BEFORE USE

Please read the following before operating the unit.

About symbols

Although this unit can play DVDs, audio CDs or MP3 discs, some of the functions are restricted dependent on the type of disc.

The following symbols are used to make distinction. Playback of MP3 discs is dif ferent from that of other kinds of discs. For information about playing back MP3 discs, see page 36.

:Shows the function or the display for only DVDs.

:Shows the function or the display for only audio CDs.

No symbols: The function works for DVDs and audio CDs.

Supported disc formats

This unit can play discs with the following marks only

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DVD

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

Audio CD

(8 cm disc/12 cm disc)

This unit can play a DVD-R recorded in V ideo mode.

In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-R W that contains audio titles or MP3 files.

NOTES

• The unit can play DVD-R discs recorded in V ideo mode only . DVD-R discs recorded in VR (V ideo Recording) mode cannot be played on the unit.

• Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment, some DVD-R discs cannot be played on the unit even if they have been recorded in V ideo mode.

•Some DVD-R discs cannot be played on the unit due to scratches on the surface or warp, etc.

•Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment

or the CD-R/R W disc itself, some CD-R/R W discs cannot be played on the unit.

• The unit cannot play the CD-R/R W discs that contain no data, or contain dif ferent kinds of formatted data other than MP3.

For more information about MP3, see page 36.

•Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.

•Do not use irregular shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.

Notes on color format

The materials for DVD discs are recorded in the P AL and NTSC color format.

Select DVDs recorded in NTSC color format.

Notes on DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays DVDs according to disc content designed by the software manufacturer , some playback features of the unit may not be available, or other functions may be added.

Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be played on the unit.

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