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Placing an Order

Placing an order with us could not be easier.

Just browse our online store, click on any items that you wish to buy and add them to the shopping basket. Remember, you can always remove items from the shopping basket later.

You can view the contents of your shopping basket at any time during your visit to electronics-online.co.uk by clicking on ‘basket’ at any time.

When you have added all the items you wish to purchase to the shopping basket, proceed to the checkout by clicking on 'checkout' at the top of the page.

You will then be asked for a few details which we need to process your order. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Delta and Solo credit/debit cards.

Once your order has been completed, a receipt will be displayed on the screen which you may print for your records and an order confirmation e-mail will be sent to you.

Alternatively, if you wish to send us your credit/debit card information separately then place your order in the normal way as described above and choose the ‘Credit Card Details Sent Separately’ option.

When your order is complete, a receipt will be displayed on the screen with the payment fields left blank. You may then complete this document and fax it to us on (0870) 130 4823 or provide us with these details by calling our sales desk on 01494 461 777

If you experience any difficulties in placing your order, please email us on enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk or call us on 01494 461 777 where a member of staff will be happy to help you.

Special Orders

If you are interested in purchasing a product which is not featured on our website, please email us on orders@electronics-online.co.uk with the details of the product you require and we will provide you with availability and price.

Terms and Conditions

• All prices quoted on the electronics-online.co.uk website are inclusive of VAT at the standard rate.
• The invoice name and address customers are required to provide us must be the cardholder name and address.
• All prices quoted on the electronics-online.co.uk website are subject to change without prior notice.
• All products featured are subject to availability.
• All products supplied by electronics-online.co.uk come complete with a 12 month manufacturer’s warranty.
• Delivery on all products is free of charge to mainland United Kingdom customers only.
• We aim to despatch your order within 2-3 working days of receiving your order. When your order has been despatched, we will let you know by email and/or telephone
• In some circumstances, we may complete orders for customers outside the United Kingdom. An additional delivery charge will be applicable and we will contact you with full details prior to despatching the order.
• The technical specification of products is subject to change, as dictated by the manufacturer.
• If we are experiencing delays in fulfilling your order or if the products(s) you require are no longer available, we will notify you as soon as possible. In the event that the item is not in stock, we will back order for you. We will contact you with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait
• In the unlikely event that goods delivered are damaged or faulty, please contact us within 7 working days of receiving your delivery to arrange a replacement
• We cannot be held liable for any inconvenience or losses resulting from delays in delivery.
• Goods will not be despatched to 'care of' or temporary addresses.
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• Refund/Return Policy

No Fault Returns:

You are entitled to withdraw from this contract within 7 days from delivery of the goods for a full credit or refund less any applicable delivery, credit card and administration charges. The goods must be unused and 'as new' in their original box and packaging including all manuals and accessories. You must notify us within 7 days from date of delivery and we will issue you with return instructions. It will then be your responsibility to return the goods to us at your own cost and risk with 14 days of contacting us. Goods received back 'as new' but incomplete with missing components and accessories - the cost of the accessories will be charged to you. Goods received back in any condition other than 'as new' will be returned back to you.

Faulty Returns - Dead on Arrival:

A product is deemed to be 'dead on arrival' if it shows symptoms of hardware failure preventing basic operation upon its first use out of the box. In such instances please contact our customer support helpline within 7 days from the delivery date. You can then either return the faulty item directly yourself or we will organise a collection from your home. Upon receipt of the goods and confirmation of the fault by our technical engineers you will be offered the following options:

1. A replacement - this item will be shipped to you at our own expense. 2. A repair - the repaired item will be shipped to you at our own expense. Please note that once repaired the product is no longer eligible for replacement.
3. A full refund - provided the item has been verified faulty and is complete with all accessories in its original box and packaging.

If the product is not deemed to be faulty by our technicians then you will be offered the following options:

1. Return of the goods - the cost of delivery charged to you.
2. Refund - the invoice cost less any applicable delivery charges provided the product is 'as new' and complete with all accessories in its original box and packaging. If the condition of the product or the packaging is poor then we reserve the right to impose a charge to cover re-packaging costs. Missing accessories will also be charged to you.

The manufacturers guarantee will apply to all items reported to be faulty after 7 days from delivery.

This returns policy does not affect your legal rights.

Other:

You will own the goods once we have received your payment in full. We do not offer any credit facilities at the moment. These terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without prior notice to you.

FAQ

Who are electronics-online.co.uk?

We are a UK based online retailer and have been trading successfully since 1998. We specialise in supplying an extensive range of consumer electronics and information technology products from leading brands, to customers across the United Kingdom.

You can contact us by email at:

enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk – for general enquiries.
orders@electronics-online.co.uk – for enquiries relating to special orders.
enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk– for comments and suggestions.

Alternatively, you can call us at our dedicated call centre (open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday on:

Telephone: 01494 461 777
Fax: (0870) 130 4823


How do I pay for the goods I wish to purchase?

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Switch, Delta & Solo credit/debit cards. Credit/debit cards is the method by which most of customers pay

If you do not wish to send us debit or credit card details over our secure server, then you can choose to send us your credit card details separately by selecting this option during the payment phase of your order.

When your ordered has been transmitted, you can call us with your credit card details on 01494 461 777 or fax them to us on (0870) 130 4823

Is the electronics-online.co.uk website secure?

