Before operation
Digital audio formats
The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page
35 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG Multichannel, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
NOTE
Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting, digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 28 for details.
Before operation
About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.
DVD VIDEO | SVCD | Video CD | Audio CD |
V I D E O
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
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NOTE 
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to play back such discs.
The player can play back audio signals recorded in
Color system format
This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play back discs recorded with NTSC system whose Region Code numbers include “2.”
Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to a PAL signal and output.
Unplayable discs
The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to speakers.
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•DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the player does not play:
•Unfinalized discs.
•Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs may damage the player.
Notes on discs
•With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback automatically after inserting the disc.
•The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in the disc itself.
•With some discs, operations described in this manual may not be possible.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when handling discs.
Handling
•Do not touch the surface of the disc.
•Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
•Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
•Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
•Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
•Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
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