Before operation
About this manual
•The display window information and OSD (On Screen Display) menu items are put in brackets [ ] in the operation procedures.
•Usable disc(s) for each operation/function is (are) referred to by the icons;
About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.
•Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs may damage the player.
Digital audio formats
The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page
64 “Appendix D: Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG Multichannel, DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
NOTE
Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting, digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 59 for details.
DVD VIDEO | SVCD | Video CD | Audio CD |
V I D E O
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
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NOTE 
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable time for the player to read the content, or the player may not be able to play back such discs.
The player can play back audio signals recorded in
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own Region Code numbers. This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose Region Code numbers include the player’s Region Code, which is indicated on the region code symbol on the rear panel.
Example of playable DVD discs when the player’s Region Code is “4”:
ALL | 4 | 3 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 2 3 | |
3 | 4 | 4 5 6 | ||||
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Notes on discs
•With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback automatically after inserting the disc.
•The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in the disc itself.
•With some discs, operations described in this manual may not be possible.
Care and handling of discs
If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when handling discs.
Handling
•Do not touch the surface of the disc.
•Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
•Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
•Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high. Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
•Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
•Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any
Color system format
This player is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You can select “PAL” or “NTSC” while using the PAL/NTSC selector on the rear panel (for details, see page 9).
Unplayable discs
The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to speakers.
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•DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the player does not play:
• Unfinalized discs
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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