At electronics-online.co.uk, all online transactions are processed on a secure server using the industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology.

This means that all debit and credit card numbers, names and addresses are encrypted and as they are transmitted over the internet from your browser to our server. Look out for the ‘golden’ padlock in status bar at the bottom of your browser as you proceed to the payment phase of your transaction.

All orders placed on our secure server are backed by our Security Guarantee.

When will my goods be delivered?

Once we receive your completed order, we aim to despatch your goods within 2-3 working days. We will only charge your credit/debit card once your product is ready to despatch.

How will my goods be delivered?

Larger packages are delivered by our appointed couriers, Business Post. Smaller packages are delivered by Royal Mail by Recorded or Special Delivery.

Do you deliver to addresses outside the UK?

Although it is our policy to deliver to mainland UK addresses only, in some circumstances we do deliver to addresses outside the UK. An additional delivery charge will be applicable.

Contact us at enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk and a member of our customer services team will be happy to assist you.

What happens if the product I ordered is out of stock?

If we are experiencing delays in completing your order or if the products(s) you require are no longer available, we will notify you immediately.

In the event that the item is not in stock, we will back order for you. We will contact you with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait.

What brands do you stock?

We stock the full range of products by the following manufacturers:

Sony, JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Philips, LG, Toshiba, Sharp, Sanyo

If you would like to enquire about the availability of a brand which is not listed above, email us at enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk and a member of staff will be happy to help you.

What products do you stock?

We stock an extensive range of consumer electronics and information technology products including:

Camcorders (Mini DV, Hi8, Accessories)
DVD (Players, Recorders, Personal DVD, DVD/VCR Combinations)
Video (Nicam, Mono, DVD/VCR Combinations)
Personal Audio (CD, Minidisc, MP3)
Photography (Digital Cameras, Accessories)
Televisions (Widescreen, TV/VCR Combination, Nicam)
Home Cinema Systems
In-Car (Minidisc, CD Tuner, In-Car Navigation)
Computing (Handheld PDA’s)
Gadgets

What happens if the product I wish to purchase is not on your website?

If you wish purchase a product which is not available on our website, then contact us on enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk and a member of our sales staff will be happy to help you.

What standard warranty comes with my goods?

All products come complete with a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty. If you experience any problems or faults with a product you have purchased from us, contact us immediately with the exact nature of the fault and a staff member will be happy to assist you.

What should I do if I have a complaint?

Should you have any complaints, please contact us by any of the methods below with the exact nature of your complaint:

email: enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk
telephone: 01494 461 777
fax: (0870) 130 4823

Is the information I provide disclosed to other parties?

At electronics-online.co.uk, we take your privacy very seriously and do not disclose any details which you provide to us to third parties.

Customer Comments

We regularly receive comments from our satisfied customers – a selection of comments is listed below:


January 2003

Excellent range and very low prices compared to the High Street. Very impressive!

Mrs J Harper, London


January 2003

You have an excellent range of products and some of the lowest prices I have seen. I will be recommending your site to my friends.

G Simmons, Buckinghamshire


January 2003

An excellent site, simple design yet packed with a great range of products and brands!

Mr S Fuller, Basingstoke


January 2003

I ordered my new home cinema system in the morning and it arrived the following day – even my local High Street couldn’t deliver that fast.

J Watson, Newcastle

January 2003

From the moment I placed my order to the time when my goods arrived, the extremely helpful staff kept me informed about the status of my order.

Ms K Hall, Cheshire


December 2003

Your customer service and email support is very helpful. I emailed a number of questions regarding the product I wanted to order and I received instance responses.

S Clarke, Northampton


If you would like to comment on any aspect of your experience of shopping with electronics-online.co.uk, email us at enquiries@electronics-online.co.uk

 

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Televisions

3D Sound System

A three way sound system with speakers for left and right channels and a passive sub woofer.

14:9 Mode

Enables a 16:9 television to display a 14:9 format broadcast to its full potential, by expanding the picture until it fills the screen vertically.

16:9 Mode

Animorphic recordings (Squeezed recording) from a camcorder or DVD player can be viewed on a 4:3 set with no distortion.

100Hz

By Doubling the refresh rate of the picture image, screen flicker is eliminated, making the image smoother and more relaxing to watch.

100Hz Digital Plus

A development of 100Hz technology that ensures a smoother transition from one frame to the next, it also eliminates line flicker.

Advanced 100Hz Digital Plus

A further development of 100Hz technology using larger more powerfull circuitry, the net result is a sharper, smoother image.

Auto Convergence

Pressing a button on the front panel of a CRT rear projection set, automatically adjusts the convergence of the Red, Green and Blue CRT's to ensure true picture purity.

Auto 16:9

On receipt of an encoded broadcast signal (in line 23 of text information), the TV automatically switches to 16:9 full screen mode (Digital Zoom).

Auto Label

Using broadcast teletext information, Auto Label identifies and labels the pre-set stations.

Automatic Channel Installation (ACI)

When included as a feature on your cable network, ACI automatically tunes your TV, and uses channel indications and labels.

Auto Start Up Tuning

When TV set is switched on for the first time, the viewer will be asked by screen message, if he wishes to have the TV set tuned in with all receivable channels. If yes, it will automatically tune all channels. If no, customer can either use one button tuning or manual tuning.

