NOTES ON DISCS

About region codes

The region code (an ID number assigned to each market region) is set for normal DVD players and DVD video discs. The DVD-S30 supports the discs with the region codes shown below. For details, read the information on the disc jacket.

Destination

Region code of

Playable discs

the DVD player

 

 

 

U.K.

 

2

 

Europe

2

ALL

 

Australia

 

4

 

 

4

ALL

Korea

Taiwan3 3 ALL

Asia

Notes about discs

•This unit is designed for use with DVD video, Video CD, Super video CD, Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RW (VR format).

•The DVD player cannot play a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD- RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that has not been finalized. Finalizing is a process that prepares a disc for playback on a compatible device.

•This unit is not compatible with 8-cm discs.

•Only use discs from a reputable manufacturer. Some discs cannot be played back, depending on recording conditions and disc characteristics.

•Do not use discs with non-standard shapes or sizes.

•Some DVD video or video CD discs may operate and function differently than noted in this manual. That is by manufacturer design and not a defect in this unit. For details read the information on the disc jacket.

•Some discs cannot be played depending on the recording conditions such as PC environment and application software. Failure can also result from disc characteristics and condition, like material quality, scratches or curvature.

Handling of discs

• Do not touch the surface of the disc. Hold a disc by its edge and center hole.

•Do not leave a disc in the unit when you are not playing it.

•Do not write on the disc with a pencil or other marker.

•Do not stick tape, seals or other attachments to a disc, and do not bring into contact with glue.

•Do not use an adaptor or protective cover to prevent scratches.

•Do not use a disc whose surface can be printed with a commercially available label printer.

•Do not put a disc in a place with direct sunlight, high

temperature, high humidity or a

Caution

 

lot of dust.

 

• If a disc becomes dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth from the center out to the edge. Do not use record cleaner or paint thinner.

•Do not use a commercially available lens cleaner.

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