Notes on Discs
This section shows you how to handle, clean, and store discs.
Playable DiscsCleaning Discs
This DVD Player can playback the following discs.Y Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound
deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a
DiscMaximum
Disc markContentssoft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.
sizeplayback time
Approx. 4 hours
(single sided disc)
Audio12 cm
Approx. 8 hours
+
DVD(double sided disc)
Video
videosApprox. 80 minutes
(moving(single sided disc)
8 cm
pictures)Y If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe the discApprox. 160 minutes
lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a
(double sided disc)
dry cloth.
12 cm Approx. 74 minutesY Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine,Audio +
VIDEOVideo
commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl
CDs(moving
8 cmApprox. 20 minutesLPs. It may damage the disc.
pictures)
12 cm Approx. 74 minutes
Audio
AudioStoring Discs
8 cm (CD
CDsApprox. 20 minutes
single)
Y Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight or
near heat sources.
Y You cannot playback discs other than those listed above.
Y Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and dust
Y You cannot play discs such as CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM,
such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, etc., even if the marks in the above
Y Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing objects
table are labeled on those discs.
on discs outside of their case may cause warping.
Y This DVD Player uses the PAL*/NTSC color system, and
cannot playback DVD videos recorded in any other color
system (SECAM, etc.).About VIDEO CDs
Y Avoid using heart-shaped or octagonal discs. Playing
This DVD Player supports VIDEO CDs equipped with the PBC
irregularly shaped discs may damage the internal
(Version 2.0) function. (PBC is the abbreviation of Playback Control.)
mechanism of the DVD Player.
You can enjoy two playback variations depending on the type of disc.
Y VIDEO CD not equipped with PBC function (Version 1.1)
Sound and movies can be played on this DVD Player in the
same way as an audio CD.
Y Do not use discs that have residue from adhesive tapeY VIDEO CD equipped with PBC function (V,ersion 2.0)
rental discs that have peeling labels, or discs that haIn addition to operveation of the VIDEO CD not equipped with the
PBC function, you can enjoy playback with interactive software
custom labels or stickers. Otherwise, you may not be able
and search function using the menu displayed on the TV screen
to eject the discs or the DVD Player may become
(Menu Playback). Some of the functions described in this
inoperative.
Instruction Manual may not work with some discs.
* Not applicable for USA and Canadian models
Notes on Copyright
Handling Discs
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on
Y Do not touch the playback side of the disc.cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without
permission.
DVD videos are copy protected, and any recordings made from
these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
Playback side
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
Y Do not attach paper or tape to discs.
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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