Auto Wide

Automatically switches your Widescreen TV to the appropriate zoom mode for either 4:3 or letterbox broadcasts.

BBE

Helps to eliminate distortion in the sound signal enabling a more powerful, natural and clearer sound reproduction.

Clipboard

Available on sets featuring two tuners, the clipboard feature, when selected will split the screen in two, pausing the current picture on the right hand side while the programme continues uninterrupted on the left of the screen. Ideal for making a note of an address or even a recipe.

Digital Comb Filter

Separates combined colour and black & white picture information, to ensure crisp sharp picture detail without the kind of picture vibration experienced with fine picture detail.

Digital Constant Image (DCI)

Only switching the pixels, in an LCD projector set, in parts of the picture when movement is present ensures a clean stable picture with no flicker.

DRC (Digital Reality Creation)

Using unique Sony algorithms DRC replicates a high definition television picture from a standard definition television signal.

Digital Sound Processing (DSP)

DSP can alter the atmosphere of the sound reproduction without any loss of quality. With effects such as 'hall' or 'stadium' (depending on the TV chassis type) it will sound as if you are really at the event.

Digital Zoom

Will zoom up 4:3 standard letterbox broadcasting without disturbing line structure.

Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound

Four separate audio channels, consisting of Front Left/Right, Centre (mainly for speech) and Rear (for sound effects) combine to offer superb three-dimensional sound.

Dual Drive Speakers

A speaker system that utilises two drive and only one speaker diaphragm that delivers uncompromising crisp sound reproduction while maintaining a very slim, compact speaker unit.

Dynamic Channel Index

When selecting Dynamic Channel Index the programme currently beeing viewed moves to the centre of the screen and is surrounded with twelve smaller images from additional channels, these are then updated, in rotation, one per second. A preferred channel can then be selected using the joystick remote commander.

Dynamic Picture Control

Using powerful algorithms the Dynamic Focus circuit ensures a clean crisp image with sharp focus right to the very edge of the screen. Meanwhile the Quad Pole circuit adjusts the beam spot diameter to ensure the picture shape also remains true right to the corners and very edges of the screen.

Dynamic Windows

The use of a powerful circuit that converts and combines different frequencies, enables a multitude of features to be added that combines two different television signals.

Dynamic Picture and Picture

Two different television sources can be combined and displayed side by side on the same screen. Size of the image is also adjustable with smooth transitions from small to large. The size of the right hand image is inversely proportional to that of the left. The sound from the left will be heard from the television speakers, the right from the headphone socket.

Dynamic Picture and Text

Displays teletext on the left side of the screen while a picture - adjustable in size - is displayed on the right. The text can be from a different channel to that of the picture.

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

An intelligent TV listings guide, with easy to use menu systems for programme location (depending on availability of broadcast signal).

Game Button

Selects the front A/V input, switches 16:9 televisions into wide mode and optimizes presets for colour and brightness - ideal for the reproduction of computer games graphics.

Graphic Equalizer

The graphic equalizer influences the characteristics of a pre-defined range of different sound frequencies. These can be adjusted individually or by selecting preset values for different styles.

Hyperband

Tuner This enables the television to pick up the extended range of special channels available with cable TV facilities.

Menu System

An on-screen display to enhance the use of television features and settings. The user is guided through the system with colour guides or on-screen prompts. Access is via the remote control.

Multi PIP

Divides the screen into a number of smaller screens for various features.

NTSC

National Television Standards Committee - The television system used primarily in USA and Japan.

NTSC Video in

Will allow connection of a VCR that is capable of replaying an NTSC standard Video Cassette.

One Button Tuning

By simply pressing one button, your television will automatically tune, without you having to access the menu system.

On Timer

Enables you to set the television to switch on, from standby, at a pre-determined time, within twelve hours of the setting time. If there is no command to the television within one hour it will switch back to standby.

PAL

Phase Alternate Line - The television system used in most European Countries.

Picture and Picture (PAP)

Two tuners allow two pictures to be displayed side by side. The sound for the left picture is heard through the television speakers, while that from the right is heard via the phone socket.

Picture and Text (PAT)

Teletext from the channel you are watching is displayed on the right hand side of the screen while the picture continues on the left.

Picture in Picture (PIP)

Displays a small picture from another source e.g. VCR. enables you to check another source (e.g. football scores) while watching one channel or video.

Picture Freeze

A still frame is displayed on the screen while the sound continues, ideal for writing down an address or recipe.

SECAM

Sequentiel Coleur a Memoir - The television system used primarily in France.

Select

Using a simple menu system the viewer is able to select from one of three pre-set modes the most appropriate picture and sound settings for the style of programme being watched. The modes have pre-set values for eight picture and two sound parameters.

SmartLink (A/V Link)

Intelligent communication device between different pieces of audio/video equipment.

Station Label

Utilizing broadcast information, each station is identified and labeled accordingly.

Sub-Woofer

The use of one passive Woofer drive unit with the signal source coming from both left and right channels for bass sound reproduction.

Tru-Surround with SRS

Provides the effect of Dolby Surround Sound while only using two front speakers.

