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OPERATING A DVD DISC
The playback condition of some DVD
discs may be determined by the DVD
software producer. This DVD player
plays a disc as the software producer in-
tended. As such some functions may not
work properly. Be sure to read the in-
struction manual that comes with the in-
dividual DVD disc. For detailed
information about DVD video discs, see
“DVD PLAYER AND DVD VIDEO
DISC INFORMATION” on page 252.
PRECAUTIONS ON DVD
VIDEO DISC
When recording with a DVD video, au-
dio tracks may not record in some cases
while the menu is displayed. As audio
will not play in this case, verify that the
video tracks are playing and then acti-
vate playback.
When playback of a disc is completed:
If an audio CD or MP3/WMA disc is
playing, the first track or file starts.
If a DVD video is playing, playback will
stop or the menu screen will be dis-
played.
The title/chapter number and playback
time display may not appear while play-
ing back certain DVD video discs.
CAUTION
●Conversational speech on some DVDs is
recorded at a low volume to emphasize
the impact of sound effects. If you adjust
the volume assuming that the conversa-
tions represent the maximum volume
level that the DVD will play, you may be
startled by louder sound effects or when
you change to a different audio source.
The louder sounds may have a significant
impact on the human body or pose a driv-
ing hazard. Keep this in mind when you
adjust the volume.
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DVD video discs: Digital Versatile Disc that
holds video. DVD video discs have adopted
“MPEG2”, one of the world standards of
digital compression technologies. The pic-
ture data is compressed by 1/40 on aver-
age and stored. Variable rate encoded
technology in which the volume of data as-
signed to the picture is changed depending
on the picture format has also been adopt-
ed. Audio data is stored using PCM and
Dolby Digital, which enables higher quality
of sound. Furthermore, multi-angle and
multi-language features will also help users
enjoy the more advanced technology of
DVD video.
Viewer restrictions : This feature limits what
can be viewed in conformity with a level of
restrictions of the coun try. The level of re-
strictions varies depending on the DVD vid-
eo 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 : The same scene can
be enjoyed from different angles.
Multi-language feature : The subtitle and
audio language can be selected.
Region codes : The region codes are pro-
vided on DVD players and DVD discs. If the
DVD video disc does no t have the same re-
gion code as the DVD player, you cannot
play the disc on the DVD player. For region
codes, see page 252.
Audio : This DVD player can play liner
PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for-
mat DVDs. Other decoded types cannot be
played.
Title and chapter : Video and audio pro-
grams stored in DVD video discs are divid-
ed into parts by title and chapter.
Title : The largest unit of the video and audio
programs stored on DVD video discs. Usu-
ally, one movie, one album, or one audio
program is assigned as a title.
Chapter : A unit smaller than that of title. A
title comprises of several chapters.DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY
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symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
z This item incorporates copy protection
technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property
rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse
engineering and disassembly are
prohibited.