Kenwood XD-A950DV Instruction Manual

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8PreparationsXD-DV series (EN/K,M,T,X,Y)/2Every player of this model has a certain region code assigned to it based on the country where the player is used.When the player is used to play back DVD discs, it can only play the DVD discs carrying the region codes matchingthe region code of the player.The region code for this player is described on the rear panel of the player.Region codesRegion codes in the worldThe DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the followingmap.When your TV is compatible only with thePAL formatWith certain discs, the playbackpicture may have black spacesabove and below it (as shown onthe right). This is because thedisc has been recorded in theNTSC format. The screen may besomewhat hard to see but this isnot malfunction.When your TV is switchable between PAL/NTSCTry play a disc. If the picture is black and white or as shown onthe right, stop playback and switch the screen display formatsof this unit and the TV to another format. This will improve theplayed picture quality.Examples of TV screen display of each video formatWhen your TV is compatible only with theNTSC formatWith certain discs, the playbackpicture may be cut above andbelow it (as shown on the right).This is because the disc has beenrecorded in the PAL or SECAMformat. The screen may be some-what hard to see but this is notmalfunction.124154521263