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Disc information

Disc Handling

Handling precautions
•Do not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use
discs with exposed adhesive from tape or
left over peeled-off stickers.)
•Only hold disc by
edges as shown.
Fingerprints, dirt, and
scratches can cause
skipping and distortion.
•Do not write on label
side of disc.
•Never use record
cleaning sprays,
benzine, thinner,
static electricity
prevention
liquids, or any
other solvent.
•Be careful not
to drop or bend disc.
•Do not place more than 1 disc on disc tray.
• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is
not properly placed.
• Always store discs in their proper cases
when not in use.

Definition of Terms

Angle
Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously shot from different
angles. The ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from differ-
ent angles.
Chapter Number
Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can quickly search
for a favorite scene using these numbers.
DVD
A high-density optical disc on which high-quality pictures and sound
have been digitally recorded. DVD incorporates new video compres-
sion technology (MPEG II) and high-density recording technology
which allow entire movies to be recorded with incredible playback
quality.
Playback Control
With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information may be selected
for viewing or listening from an interactive menu that appears on the
TV screen.
Subtitles
Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the screen.
Time Number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or title. Use to quickly
find scenes. (May not work with some discs.)
Title Number
For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is numbered as title 1,
title 2, etc.
Track Number
Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and CDs to allow specific
tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD
CD containing picture and sound with same quality level as video
tape. This unit also supports Video CDs with playback control (ver-
sion 2.0).

Disc type Disc

Logo Disc formats supported by this

unit

DVD-Video

• DVD-Video format

Video CD

• Video-CD format

CD-DA

• CD-DA format

CD-R

• CD-DA format
• Video-CD format
• MP3 file and finalized*.

CD-RW

•Discs played 8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")
•* A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
Discs which cannot be played with this unit
•DVD with Region No. other • CD-ROM
than “1” or “ALL”• CDV
•DVD of PAL system • CVD
•DVD-ROM • CD-G
•DVD-AUDIO • CD-TEXT
•DVD-RW • SACD
• DVD+RW • Photo-CD

Discs that can be played

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the
disc
Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free
cloth before using disc. (See above.)
Improper disc storage
Discs could be damaged if stored or left in
areas:
• exposed to direct sunlight.
• that are humid or dusty.
• near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).
To clean disc surface
With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently
wipe from the center hole to the outer edge
as shown below. (Wiping in a circular pattern
will scratch the surface.)
Disc
Disc tray
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