Getting Started
Region code
Both the Blu-ray Disc Player and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in
order to play the disc. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this Blu-ray Disc Player is described on the rear panel of the Blu-ray Disc Player.
Disc Type
Blu-ray
DVD-VIDEO
Region code
Blu-ray Disc Region Code
Area
A
North America, Central America, South America, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South East Asia.
B
Europe, Greenland, French territories, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
C
India, China, Russia, Central and South Asia.
DVD Region Code
Area
1
The U.S., U.S. territories and Canada
2
Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Egypt, South Africa, Greenland
3
Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong
4
Mexico, South America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacifc Islands, Caribbean
5
Russia, Eastern Europe, India, most of Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6
China
Blu-ray Disc Compatibility
Blu-ray Disc is a new and evolving format. Accordingly, disc compatibility issues are possible. Not all
discs are compatible and not every disc will play back.
Playback may not work for some types of discs, or when specifc operations, such as angle
Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Fingerprints, dirt, dust, scratches or
When a BD-Java title is played, loading may take longer than a normal title, or some functions
ratio adjustment, are being performed. Information about the discs is
change and aspect
refer to this if necessary.
written in detail on the disc box. Please
smoke on the recording surface may make it impossible to use the disc
deposits of cigarette
for playback.
may perform slowly.
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