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INTRODUCTION
Before Use
Playable Discs
DVD Video
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
Audio CD
(8 cm / 12 cm disc)
In addition, this unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files.
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– Depending on the conditions of the recording equip-
ment or the CD-R/RW disc itself, some CD-R/RW
discs cannot be played on this unit.
– This unit cannot play CD-R/RW discs that do not con-
tain any data, or contain different kinds of formatted
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). It may result in malfunctions.
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Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentional-
ly fixed by software manufacturers. As this unit plays
DVDs according to disc content designed by the soft-
ware manufacturer, some playback features of the unit
may not be available, or other functions may be added.
Refer also to the instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Some DVDs made for business purposes may not be
playable on this unit.
Regional code of the DVD player and DVDs
This DVD player is designed and manufactured
for playback of region “1” encoded DVD soft-
ware. The region code on the labels of some DVD discs
indicates which type of player 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.
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To avoid possible damage to the audio system, turn
down the volume before playing back such discs. Adjust
the volume gradually to personal preference. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround
TM
playback, an external 5.1 chan-
nel DTS Digital Surround
TM
decoder system must be
connected to the digital output of the player.
Disc-related terms
Title (DVD only)
The main film content or accompanying feature content
or additional 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, enabling you to
locate the chapter you want. Chapter numbers may not
be recorded on all discs.
Track (Audio CD only)
Sections of a musical piece on an audio CD. Each track
is assigned a track number, enabling you to locate the
track you want.
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