About Media Types
Blu-ray Disc
•Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with current DVDs, particularly well suited for high definition feature films with extended levels of interactive features
•Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
•Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound (higher quality than even theatre audio)
•Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for consumers in the marketplace
•Hardware products will be backward compatible with DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD libraries.
•Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating technologies gives
Types of Discs that Can Be Used with This Player
•The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use an 8 cm to 12 cm adapter.
•Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the presence of official logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back.
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DVD |
| Region code | Video format | Audio | 12 cm | ||||
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DVD+RW/DVD+R | Video/VR/ | Audio |
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DVD+R | (finalised disc | (Movie) |
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•BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region code is B for BD and 2 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in any player.)
•BD/DVD video operations and functions may be different from the explanations in this manual and some operations may be prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.
•If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.
•The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.
NOTE
•Playback for some of the discs in the left side column tables may not be possible depending on the disc.
•“Finalise” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well as this player. Only finalised DVD discs will play back in this player. (This player does not have a function to finalise discs.)
•Some discs cannot be played back depending on the recording format.
Discs that Cannot Be Used with This Player
The following discs cannot be played back or will not play back properly on this Player. If such a disc is mistakenly played back, speaker damage may occur. Never attempt to play back these discs.
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD,
Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.
•Discs with unusual shapes
The following BD video discs cannot be played.
•Discs not displaying “B” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold outside the authorised marketing area).*
•Discs produced illegally.
•Discs recorded for commercial use.
* The region code for this product is B.
The following DVD video discs cannot be played.
•Discs not displaying “2” or “ALL” for the region code (discs sold outside the authorised marketing area).*
•Discs produced illegally.
•Discs recorded for commercial use.
* The region code for this product is 2.
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