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English
Playable Disc Types
In addition to the above discs, this system can play back
audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and
CD-Extra.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM,
Photo CD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage
the speakers.
In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/JPEG operations.
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code
numbers. This System can play back only DVDs with
Region Code numbers including “1.”

Audio formats

The System can play back the following digital audio formats.
LPCM
(Linear PCM),
DIGITAL
(Dolby Digital),
DTS
(Digital Theater Systems),
MLP
(Meridian Lossless
Packing)
When playing a multi-channel encoded DVDs, the System
properly converts these multi-channel signals into 2 channels,
and emits the downmixed sound from the speakers.
To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-channel
encoded DVDs,
connect a proper decoder or an amplifier
with a proper built-in decoder to the DVD OPTICAL
DIGITAL OUT terminal on the rear.
How to Read This Manual
Button and control operations are explained as listed in the
table below.
Some related tips and notes are explained later in the
sections “Learning More about This System” and
“Troubleshooting,” but not in the same section
explaining the operations ( indicates that the
content has some information).
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other
countries.
Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with
the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the
use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not
be recommended.
• CD-R/RW: Recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD,
SVCD, MP3, and JPEG formats.
• DVD-R: Recorded in the DVD Video format.
• DVD-RW/RAM: Recorded in the DVD Video
Recording (VR) format.
EX.:
INFO
DIGITAL VIDEO
SUPER VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of
the following...
Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on
the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays.
For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to
your preference. See “Setup Menu Operations” on
page 29.
If “ ” appears on the TV screen when you press a
button,
the disc cannot accept the operation you have
tried to do.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly.
Indicates that you press the button
briefly and
repeatedly
until an option you want is
selected.
Indicates that you press one of the buttons.
Indicates that you
press and hold
the button
for a specified period.
Indicates that you turn the control toward the
specified direction(s).
Indicates that this operation is only possible
using the remote control.
Indicates that this operation is only possible
using the main unit.
INFO
2
sec.
Remote
ONLY
Main Unit
ONLY
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