AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition)

This player can playback AVCHD format discs. These discs are normally recorded and used in camcorders.

The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format.

The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of com- pressing images at higher efficiency than that of the con- ventional image compressing format.

Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color” format.

This player can playback AVCHD discs using “x.v.Color” format.

Some AVCHD format discs may not play depending on the recording condition.

AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.

“x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high definition video playback:

High definition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

BD-ROM disc with high definition content.

HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for some content (as specified by disc authors).

For up-conversion of standard definition DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your display device is required for copy protected content.

For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD multi-channel audio playback:

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An amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD) decoder.

Main, center, surround speakers and subwoofer as neces- sary for chosen format.

Compatibility Notes

Copyright

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, or rent copyrighted material without permission. Commercial BD-Video/DVD-Video discs are copy-protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Mac- rovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohib- ited.

Netflix

With this unit, you can enjoy movies and TV episodes streamed instantly from Netflix via the Internet. In order to use this feature, you must visit netflix.com/Onkyo on your PC and become a Netflix member.

(This feature is available only in the United States.)

Because BD-ROM is a new format, certain disc, digital connection and other compatibility issues are possible. If you experience compatibility problems, please contact an authorized Customer Service Center.

Viewing high-definition content and up-converting stan- dard DVD content may require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-capable DVI input on your display device.

Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict the use of some operation commands or features.

Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD are supported with maximum 7.1 channels if you use HDMI connection for the audio output of the unit.

You can use a USB device that is used to store some disc related information, including downloaded on-line con- tent. The disc you are using will control how long this information is retained.

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Onkyo BD-SP308 Avchd Advanced Video Codec High Definition, Certain System Requirements, Compatibility Notes Copyright

BD-SP308 specifications

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