Playing/Reading Discs; Blank Cds And Dvds - Medion M55 Operating Instructions Manual

10.2. Playing/reading discs

PLEASE NOTE!
Many discs run automatically when they are inserted. This depends on the operating system and the relevant set-
tings.
Your PC is capable of playing audio CDs, DVD movies or data discs from the optical drive.
Once a disc has been loaded, a dialogue box opens containing various playback options. Normally, there will be a number of
different options available.
Playback of DVD film titles includes decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio data and decoding CSS-protected content. CSS
(sometimes also referred to as Copy Guard) is the name of a data protection program used by the film industry to protect
against illegal copying. Among the many controls for CSS licensees, the most important of the playback restrictions involve
country-specific content. To make it easier to create geographically separate film releases, DVD titles are coded for specific re-
gions. Copyright laws required that each DVD film be limited to a specific region (usually the region where it is sold). DVD film
versions can be published in multiple regions but CSS rules require that each CSS decoder system may only be used for one
region.
CAUTION!
The region setting can be changed up to five times via the viewing software before the last setting
becomes permanent. If you then wish to change the region setting again, this must be carried out by
the manufacturer. Any shipping and configuration costs must be borne by the user.

10.3. Blank CDs and DVDs

Normal CDs are pressed by a glass master and then sealed. With blank discs, digital information is burned onto them using the
drive's laser. They are therefore more sensitive then conventional discs.
Because of this, it is essential to avoid, particularly in the case of unused blanks:
• exposure to direct sunlight (UVA/UVB radiation)
• scratches and damage
• extreme temperatures
10.3.1. Important information about high-resolution video formats (optional)
Depending on the model, your system may come with a Blu-ray drive.
The Blu-ray drive uses a technology that supports high-resolution video formats. You can still play the following media using
your drive:
• Audio CDs
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• DVD+R/DVD-R
• DVD+RW/DVD-RW
To be able to play back the new video format and new media (Blu-ray discs), the following prerequisites must also be met:
PLEASE NOTE!
Windows Media Player does not support any high-resolution video formats.
• The playback software must be updated via the Internet at regular intervals to ensure it can always play back the latest ti-
tles. The update intervals will be specified by the software providing there is an Internet connection.
• When connecting to a digital output sources (e.g. TFT monitor or LCD TV), the connections (DVI or HDMI) must support the
HDCP standard. You can find this information in the operating instructions for your output device.
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