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Chapter (page 14)

Sections of a movie or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want.

Dolby Digital (page 18)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good channel separation is realised because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and processed in digital.

DTS (page 18)

Digital audio compression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realised because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and processed in digital.

DVD (page 3)

A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD.

The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well

as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence.

Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

MPEG AUDIO (page 18)

International standard coding system to compress audio digital signals authorised by ISO/IEO.

Multi-angle function (page 13)

Various angles for the scene (viewpoints of the video camera) are recorded on some DVDs.

Multilingual function (page 13)

Several languages for the audio track or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs.

Parental Control (page 17)

A function of the DVD used to limit playback of the disc according to the age of the user and the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback can be completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes, and so on.

Title (page 13)

The longest section of a movie or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want.

GUARANTEE

Thank you for buying this Product.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (“SCEE”) will, for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of original purchase, repair or (at SCEE’s option) replace any component part of this Product, free of charge, where it is faulty due to defective materials or workmanship. Replacement will be with a new or refurbished component or unit, at SCEE’s option.

This Guarantee is in addition to your statutory consumer rights (under applicable law) and does not affect them in any way.

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe 30 Golden Square, London W1F 9LD UK

IMPORTANT

1.If you need to claim under this Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service Helpline (listed on the Customer Registration Card and in a current software manual) for return instructions and other guidance.

2.This Guarantee is only valid:

i.in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland;

ii.when the original sales receipt or invoice (indicating the date of purchase and retailer’s name) is presented together with the faulty Product (and has not been altered or defaced since the date of original purchase);

iii.when the Guarantee seal on the Product has not been damaged or removed.

3.You may not claim under this Guarantee when the Product is damaged as a result of:

i.commercial use, accident, fair wear and tear or misuse (including, without limitation, failure to use this Product for its normal purpose and/or in accordance with instructions on proper use and maintenance, or installation or use in a manner inconsistent with applicable local technical or safety standards);

ii.use in conjunction with any unauthorised peripheral (including, without limitation, game enhancement devices, adaptors and power supply devices);

iii.any adaptation or adjustment to, or alteration of, this Product carried out for any reason, and whether properly carried out or not;

iv.maintenance or repairs carried out other than by an authorised service facility.

4.Where permitted under applicable law, this Guarantee will be your sole and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty, guarantee or condition, express or implied, in respect of this Product and neither SCEE nor any other Sony entity, or their suppliers or authorised service facilities, will be liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

If this Product needs any repair which is not covered by this Guarantee, please call your local Customer Service Helpline for advice. If your home country is not one of those listed, please contact your retailer.

Please complete and return the enclosed (Freepost) Customer Registration Card.

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