Before Operating the System

Playable Disc Types

This System has been designed to play back the following discs:

 

 

Video

Region

Disc Type

Mark (Logo)

Code*

Format

 

 

Number

 

 

 

DVD Video

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

DVD Audio

 

 

ALL

 

 

 

Video CD

 

PAL

 

 

 

 

(VCD)

DIGITAL VIDEO

 

 

Super Video

 

 

 

CD (SVCD)

SUPER VIDEO

 

 

Audio CD

COMPACT

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL AUDIO

 

 

CD-R

Recorded in the Audio CD, VCD, SVCD,

CD-RW

MP3, JPEG, or DivX format.

 

DVD-R

Recorded in the DVD Video, MP3, JPEG, or

DivX format.

 

 

 

DVD-RW

Recorded in the DVD Video, MP3, JPEG,

DVD-RAM

DivX, or DVD-VR (video recording) format.

In addition to the above discs, this System can play back DVD- ROM and audio data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-Extra.

•It is possible to play back finalised +R/+RW (Video mode only) discs. “DVD” appears to the display when a +R/+RW disc is loaded.

However, the use of +R double layer disc on this unit may not be recommended.

•The following discs cannot be played back:

CD-I (CD-I Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, SACD, etc. Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the speakers.

•DVD Video/DVD-VR comprises “Titles/Playlists” which includes “Chapters.” DVD Audio/MP3/JPEG/DivX comprises “Groups/Folders” which includes “Tracks/ Files.” CD/SVCD/VCD comprises only “Tracks.”

•In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used for MP3/JPEG/DivX operations.

*Note on Region Code

DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers. This System can play back only DVDs recorded with the PAL color system whose Region Code numbers including “2.” Ex.:

2

5

5

 

 

If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded, “RGN ERR (REGION CODE ERROR)” appears on the display and playback will not start.

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.

DVD Video—digital audio formats

The System can play back the following digital audio formats.

•Linear PCM: Uncompressed digital audio, the same format used for CDs and most studio masters.

•Dolby Digital: Compressed digital audio, developed by Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel encode to create the realistic surround sound.

•DTS (Digital Theater Systems): Compressed digital audio, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., which enables multi-channel like Dolby Digital. As the compression ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it provides wider dynamic range and better separation.

When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD, 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 digital output terminal on the rear.

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 on the TV screen.

•For Disc playback, you can change the initial setting to your preference. See “Setup Menu Operations” on page 35.

If “” appears on the TV screen when you press a

button, the disc cannot accept the operation you have tried to do, or data required for that operation is not recorded on the disc.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan and other countries.

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