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Information on Playback
Before You Start
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Before You Start
Before you play back DVD discs, read the following
information.
Playable discs
This unit is compatible with the discs mentioned on
page 56.
To play back a DVD,make sure that it meets the
requirements for region codes and color systems described
in this section. Discs with the following logos can be played
back on the unit. Playback of other disc types is not
guaranteed.
Color systems
DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout
the world. The most common color system is NTSC (which
is used primarily in the United States and Canada).
This unit uses NTSC, you must use DVDs recorded in the
NTSC system. You cannot play back DVDs recorded in
other color systems.
Region codes
This unit has been designed to play back DVD discs with
Region One (
1). DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or
for Region
1. You cannot play back DVDs labeled for other
regions. Look for the symbols below on your DVDs. If
these region symbols are not on your DVD, you cannot play
back the DVD on this unit.
The number inside the globe refers to region of the world.
A DVD labeled for a specific region can only be played back
on the unit with the same region code.
Note
• DVD-RW/R discs and CD-RW/R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not be
played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is dirt of condensation on the player’s lens.
• If you record on a disc using a personal computer, there are cases in which it may not be played back because of the
settings of the application software used to create the disc, even if it is recorded in a compatible format. (Check
with the software publisher for more detailed information.)
Play the recorded contents
You can select the title you want to play from the Title List.The Title List can easily be accessed by pressing TOP MENU.
The recorded titles can also be called up by pressing
PROGRAM RECORDINGS (DVR only).
What are titles and chapters?
The contents on the DVR / DVD are generally divided into titles. Titles may be
further divided into chapters.
Start Rec. Stop/Start Stop Rec.
Title 1 Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 1Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 2
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