
the front and center channels.
"Cinema Studio Reverberation" reproduces
the sound characteristics
of
state-of-the-art
dubbing theaters and recording studios,
including Sony Pictures Entertainment's
dubbing studios. There are three modes,
AlB/
C, available according to the studio type.
• Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
A unique sound reproduction technology for
home theater developed by Sony, in
cooperation withSony Pictures Entertainment,
for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound
of
movie theaters at home. With this "Digital
Cinema Sound" developed by integrating a
DSP (Digital Signal Processor) and measured
data, the ideal sound field intended by
filmmakers can be experienced at home.
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• Dolby Digital
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
developed
by
Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
It
consists
of
front (LeftlRight), center, surround
(Left/Right) and subwoofer channels. It
is
a
designated audio standard for DVD-video and
also known
as
5.1 channel surround. Since
surround information is recorded and
reproduced
in
stereo, more realistic sound with
fuller presence is delivered than with Dolby
surround.
• Dolby Pro Logic
II
This technology converts 2 channel stereo
recorded audio into
5.1
channel 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
5.1
channel surround sound.
• 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 4 channel surround
sound. This is the most common audio
processing method for DVD-video.
• DTS Digital Surround
Digital audio encoding/decoding technology
for theaters developed by DTS, Inc.
It
compresses audio less than Dolby Digital,
delivering a higher quality sound
reproduction.
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