Disc Playback

Information on playing back DVDs

Read the following information before you play back a DVD.

Playable discs

You can play back all the discs listed on the right. Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Colour Systems as described in this section. Discs that bear any of the logos shown below will be played back correctly in this unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.

Colour systems

DVDs are recorded using different colour systems throughout the world. The most common colour system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU countries, is PAL. This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also possible to play back DVDs using other colour systems, such as NTSC.

Region codes

This unit has been designed to play back DVDs for Region Four (4). It is only possible to play back DVDs in this unit that are labelled for Region 4 or for ALL regions. You cannot play back DVDs that are labelled for other regions. Look for DVDs that bear either of the symbols shown below. If these region symbols do not appear on your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.

4 ALL

The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.

A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be played back in the unit with the same region code.

Playing back on DivX® file

The unit performs Official DivX® Certified product; Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6 ) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

Discs containing the DivX® files with the DivX® GMC (Global Motion Compensation) playback feature, which is DivX® supplemental function, cannot be played back on this unit.

DiscLogo

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

(VIDEO / VR mode, DivX® files)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode, DivX® files)

DVD+RW*

DVD+R*

DVD-RAM

(Only the disc with removable cartridge can be used.)

CD-DA (AUDIO CD)

VCD (VIDEO CD) /

SVCD

DIGITALVIDEO

CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3, JPEG, DivX® files)

CD-R

(CD-DA FORMAT, MP3, JPEG, DivX® files)

Kodak Picture CD

*There may be a disc which cannot be used or played back.

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