Precautions; About The Discs; Playable Discs; Disc Types - Hitachi DV PF74U Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION LOCATION
For safety and optimum performance of your DVD/VCR:
• Install the DVD/VCR in a horizontal and stable position. Do not
place anything directly on top of the DVD/VCR. Do not place the
DVD/VCR directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of
intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with
insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the
ventilation holes on the sides of the DVD/VCR. Avoid locations
subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

PLAYABLE DISCS

The following discs can be played back on this DVD/VCR.
¡ DVD video
¡ Audio CD
¡ MP3 disc*
* Depending on the types or the writing method of the medium some
discs may not be played.
• Some DVD-R or CD-R/RW discs made on personal computers, or
on DVD recorders may not be played back properly due to factors
such as scratches, dirt or special properties of the disc.
• Discs made on personal computers may not be played back proper-
ly due to different environments or the settings of the application you
use. We recommend always to use the standardized, properly formatted
discs. (Please contact the sales agency for more detail).
• You can play back discs which bear the marks on page 33. If you
use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back.
Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be
compromised.
• This DVD/VCR conforms to the NTSC color system. You cannot play
discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL or SECAM.
¡Some discs include region codes as shown below.
¡The number inside the symbol refers to a region of the world, and
a disc encoded in a specific region format can only be played back
on DVD/VCR with the same region code.
¡ On the following discs, only the sound can be heard
(picture cannot be viewed).
CDV
CD-G
¡ NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, mal-
function may result!
DVD-RAM
CD-I
Photo CD
Video CD
DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL
DVD-ROM for personal computers
CD-ROM for personal computers
¡ On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.
Super Audio CD
Note: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD
layer can be delivered.
The sound recorded on the high density Super
Audio CD layer cannot be delivered.
¡ Any other discs without compatibility indications.

PRECAUTIONS

ABOUT THE DISCS

¡ DVD-R*
¡ CD-R/RW*
¡ JPEG disc
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall
outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on your DVD/VCR, unplug the power
cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service
Center for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the DVD/VCR cassette hold-
er.
MOISTURE CONDENSATION WARNING
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved
from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or
under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the DVD/VCR at least
for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

DISC TYPES

[ DVD ]
Data on a DVD is divided into sections called "titles", and
then into subsections called "chapters", each of which is
given a title or chapter number. Playback conditions on
some DVDs take priority over user operations on this
DVD/VCR. If a function you select does not run as
desired, refer to the manual accompanying the disc.
Example
Title 1
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4
[ AUDIO CD ]
Data on an audio CD is divided into sections called
"tracks", each of which is given a track number.
Example
Track 1 Track 2
[ MP3/JPEG ]
Data on an MP3 or JPEG disc is divided into sections
called "groups", and then into subsections called "tracks",
each of which is given a group or track number.
Example
Group 1
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3
– 7 –
Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
Group 2
Track 4 Track 5 Track 6
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