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When a disc is inserted in the
DVD Region Codes
DVD Video discs are encoded with region codes which also appear on the packaging:
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A disc can only be played if its region code matches the code printed on the
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Disc Structure
Each type of disc has its own organization, allowing you to locate various portions of the program recorded on the disc. Depending on the type of disc, these may be called Titles, Groups, Chapters, or Tracks:
DVD Video:
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A DVD Video disc is comprised of Titles and each title may be divided into Chapters. For example, a DVD Video disc may contains several movies, each with its own Title num- ber, and each movie may be divided into several Chapters. In a DVD Video karaoke disc, each song usually has its own title number and does not have Chapters.
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A DVD Audio disc contains Groups, and each group divided into Tracks. Some DVD Audio discs also contain a Bonus Group that can only be played back by entering a Key Number password.
Most DVD Audio discs include other information in addition to audio, such as still pictures, movies and text.
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An Audio CD, Video CD or SVCD simply contains Tracks.
Digital Audio Formats
DVD and CD discs can be encoded with several different digital audio formats. Generally, the type of digital audio encoding is indicated on the disc packaging.
•Dolby Digital. A
•DTS (Digital Theater Systems). An- other 5.1 channel digital surround format similar to Dolby Digital, but with wider dynamic range and separation resulting from a lower compression ratio.
•MPEG multichannel. Another digital surround format for playing 5.1 channel audio plus a 7.1 channel format rarely used in home systems.
•MLP (Meridian Lossless Packing). A high quality digital format for DVD Audio with the compression ratio of about 2:1 supporting a 192kHz sampling rate and
•LPCM (Linear PCM). Uncompressed digi- tal audio, the format used on CDs and most studio masters.
The
Remote Control
The
Remote Sensor
The remote sensor receives infrared signals from the remote control. Do not cover or block the sensor. It must be unobstructed or the remote control will not work properly.
The operation of the remote sensor can also be affected if it is exposed to bright sunlight or certain types of lighting (such as halogen lights) that emit infrared light. In addition remote control functions may not work reliably if the batteries in the
NOTE: To use the remote, aim it at the remote sensor on the
Remote Control Batteries
Two R03(LR03)/AAA size batteries (supplied) must be installed before the remote control can be used. Remove the cover on the back of the
NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time. Do not leave run down batteries in the remote control; they can leak corrosive chemicals which will damage the unit.
TV/DVD Switch
The
DVD Functions
When the TV/DVD switch is in the DVD posi- tion, the