INTRODUCTION
5
Before Use

Playable Discs

DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs that
contain audio titles, MP3 or JPEG files.
otes
–Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some
CD-R/RW discs cannot be played on the unit.
–The unit cannot play discs that contain data other
than MP3 and CD-DAdata.
–Do not attach any seal or label to either side
(the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
–Do not use irregularly shaped CDs
(e.g., heart-shaped or octagonal). The unit may
malfunction.
otes 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.
Regional code of this DVD+VCR and DVDs
This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured
for playback of Region 1 encoded DVD software.
The region code on the labels of some DVD
discs indicate which type of DVD+VCR can play those
discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1 or
ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
ote on DTS-encoded CDs
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may
be heard from the analog stereo output. To avoid possi-
ble damage to the audio system, turn down the volume
before playing back such discs, adjust the volume grad-
ually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS
Digital SurroundTM playback, an external 5.1 channel
Digital SurroundTM decoder system must be connected
to the digital output of the unit.

Disc-related Terms

Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. Atitle is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, the DVD may not be divided into chapters.
Track (Audio CD only)
Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track
is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the
track you want.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two AAA
batteries with and aligned correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Remote Control Operating Range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance:About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
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AAA
AAA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUSTBE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN ASAFE MANNER
IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALLAPPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACTYOUR
LOCALCOUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
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and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
DTS and DTS Digital Outare trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.