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Disc mark
Disc size
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
12 cm
8 cm (CD
single)
Playable Discs
This DVD Player can playback the following discs.
Contents
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
Audio +
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
Handling Discs
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Cleaning Discs
• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and
finish with a dry cloth.
• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for
vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.
Storing Discs
• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat sources.
• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
• Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing
objects on discs outside of their case may cause
warping.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded by CD-DA method
can also be played. Some CD-R/RW discs may be
incompatible.
• You cannot playback discs other than those listed
above.
• You cannot play discs such as CD-ROM, DVD-RAM,
DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above table are
labeled on those discs.
• This DVD Player uses the PAL*/NTSC color system, and
cannot playback video media recorded in any other
color system (SECAM, etc.).
• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal
mechanism of the DVD Player.
• Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tape,
rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that have
custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be
able to eject the discs or the DVD Player may become
inoperative.
Discs with shapes such as
these cannot be played.
DVD-
Video
DVD-
Audio
Video
CD
CD
Playback side
8 cm
8 cm
12 cm
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
* Not applicable for USA and Canadian models
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