About Discs
A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs
The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/ cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints. For detailed and exact information, read the explanations in pages 7 and 8.
■Can Play Back
BD Video (with Region code “B” and “ALL” only)
DVD Video (with Region code “2” and “ALL” only)
■Cannot Play Back
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD,
NOTE
*“Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player.
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 defi nition feature fi lms with extended levels of interactive features
•Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high defi nition 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 (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.
•Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by the presence of offi cial logos on the disc label. Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition, image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs can be played back.
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DVD Video | Region code | Video/VR | Audio + Video | 12 cm (5”) | |
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| Video mode | Audio + Video | 12 cm (5”) | |
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*1 This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.
•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.
•This Player conforms to the PAL colour system. It will convert discs recorded with the NTSC system to the PAL system for display on a PAL TV. It can also display NTSC discs in native NTSC format for display on multisystem TVs. (Page 34)
NOTE
•Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be possible depending on the disc.
*“Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will playback in this player.
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