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This system has been designed to play back the following discs:
The
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in the list below shows available disc types and recording
formats.
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1
This system can play finalized discs only.
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2
Recorded with UDF Bridge format.
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3
This system may not be able to play back a file if the file size is
too large.
• It is possible to play back finR/+RW (DVD Video Format
only) discs. “DVD” lights on the display panel when a +R/+RW
disc is loaded.
• This system accommodates the NTSC system, and also can play
discs recorded with PAL system. Note that an PAL video signal on
a disc is converted to the NTSC signal and output.
• 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.
• On some DVD VIDEOs, VCDs or SVCDs, their actual
operation may be different from what is explained in this
manual. This is due to the disc programming and disc
structure, not a malfunction of this system.
DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing
Corporation.
Notes on DVD-R and DVD-RW
• This system does not support “multi-border” disc.
• This system does not support a disc recorded with DVD VR
format.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
• This system can play CD-Rs or CD-RWs recorded with ISO 9660
format.
• This system supports “multi-session” discs (up to 12 sessions).
• This system cannot play “packet write” discs.
Region code of DVD VIDEO
DVD VIDEO players and DVD VIDEO discs have their own
Region Code numbers. This system can play back DVD VIDEO
discs whose Region Code numbers include the system's Region
Code, which is indicated on the rear panel.
If a DVD with an improper Region Code number is loaded,
“REGION CODE ERROR!” appears on the TV screen and playback
cannot start.
Some discs may not be played back because of their disc
characteristics, recording conditions, or damage or stain on them.
Playable disc types
DVD VIDEO
Audio CD
VCD
SVCD
Disc type
CD-R/-RW
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1
DVD-R
*
1
DVD-RW
*
1
Recording
format
DVD Video
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VCD/SVCD
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—
Audio CD
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MP3
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2
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*
2
WMA
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*
2
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*
2
JPEG
√
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2
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*
2
ASF
√
√
*
2
√
*
2
MPEG-2
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*
3
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*
2
√
*
2
MPEG-1
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*
3
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*
2
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*
2
DivX
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2
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*
2
Unplayable discs
DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-I (CD-I Ready), Photo CD, SACD,
etc.
Playing back these discs will generate noise and damage the
speakers.
Example of playable DVD:
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