Operating Instructions - Language - English

5
Getting started
RQT5869
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B
C
g
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b
f
2
2
ALL
3
4
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e
d
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4
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Disc information
º Discs that can be played [A]
º Region Management Information (DVD only) [B]
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord-
ing to where they are sold.
³For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe : “2”
³For Australia and N.Z. : “4”
³For Asia : “3”
DVDs can be played on this unit if their region number is the same or
includes the same number, or if the DVD is marked “ALL”.
Confirm the region number for this unit before choosing discs. The
number for this unit is indicated on the rear panel of the unit.
d (Back of the unit) e Disc
º Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, VSD, CDV,
CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and
Photo CD.
º DVDs that can be played [C]
f This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DVDs with
this mark.
g This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit to
equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.
º Type of disc for the type of connected TV
DVDs and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC.
Refer to this table when selecting discs.
¤1
If you select “NTSC” in “NTSC Disc Output” (á page 22), the
picture may be clearer.
¤2
The factory preset for “NTSC Disc Output” is “PAL60”, so no
changes to the initial settings are necessary.
(If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the
picture will not be shown correctly.)
¤3
The factory preset for “NTSC Disc Output” is “NTSC”, so no
changes to the initial settings are necessary.
¤4
Select “PAL60” in “NTSC Disc Output” (á page 22).
(If your television is not equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the
picture will not be shown correctly.)
Note
When a disc which does not comply with Video CD standard is
played, the bottom part of the picture may disappear.
º Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the material can control how these discs are played.
This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with
some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the
disc’s instructions carefully.
TV type
Multi-
system TV
NTSC TV
PAL TV
For the United Kingdom,
Continental Europe,
Australia and N.Z.
Y
Y
¤1
t
t
Y
Y
¤2
For Asia
Y
Y
t
Y
¤3
Y
Y
¤4
Disc
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
PAL
NTSC
TV Monitor
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b
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Disc type
DVD-Video
Video CD
Audio CD
Video
system
PAL/NTSC
PAL/NTSC
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Indication
used in
instructions
[DVD]
[VCD]
[CD]
Region
number
See below
for details.
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