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Preparation
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Regional Code
This unit has a regional code printed on the
rear of the unit. This unit can play only BD-ROM
or DVD discs labelled same as the rear of the
unit or “ALL”.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
High Defi nition)
This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.
The AVCHD format is a high defi nition
digital video camera format.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher effi
ciency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Color”
format.
This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Color” format.
Some AVCHD format discs may not play,
depending on the recording condition.
AVCHD format discs need to be fi nalized.
“x.v.Color” off ers a wider colour range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.
Certain System Requirements
For high defi nition video playback:
High defi nition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
BD-ROM disc with high defi nition content.
HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as specifi ed by disc authors).
For up-conversion of standard defi nition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.
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For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-
HD multi-channel audio playback:
An amplifi er/receiver with a built-in (Dolby
Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
DTS or DTS-HD) decoder.
Main, centre, surround speakers and
subwoofer as necessary for chosen format.
Compatibility Notes
Because BD-ROM is a new format,
certain disc, digital connection and other
compatibility issues are possible. If you
experience compatibility problems, please
contact an authorized Customer Service
Center.
Viewing high-defi nition content and up-
converting standard DVD content may
require a HDMI-capable input or HDCP-
capable DVI input on your display device.
Some BD-ROM and DVD discs may restrict
the use of some operation commands or
features.
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-
HD are supported with maximum 7.1
channels if you use HDMI connection for
the audio output of the unit.
You can use a USB device that is used
to store some disc related information,
including downloaded on-line content. The
disc you are using will control how long this
information is retained.
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