Toshiba 26CV100U, 32CV100U On handling discs, On cleaning discs, On storing discs, On Video CDs

Notes on discs

On handling discs

•Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Handle the disc as shown in the figure below.

Playback side

•Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

•Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

•Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.

On storing discs

•Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.

•Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

•Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD

DVD

Title 1Title 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3

Video CD/Audio CD

Video CD/Audio CD

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number, which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or “track number” respectively. There may be discs that do not have these numbers.

Notes on copyright

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of copyrighted materials including, without limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

About this owner’s manual

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this TV/DVD. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the TV/DVD may not respond to all operating command. This is not a defect of the TV/DVD. Refer to the instruction notes of discs.

The following symbol may appear on the TV screen during operation.

It means that the operation is not permitted by the TV/ DVD or the disc. For example, sometimes it is unable to stop the playback of copyright message of the disc when the Stop button is pressed. Alternatively, this symbol may also indicate that the feature is not available for the disc.

Notes on region numbers

The region number of this TV/DVD is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD and you do not find or , disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the TV/ DVD will display a message on-screen.). Some DVDs that have no region code label may still be subject to area restrictions and therefore not playable.

On Video CDs

This TV/DVD supports Video CDs equipped with the Playback Control (PBC) function, version 2.0. You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.

•Video CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)

Sound and movie can be played on this TV/DVD in the same way as a DVD.

•Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)

In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of interactive software with search function by using the on-screen playback menu. Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.

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