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Before Operating the System
Playable Disc Types
This System has been designed to play back the following
discs:
In addition to the above discs, this system can play back audio
data recorded on CD Text, CD-G (CD Graphics), and CD-
Extra.
• The following discs cannot be played back:
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-I (CD-I
Ready), CD-ROM, Photo CD, SACD, etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
• In this manual, “file” and “track” are interchangeably used
for MP3/JPEG operations.
*
Note on Region Code
DVD players and DVDs have their own Region Code numbers.
This System can play back only DVDs recorded with the NTSC
color system whose Region Code numbers including “1.”
If a DVD with the improper Region Code numbers is loaded,
“RGN ERR (REGION CODE ERROR)” appears on the display
and playback will not start.
Caution for DualDisc playback:
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the
“Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the use of
Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be
recommended.
DVD Video—digital audio formats
The System can play back the following digital audio
formats.
•
Linear PCM:
Uncompressed digital audio, the same
format used for CDs and most studio masters.
•
Dolby Digital:
Compressed digital audio, developed by
Dolby Laboratories, which enables multi-channel encode
to create the realistic surround sound.
•
DTS (Digital Theater Systems):
Compressed digital
audio, developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc., which
enables multi-channel like Dolby Digital. As the
compression ratio is lower than for Dolby Digital, it
provides wider dynamic range and better separation.
When playing a multi-channel encoded DVD, the System
properly converts these multi-channel signals into 2
channels, and emits the downmixed sound from the
speakers.
•
To enjoy the powerful sound of these multi-channel
encoded DVDs,
connect a proper decoder or an amplifier
with a proper built-in decoder to the digital output terminal
on the rear.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “MLP Lossless”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DTS” and “DTS 2.0
+ DIGITAL OUT
” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Disc Type
Mark (Logo)
Video
Format
Region
Code*
Number
DVD Video
NTSC
1
or
ALL
DVD Audio
Video CD
(VCD)
Super Video
CD (SVCD)
Audio CD
CD-R
The System can play back CD-R or CD-RW
recorded in the Audio CD, Video CD, SVCD,
MP3, and JPEG formats.
CD-RW
DVD-R
The System can play back DVD-R or DVD-
RW recorded in the video format.
DVD-RW
DIGITAL VIDEO
SUPER VIDEO
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
Ex.:
IMPORTANT: Before playing a disc, make sure of
the following...
• Turn on the TV and select an appropriate input mode on
the TV to view the pictures or on-screen displays on the
TV screen.
• For disc playback, you can change the initial setting to
your preference. See “Setup Menu Operations” on
page 32.
If “
” appears on the TV screen when you press a
button,
the disc cannot accept the operation you have
tried to do, or data required for that operation is not
recorded on the disc.
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