The 10-bit digital-to-analog system--four times more effective than conventional methods--transforms 8-bit data to 10 bits, thus preventing critical signal loss and ensuring superb reproduction and fidelity of highly detailed images. The ColorStream component video output enhances color purity and reduces moiré patterns and other NTSC artifacts.

Audio features include built-in Dolby digital decoding with 5.1-channel outputs; 24-bit, 96 kHz audio resolution; and Spatializer N-2-2 Virtual Surround Sound. You'll hear expansive wrap-around sound effects and a solid center channel image for stable, accurate dialogue reproduction--all from your hi-fi system or stereo television set.

Other features include an intuitive remote, a wide array of controls such as four-power picture zoom and icon-based onscreen display. Special play options include multicamera angle select, multilanguage select, and multisubtitle select.