Panasonic BD611 Regional Code, Avchd Advanced Video Codec High Definition, Compatibility Notes

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Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS- HD multi-channel audio playback:

•An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.

•Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.

AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

•This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.

•The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.

•The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format.

•Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

•This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.

•Some AVCHD format discs may not play depending on the recording condition.

•AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

•“x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

•High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•BD-ROM disc with high definition content.

•HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).

•For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.

Compatibility Notes

•Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

•Viewing high-definition content and up- converting standard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP- capable DVI input on your display device.

•Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

•Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS- HD are supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

•You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related information, including downloaded on-line content. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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