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Basic Playback
Notes on the Discs You Can Use with this Unit
Discs You can Use
Your DVD Changer can play back the following discs:
• You cannot play back discs other than those listed above.
• You cannot play back discs such as CD-R, CD-RW, CD-
ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even though they may
be labelled with one of the above logos.
•
U.S. & Canadian models:
This DVD Changer uses the NTSC color system, and
cannot play back DVD videos recorded in any other color
system (PAL, SECAM, etc.).
Other area models:
This DVD Changer uses the PAL/NTSC color system, and
cannot play back DVD videos recorded in any other color
system (SECAM, etc.).
• Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
irregularly shaped discs may damage the DVD Changer’s
internal mechanism.
• Do not use discs that contain adhesive tape or a disc label
(on rental discs). Otherwise, you may not be able to eject
the discs, or the DVD Changer may become inoperative.
Handling Discs
• Never touch the playback side (the “blank” side) of the
disc.
• Never attach paper or tape to discs.
Cleaning Discs
• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause a deterioration of
the picture and sound quality. Wipe the disc from the center
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the discs clean.
• Stubborn dust or dirt can be removed by wiping the disc
lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finishing
with a dry cloth.
• Never use solvents such as thinner, benzine, commer-
cially available cleaners, or antistatic spray for vinyl LPs.
They may damage the disc.
Storing Discs
• Do not store discs in places subject to direct sunlight or
near heat sources.
• Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust,
such as in a bathroom or near a humidifier.
• Store discs vertically in their case. Stacking or placing objects
on unprotected discs may cause warping and scratches.
About VIDEO CDs
Your DVD Changer can play back version 1.1 and 2.0 Video
CDs. Version 2.0 discs support PBC functionality. (PBC is
the abbreviation of Playback Control.)
•
VIDEO CDs not equipped with PBC functionality (Version 1.1)
Sound and pictures are played back in the same way as
an audio CD.
•
VIDEO CDs equipped with PBC functionality (Version 2.0)
In addition to the functions available for version 1.1 Video
CDs, you can use interactive software and search functions.
These are accessible via a menu displayed on the TV screen
(Menu Playback). However, not all functions described in this
Instruction Manual are supported by all Video CDs.
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 copy 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, unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
In this section, you will learn which discs can be used with your DV-C501, and how to handle, clean, and store them.
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
videos
VIDEO
CDs
Audio
CDs
Playback side