Before You Start; Features - Pioneer 655A Operating Instructions Manual

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Before You Start

Features

DVD-Audio and SACD*
Experience the super high-quality audio
performance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio
CD (SACD).
The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that
this player is fully compatible with high
sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering
exceptional sound quality in terms of
dynamic range, low-level resolution and
high-frequency detail.
Super VCD compatible*
This player supports the IEC's Super VCD
standard. Compared to the Video CD
standard, Super VCD offers superior picture
quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to
be recorded. Super VCD also supports the
widescreen size.
Built-in Dolby*
decoding with multichannel out-
puts
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Logos:
This player features multichannel analog
outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to
give you stunning surround sound from
Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-
Audio discs.
TruSurround*
Digital
Logo:
TruSurround/Virtual Dolby Digital creates a
realistic surround-sound effect from any
Dolby Digital source using just two speakers
(see page 47).
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1 compatible
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Digital and DTS*
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4 and Virtual Dolby
PureCinema progressive scan
When connected to a progressive scan-
compatible TV or monitor using the compo-
nent video outputs, you can enjoy extremely
stable, flicker free images, with the same
frame refresh rate as the original movie
(see page 50).
Super Fine Focus digital filter
This improves the quality of the video output
by reducing video noise and increasing the
horizonatal resolution to 540 lines
(see page 49).
Picture zoom
While a DVD-Video or Video CD/Super VCD is
paused, you can zoom in on any part of the
picture at up to 4x magnification for a closer
look (see page 44).
MP3 compatibility
3 This player is compatible with CD-R, CD-RW
and CD-ROM discs that contain MP3 audio
tracks (see pages 10–11).
Graphical on-screen displays
Setting up and using your DVD player is
made very easy using the graphical on-
screen displays.
Energy saving design
This unit is designed to use 0.3 W of power
when in standby mode.
*1 Model DV-655A only
*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
*3 "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
*4 TruSurround and the
of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated
under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
(interlace output only)
® symbol are trademarks