Trilogic plus

Featured on Sony televisions with an integrated video cassette recorder. Optimizes playback and recording of any video tape by measuring the signal and automatically adjusting noise reduction and frequency response. This not only ensures a brighter, sharper image with stronger colours, the life of the video heads is also improved.

Virtual Dolby

Provides the effect of Dolby¨ Surround Sound while only using two front speakers.

Woofer

A speaker drive unit, designed to perform with frequencies from the lower of the sound spectrum.

Video

16:9 Button
This button allows you to set your 16:9 TV set into the different 16:9 modes.

Audio Dub/Audio Insert

Video recorders equipped with audio dubbing have either an Audio Dub or Audio Insert Function. This allows you to replace the existing linear soundtrack with new material.

Auto Head Cleaner

Automatically cleans your video heads at every insertion of a tape.

Auto Long Play

If the timer recording is set in standard play mode and there isn’t enough tape left, tape speed is automatically changed to long play mode to record all of the program.

Auto Setup

Simply follow the on-screen instructions, press a few buttons and easy setup takes care of the complete installation of your VCR.

Auto Tracking

Video tapes only give the best results when the video heads have optimal contact with the video track. With this system, the best position of the head to the recorded video track is determined by a regulating process which is repeated several times.

Decoder In

Recorders with this feature are prepared for the connection of a Pay-TV-Decoder via Euro AV.

Digital Noise Reduction

Digital Noise reduction minimises luminance (YNR) and chrominance noise (CNR).

Dynamic Signal Filter (DSF)

A special filter technique during playback improves picture sharpness (picture detail amplification) and reduces picture edge noise (contrast grain). In combination with TriLogic, optimum picture quality can be obtained.

EPG Download (nexTView)

The easiest way to do a timer programming. Simply select the program you want to record in the nexTView menu of your TV set and all required information for timer programming are automatically transferred to your VCR.

Flying Erase Head

Rotating erase head which is positioned on the video head disc and erases the tape according to the picture while recording. The Flying Erase Head is standard in Video 8 and Video Hi8 systems. High quality VHS recorders also make use of a Flying Erase Head. As a result, recorders provided with this feature are ideally suited for video editing (perfect insert cut).

Function switch

• Direct Key is the ergonomic placement of the function keys on your VCR.
• The Joystick allows you to access the drive and menu functions of your VCR as you know it from your Computer.
• The Click Shuttle lets you playback your tape in different speed modes (slow, x2, search) with a simple turn of the dial without holding it in its position.
• The Jog Shuttle is a comfortable tool for editing, which allows you to set the cut point frame by frame just by turning the dial.
• The Click Jog Shuttle combines the advantages of the Click Shuttle and the Jog Shuttle. You can choose the desired function of the dial by pressing an additional button.
Index Search
Index Search permits marked points on the tape to be found as required.

LANC Remote

Local Application Control Bus. Switchable control function for the Control L-data format on home video recorders for Synchro Edit operation in conjunction with a player.

LANC

Sony interface for data exchange for controlling video equipment (camcorders, home video recorders and editing computers or controllers). Connection through 2,5 mm stereo jack.

Long Play (LP)

Cutting the tape transport speed by half to double the recording time of cassettes. The Long Play function ensures excellent tape utilisation for timer recordings in particular.

Mechanism

High Speed - a durable high performance drive with quickest cue and access times. This tape protecting mechanism is ideally suited for comfortable editing.
SmartDrive - this highly durable und silent mechanism is perfectly suited for your home entertainment equipment. A newly developed dicast base for drum and tape path guarantees a smooth and precise reading of the tape. In comparison to the former mechanism the height is reduced by 10 mm.
FlashRewind - a newly developed high speed mechanism that rewinds a 180 min tape in just 60 seconds.

NTSC Playback

This facility allows video cassettes recorded in the NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) system, eg. from the USA, to be played back via a compatible PAL TV.

Program Assemble Edit

Up to 12 cuts can be reprogrammed and edited together as with an editing computer or controller.

R2 (Reality Regenerator)

This new and intelligent picture improvement system brings your movies clear and natural on your TV screen. The edges of objects, which may be blurred after recording, are regenerated by this system.

Sat Tuner Control

This feature allows your VCR to control your satellite receiver in case of a timer programming. The VCR automatically switches to the right channel and starts recording. With the wired infrared transmitter you can place your satellite receiver at any place you want.

SmartLink

SmartLink offers you the following features:
• Automatic preset exchange between your TV set and your VCR. During the first setup of your VCR, the preset memory of the TV set is downloaded automatically into your VCR’s memory. This spares you any sorting, labeling or adding the ShowView guide channel. After that your VCR’s channels are programmed in the same order as your TV set's.
• What you see is what you record - simple recording of the programme you are actually watching just by pushing the record button.
• One touch play - every time you play back a tape, the TV is automatically switched on and the corresponding input of the TV set is selected.
• Auto standby - when you switch off your TV, your VCR is also switched into standby mode.
• One Touch ShowView/Menu - when you push the ShowView or the Menu button on your VCRÕs remote control, the TV is automatically switched on and the line input is selected to display the ShowView or Menu screen on your TV. Note: SmartLink only works with TV sets with SmartLink or AV Link function.
Smart Search Plus
Smart Search Plus stores the content of the inserted tape in the VCR and provides you an easy overview of the recorded scences. After recording a new tape, the memory of the former tape is cleared.

