FEATURES

◆Built-in high-performance video D/A converter

◆Output connectors support numerous audio and home theater component combinations.

Video out:

Component output jacks (two channels) (U.S.A. and Australian models)

S Video jacks (two channels)

RGB SCART jacks (U.K. and European models)

Video (Composite) connector (two channels) Audio out:

Digital: Coaxial jack (one channel) Optical jack (one channel)

Analog: (L/R) jacks

6ch discrete jacks

SUB OUT/BASS MGMT (man- agement) jack to boost the low range

◆High-end D/A converter for SACD on all eight channels

◆D/A converter support for 192kHz 24-bit DVD- Audio/Video discs

◆Optimal picture and sound quality, courtesy of independent circuits for SACD and DVD, and individual tuning

◆Dolby Digital and DTS decoders

◆DCDi Progressive output (U.S.A. model)

◆MP3 multi-session support

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

“DCDi” is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovi- sion 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 Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Playable disc formats

This unit can play the disc types associated with the logos shown below. (Do not attempt to load any other type of disc into the unit, or the unit may be damaged.)

• DVD mode

• SACD mode

DIGITAL VIDEO

This manual refers to disc types using the following indi- cators:

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

Video CD

Audio CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-V

 

 

DVD-A

 

 

VCD

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Audio CD

SACD

Notes

•The unit does not support playback of the following discs: Photo CD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, SVCD, CDV

•Some discs may fail to play due to recording conditions or disc characteristics. (If you record discs on a recorder for playback on this unit, use discs from reliable manufacturers.)

•DVD-RW discs will play only if they are recorded in video for- mat.

•CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and DVD+R discs will play only if they are finalized.

•Do not use non-standard shaped discs (heart-shaped, etc.).

•Some DVD and VCD features described in this manual may vary in function due to differences in software design from var- ious manufacturers. Check the instructions for each disc.

•This unit cannot play PAL video discs. (U.S.A. model)

■Region management information

The unit is designed to support the Region Management System. Check the regional code number on the disc pack- age. If the number does not match the unit’s region number (see table below, or see back of unit), the unit may be unable to play the disc.

Region number

ModelDiscs can be played of this unit

U.S.A. and Cana-

1

1, ALL or a mark that includes

dian models

the region number 1.

 

 

 

 

U.K. and Euro-

2

2, ALL or a mark that includes

pean models

the region number 2.

 

 

 

 

Australian model

4

4, ALL or a mark that includes

 

the region number 4.

 

 

2