DISC FORMATS

The Unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:

DVDs [8cm(3")/12cm(5”) disc]

Audio CDs [8cm(3")12cm(5”) disc]

Compatible

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This Unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Unit, this Unit cannot play that disc.

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The region number of this Unit is 1.

Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available

When the symbol appears on the TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the specific functions. Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

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1. English

2. French

21. English

2. French

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Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

Notes:

This Unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not support 7.1 channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.

When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played, but the graphic images will not be shown.

Title, Chapter and Tracks

DVDs are divided into “titles” and “chapters”. If the disc has more than one movie on it, each movie would be a separate “title”. “Chapters” are sections of titles.

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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

Chapter 1 Chapter 2

• Audio CDs are divided into “tracks”. A “track” is usually one song on an Audio CD.

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

Note :

Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers recorded on them, but some do not.

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

You may not be able to play back some DVD discs on this Unit if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.

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Dolby Laboratories DVD Micro Theater System owner manual Disc Formats, Region Management Information, Icons Used on DVDs