ENABOUT THE DISCS– 6 –Playable DiscsIf you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.*1: This player conforms to the PAL colour system. Also you can play back discs recorded with the NTSC system via a PAL system TV set.*2: Certain DVD discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.*3: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.*4: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or spe-cial properties of discs.*5: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play themback. Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.*6: Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played backat all or normally (the picture or sound may be distorted, etc.).*7: If there is too much recordable space left on a disc (the used portion is less than 55mm across), it may not be played back properly.*8: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.*9: This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of Video CD standard, with PBC function.Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can enjoy playback picture as well as music CD.Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): While using a Video CD with PBC function, “Pbc” appears on the screen and the display.NOTE: When playing back Video CDs with PBC function, some operations (e.g., track search and repeat tracks) cannot beperformed. Cancel PBC function temporarily to perform those operations (refer to page 17).*10: This player cannot play back the disc contents protected by Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM).What is PBC? “PBC” stands for Playback Control.You can play back interactive software using menu screens. Refer to instructions in the Video CD.DVD-Video* 1, 2, 3, 5* 1, 3, 5, 9* 1, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8* 4, 6* 4, 5, 7, 8,9, 10orDVD-RWDVD-RVideo CDAudio CDCD-RWCD-RDigital video(MPEG2)DivX®-----Region codeMark (logo)PlayablediscsRecordedsignals Disc size Disc types12 cmor8 cmExample Title 1 Title 2Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3 Chapter 4212 cmor8 cmDigital audioSoundandPicturesDigital audioMP3WMA*10Digital picture(JPEG)DivX®ExampleTrack 1 Track 2 Track 5 Track 6Track 3 Track 4Video CD,SuperAudio CD,Audio CDDIGITAL VIDEOPicture CD 12 cmJPEGExample Group 1 Group 2Track 1 Track 2 Track 5 Track 6Track 3 Track 4MP3,JPEG,WMA,DivX ®DVD-Audio* 2, 3, 512 cmor8 cmDigital audioExample Group 1 Group 2Track 1 Track 2 Track 1 Track 2Track 3 Track 4SuperAudio CD - Digital audio¡ NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise,malfunction may result!DVD-RAM / CD-I / Photo CD / DVD with region codesother than 2 or ALL / DVD-ROM for personal computers /CD-ROM for personal computers¡ Any other discs without compatibility indicationsCAUTION:• Use caution not to pinch your finger in the disc slot.• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC powercord from the outlet before carrying the DVD player.is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarksor registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation inthe United States and/or other countries.DivX, DivX Certified, and associ-ated logos are trademarks ofDivX, Inc. and are used underlicense.