Disc PlaybackInformation on DVD playback

Before you attempt to play back DVD discs, read the following information.

Playable discs

This unit is compatible with the following discs.

To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs with the following logos can be played back on the unit. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to be played back.

Disc

Logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW (VIDEO/VR mode)

DVD-R (VIDEO mode)

*DVD+RW

*DVD+R

CD-DA (AUDIO CD)

CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

Color systems

DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world.The most common color system is NTSC (which is used primarily in the United States and Canada). This unit uses NTSC. You must use DVDs recorded in the NTSC system. You cannot play back DVDs recorded in other color systems.

Region codes

This unit has been designed to play back DVD discs with Region One (1). DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1. You cannot play back DVDs labeled for

other regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If these region symbols are not on your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD on this unit.

The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. A DVD labeled for a specific region can only be played back on a DVD recorder with the same region code.

Hints for DVD playback

The contents of DVD disc are generally divided into titles. Titles may be further subdivided into chapters.

Start Rec.

Stop/Start

Stop Rec.

Title 1

Title 2

 

Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3 files)

*Some DVD+RW/+R discs may not be operated properly because the unit conforms to the discs recorded in DVD-RW/-R format.

Guide to displays

press DVD first.

Press DISPLAY to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the disc currently played back. Some operations are available during disc playback.

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1 1 - - : - - : - -

DVD-RW

1

5

 

Video mode

 

CH 8

2

 

 

 

 

Stereo

1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode.

Note:

In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example.

2.Indicates a current channel number and an audio status of the program.

3.Indicates a recording speed and possible recording time left.

4.Indicates a title number, chap- ter number, and the time elapsed of disc playback.

5.Each icon means: : Search

:Audio

: Subtitle

:Angle (except VR mode)

: Repeat

: Marker

: Noise Reduction

: Zoom

6.Indicates current disc status.

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XP

0:58

3

 

 

Note

•This is an example screen only for explanation. Displayed items are depending on the actual mode.

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