Features & Dvd Compatibility - Harman Kardon DVD 31 Owner's Manual

Disc Formats Supported by This Player
The DVD 31 can play the following types of pre-
recorded discs:
AUDIO/VIDEO
DVD CD
3" (8cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc
5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
The DVD 31 will also play most recordable discs, but
we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility
of CD- or DVD-recordable discs due to the wide
variation in recorders and blank discs.
ReWritable
CD-RW CD-R VCD
5" (12cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc
• The DVD 31 is compatible with most discs recorded
with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 9,
as well as JPEG still images. However, note that
variations in the encoder or codec used and the bit
rate of the encoding may affect the capability of the
DVD 31 to play back a specific disc. As a result, we
cannot guarantee complete compatibility with all
encoders and versions of the codecs.
• Although the DVD 31 is not compatible with SACD
discs, some SACD discs also contain a copy of the
program material recorded in the standard CD-Audio
("Red Book") format. The DVD will play back the
standard CD side of the disc, regardless of the
format of the rest of the disc.
FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY
NOTE: Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on
a computer requires proper formatting and finalization
of the disc for audio playback. Some computers
and/or software programs may not be capable of cre-
ating compatible discs.
The DVD 31 will NOT play the following:
• DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1
• DVD discs with PAL format video
• DVD-ROM data discs
• DVD-RAM discs
• SACD discs
• CD-I discs
• CD-G discs
• SVCD discs
• Photo CD discs
• Discs intended for use in video game consoles
NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain
discs, it is possible that some discs may include
features that are not compatible with the DVD 31.
Similarly, although the DVD 31 is capable of a wide
range of features, not all discs include every capability
of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 31
is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only
possible when the disc is specially encoded for multi-
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 31 is capable of
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks,
but the number and types of tracks available will vary
from disc to disc. To make certain that a specific fea-
ture or soundtrack option is available, please check the
options noted on the disc jacket.
• Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to
a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder.
• Playback capability for CD- or DVD-recordable discs
may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc
and the recorder used to create the disc.
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