Pioneer Stereo System User Manual page 13

To further ensure higher video quality, Pioneer
developed the advanced Component Frame DNR PRO. With
the new version an optimum parameter is set for each of Y, P
and P components to detect noise with higher precision. It's
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another reason the new Pioneer Elite DVD player delivers the
quality that's much closer to the 35 mm film than ever.
Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction
(DV-79AVi/DV-46AV*)
To record an entire movie or similar content on DVD, data must
be compressed to fit the disc's 4.7 GB capacity. This process
reduces the color information (chroma signals) to half that of the
original, causing Chroma Upsampling Errors — which translates
into poor color resolution, or "color blur" of the reproduced
pictures. With the Pioneer Elite DVD players, an MPEG decoder
effectively reduces the Chroma Upsampling Errors**, improving
color fidelity and delivering much truer-to-original pictures than
is possible with conventional DVD players.
*Only with progressive scan output.
**Reduction of Chroma Upsampling Errors is conducted only when the player determines
that the loaded disc contains a movie source (24fps).
Super Fine Focus Digital Filter (DV-79AVi)
The Super Fine Focus Digital Filter sharply attenuates
unwanted high frequencies without removing necessary video
frequencies. This dramatically cuts video noise and boosts the
horizontal resolution to over 540 lines to provide detailed,
sharp pictures.
*DV-46AV: Applies to interlace signals only.
Viterbi Decoder (DVD) (DV-79AVi/DV-F07)
Pioneer Elite DVD players feature two processors for accurate
conversion. The DVD decoder functions to suppress errors
using Viterbi Decoding: high-quality signals are sent from the
disc to the AV-1 MPEG decoder with superb reliability.
• Viterbi RF Decoding Process
The Viterbi Decoder boasts the ability to
read data recorded on discs with
exceptional precision. The Viterbi
Decoder makes statistical calculations
based on current, past and future data,
predicts probable transition points, and
DVD Decoder Chip with Viterbi
performs waveform reshaping. Data is
RF Decoding Processing
reproduced with high stability and accuracy.
• Accurate Digital Servo
This system detects the degree of disc warpage from the
readout signal and automatically optimizes the focus and
tracking servo gains, disc by disc, to reduce jitter and improve
disc tracking ability.
Technologies for Versatile Image
Control
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Versatile Parameters for Video Control
Designed to deliver the best possible performance, the Video
Adjust function features versatile image control for customized
picture quality:
Progressive Motion: SLOW for static pictures, FAST
for fast-moving pictures.
NR: Included are YNR and CNR, which reduce
brightness and chroma noise, respectively. Frame DNR allows
accurate noise reduction and elimination.
Sharpness: Allows well-focused, crisp images.
Detail: Sharpens the edges between high-contrast
portions.
Black/White level: You can independently adjust the
black level and white level for best contrast.
Hue: Adjusts the overall color of a picture.
Chroma level: Choose washed-out color or exaggerated,
oversaturated color, or anything in between.
Chroma delay: Adjusts the timing between brightness
and color to produce clarity of detail, removing blurriness and
color smears. (DV-79AVi: Progressive sources only)
Gamma correction: Adjusts gradations by increasing or
reducing the black level.
Black setup: Dark areas don't look muddy. You can see
detail in dark scenes from progressive as well as interlace images.
Fine Focus: Sharpens or unsharpens the image.
Contrast: Sets the peak white level of the picture to
stress or mute the difference between black level and white level.
Brightness: Adjusts the black level to provide an
accurate image.
HDMI Detail: Adjusts the sharpness of edges in the
HDMI video signal.
Moreover, you can adjust picture images to your liking —
(TV (CRT), PDP and PROFESSIONAL with the DV-79AVi
(analog video output) ; DIRECT, NATURAL and
ENHANCED with the DV-79AVi (HDMI output);
NORMAL, SPORTS and ART with the DV-F07) — and store
three sets of combined parameters in memory.
DV-79AVi DV-46AV
Progressive Motion
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NR (Noise Reduction)
Brightness NR (YNR) 4)
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Chroma NR (CNR) 4)
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Frame Digital NR (DNR)
Block Noise Reduction (BNR) ●
Sharpness ● 1)
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(High & Mid)
Detail
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Black/White Level
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1)
Hue ● ●
Chroma Level 1)
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Chroma Delay 2)
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Gamma Correction ● ●
Black Setup ●
Contrast 1)
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2)
Brightness
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3)
HDMI Detail ●
* Applies to interlace unless otherwise noted: 1) progressive/interlace, 2) progressive,
3) with HDMI output only.
