Philips DVD Micro Theatre MCD728 User Manual

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MCD728
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Highlights
DVD Micro Theatre
HDMI 1080i  
 
Moving Surround Sound
Powered by Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, 
Moving Surround Sound expands and enriches 
the audio and video experience by adding a 
'visual' dimension. Listeners can now 
appreciate an immersive surround sound 
experience that they can also 'see' with 
movement. Essentially, both the top speaker 
and the metal bullet speaker heads are 
motorised so they actually 'move' together to 
recreate a surround sound experience. The 
combination of the moving speakers creates a 
'sound beaming' effect towards the listener, 
effectively widening the sound stage and the 
sides of the room.
Class 'D' Amplifier
The Class 'D' Digital Amplifier takes an 
analogue signal, converts it into a digital signal 
and then amplifies the signal digitally. The signal 
then enters a demodulation filter to give the 
final output. The amplified digital output 
delivers all the advantages of digital audio, 
including improved sound quality. In addition, 
the Class 'D' Digital Amplifier has over 90% 
efficiency compared to traditional AB 
amplifiers. This high efficiency translates into a 
powerful amplifier with a small footprint.
Dolby Virtual Speaker
Dolby Virtual Speaker is a sophisticated audio 
virtualisation technology that produces rich 
and immersive surround sound from a two-
speaker system. Highly advanced spatial 
algorithms faithfully replicate the sonic 
characteristics that occur in an ideal 5.1-
channel environment. DVD playback is 
enhanced by expanding the 2-channel 
environment. When combined with Dolby Pro 
Logic II processing, any high-quality stereo 
source is transformed into true-to-life, multi-
channel surround sound. No need to purchase 
extra speakers, wires or speaker stands to 
appreciate room-filling sound.
12-bit/108 MHz video DAC
12-bit Video DAC is a superior Digital-to-
Analogue Converter that preserves every 
detail of the authentic picture quality. It shows 
subtle shades and smoother graduation of 
colours, resulting in a more vibrant and natural 
picture. The limitations of the standard 10-bit 
DAC become particularly apparent when it is 
used with large screens and projectors.
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan doubles the vertical 
resolution of the image resulting in a noticeably 
sharper picture. Instead of sending a field 
comprising the odd lines to the screen first, 
followed by the field with the even lines, it 
writes both fields at the same time. A full image 
is created instantaneously, using the maximum 
resolution. At such a speed, your eye perceives 
a sharper picture with no line structure.
Dolby Digital
Because Dolby Digital standards, the world's 
leading digital multi-channel audio standards, 
make use of the way the human ear naturally 
processes sound, you experience superb 
quality surround sound audio with realistic 
spatial cues.