JVC XV-N412S manual Before operation, About discs

Before operation

Digital audio formats

The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page

33 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):

Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems), MPEG Multichannel

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 26 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:

•DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format and finalized

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format and finalized

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 20 for details.)

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 22 for details.)

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 MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Color system format

This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You can select “PAL” or “NTSC” while using the PAL/NTSC selector on the rear panel.

Unplayable discs

The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play back these discs, noise may be generated, causing damage to speakers.

•DVD-RW discs written in the VR format

•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 anti-static agents.

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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