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On Handling Discs
• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
• Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
Disc mark
Contents
Audio
+
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio +
Video
(moving
pictures)
Audio
Disc
size
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
8 cm
12 cm
8 cm (CD
single)
Maximum
playback time
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Approx. 8 hours
(double sided disc)
Approx. 80 minutes
(single sided disc)
Approx. 160 minutes
(double sided disc)
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
Approx. 74 minutes
Approx. 20 minutes
DVD
video
discs
VIDEO
CDs
Audio
CDs
Playback side
Playable Discs
This DVD video player can play back the following discs.
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.
This DVD video player uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and cannot play
back DVD video discs recorded in any other color system (SECAM, etc.).
Notes on Region Numbers
The region number of this DVD player is 1. If region numbers,
which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD
video disc and you do not find
1
or , disc playback will
not be allowed by the player. (In this case, the DVD player
displays the message.)
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable,
play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made
from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
On 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.
On 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.
About This Instruction Manual
This instruction manual explains the basic instructions of this
DVD player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner
that allows specific or limited operation during playback, As
such, the DVD player may not respond to all operating
commands. Refer to instruction notes of discs.
“
” may appear on the TV screen during operation. A “ ”
means that the operation is not permitted by the DVD player
or the disc.
Notes on Discs
On VIDEO CDs
This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CDs equipped with the
PBC (Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback
Control.)
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on types of discs.
•
VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
Sound and movie can be played on this DVD video player in the
same way as an audio CD.
•
VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (Version 2.0)
In addition to operation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with the
PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software
and with search function by using the menu displayed on the
TV screen (Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in
this owner’s manual may not work with some discs.
Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing irregularly
shaped discs may damage the internal mechanism of the DVD player.
Do not use discs on which adhesive from adhesive tape or a disc
label (if it is a rental disc) remains. Otherwise, you may not be able to
eject the discs or the DVD player may become inoperative.