Synchro Edit

For coordinated starting of player and recorder. Both appliances are started simultaneously by pressing one key. Pressing the Synchro Edit key again stops the recording.

Synchro Tuner Preset (STP)

STP automatically stores all available channels and allows you to store your VCR channels in the same order as on your TV.

TriLogic/-Plus/Super TriLogic/-Digital

Automatic measuring of video tapes for recording and playback. Measurement takes just 2,5 seconds, resulting in automatic correction of noise reduction and frequency response. It operates with all types of VHS tapes, and significantly increases the operation life of the video heads, as well as providing a brighter image, sharper picture and stronger colours. TriLogic Plus once again improves picture quality with finer adjustment of playback parameters and a new noise canceller. With Super TriLogic even your Long Play recordings will be played back in optimum picture quality. TriLogic Digital improves thecolour noise typical for VHS systems by using a digital circuit.

Video Plus

A simple way of programming the timer. The number codes printed in different newspapers for the programmes are input as required. This code incorporates date, starting and finishing times of the programme.

VPS/PDC

Control signal broadcast by the TV stations. Allows the timer recording of a TV program exactly at its beginning, even if it should be delayed for any reason.

DVD

1 Bit Audio D/A Converter:
Sony D/A converter converts signals from all types of DVD Video and CD software (Linear PCM, quantization 16, 20 or 24 bits, sampling frequency 48, 96 or 192 Khz). In case of 24 Bits/96 Khz software, the resulting dynamic range and audio quality exceeds that of conventional CD, closer to the audio master quality.

10-Bit Video D/A Converter

On DVD software, pictures are encoded using MPEG-2 technology in 8 bit resolution. The Sony players convert them into 10-bit to minimize digital artefacts and render picture gradations closer to the original movie master.

5.1 Channel Out

The integrated Dolby¨ Digital/MPEG2 decoder provides the analogue signals for front, centre, and rear speakers as well as the subwoofer. Just connect your amplifier with 5.1 input to obtain digital surround sound. There is no need for an external decoder.

Audiophile devices

For optimum sound quality of DVD Video soundtracks and CD-Audio music playback, audiophile resistors and capacitors are used in Sonys high end DVD players. An oversized R-Core transformer is employed with low magnetic flux leakage and rich lower frequency audio reproduction. The Audio circuit is isolated from the video circuitry.

Bit-Rate Indicator

The video bit-rate represents the amount of information needed to store a picture.

Block Noise Reduction

When using the MPEG compression digital artefacts, called block noise, can occur in the picture. The block noise reduction blurrs these blocks so that they become invisible.

BMC Material

Only a solid base guarantees a safe and precise disc reading. BMC (bulk molding compond) is a mixture of marble, glass fiber and epoxy resin. This material is very strong and eliminates unwanted vibrations. Mainly it's used in the drive section.

Component Video Out

Outputs the video signals as they are stored on the disc. For best possible picture quality on professionel projetors or monitors.

Copper Plated Chassis

Copper has extrem good electrical characteristics. Sony's high-end DVD players are equipped with a copper plated chassis to eliminate interferences between the different circuits.

Copy Protection System

A system designed to protect copyrighted works from illegal copying is incorporated into DVD Video. If analogue copy protection is added to picture signals to protect the copyright, the analogue picture output cannot be recorded with proper quality.

Current Pulse D/A Converter

Converts the sensitive digital voltage pulses into stable current pulses. For highest sound quality.

Custom Parental Lock

Additionally to the parental lock of the software discs can be protect from unwanted playback by using this function. It is individually stored for up to 300 different discs.

DCS

The Digital Cinema Sound processor produces additional virtual rear speakers to provide a wide and natural sound field.

Digital Video Enhancer

Improves the picture details without creating unwanted artefacts.

Digital Video Noise Reduction (DNR)

When video signals are compressed, digital noise can appear on some portions of a DVD disc and are sometimes visible to a discerning videophile. Sony employs a new Digital Noise Reduction system based on latest digital image processing technology. With effect selectable in steps, the result is less flickering in still background portions.

Disc Memo

This function memorizes up to 300 disc settings like language, subtitles, video settings etc.

Dolby¨Digital (AC-3)

Soundtracks recorded in this format can be decoded into 5 separate surround-sound channels and one additional sub-woofer channel for special effects (5.1 multichannel surround sound).

DSP Servo

This servo circuit provides quickest access and highly accurate reading of the disc.

DTS

Digital Theater Systems is a high quality surround sound system, which is used in many cinemas. The data rate is much higher in comparison to Dolby¨ Digital or MPEG2, thus providing the highest sound quality in your home cinema.

Dual Discrete Optical Pick-Up

Sony developped a system which employs 2 separate pick-ups, one for CD and one for DVD playback, mounted on a single mechanism. Allowing accurate playback of DVD Video and CD Audio discs, it eliminates lens switching, reduces laser wear and extends laser Iife.

Dual Focus Pickup

Newly developed laser pickup with a special twin focus lens, which provides highly accurate reading of CDs and DVDs.

DVD Audio

The audio standard of DVD. Higher sampling rates and a higher resolution brings this medium closer to the original sound, equal if used for stereo or multichannel playback.

