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Notes on discs

On handling discs

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Handle
the disc as shown in the figure below.
Playback side
• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.

On cleaning discs

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc
clean.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
On storing discs
• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct
sunlight or near heat sources.
• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.

Structure of disc contents

Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and
the titles are sub-divided into chapters. Video CDs and
Audio CDs are divided into tracks.

DVD

DVD
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3

Video CD/Audio CD

Video CD/Audio CD
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5
Each title, chapter or track is assigned a number,
which is called “title number”, “chapter number” or
“track number” respectively. There may be discs that
do not have these numbers.

Notes on copyright

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or
revision of copyrighted materials including, without
limitation, television programs, videotapes, and DVDs,
is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United
States and other countries, and may subject you to
civil and criminal liability.

About this owner’s manual

This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions
of this LCD TV / DVD combination. Some DVD video
discs are produced in a manner that allows specific
or limited operation during playback. As such, the
LCD TV / DVD combination may not respond to all
operating command. This is not a defect of the LCD
TV / DVD combination. Refer to the instruction notes
of discs. The following symbol may appear on the TV
screen during operation.
It means that the operation is not permitted by the
LCD TV / DVD combination or the disc. For example,
sometimes it is unable to stop the playback of
copyright message of the disc when the Stop button
is pressed. Alternatively, this symbol may also indicate
that the feature is not available for the disc.

Notes on region numbers

The region number of this LCD TV / DVD combination
is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable
area, are printed on your DVD and you do not find
or , disc playback will not be allowed by the
player. (In this case, the LCD TV / DVD combination
will display a message on-screen.). Some DVDs that
have no region code label may still be subject to area
restrictions and therefore not playable.

On Video CDs

This LCD TV / DVD combination supports Video CDs
equipped with the Playback Control (PBC) function,
version 2.0. You can enjoy two playback variations
depending on types of discs.
• Video CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this LCD TV /
DVD combination in the same way as a DVD.
• Video CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of a Video CD not equipped
with the PBC function, you can enjoy playback of
interactive software with search function by using
the on-screen playback menu. Some of the functions
described in this owner’s manual may not work with
some discs.