DISC INFORMATION

Types of disc that this unit can

play

This unit is designed for use with following types of disc only. Never attempt to load any other type of disc into this unit because it may damage this unit.

DIGITAL VIDEO

In this manual, the type of discs are indicated as below.

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

Video CD

Audio CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-V

 

 

DVD-A

 

 

VCD

 

 

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

This unit is not compatible with Photo-CD, CD-ROM, DVD- ROM, DVD-RAM, SVCD, CDV, etc. (some DVD-R, DVD- RW and DVD+RW can be played).

Be sure to use only discs made by reliable manufacturers. Some discs cannot be played depending on the disc characteristics or recording conditions.

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

Region management information

This unit is designed to meet DVD standard that supports region management system. Check the regional code number marked on the disc packages. If the number does not match this unit’s region number (see the table shown below or the back of this unit), this unit refuses to play that disc.

Model

Region

Discs can be

 

number of

played

 

this unit

 

 

 

 

U.S.A. and Canada

“1”

“1”, “ALL” or a

models

 

mark which includes

 

 

the region number

 

 

“1”.

 

 

 

U.K. and Europe

“2”

“2”, “ALL” or a

models

 

mark which includes

 

 

the region number

 

 

“2”.

 

 

 

Australia model

“4”

“4”, “ALL” or a

 

 

mark which includes

 

 

the region number

 

 

“4”.

 

 

 

General model

“3”

“3”, “ALL” or a

 

 

mark which includes

 

 

the region number

 

 

“3”.

 

 

 

A PLAYING DISC

Some DVD and VCD features described in this manual may not be available or may operate in a different way because they are subject to software producer’s design. Check each disc’s instruction.

This unit cannot play the video parts of a disc whose video signal type is PAL. (U.S.A. and Canada models only)

Notes about handling discs

Hold discs by touching only the edges or center hole.

When a disc is not currently being loaded on the disc tray, store it in an appropriate case.

Do not use a disc printed on its surface by a commercially available label printer.

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high temperature or high humidity for a long period of time, because these might warp or otherwise damage the disc.

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