Unique Video Disc/File Operations see pages

–It is recommended that you record a file at 640 x 480 resolution. (If a file has been recorded at a resolution of more than 640 x 480, it will take a long time to be shown.)

–This System can play only baseline JPEG files*. Progressive JPEG files* or lossless JPEG files* cannot be played.

*Baseline JPEG format: Used for digital cameras,

web, etc.

Progressive JPEG format: Used for web.

Lossless JPEG format: An old type and rarely used now.

•For MPEG-1/MPEG-2 playback...

–This System can play back MPEG-1/MPEG-2 files with the extension code <.mpg> or <.mpeg> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

–The stream format should conform to MPEG system/ program stream.

–720 x 576 pixels (25 fps)/720 x 480 pixels (30 fps) is recommended for the highest resolution.

–This System also supports the resolutions of 352 x 576/ 480 x 576/352 x 288 pixels (25 fps) and 352 x 480/480 x 480/352 x 240 pixels (30 fps).

–The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at Main Level)/SP@ML (Simple profile at Main Level)/ MP@LL (Main Profile at Low Level).

–Audio streams should conform to MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or MPEG2 Audio Layer-2.

•For ASF playback...

–This System can play back ASF files with the extension code <.asf> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

–This System supports ASF files whose resolution is 352 x 288 pixels or less.

–Some recorded files may not be able to played back depending on file characteristics, kind of digital still/ video cameras, or recording conditions.

•For DivX playback...

–The System supports DivX 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.11.

–When making a disc, use the UDF-Bridge format. “Multi-border” is not supported.

–The System supports DivX files whose resolution is 720 x 480 pixels or less (30 fps), and 720 x 576 pixels or less (25 fps).

–Audio stream should conform to Dolby Digital, MPEG1 Audio Layer-2 or MPEG Audio Layer-3 (MP3).

–This System can play back DivX files with the extension code <.divx> <.div> <.avi> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).

–The System does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression).

–The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be played back correctly.

Daily Operations—Sound & Other Adjustments

(see pages 13 to 16)

Adjusting the Speaker Output Level :

•The channel level cannot change during Mic Mixing, Vocal Masking or Karaoke Scoring.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound:

•The adjustment for the subwoofer level does not affect the sound through the headphones.

Applying an Optimal Bass Sound Effect—VARIO BASS

•If you plug in a microphone and Mic Mixing is activated, the System will automatically switches the mode to LITE.n.EASY even if the mode is set to OFF.

Creating Your Own Sound Modes —User Mode:

•When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the User Mode settings may be erased in a few days. If this happens, set the User Modes again.

Selecting the Surround Modes:

•Dolby Pro Logic II Modes: Dolby Pro Logic II Mode is a multi-channel playback format to convert 2-channel sources into 5.1-channels. Dolby Pro Logic II reproduces spacious sound from original sound without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

•While you use the headphones, the Surround Mode is canceled temporarily.

•Some DVD Audio discs prohibit downmix. While playing back such a disc...

–You cannot change the Surround Mode.

–The System plays back the left front and right front signals when you have selected “STEREO” for the Surround Mode or when you use the headphones.

•Dolby PL II MUSIC/MOVIE take no effect to MPEG-1/ MPEG-2/ASF/DivX files.

Setting the Clock:

•“0:00” will flash on the display until you set the clock.

•The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this happens, reset the clock.