2
XV-N412S/GNT0044-004A/English
Before operation

About discs

Playable disc types

Discs with the following marks can be played back on the player.
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The player can also play back the following discs:
• DVD-R and DVD-RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format
and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance
with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 22 for details.)
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the
“ISO 9660” format (See page 24 for details.)
NOTE
If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able to
play back such discs.
The player can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE
CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
Color system format
This player accommodates the PAL system, and also can play
back discs recorded with NTSC system whose Region Code
numbers include “2.”
Note that the NTSC video signal on a disc is converted to a PAL
signal and output.

Unplayable discs

The player does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to
speakers.
• DVD-RW discs written in the VR format
• DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD AUDIO, CD-ROM, PHOTO CD,
SACD
In addition, the player does not play:
• Unfinalized discs.
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the player.

Digital audio formats

The player supports the following digital audio formats (see page
35 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG Multichannel, DTS (Digital
Theater Systems)
NOTE
Depending on the player’s [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See “DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT” on page 28 for details.

Notes on discs

• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the player starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.

Care and handling of discs

If a disc gets dirty, dusty, scratched or warped, playback sound
and picture may be deteriorated. Take proper precautions when
handling discs.
Handling
• Do not touch the surface of the disc.
• Do not damage, stick paper to, or use any adhesive on either
the label side or playback side.
Storing discs
• Keep discs in their cases. If discs are piled on top of one
another without their protective cases, they can be damaged.
• Do not put discs in a location where they may be exposed to
direct sunlight, or where the humidity or temperature is high.
Avoid leaving discs in a car!
Cleaning discs
• Wipe with a soft dry cloth, moving from the center outwards. If a
disc is difficult to clean, wipe with a cloth moistened with water.
• Never use record cleaners, petrol, alcohol or any anti-static
agents.
Notes on copyright
Check the copyright laws in your country before recording from
DVD VIDEO, SVCD, Video CD, Audio CD, MP3, WMA and JPEG
discs.
Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
Before operation
DVD VIDEO SVCD Video CD
Audio CD
VIDEO
XV-N410B_N412S(B).book Page 2 Friday, January 30, 2004 8:30 PM