Before operation

Beforeoperation

 

 

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

 

Video CD

Audio CD

 

The DVD Logo is a trademark.

The unit can also play back the following discs:

•9.4GB/4.7GB DVD-RAM with no cartridge, recorded with the video recording standard version 1.1

•9.4GB/4.7GB DVD-RAM with cartridge but can be removed from the cartridge, recorded with the video recording standard version 1.1

•DVD-R/RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format and finalized

•DVD-RW (version 1.1) discs written in the VR (Video Recording) 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 33 for details.)

•CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the “ISO 9660” format (See page 35 for details.)

NOTES

•This unit supports only the original playback of VR format discs. Playback by play list cannot be made.

•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.

•With some DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (recorded in VR format) discs, portions such as a part between two programs may not be played back smoothly.

•DVD-RAM discs created using a personal computer and which do not comply with the video recording standard cannot be played back.

•DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs that comply with the CPRM and on which material allowed to be copied only once is recorded cannot be played back.

(CPRM: a picture source encryption technology developed to protect copyright)

•When playing back a DVD-RAM disc of type 2 or type 4, first remove the disc from the cartridge and place it in the disc tray (see page 13). Take care not to scratch the disc or make the disc dirty. After playing back the disc, be sure to retain it in the cartridge. (See also the instructions supplied with the disc.)

The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD, CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.

Region code of DVD VIDEO

This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code numbers include “2.”

Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:

ALL

2

2 5

1

2

1 2 3

3

4

4 5 6

 

 

 

NOTE

The unit’s region code is printed on the rear of the unit.

Color system format

This unit is compatible with the PAL and NTSC systems. You can select “PAL” or “NTSC” while using the PAL - NTSC - REMOTE selector or the rear panel.

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 DVD-RAM, cartridge type 1 DVD-RAM, version 1.0 DVD-RW (recordable only in the VR format), DVD-ROM,

CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD

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), MPEG Multichannel

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 39 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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