** The DV-F07 does not feature progressive output.
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Technologies for Astounding
Sound Realism
Solid Audio Circuit Block for Superior Sound (DV-79AVi)
• All the decoding functions for DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and
DTS are integrated in a single AV decoder chip. This allows
simple and straightforward layout of signal paths.
• A DSP is used for configuring speaker systems, with Bass
Management, gain control, and the distance in 0.5-foot
increments adjusted accurately for DVD-Audio. All these
parameters are available for SACD except for distance. It's also
possible to choose "SMALL" for front speakers.
• Signals of 2-channel Linear PCM sources (CD, for instance)
may be set to bypass the DSP by the CD DIRECT switch to
ensure high-quality signal transfer.
• Each of the six channels features a 192 kHz/24-bit D/A
converter that accepts 192 kHz PCM data and DSD (Direct
Stream Digital) data directly. High-performance Super DAC
(Burr-Brown PCM1738EG) is used for the front channels with
DV-46AV, and for all the six channels with the DV-79AVi.
Moreover, the output from the DAC is a differential-current
configuration to suppress common-mode noise.
• Low-impedance capacitors are used in the power supply to
reduce noise.
Pure Audio On/Off (DV-79AVi)
Pure Audio provides the optimal conditions for reproducing
analog audio. Turn the Pure Audio on, and the Elite DVD
player automatically stops the signal transmission through
Video output, HDMI, i.LINK, and Digital Audio outputs, and
turns off the fluorescent display. This prevents the analog audio
signals from being affected by interference from those circuits.
*Pure Audio is activated when playback starts.
Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion (DV-F07)
Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO (DV-79AVi)
In the process of recording and mastering a CD, low-level
signals — signals lower than LSB (Least Significant Bit) of a
DV-F07**
CD's 16-bit system — are removed. But the absence of low-
level signals causes quantization noise, resulting in a stepped
waveform of converted analog signals — proof that reproduced
sound is quite unlike the original. Hi-Bit Legato Link
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Conversion combines Pioneer-developed bit expansion
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technology with Legato Link for still better musical
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reproduction. This conversion process results in a waveform
which is both smoother and closer to the original than
conventional technology allows. The DV-79AVi comes with
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Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion PRO that upsamples the audio
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signals of CDs and DVDs to 176.4 kHz (from 44.1 kHz) and
192 kHz (from 48 kHz or 96 kHz), respectively. This
processing extends the frequency response and improves
transient response for wide-range sound.
Easy Operation
Dedicated Remote Control Keys for Switching
Between Video Output Settings (DV-46AV)
The DV-46AV's remote control has dedicated keys for easily
switching between video output settings. When the player is
connected to a TV via a component video output, you can
switch between interlaced video and progressive scan video
simply by pressing the PROGRESSIVE key on the remote.
With an HDMI connection, pressing the HDMI
RESOLUTION +/- keys lets you select from 1920 x 1080i,
1280 x 720p, 720 x 480p, and 720 x 480i video resolutions,
depending on the pixel count or progressive scan compatibility
of the connected monitor. The remote control also has the
HDMI COLOR key. Press this key to switch between:
Full Range RGB — For brighter colors and blacker black
RGB — When Full Range RGB gives your monitor
overly rich colors
Component — Component video format (default
setting for HDMI-compatible devices)
Jog/Joystick Remote Control (DV-79AVi/DV-F07)
The remote control for Elite DVD players features a jog dial
and a joystick — the first for scan and other versatile playback,
the second for navigating GUI on-screen menus.
On-Screen GUI (Graphical User Interface)
The on-screen display helps you set up the environment
properly. Interacting with and assisted by the on-screen display
on your TV, you can choose the GUI language, screen aspect
ratio, DVD camera angle, parental lock level, and many other
functions. Easy-to-follow GUI menus are logically layered to
promote ease of use. With the DV-F07, you can control up to
300 discs through GUI. The DV-79AVi, and DV-46AV come
with advanced on-screen GUI that further simplifies the
complicated DVD settings.
Versatile Playback Functions
Playability of DivX ® Files (DV-46AV)
The DV-46AV Elite DVD player
allows playback of DivX ® files
burned on a CD-R/RW/ROM
disc. DivX ® is a popular media technology including
compressed digital video, which ensures a high compression rate
and fast transfer speed without appreciably compromising the
picture quality. Create a DivX ® movie on your PC, burn it to a
disc, and play it on the Pioneer DVD players.
What's more, the DV-46AV is an official DivX
Certified product**. This means the unit lets you enjoy DivX
files with interactive features like DVD Video — including
menus, selectable subtitle languages/audio tracks, and so on.
* DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are
used under license.
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