JVC LVT1002-001B Before operation, About this manual, About discs

XV-N55SL

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.

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:

•DVD-R, DVD-RW and +RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format and finalized

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or Audio CD format and finalized

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 49 for details.)

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 51 for details.)

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 MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This player can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “2.”

Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

In addition, the player does not play:

•Unfinalized discs

•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

61 “Appendix D: Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):

Linear PCM, MPEG Multichannel, Dolby Digital, 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 56 for details.

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.

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NOTE

The player’s region code is printed on the rear of the player.

Color system format

This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play back discs recorded with NTSC system whose Region Code numbers include “2.”

Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to a PAL signal and output.

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.

•DVD-RW discs written in the VR format

•DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD

•Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static agents.

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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