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Before operation
About discs
Playable disc types
Discs with the following marks can be played back on the unit.
DVD AUDIO
DVD VIDEO
A U D I O
V I D E O
Video CD
The DVD Logo is a trademark.
The unit can also play back the following discs:
• 9.4GB/4.7GB DVD-RAM with no cartridge, recorded with the
video recording standard version 1.1
• 9.4GB/4.7GB DVD-RAM with cartridge but can be removed
from the cartridge, recorded with the video recording standard
version 1.1
• DVD-R/RW discs written in the DVD VIDEO format and finalized
• DVD-RW (version 1.1) discs written in the VR (Video
Recording) format and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in the SVCD, Video CD or
Audio CD format and finalized
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in MP3 or WMA in accordance
with the "ISO 9660" format (See page 31 for details.)
• CD-R and CD-RW discs written in JPEG in accordance with the
"ISO 9660" format (See page 33 for details.)
NOTES
• If a disc gets dirty, scratched or warped, or due to the disc
characteristics or recording conditions, it may take considerable
time for the unit to read the content, or the unit may not be able
to play back such discs.
• With some DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (recorded in VR format)
discs, portions such as a part between two programs may not
be played back smoothly.
• DVD-RAM discs created using a personal computer and which
do not comply with the video recording standard cannot be
played back.
• DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs that comply with the CPRM and
on which material allowed to be copied only once is recorded
cannot be played back.
(CPRM: a picture source encryption technology developed to
protect copyright)
• When playing back a DVD-RAM disc of type 2 or type 4, first
remove the disc from the cartridge and place it in the disc tray
(see page 11). Take care not to scratch the disc or make the
disc dirty. After playing back the disc, be sure to retain it in the
cartridge. (See also the instructions supplied with the disc.)
The unit can play back audio signals recorded in MIX-MODE CD,
CD-G, CD-EXTRA and CD TEXT.
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SVCD
Audio CD
Region code of DVD VIDEO
This unit can play back DVD VIDEO discs whose region code
numbers include "1."
Examples of playable DVD VIDEO discs:
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NOTE
The unit's region code is printed on the rear of the unit.
Color system format
This unit accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
back discs recorded with PAL system whose Region Code
numbers include "1."
Note that the PAL video signal on a disc is converted to an NTSC
signal and output.
Unplayable discs
The unit does not play back discs listed below. If you try to play
back these discs, noise may generate causing damage to
speakers.
• 2.6GB/5.2GB DVD-RAM, cartridge type 1 DVD-RAM, version
1.0 DVD-RW (recordable only in the VR format), DVD-ROM,
CD-ROM, PHOTO CD, SACD
In addition, the unit does not play:
• Unfinalized discs.
• Discs of irregular shape or discs with tape, seals or paste on
either the label side or playback side. Playing back these discs
may damage the unit.
Digital audio formats
The unit supports the following digital audio formats (see page 51
"Glossary" for descriptions of each audio format):
Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS (Digital Theater Systems), MLP
(Meridian Lossless Packing)
NOTE
Depending on the unit's [DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT] setting,
digital audio signals may not be output as they are recorded on
the disc. See "DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT" on page 38 for details.
Notes on discs
• With some DVD VIDEO discs, the unit starts playback
automatically after inserting the disc.
• The image may be sometimes poor or noisy due to defects in
the disc itself.
• With some discs, operations described in this manual may not
be possible.
• When a DVD AUDIO disc is played back, the DVD AUDIO
indicator on the front panel turns on.
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