Disc information
∫ Discs that can be played
DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Indication used in instructions
[DVD-A]
[DVD-V]
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these
can damage the unit.
∫ Handling precautions
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Video CD
Audio CD
[VCD]
[CD]
∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
∫ DVDs that can be played
This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can
play DVDs with this mark.
This unit has a DTS decoder so you can play DVDs
with this mark.
∫ DVD-R discs
DVD-R recorded and finalized on a DVD video recorder are played
as DVD-Video on this unit.
It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type
of disc or condition of the recording.
∫ Video systems
This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems.
To view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the sys-
tem used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the
video signal to PAL 60 (
page 18, Video – NTSC Disc Output).
∫ Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video ac-
cording to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this player is "2".
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "2" or
"ALL".
Example:
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2
2
ALL
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Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of these discs can control how they are
played so you may not always be able to control play as
described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's
instructions carefully.
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