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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 labeled same as the rear of the
unit or “ALL”.
AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec
High Dei nition)
• This player can playback AVCHD format
discs. These discs are normally recorded and
used in camcorders.
• The AVCHD format is a high dei nition
digital video camera format.
• The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher ei ciency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
• Some AVCHD discs use the “x.v.Colour”
format.
• This player can playback AVCHD discs using
“x.v.Colour” format.
• Some AVCHD format discs may not play,
depending on the recording condition.
• AVCHD format discs need to be i nalized.
• “x.v.Colour”
of ers a wider colour range than
normal DVD camcorder discs.
Certain System Requirements
For high dei nition video playback:
• High dei nition display that has
COMPONENT or HDMI input jacks.
• BD-ROM disc with high dei nition content.
• HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input on your
display device is required for some content
(as specii ed by disc authors).
• For up-conversion of standard dei nition
DVD, a HDMI or HDCP capable DVI input
on your display device is required for copy
protected content.
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
Centre.
• Viewing high-dei 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.
• 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.
