Sony RCD-W7V Region code, Examples of discs that the recorder Cannot play, Copyrights

Region code

Your recorder has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labelled with the same region code.

DVDs labelled ALL will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Examples of discs that the recorder

cannot play

The recorder cannot play the following discs:

•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) except MP3 files

•All CD-Rs other than music

•Video CD

•Data part of CD-Extras

•DVD-ROMs

•DVD Audio discs

•A DVD with a different region code (page 7, 60).

•A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (This player conforms to the NTSC color system).

•A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart)

•A disc with paper or stickers on it.

•A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

Note

Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this recorder depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not be played if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

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Note on playback operations of DVDs

Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpora- tion. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This recorder incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, and the DTS** Digital Out System.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

**“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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