DVD Sound Quality

DVD Video format allows various types of soundtracks to be recorded. In addition to conventional stereo sound, many DVD Video discs carry mutichannel audio tracks, especially 5.1 channel digital surround systems which deliver high quality movie sound with impressive soundfield, such as can be experienced in best movie theatres.

DVD Video Backward Compatibility

DVD Video players can playback DVD Video discs, as well as CD-Audio discs and Video CD discs.

DVD Video Disc

DVD (Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc). A high density optical disc with large capacity for storage of data, pictures and sound. Capacity is 4.7 GB for single sided, single layer disc, approximately 7 times larger than that of a Compact Disc.

DVD Video Picture Quality

Thanks to MPEG2 compression system, DVD can achieve a picture quality close to that of the Digital Video Format D1 used for professional video masters. DVD Video offers horizontal picture resolution of around 500 TV lines, compared to VHS (250 lines), Video CD (250 lines) and Laserdisc (420 lines).

Gamma Correction

Allows the individual adjustment of the different gray levels for optimum picture results on LCD projections or rear projections.

Linear PCM Sound

DVD Video discs may carry Linear PCM sound, which is an uncompressed high quality audio system. Sony DVD Video players can playback DVD discs with various quantiza-tions (16 bits, 20 bits or 24 bits) and various sampling frequencies (48 kHz or 96 KHz).

Magic Pad (On-screen menu)

A GUI (Graphic User Interface) is adopted for operation of the DVD player through the remote commander by selecting from menu on the screen.

Motion Adaptive Field Noise Reduction

This new noise reduction nearly completely eliminates the bothering background noise, without having an effect to moving objects.

MPEG2

MPEG is an abbreviation for the Moving Picture Experts Group, working committee of experts. MPEG2 is a higher ranking standard of MPEG1 which was adopted in 1991 as the standard for CD-ROM. MPEG2 was adopted in 1994 as the universal picture coding system for broadcasting and communications as well as for storage media such as optical disc. MPEG2 multichannel audio is one of the digital surround sound system available on DVD discs, another option being Dolby¨ Digital.

Multi-Angle Function

Video scenes taken from up to 9 different camera angles (for instance live concerts, sports events) can be stored on a DVD Video disc, and during the playback, the desired angles can be selected instantly. Multi-angle DVD software should be available in the future. Function on DVD player operates only if the DVD Video disc contains multi-angle content.

Multi-Aspect Ratio Capability

Some DVD software allow the effective display of widescreen pictures on TV sets with different aspect ratio (4:3 or Widescreen). Pictures with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio may be compressed horizontally on some DVD discs. When playing them back on a Widescreen 16:9 TV, the pictures are decompressed and reproduced in the 16:9 aspect ratio, completely filling the screen. For viewing pictures on a 4:3 TV screen, a disc may also incorporate 'pan and scan' aspect ratio (trimming the left and right portions of the playback picture) or 'Letterbox' mode (pictures are reproduced with black bands above and below the picture).

Multiple Language Function

DVD Video format is capable of storing up to 8 different language soundtracks on a disc. Discs with 2, 3 or 4 language options will be most common in Europe.

Multiple Language Subtitling

DVD Video format allows up to 32 different language subtitles to be stored on a disc, which can be selected during the playback from the menu on your TV. Commonly, European discs will carry 2, 3 or 4 subtitles, depending on software companies decision.

Multi-Story Function

DVD Video format allows recording of a number of different story sequences on the disc. Viewers can select story development during playback, provided the DVD Video disc contains such multistory content.

Navi Shuttle

The Navi Shuttle has a jog ring to access the various playback options with a cursor cross in the centre for selecting the menu options. You can control your DVD with the touch of one finger.

Off Centre Insulation Feet

The screw holes of these feet are 'off centreed' to prevent external vibrations to reach the internal circuits, thus preserving highest sound and picture quality.

OFC Power Cord

OFC is the abbreviation for oxygen-free copper. It has improved electrical properties compared to normal copper. The OFC power cord provides your DVD player with a more stable power supply.

Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs

In addition to 2 sets of analogue audio output terminals, Sony DVD players are equipped with coaxial and optical digital audio terminals, to connect without loss of quality to any type of MPEG2/Dolby¨ Digital processor.

Parental Lock Function (optional standard)

Allows the 'locking' of software at the discretion of parents to prevent undesired viewing by children depending on contents of software. Normal playback of the disc with this type of parental lock function requires a registered identification code and otherwise undesirable scenes are automatically skipped.

Precision Drive 2

Very fast and precise drive unit for highest readout quality and quickest access to the disc.

Progressive Video Out

Output of 60 frames instead of 60 fields for better picture quality with no visible lines. Only for NTSC signals.

Quick Access Drive

A quick access drive mechanism similar to the most responsive drives in computers, with a corresponding access speed and level of reliability, for delightful seamless play-back of any user selected program sequence (e.g. multi story or multi angle mode).

Regional Code

The playback management system introduced with DVD Video divides the world into 6 sales regions and sets a region identification for each region on both players and discs. This allows playback of discs only in their applicable region. Reproduction in more than one region may be made possible, depending on software companies decision. Regional code is number 2 for both PAL DVD Video software and PAL/NTSC DVD players available in Europe.

RGB/S-Video Connection

Since video signals are recorded as digital components in DVD Video, the highest playback quality will be experienced when connecting the RGB output to the TV using an RGB-ready Scart cable, or by using the S-Video connection from DVD player to TV.

