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General Information 5
Playable Discs
DVD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
Video CD (VCD)
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm/12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a SVCD, Kodak PICTURE CD,
and CD-R/RW, DVD-R/±RW that contains audio titles, MP3,
JPEG or WMA files.
Notes
– Depending on the conditions of the recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) disc itself,
some CD-R/RW (or DVD-R/±RW) discs cannot be played
on the unit.
– The unit cannot play discs that contain data other than
MP3 and CD-DA data.
– Do not attach any seal or label to either side
(the labeled side or the recorded side) of a disc.
– Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (e.g., heart-shaped or
octagonal). The unit may malfunction.
DVDs and Video CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and Video CDs may be
intentionally fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit
plays DVDs and Video CDs according to disc content
designed by the software manufacturer, some playback fea-
tures of the unit may not be available or other functions may
be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and
Video CDs. Some DVDs made for business purposes may
not be played on the unit.
Regional code of this DVD+VCR and DVDs
This DVD+VCR is designed and manufactured for playback of
Region 1 encoded DVD software. The region code
on the labels of some DVD discs indicate which type
of DVD+VCR can play those discs. This unit can play
only DVD discs labeled 1 or ALL. If you try to play
any other discs, the message “Check Regional Code” will
appear on the TV screen. Some DVD discs may not have a
region code label even though their playback is prohibited by
area limits.
DTS-encoded CDs
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise may be
exhibited from the analog stereo output. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, turn down the volume before
playing back such discs, adjust the volume gradually, and
keep the volume level low. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround
TM
playback, an external 5.1 channel Digital Surround
TM
decoder
system must be connected to the digital output of the unit.
Disc-related Terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content, title or accompanying feature content
or music album.
Each title is assigned a title reference number enabling you
to locate it easily.
Chapter (DVD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece that are smaller than
titles. A title is composed of one or several chapters. Each
chapter is assigned a chapter number to enable you to locate
the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may
not be recorded.
Track (Video CD and audio CD only)
Sections of a picture or a musical piece on a video CD or an
audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number, enabling
you to locate the track you want.
Scene
On a video CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, mov-
ing pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called
“Scenes”. Each scene is displayed in the menu screen and
assigned a scene number, enabling you to locate the scene
you want.
A scene is composed of one or several tracks.
Types of video CDs
There are two types of video CDs:
Video CDs equipped with PBC (Version 2.0)
PBC (Playback control) functions allow you to interact with
the system via menus, search functions, or other typical
computer-like operations. Moreover, still pictures of high
resolution can be played if they are included in the disc.
Video CDs not equipped with PBC (Version 1.1)
Operated in the same way as audio CDs, these discs allow
playback of video pictures as well as sound, but they are not
equipped with PBC.
Remote Control Battery
Installation
Detach the battery cover on the rear of the
remote control, and insert two R06 (size AA)
batteries with and aligned
correctly.
Caution
Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).
Remote Control Operating Range
Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.
"
Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
remote sensor
"
Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the
remote sensor
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