Introduction — Playable discs
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Discs you can play
You can play back the following discs (12 cm and 8 cm) on this unit:
•DVD Video: Recorded in either PAL or NTSC color system with Region Code “3” (see below).
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•Video CD (VCD)/audio CD
•MP3/WMA: Recorded either in
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On some discs, the actual operations may be different from what is explained in this manual.
Discs cannot be played back
•Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.
Note on Region Code:
DVD players and DVD Video discs have their own Region Code numbers. This unit can only playback DVD discs whose Region Code numbers include “3.”
Examples:
If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the monitor.
Caution for DualDisc playback
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Digital audio formats
The System can play back the following digital audio formats.
Linear PCM: Uncompressed digital audio, the same format used for CDs and most studio masters.
Dolby Digital *2: Compressed digital audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories, which enables
DTS *3 (Digital Theater Systems):
Compressed digital audio, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., which enables multi- channel like Dolby Digital. As the compression ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it provides wider dynamic range and better separation.
MPEG Audio: Another compressed digital audio which also enables
*1 A hybrid file system used to provide compatibility with ISO 9660 for accessing any type of files on the disc. (UDF stands for Universal Disk Format.)
*2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the
*3 “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries.
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