Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc is the ultimate next generation optical media
format, offering the following key features:
• Largest capacity (25 GB single layer – 50 GB dual layer)
– with over 5 times the amount of content possible with
current DVDs, particularly well suited for high defi nition
feature fi lms with extended levels of interactive features
• Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
defi nition 1920 x 1080p resolution
• Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theatre audio)
• Broadest industry support – ensuring more choice for
consumers in the marketplace
• Hardware products will be backward compatible with
DVDs, allowing continued enjoyment of existing DVD
libraries
• Disc Durability – new breakthroughs in hard coating
technologies gives Blu-ray Discs the strongest resistance
to scratches and fi nger prints on a disc the same size as
existing CDs and DVDs (i.e. no cartridge is required)
Types of Discs that Can Be Used
with This Player
• The following discs can be played back in this Player. Do not use
an 8 cm (3”) to 12 cm (5”) adapter.
• Use discs that conform to compatible standards as indicated by
the presence of offi cial logos on the disc label. Playback of discs
not complying with these standards is not guaranteed. In addition,
image quality or sound quality is not guaranteed even if such discs
can be played back.
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Introduction
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About Discs
A Quick Reference for Selecting Discs
The following is a quick reference to see what discs can/
cannot be used with this Player. Each disc has a compatible
Recording Format(s). Also, there are some constraints. For
detailed and exact information, read the explanations in
pages 7 and 8.
■ Can Play Back
BD Video (with Region code “B” and “ALL” only)
BD-RE Ver. 2.1 1L (*fi nalised disc only)
BD-R Ver. 1.1 1L (*fi nalised disc only)
DVD Video (with Region code “2” and “ALL” only)
DVD-RW/DVD-R (*fi nalised disc only)
DVD+RW/DVD+R (*fi nalised disc only)
DVD-R DL (*fi nalised disc only)
Audio CD
CD-RW/CD-R
■ Cannot Play Back
CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,
SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
BD-RE Ver. 1.0, BD-RE DL, CD-MP3, CD-WMA, DIVX
Disc Type Recording
Format Contents Disc Size
BD video Region code
B/ALL
— Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
BD-RE/BD-R (*Finalised disc
only)
DVD Video Region code
2
ALL
Video/VR
mode
Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW/DVD-R
Video mode
(*fi nalised disc
only)
Audio + Video
(Movie)
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
Audio CD *1Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
12 cm (5”)
8 cm (3”)
CD-RW/CD-R (*fi nalised disc
only)
Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
*1 This Player has been designed on the premise of playing back
Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc) standards. CDs
containing a signal for the purpose of protecting copyrights (copy
control signal) may not be able to be played back with this Player.
• BD/DVD video players and discs have region codes, which dictate
the regions in which a disc can be played. This Player's region
code is B for BD and 2 for DVD. (Discs marked ALL will play in
any player.)
• BD/DVD Video operations and functions may be different from
the explanations in this manual and some operations may be
prohibited due to disc manufacturer's settings.
• If a menu screen or operating instructions are displayed during
playback of a disc, follow the operating procedure displayed.
• The audio component of a DVD video recorded at 96 kHz (Linear
PCM) will be output as 48 kHz audio during playback.
• This Player conforms to the PAL colour system. It will convert discs
recorded with the NTSC system to the PAL system for display on
a PAL TV. It can also display NTSC discs in native NTSC format for
display on multisystem TVs. (Page 34)
NOTE
• Playback for some of the discs in the tables above may not be
possible depending on the disc.
* “Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording
device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD
players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will
playback in this player.
NOTE
* “Finalise” in this manual refers to making sure to have a recording
device process the recorded disc so that it will play in other DVD
players and on this player. Accordingly, only fi nalised discs will
playback in this player.