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(h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the
player malfunction, your audio system will
display following messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the display:
It indicates that the disc dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted upside down. Clean the disc or
insert it correctly. If a disc which is not play-
able is inserted, “DISC CHECK” will also ap-
pear on
the screen. For appropriate discs for
this player, see “Audio/video system operat-
ing hints” on page 189.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on
the display: It indicates that the DVD region
code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside of the player unit
may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the play-
er and allow the player to cool down.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take
your vehicle to your dealer.
If an MP3 disc contains CD −DA files, only
CD−DA files are played. If an MP3 disc con-
tains files other than CD −DA, only MP3 files
are played. (i) DVD player and DVD video disc infor-
mation
DVD VIDEO DISCS
This DVD player conforms to NTSC color
TV formats. The DVD video disc conform-
ing to another formats such as PAL or SE-
CAM cannot be used.
Region
codes: Some DVD video discs have
a region code indicating a country where you
can use the DVD video disc on this DVD
player. If the DVD video disc is not labeled as
“ALL” or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD
player. If you attempt to play an inappropriate
DVD video disc on this player, “REGION
CODE ERROR” appears on the screen.
Even if the DVD video disc does not have a
region code, there is a case that you cannot
use it. Marks shown on DVD video discs:
Indicates NTSC
format of color TV.
Indicates the number
of audio tracks.
Indicates the number
of language subtitles.
Indicates the number
of angles.
Indicates the screen to
be selected.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates a region code by
which this video disc can be
played.
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code
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DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY
DVD video discs: Digital versatile Disc that
holds video. DVD video discs have adopted
“MPEG2”, one
of the world standards of digi-
tal compression technologies. The picture
data is compressed by 1/40 on average and
stored. Variable rate encoded technology in
which the volume of data assigned to the pic-
ture is changed depending on the picture for-
mat has also been adopted. Audio data is
stored using PCM and Dolby digital, which
enables higher quality of sound. Further-
more, multi−angle and multi −language fea-
tures will also help you enjoy the more ad-
vanced technology of DVD video.
Viewer restrictions: This feature limits what
can be viewed in conformity with a level of re-
strictions of the country. The level of restric-
tions varies depending on the DVD video
disc. Some DVD video discs cannot be
played at all, or violent scenes are skipped or
replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be
played.
Level 2 − 7: DVD video discs for children and
G−rated movie can be played.
Level 8: All types of the DVD video discs can
be played.
Multi angle feature: You can enjoy the
same scene at different angles. Multi language feature: You can select a
language of the subtitle and audio.
Region codes:
The region codes are pro-
vided on DVD players and DVD discs. If the
DVD video disc does not have the same re-
gion code as the DVD player, you cannot play
the disc on the DVD player. For region codes,
see page 187.
Audio: This DVD player can play liner PCM,
Dolby digital and MPEG audio format DVD.
Other decoded type cannot be played.
Title and chapter: Video and audio pro-
grams stored in DVD video disc are divided in
parts by title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and audio
programs stored on DVD video discs. Usual-
ly, one piece of movie, one album, or one au-
dio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: The unit smaller than that of title. A
title comprises plural chapters.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and
the double D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpub-
lished works.
1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories. All
rights reserved. 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 in-
tended for home and other li mited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engi-
neering or disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc.
