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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 Definition)
• This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than 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 be
played, depending on the recording
condition.
• AVCHD format discs need to be finalized.
• “x.v.Color” offers a wider colour range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.
System Requirements
For high definition video playback:
• High definition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
• BD-ROM disc with high definition content.
• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as specified by disc authors).
• For up-conversion of standard definition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy-
protected content.
For Dolby® Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-
HD multi-channel audio playback:
• An amplifier/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, the can
be issues regarding certain disc, digital
connection and other compatibility issues.
If you experience compatibility problems,
please contact an authorized Customer
Service Center.
• Viewing high-definition 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 as the
audio output.
• 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.
• While watching 3D contents, on-screen
displayed may not be displayed properly.
To display proper on-screen display, turn off
3D mode on TV.
