Preliminary Knowledge About Discs, Region Code

Preliminary Knowledge About Discs

PLAYABLE DISC TYPES

This unit supports the following discs.

Disc	Logo	Format or file type

DVD Video		DVD Video

DVD Audio		DVD Audio

		Super Audio CD
SACD		(Single layer, Dual layer,
		Hybrid)
DVD-R		DVD Video, DivX

DVD-RW		DVD Video, DivX

DVD+R		DVD Video, DivX

DVD+RW		DVD Video, DivX

Audio CD		PCM

CD-R		Audio CD, MP3, WMA,
CD-R		JPEG, DivX
		JPEG, DivX

CD-RW		Audio CD, MP3, WMA,
CD-RW		JPEG, DivX
		JPEG, DivX

JPEG CD		JPEG

MP3 CD		MP3

•This unit supports CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in audio CD format or MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX in accordance with the ISO9660 format. It also supports DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW discs recorded in DVD Video format or DivX in accordance with UDF format.

Unplayable discs

•Since this unit cannot support disc types, formats and file types not listed above, do not play such discs.

•Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs or CD- Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played due to incomplete disc finalization, recording quality or physical condition of the disc, characteristics of recording device or authoring software, etc.

See the operating instructions supplied with your recording device for more information.

Color system format

•Depending on the countries, this unit conforms to either the NTSC color system for U.S.A, Canada, etc. or the PAL for Europe, Australia, China, etc.

REGION CODE

•DVD players and DVD Videos have their own Region Code numbers which are assigned to each country or area as shown below. DVD players are set to your Region Code number at the factory. As a result, if the region code number of this DVD player is different from that of the DVD Video, playback of the DVD Video will not be allowed by the DVD player.

Major	All	North	Europe,	Southeast	Oceania,	Russia	China
countries	All	North	Japan,	Southeast	South
countries	regions	America	Japan,	Asia	South
or area	regions	America	Middle East	Asia	America
or area			Middle East		America
Playable
Region
code

Examples of playable DVD Videos :

• In U.S.A .					• In Europe

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

•Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from DVD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX discs, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

•Commercial DVD Video discs are copy-protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

SYMBOL ABOUT INVALID OPERATION

•When you press a button, if the unit does not accept its

operation, appears on the TV screen.

Operations are occasionally unacceptable even if is not displayed.

Invalid operation may occur as expected if :

•The region code number of the unit is different from that of the DVD Video and playback will not be allowed.

•The rating level function works.

(For details, refer to “When selecting the PARENTAL CONTROL” on page 45.)

•A disc is not playable or uses features that are not supported by this unit.

SD-860 specifications

The Sherwood SD-860 is an innovative stereo receiver that offers a versatile audio solution for both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles. Known for its blend of functionality and modern design, the SD-860 provides a wealth of features aimed at enhancing the listening experience.

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