Pioneer Regional Code, High Definition), Certain System Requirements, Compatibility Notes, AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec

12Preparation

Regional Code

This unit has a regional code printed on the rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM or DVD discs labeled same as the rear of the unit or “ALL”.

2	AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
	High Definition)
Preparation	• This player can playback AVCHD format
	discs. These discs are normally recorded and
	used in camcorders.
	• The AVCHD format is a high defi nition
	digital video camera format.
	• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
	of compressing images at higher efficiency
	than that of the conventional 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 fi nalized.
	• “x.v.Color” offers a wider color range than
	normal DVD camcorder discs.

Certain System Requirements

For high defi nition video playback:

•High defi nition display that has COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.

•BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.

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

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

Compatibility Notes

•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-defi nition content and up- converting standard 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.

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