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Notes on discs
Playable Discs
This DVD Player can playback the following discs.
DVD video, Video CD, audio CD (CDDA), CD-R and
CD-RW
* This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW discs
recorded in CD Audio or Video CD format, or
with MP3 audio files.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• Only the discs that have been finalized can
be played back.
• Multi-session discs cannot be played back
with the DV-S205TX.
• A disc with extremely short recording time
may not be able to be played back.
You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW, etc.
Regional Restriction Codes (Region
Number)
Regional restriction codes are built into DVD players
and DVD videos for each sales region. If the regional
code of the DVD Player does not match one of the
regional codes on the DVD video, playback is not
possible.
The regional number can be found on the rear panel
of the DVD Player. (e.g.
2
for Region 2)
About Video CDs
This DVD Player supports Video CDs equipped with
the PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the
abbreviation of Playback Control.)
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on
the type of disc.
• Video CD not equipped with PBC function
(Version 1.1)
Sound and movies can be played on this DVD
Player in the same way as an audio CD.
• Video CD equipped with PBC function
(Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of the Video CD not
equipped with the PBC function, you can enjoy
playback with interactive software and search
function using the menu displayed on the TV
screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions
described in this Instruction Manual may not
work with some discs.
About This Manual
This manual explains the basic procedures for
operating the DVD Player. Some DVD videos do not
support the full potential of the DVD technology.
Your DVD Player may therefore not respond to all
operating commands. Refer to instruction notes on
discs.
A “ ” mark may appear on the TV screen during
operation. It means that the operation is not
permitted by the DVD player or the disc.
About the
DVD
,
VCD
, and
CD
marks in the pages related to disc
operation
DVD
means “The function or title is related to
DVD operation”.
VCD
means “The function or title is related to
Video CD operation”.
CD
means “The function or title is related to
audio CD operation”.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent
copyrighted material without permission.
DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings
made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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