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OPERATING DVD

Playable Media

Media Type Logo Recorded
Signal Media Size
DVD-VIDEO
digital video
(MPEG2)
5 inches
(12 cm)
DVD-RW
DVD-R
CD-DA
digital audio
CD-RW
CD-R

Region Codes

This unit has been designed to play back DVD with
region 1. DVD must be labeled for ALL regions or
for region 1 in order to play back on the unit. You
cannot play back DVD that are labeled for other
regions. Look for the symbols on your DVD. If these
region symbols are not on your DVD, you cannot
play back the DVD in this unit.
The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.
A DVD labeled for a specifi c region can only be played back
on the unit with the same region code.

Color Systems

DVD is recorded in different color systems throughout the
world. The most common color system is NTSC (which is used
primarily in the United States and Canada).
This unit uses NTSC, so DVD you play back must be recorded
in the NTSC system. You cannot play back DVD recorded in
PAL color systems.

Unplayable Media

NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction
may result!
• 3 inches (8 cm) disc
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-audio
• CD-i
• Photo CD
• Video CD
• DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL
• DTS-CD
• DVD-ROM for personal computers
• CD-ROM for personal computers
• The discs with labels, scratches, stains, blemishes, etc.
• HD DVD
• Blu-ray Disc
• DVD or CD contains MP3 / JPEG fi les
• KODAK Picture CD
On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.
• Super audio CD
Any other discs without compatibility indications
Note
•Unfi nalized discs cannot be played back.
• For DVD-RW/-R, discs recorded in the VR (video recording)
format cannot be played back. Only the fi nalized video format
discs can be played back.
• Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible
recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or special
properties of discs.
• Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be
delivered. The sound recorded on the high density super audio
CD layer cannot be delivered.
• Do not use a single CD adaptor which makes 3 inches (8 cm) to
5 inches (12 cm) disc.
• You can play back discs with the marks listed in [Playable Media].
If you use non-standardized discs, this unit may not play them back
or the sound and video quality will be compromised.
• If the recorded portion of the disc is too small (less than 2.17
inches (55 mm) across), it may not play back properly.