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Audio CD Compatibility
• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs
• Linear PCM digital audio
• Audio CDs are divided into tracks
CD-R/RW Compatibility
• 12cm (5") discs
• Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps)
or Windows Media
®
WMA (16kbps –
192kbps) digital audio
• May contain JPEG still images (up
to 5 megapixels, file size up to 5Mb)
• Linear PCM discs are generally
divided into tracks like an audio CD.
MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or
discs that contain more than one
of these formats) are divided into
files, which may be organized into
folders, depending on how the disc
was created.
VCD/SVCD Compatibility
• 12cm (5") discs
• Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1),
MP3 (MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio
• MPEG-1 digital video
• May contain JPEG still images
(Video CD Version 2.0).
• Some discs may contain menus and
chapters, while other discs simply
contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs
may offer interactive playback
control (PBC).
However, the DVD280 will NOT play
the following:
• DVD-Audio discs, unless the disc
contains Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG
or Linear PCM digital audio tracks
• DVD-Video discs with a Region
Code other than that indicated on
the rear panel
• DVD-ROM data discs
• DVD-RAM discs
• CD-I discs
• CD-G discs
• Kodak
®
Photo CD discs
NOTE: Due to differences in the for-
matting of certain discs, it is possible
that some discs may include features
that are not compatible with the
DVD280. Similarly, although the
DVD280 is capable of a wide range of
features, not all discs include every
capability of the DVD system. For
example, although the DVD280 is
compatible with multi-angle discs,
that feature is only possible when the
disc is specially encoded for multiple-
angle play. In addition, the DVD280 is
capable of playing back both Dolby
Digital and DTS soundtracks, but the
number and types of tracks available
will vary from disc to disc. To make
certain that a specific feature or
soundtrack option is available, please
check the options noted on the disc
jacket.
• Playback of DTS audio discs
requires connection to a processor
or receiver with a DTS decoder and
the correct setting of the Digital
Output Format in the Audio Sub-
menu to “Original” (see page 25).
• Playback capability for CD- or DVD-
recordable discs may vary due to
variations in the quality of the disc
and the recorder used to create
the disc.
• The DVD280 is compatible with most
discs recorded with files encoded
using MP3 or Windows Media 9, as
well as JPEG still images. However,
note that variations in the encoder
or codec used and the bit rate of the
encoding may affect the DVD280’s
ability to play back a specific disc.
As a result, we cannot guarantee
complete compatibility with all
encoders and versions of the
codecs. For best results, we recom-
mend that MP3 files be encoded at
bit rates ranging between 32kbps
and 320kbps. WMA files should be
encoded at bit rates between
16kbps and 192kbps. JPEG files
should contain no more than 5
mega
pixels, and the file size should
be no larger than 5Mb.
Upgradeability via Internet
The “firmware” controlling the func-
tionality of the JBL DVD280 is fully
upgradeable. In the event of future
improvements to its operations and
features, it will be possible to down-
load firmware upgrades from
www.jbl.com. Simply copy the down-
loaded file onto a CD-R, and insert it
into the DVD280 for an automatic
upgrade.
Packing List
1 JBL DVD280 DVD Player
1 Remote control
2 AA batteries
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio
and composite video
1 S-video cable
1 1/8" Remote input/output cable
3
AC power cords. Use the one
appropriate for your region and
electrical requirements. If none is
correct for your area, you may
need to contact your local JBL
distributor to obtain the correct
power cord.
1 Owner’s manual
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