Technology; Mp3 Playback; Dolby Digital - Pioneer CT-L11 User Manual

TECHNOLOGY

MP3 Playback

Most Pioneer DVD players are capable of reading MP3 files recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs. Because MP3 files occupy less space on a disc, it is possible
to create CDs with up to 10 hours of compressed audio. A typical problem with this feature is navigating through the lengthy track listing. Pioneer has
provided a solution – an on-screen navigation display. Since the DVD-Video player is normally connected to the TV, you can conveniently make selections or
program the playback by utilising this easy-to-use navigation system while viewing the options on-screen.
Note: Some discs may not be playable due to different recording formats or physical condition of the disc at the time of recording or playback. Please see owner's manual for futher information.
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Expand your home entertainment experience with the new Home Cinema systems and combinations! Full playback compatibility means that you can play
the full range of digital discs: DVD-Video, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD, VideoCD, CD-R and CD-RW. You will be in awe of material recorded on DVD-RW discs — our
systems and combinations can play discs recorded in "Video Mode". You can even play MP3 files that have been recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs. All
these options, plus amazing sound and supreme image quality, are yours thanks to the full playback compatibility.
Note: DVD players which have this indication can play DVD-RW discs recorded in DVD "Video Recording Mode", and of course DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in "Video Mode".
Note: CD-R/RW DVD-R/RW Playback: Discs may not be played back because of the following reasons: recording characteristics of recorder/characteristics of disc/scratch and dust on disc/dust and
condensation on pickup lens or others. CD-R/RW Playback: CD-R/RW discs for Audio recorded in CD Audio, Video CD or MP3 audio formatting can be played back. Unfinalised discs except CD Audio
formatting cannot be played back. (however because the TOC (table-of-contents) information is lacking, time display may not be shown). You can play back the unfinalised discs in audio formatting with a
limited function. DVD-R/RW Playback: DVD-R/RW discs for video, recorded in video recording mode cannot be played back. However it can be played back with DV-757Ai and DV-656A. Unfinalised discs
cannot be played back.
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DTS/DTS-ES
DTS 5.1-channel playback decoding technology has rapidly gained popularity thanks to its dynamic sound impact that flies at the listener from left, right and
centre surround speakers. Open up the doors of digital home cinema and super surround sound with any Pioneer DVD-Video player and A/V
amplifier/receiver which can handle DTS and DTS-ES encoded digital audio data streams.
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
Discrete 6.1 is a true 6.1-channel format, where an additional Surround Back audio channel is discretely encoded into the DTS bitstream offering better
spatialisation over the surround channels for complete 360-degree sound localisation and surround panoramas. A data flag tells the decoder that the
bitstream contains an extra discrete Surround Back channel. This format is backwards compatible, since DTS 5.1 equipment simply ignores the DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1 Surround Back channel.
DTS-ES (Matrix 6.1) Compatibility
DTS Extended Surround Matrix is where the additional Surround Back audio channel is 'matrixed' into the rear left and right surround channels in the DTS
datastream. A DTS-ES decoder then 'extracts' the Surround Back channel that is placed behind you, the listener, and puts you right in the middle of the
action.
DTS-NEO:6
The DTS-NEO:6 mode applies conventional 2-channel signals to the high-precision digital matrix decoder and achieves 6.1-channel surround playback. High-
precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable a full band reproduction for all 6.1 channels. It also improves the separation between the
different channels to almost the same level as that of a digital discrete system.
The DTS- Neo:6 Cinema mode decodes with an emphasis on separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources recorded in
conventional surround formats as it does with 6.1-channel sources.
With DTS-NEO:6 Music the front channel signals bypass the decoder and are played directly so there is no loss of sound quality. Meanwhile, the effect of the
surround signal output from the centre and surround channels, adds a natural sense of expansion to the sound field.

Dolby Digital

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The current surround sound quality decoding standard, Dolby Digital means movie theatre sound performance for your home cinema. You will be wrapped
in surround sound by 5.1-channel audio sound compression technology. Depending on the speakers, the front left and right, centre, rear left and right
speakers can span frequencies from 20 Hz – 20 kHz and there is a dedicated subwoofer channel for additional low frequency sound effects. Extra features
mean not only stunning soundtracks but also additional language tracks on one disc.
Dolby Digital EX/THX Surround EX
Dolby Digital EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd. This phenomenal new technology was first heard in
George Lucas' long awaited "Star Wars: Episode I-The Phantom Menace". Now applied to home cinema, it decodes a third surround channel from the left
and right surround channels of 5.1 soundtracks. There are a total of 6.1 channels – front left and right, surround left and right, centre, surround back, plus
subwoofer. This additional surround back channel allows more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth and better sound localisation
than ever before.
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Full Playback Compatibility