INTRODUCTION
5
Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD
3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc
Audio CD
3 inch/5 inch (8 cm/12 cm) disc
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files.
otes
Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW
discs cannot be played on the unit.
The unit cannot play discs that contain data other
than MP3 and CD-DA data.
Do not attach any seal or label to either side (the
labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-
shaped or octagonal). It may result in malfunctions.
otes on DVDs
Some playback operations of DVDs may be intention-
ally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays
DVDs according to disc content designed by the soft-
ware manufacturer, some playback features of the unit
may not be available or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be
played on the unit.
Regional code of the DVD+VCR and DVDs
This DVD+VCR is designed and
manufactured for playback of region
1 encoded DVD software. The
region code on the labels of some
DVD discs indicates which type of DVD+VCR can play
those discs. This unit can play only DVD discs labeled 1
or ALL. If you try to play any other discs, the message
“Check Regional Code” will appear on the TV screen.
Some DVD discs may not have a region code label even
though their playback is prohibited by area limits.
ote on DTS-encoded CDs
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may
be exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, turn down the
volume before playing back such discs, adjust the vol-
ume gradually, and keep the volume level low. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround
TM
playback, an external 5.1 chan-
nel Digital Surround
TM
decoder system must be connect-
ed to the digital output of the unit.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller
than titles. A title is composed of one or several chap-
ters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number to
enable you to locate the chapter you want. Depending
on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.
Track (audio CD only)
Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track
is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the
track you want.
Remote control battery installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two AAA batter-
ies with the
and
ends aligned correct-
ly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Remote Control Operation Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
Distance:
About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
Angle:
About 30° in each direction of the front from the
remote sensor
1
ALL
AAA
AAA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
SPENT OR DISCHARGED BATTERIES MUST BE
RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF IN A SAFE MANNER
IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS.
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
