About Media Types

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 definition
feature films with extended levels of interactive features
Pristine picture quality with the capability for full high
definition 1920 x 1080p resolution
Best audio possible with uncompressed surround sound
(higher quality than even theater 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 finger prints.

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 official logos on the disc label.
Playback of discs not complying with these standards is not
guaranteed. In addition, the image quality or sound quality
is not guaranteed even if the discs can be played back.
Disc Type Recording
Format Contents Disc
Size
BD
Video
Region code
A/ALL
— Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
BD-RE DL
BD-R DL
BDMV/BDAV
format
DVD
Video
Region code
1/ALL
1
ALL
Video format Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+R DL/DVD-R DL
Video/VR/
AVCHD format
(finalized disc
only)
Audio
+ Video
(Movie)
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
JPEG*2Still image
(JPEG file)
MP3*3Audio
Audio CD*1Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
12 cm
(5”)
8 cm
(3”)
CD-RW/CD-R Audio CD
(CD-DA)
Audio
JPEG*2Still image
(JPEG file)
MP3*3Audio
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.
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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 A for BD and 1 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.

NOTE

Playback for some of the discs in the left side column
tables may not be possible depending on the disc.
“Finalize” refers to a recorder processing a recorded disc
so that it will play in other DVD players/recorders as well
as this player. Only finalized DVD discs will play back in
this player. (This player does not have a function to finalize
discs.)
Some discs cannot be played back depending on the
recording format.
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Discs that Cannot Be Used with

This Player

The following discs cannot be played back or will

not play back properly on this Player. If such a

disc is mistakenly played back, speaker damage

may occur. Never attempt to play back these

discs.

CDG, Video CD, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, SVCD,
SACD, PD, CDV, CVD, DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, BD-RE
with the cartridge, CD-WMA

Discs with unusual shapes cannot be played.

Discs with unusual shapes (heart-shaped or hexagonal
discs, etc.) cannot be used. The use of such discs will
cause malfunction.

The following BD video discs cannot be played.

Discs not displaying “A” or “ALL” for the region code (discs
sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is A.

The following DVD video discs cannot be played.

Discs not displaying “1” or “ALL” for the region code (discs
sold outside the authorized marketing area).*
Discs produced illegally.
Discs recorded for commercial use.
The region code for this product is 1.

The following BD-RE/R, DVD-RW/R and

DVD+RW/R discs cannot be played.

Discs on which data has not been recorded cannot be
played back.

The following Audio CD discs cannot be played.

Discs containing a signal for the purpose of protecting
copyrights (copy control signal) may not be played back
with this Player.
This Player has been designed on the premise of playing
back Audio CDs that comply with CD (Compact Disc)
standards.
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Introduction
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