SACD

The highest possible audio standard up to now. For perfect and natural playback quality in stereo or multichannel.

Smooth Scan/Slow

This new and improved function offers smoother playback with various playback speeds like picture search or slow motion. The number of pictures per second is increased by the factor of 1.5 by using faster servo circuits.

Tilt Servo

Compensates for uneven disc surfaces and guarantees highly accurate disc reading.

Tray Downloading System (Precision Drive FX)

The drive is completely encapsulated in an inner case and isolated from the chassis to provide a dust and vibration free reading process for best picture and audio quality.

Twin Laser Pickup

A newly developed compact pickup with two lasers. With this pickup it is possible to read CD-Rs or RWs.

Variable Coefficient Digital Filter

This type of digital filter, also incoporated in prestigious ES series Sony CD players, allows to select 2 characteristics of filter curve to suit a particular type of music and personal taste of the listener.

VES

Virtual Enhanced Surround creates surround sound even without rear speakers. An intelligent system generates virtual rear speakers and gives you the feeling of surround sound even in small rooms.

Video Equalizer

Three preset video settings and an additional variable setting to adjust the video parameters according to your individual taste.

HiFi Systems

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
For convenient automatic recording level control, this can be manually over-ridden if so desired. Digital recordings by optical input requires no level setting, e.g. for Cassette Recorder, MD.

CD Synchro

MD/CD or MD/Tape are started simultaneously for recording.

Control A1
Multifunctional data bus system for better communication between several Sony audio components. You can automate functions and transfer text information e.g. between CD Player and amplifier. Many useful functions will be possible in the future with this data bus.

Control A1 / A II
Is the extension of Control A1.

DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback)

This feature allows you to control the bass boost, e. g. for Mini Components.

DJ Mix

DJ Mix offers a variety of effects, allowing you to create your own sound:
• Groove, a music booster which pumps up the bass and treble to create a big powerful sound
• Loop, repeats a section of the music to give a digital 'scratch' effect
• Flash, cuts the music to give a 'strobe' sound effect.
• Non-Stop Play, allows you to play CD's continuously without any silence or blanks.
DJ Mix Pro
DJ Mix Pro offers many new and interesting functions:
• Rhythm Box, with several rhythm patterns, like e.g. Techno, Swing, Slam.
• Drum Pad, with several sound patterns, like e.g. Snare, TOM, Clap, Crash, Punch, Beep.
• Automatic synchronisation of music playback and Drum Pad sounds, so that you always stay in time.
• Auto BPM (BPM = Beats per Minute). Automatically adjusts the sound effect you select to the rhythm of the music that is played back.
• Beat Mix allows you to create a combination of one of the rhythm box samples and the sound samples of the drum pads.
EQ Presets
As well as personal presets most Hifis have some standard sound presets eg. Rock, jazz, dance etc.

Graphic EQ

A 3 or 5 band sound control which lets you change volume of separate parts of the sound spectrum to 'shape' the sound to your taste.

HOP Speaker

HOP (High Oriented Polyolefine) speaker diaphragms are extremely rigid and sturdy and have a very low specific weight, permitting a quick reaction to pulse changes. For pure and natural sound reproduction; e. g for Mini Components.

Karaoke

Suppresses the vocal parts of the sound spectrum for use with MIC MIX, e. g. Mini Components.

Low power consumption mode

This feature allows you to reduce the power consumption during the stand-by mode of the HIFI system, e. g. for Mini Components.

Magnetic Shielded Speaker

Prevents interference with other audio visual equipment like TVs.

MD walkman link

Ease to connect a HIFI MiniDisc system to a MD Walkman for MD dubbing.

Mic Mix

Ability to mix in vocals from a microphone to the music, e. g. for Mini Components.

Synchro Bass

This function detects a suitable bass position for the music.

Quick Edge Woofer

Anti-resonant edge for more precise and quicker vibration of the speaker diaphragm - guarantees optimum sound quality, e. g. for Mini Components.

Personal Audio

Autoreverse
Cassette playback in both directions without having to turn the cassette round.

AMS (Automatic Music Search)

Track search function forwards or backwards.

ATT Control

With the ATT (Attenuator) switch you can reduce reception sensitivity. The radio will skip weaker signals and stop only at the stronger ones. ATT control is only activated when the switch is turned on.

ATRAC3

This sound reduction technology can achieve roughly twice (1:10) the data reduction rate of the ATRAC sound data reduction (1:5) used for the MiniDisc (-> MiniDisc Chapter).

Auto Calendar

A Clock radio with dates from 1/1/1998 until 31/12/2100 stored in it. This means that once set the date will be correct every month (e.g. those with less than 31 days or leap years) without being adjusted manually.

AVLS (Auto Volume Limiter System)

To ensure that your neighbours are no longer involuntary listeners and that you do not overstress your own hearing.

Bass Reflex Body

This new system is a body construction to reproduce extra bass response from compact size body.

CD Text Out

Allows copying of CD Text from CD Walkman to MD Walkman Recorder.

CD Ripping

Direct copy of CD Audio Tracks via CD-ROM Drive to a PC audio file.

Clear Voice

Speaker's frequency is dedicated to human vocal range. Better quality of recording of people speaking.

