7
GB
Disc
Region management information
This unit is designed and manufactured to support the
region management information that is recorded on a
DVD disc. If the region number written on the DVD disc
does not correspond to the region number of this unit,
this unit cannot play that disc.
• The region number of this unit is “2”.
• The unit will play DVD-Video discs marked with la-
bels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
Operating DVD-Video
• Some operations of DVD-Video may be prohibited
by the manufacturer, or some operation methods or
functions of the DVD-Video may be different from the
description in this manual.
• If you attempt an operation that is prohibited by ei-
ther the disc or the unit, a “ ” mark will appear on
the TV monitor. For operations prohibited by the disc,
see the information that came with the disc.
• When the menu screen or the operation guide ap-
pears during disc playback, follow the displayed in-
formation.
Discs which cannot be played back
The discs listed below cannot be played back in gen-
eral. Even if one of these can be played back, it may
not be played back correctly. If a disc is played back by
mistake, extensively loud sounds may blow the speak-
ers or may damage the hearing of those in hearing
range. Do not playback the discs listed below.
CDG, Photo-CD, CD-ROM, CD-TEXT, CD-EXTRA,
SACD, PD, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW,
DVD audio, etc.
The following DVD-Video discs may not be played
back on this unit:
• DVD-Video that do not have the region number “2”
or “ALL”.
• SECAM DVD-Video.
• Prohibited or business-use DVD-Video.
CD-R/CD-RWs cannot be played back for the fol-
lowing reasons.
• Compatibility of the disc and this unit.
• Compatibility of the disc and the recorder used.
• Unfinalised discs.
Do not playback the following discs. Playback of
these discs may cause a failure.
• Discs on which paper, labels or stickers are affixed.
• Discs that have sticky areas left by adhesive tape.
• Special-shaped discs.
* This unit is designed to playback music Compact Discs (CD) that
conform to the CD standard. CDs that contain (copy-restriction) sig-
nals to protect copyrights cannot be played back.
Handling discs
Removing the Disc from its case
Be sure to hold the disc by its edges. Do not touch the
surface of the disc.
Take the disc carefully from its case.
• Do not scratch the disc.
• Do not get dirt on the surface of the disc.
• Do not stick labels or adhesive tapes on the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
Storing discs
• Store the disc in the case to avoid any risk of
scratches, dirt or damage.
• Do not leave the disc exposed to direct sunlight or in
hot or humid places.
Cleaning discs
Wipe the disc with a clean, dry cloth from the center
outward toward the edges.
• Do not wipe the disc in a circular motion around the
center.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Discs which can be played back
In this unit, use only discs that meet the standard, such
as those bearing the below logo marks on the disc label
surface. If you use a non-standard disc, we cannot guar-
antee playback. Even if such a disc can be played back,
we cannot guarantee the image or sound quality.
The DVD logo is a registered trademark.
Media type
Logo mark
DVD-Video
DVD-RW Ver.1.0 Ver.1.1
Ver.1.1CPRM support
Ver.1.2CPRM support
DVD-R Ver.2.0
Video CD/SVCD
Audio CD*
CD-R/CD-RW
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DIGITAL VIDEO
