Notes on Discs
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
On Handling Discs
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Playback side
• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
On Cleaning Discs
•Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
•If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth.
•Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On Storing Discs
•Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or near heat sources.
•Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
•Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects on discs outside of their case may cause warping.
About This Instruction Manual
This instruction manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback, As such, the DVD player may not respond to all operating commands. Refer to instruction notes of discs.
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Notes on Region Numbers
The region number of this DVD player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD
video disc and you do not find 1 or 
, disc playback will not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the DVD player displays the message.)
Playable Discs
This DVD video player can play back the following discs.
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You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.
This DVD video player uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot play back DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).
Avoid using
Do not use discs on which adhesive from adhesive tape or a disc label (if it is a rental disc) remains. Otherwise, you may not be able to eject the discs or the DVD player may become inoperative.
On VIDEO CDs
This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.)
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.
•VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1) Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video player in the same way as an audio CD.
•VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software and with search function by using the menu displayed on the TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.
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 method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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