Region codes in the worldThe DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map.Icons on the DVD discsUnplayable discsThis player cannot play back any of the following discs.• DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM discs • HQ-VCD discs• CDV discs (Only the audio part can be reproduced) • CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can be reproduced)• Photo CD discs • DVD-AudioAlso, you cannot play back the DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs if not recorded in the DVD-Video format.English 5124154521263Icon DescriptionIndicates the region code where the disc can be played.Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function. The number in the icon indicates the numberof voice languages. (Max. 8 languages)Number of subtitle languages recorded with the subtitle function. The number in the icon indicates thenumber of subtitle languages. (Max. 32 languages)Number of angles provided by the angle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of angles.(Max. 9 angles)Aspect ratios that can be selected. "LB" stands for Letter Box and “PS” for Pan/Scan. In the example on theleft, the 16:9 video can be converted into letter box video.832916:9 LBThe illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in thismanual are examples used to explain more clearly how thecontrols are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in theillustrations may differ from what appears on the display on theactual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the displaymay represent something impossible in actual operation.Explanation of icons used on this manualIndicates the key operation on the receiver.Indicates the button you must touch.Indicates the key or joystick operation on the remotecontroller.The initial value of each setup is shown.Gives an additional information or an operation advice.Restrictions due to difference between discsSome DVD and VCD discs can be played only incertain playback modes according to the intentionsof the software producers. As this player playsdiscs according to their intentions, some functionsmay not work as intended by you. Please be sureto read the instructions provided with each disc.When an inhibition icon is displayed on themonitor, it indicates that the disc being played isunder the restriction as described above.InhibitioniconTime is displayed on each control screen in the 12 hour clock display type (with AM/PM displayed) or in the 24 hour clock display type(without AM/PM displayed) depending on the sales area. The display type cannot be changed. In this instruction manual, screens of the24 hour display type are used as examples.