Cue Marker

User assigned index marks that are audible during Cue and Review modes. Quickly identifies important parts of a recording.

Cue/Review Function

Quicker backwards and forwards playback with sound on cassette recorders.

DD Mechanism

Disc drive (direct drive without belt) for Walkman ensures reliable and accurate tape transport.

Digital Mega Bass

Boosts bass and treble in the D/A-converter for low volume level, improves sound quality and reduces noise of the headphone output.

Digital Sound Preset Function

Availability to create your own Sound Balance and save it as standard Sound effect.

Dolby¨ B/C

Noise reduction systems for low noise recording/playback in cassette recorders.

DPC - Digital Pitch Control

Makes high/low speed play-back voices sound more normal. It is easier to understand the recorded words when you choose to listen at a high or low play-back speed.

Dual Colour LCD

A clock radio Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) where the colour of the display can be changed (Green/Orange).

Dual Headphone Jack

Two equal headphone jacks for two people hearing at the same time or convenient integration for in-car use.

Easy Preset System

This system is a simplified method of storing stations on portable radios. Preset stations are added by pressing the preset button until a beep signal announces that the station is stored.

ESP2 Function (Electronic Shock Protection Squared)

Ensures high resistance to shock for portable CD players. Offering even higher shock resistance without having to increase expensive memory capacity. Sound signals are continuously read even when the data flow is non-stable due to shaking. Potential data errors are corrected in the memory.

Extendable Snooze

The extendable snooze feature enables you to expand your snooze time from 8 to 60 minutes by repeatedly pressing the snooze button. Each time you press the button the snooze time is extended with 8 minutes. You can reset the snooze time to 8 minutes by keeping the button pressed for a longer time.

G-Protection Jog Proof

Anti-Shock for CD Walkman allowing it to be used for active pursuits such as jogging.

High Speed Dubbing

Fast copying system on double decks.

Hold Function

Locks the control elements to prevent unintentional operation.

Joint Text Function

By connecting CD Walkman that can show CD Text information with a CD Text recordable MD Walkman, you can copy the music including the CD Text information from CD to MD.

Learning Function

With this function you can 'learn' your remote control signals of non-preset components or functions.

MagicGate

Copyright protection technology for 'MG Memory Stick' and compliant products. Authentication technology ensures that protected content is only transferred between compliant devices and media, and protected content is recorded and transferred in an encrypted format to prevent unauthorized copying or playback.

MD Link/MD Link Plus

Digital audio interface (optical) for the connection of a MiniDisc Recorder. For easy digital recording from CD to MD including Start ID's. MD Link Plus enables additionally the remote control and power supply of portable MiniDisc Recorders from a stationary unit. Disc information is also displayed on the stationary unit.

MDLP (MD Long Play)

Long playing/recording mode. When using normal MD blank disks you can record up-to 4 times as long as you normally could. For example a standard 60-min. blank disk can record up-to 240 min. You can only playback MDLP recording on a MD-player that has the MDLP feature.

Mega Bass/Bass Boost Function

Boosts the bass for low volume level, optimizing the sound quality of the headphone output.

Memory Stick

The future proof recording media (Flash Memory). Records all kinds of digital data on a very compact stick.

MG Memory Stick (Magic Gate Memory Stick

Memory Stick which complies with the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) specification to enable storing and playback of music contents to protect the rights of copyright holders.

MP3

Standard data reduction system for audio files (MPEG1 Layer 3).

MSV (Memory Stick Voice)

Audio compression format for Memory Stick Chip Recorder.

Name Bank Function

By storing frequently used words in the units, you do not have to enter the character one by one next time.

Noise Reduction

The original bandwidth is compressed before being sent by the transmitter. When the receiver receives it, the bandwidth is decompressed and the hiss noise is reduced.

OpenMG

Copyright protection technology including Digital Rights Management which consists of three key functions: allowing music download through multiple electronic music distribution platforms, enabling to playback music files and CD ripping on PCs (OpenMG Jukebox), and transferring contents securely from PCs to portable devices.

Panorama Sound

New sound thanks to the use of 4 (instead of 2) speakers.

Personal Disk Memory

Personal settings are remembered by the MD player every time you play the disk. The features that are remembered are: volume, program play, sound preset and playing speed.

Pop Up Eject Mechanism

By touching the open button, the disk will be ejected automatically.

PLL-Synthesizer Tuner

Tuning circuit for easy and precise frequency adjustment even at different temperatures.

Radio Controlled Clock

Clock Time that can be set automatically by a radio signal via LW (77,5 kHz) which is triggered from an atomic clock; in this way you obtain accurate automatic adjustment of Clock time/date/winter-summer time.

RDS (Radio Data System)

RDS is a convenient digital data system that transmits inaudible encoded information together with audible FM signals. The Clock/Pocket Radios are marked with RDS. RDS makes tuning simpler because it will display the name of a station transmitting an RDS signal, and it will find the strongest signal for this station automatically. Following features are included (depending on the unit).
• PS (Program Service Name)
Up to 8 characters of station name information transmitted by RDS stations.
• TA (Traffic Announcement)
Allows the radio to search for travel information and switch to it automatically during a traffic information.
• AF (Alternative Frequency)
Allows the automatic selection of stronger signals where more than one exists for the same station.
• EON (Enhanced Other Network)