Before operation
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About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.
DVD AUDIO | DVD VIDEO | SVCD |
A U D I O | V I D E O |
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Video CD | Audio CD |
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The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The unit can also play back the following discs:
•9.4GB/4.7GB
•9.4GB/4.7GB
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•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.
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(CPRM: a picture source encryption technology developed to protect copyright)
•When playing back a
The unit can play back audio signals recorded in
This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “1.”
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
ALL | 1 | 1 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 2 3 | |
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The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit.
Color system formatThis unit accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play back discs recorded with PAL system whose Region Code numbers include “1.”
Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC signal and output.
Unplayable discs
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to speakers.
•2.6GB/5.2GB
In addition, the unit 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 unit.
Digital audio formats
The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 51 “Glossary” for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems), MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing)
NOTE
Depending on the unit’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 38 for details.
Notes on discs
•With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit 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.
•When a DVD AUDIO disc is played back, the DVD AUDIO indicator on the front panel turns on.
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